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Just SOME of my planetary and alien orrery and other tabletop systems (some with magnets for vertical display!).You can buy these at <[link]
The name for these types of items are an ORRERY (orreries)! Steampunk inspired but based in real historical science (the concept, not the actual system shown!). In real life it would be much larger and mechanical with moving gears and whatnot... a way to see the planets and other heavely bodies move around each other and their star no matter it it were our solar system or another. In this case we must settle for a non moving minature replica of this far flung alien star system
Each one is perched on a gracefully curved and bouncy wire in their orbits. Done in various metallic finishes. And at the bottom of the base you'll find a faux mother of pearl inset in metal "start" button... alas, no longer working!
Made almost 100% from wood (sometimes with tiny amounts of other things) I paint and / or finish these with dark undertones and shading to highlight the details and then use layers of metallic and / or other coloring and finishes, making sure a lot of details shine through, often even the wood grain despite high tech themes. They maintain an often retro, sometimes even rustic look and feel to them, like an "olde worlde" toy or something (some more so than others).
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Comments: 17
verete17 [2011-07-04 12:26:46 +0000 UTC]
Hi!
I Think that it is a good idea to doing the clocks on the base of your sculptures!
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Nightbug08 [2011-04-04 23:01:40 +0000 UTC]
I'm rather fond of the little gold one, with the octopus moon. But the larger bronze one with the moon with it's own moon is rather amusing. Have you named any of them? Ooh have you tried making one with a ring system?
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Knitsune [2009-01-30 03:48:04 +0000 UTC]
Oooh my, I remember seeing something like these in 'The Dark Crystal', if you've ever seen it.
Great work, they're beautiful :3
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buildersstudio [2008-04-07 23:01:48 +0000 UTC]
Well, I start with one. If I like it AND it sells (or give it away) I make more/another. THanks!
Pete
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tsunnamii [2008-04-03 17:36:34 +0000 UTC]
nice pieces!!
so this are unique designs??? I mena, d u make more than one from each?
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buildersstudio [2008-03-27 22:44:50 +0000 UTC]
I honestly admit building these things, all the things I have been posting lately IS so much fun it's not really like any work I've had!
Pete
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buildersstudio In reply to 2dazed [2008-03-25 01:03:11 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! More to come in the coming weeks....
Pete
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2dazed In reply to buildersstudio [2008-03-25 14:41:21 +0000 UTC]
That should be exciting! I bet you have alot of fun working on them. ♥
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2dazed [2008-03-15 00:20:08 +0000 UTC]
I can't even begin to tell you how much this rocks! I'm a huge Astronomy buff, & believe in supporting S.E.T.I. I fav'd your shop, & plan on counting my pennies.
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