(Click photos to enlarge)Steampunk Mixed-Media Altered Art Doll Assemblage
Approx. 13-1/2" tall
I created this piece using an unfinished miniature armoire/cabinet for the "body", which was stained, distressed and embellished with antique finish brass hardware.
The base is a wooden candlestick which was sanded, distressed and painted to look like old metal pipe fixtures.
The head was created with black Apoxie Sculpt and I purposely kept the facial features to a minimum because I didn't want it to look too human. The goggles were handmade using snaps and small rings which was fitted with copper/green iridescent film and filled with resin.
The base is a wooden candlestick which was sanded, distressed and painted to look like old metal pipe fixtures.
The head was created with black Apoxie Sculpt and I purposely kept the facial features to a minimum because I didn't want it to look too human. The goggles were handmade using snaps and small rings which was fitted with copper/green iridescent film and filled with resin.
The inside features an antique thermometer. In the center is a vintage watch mechanism (with jewel bearings intact) and additional embellishments: garnet red crystal and clear acrylic gem cabochon. The background is a hand-stamped image of a ribcage on distressed paper.
The wings are wood which was painted to look like antique brass. Hinges were added and the wings can be moved for a variety of display options.
The back of the head features another vintage watch mechanism, and the back of the box displays part of a page from a vintage steam engine book which was distressed and embellished with brass tag corners & various gears.
