Thursday, February 23, 2012

A Wire Hanger Bonsai Tree

I was on my way to work this morning when Japanese culture popped into the front row of my thoughts. It was also at this time that I was thinking of Steampunk culture. Suddenly my mind shifted to the idea of bonsai trees and how amusing they are. Then it hit me.

Bonsai Tree + Steampunk = ?


I kept thinking about this as I drove and the more I think on it now the more I've come to realize what an awesome idea it would be to make a steampunk style bonsai tree. I would need some really bendable wire though, and probably the use of something to melt the wires together, but ever so slightly.

So Perhaps...

Uncoated wire hangers could do the trick...?

It would be really neat to work on this idea, I'll probably go to "Michaels" and see what I can find there to make this little vision a reality.

9 comments:

  1. I've been seeing steampunk everywhere lately...

    I'd love to see the steampunk bonsai tree. Make sure you upload pics!

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    1. You know it! I'll put some up just as soon as I get myself in gear and make it!

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  2. I think the uncoated wire hangers should work.

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    1. Let's just hope I don't burn myself when I heat up the wires.

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  3. Don't forget to check out the hardware store or flea market for stuff. My husband makes steampunk creations and gets his "parts" from old wind up clocks, old typewriters, old cameras...lamps... radio tubes...you name it. Inspiration comes from the strangest things sometimes. Good luck with your project!

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  4. That would be cool. Post pictures!

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  5. I saw something like this once... let me just rummage around in my big bag of internet... Here we go! http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcl56zFW41qzpwi0o1_500.jpg

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    1. W- wow. I think I'm a few decades off of creating anything that amazing an intricate. That's absolutely astounding! Thanks for sharing.

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