Steampunk keyboards are super cool for showing off your unique desktop setup with a hint of geeky groove. Only problem is they are pretty expensive. A good functional Steampunk keyboard will set you back around $600 – $1,000. So, why don’t you make one by yourself?
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Instructables designer and DIYer NeIdan embarked on a similar project to make a Steampunk keyboard on a budget. As you can see the end result was incredible and now you can one of these yourself, thanks to NeIdan.
Here’s what you need -:
- Scissors and x-acto knives
- Heavy duty cutter for cutting the plastic keys
- Screwdrivers
Materials -:
- A keyboard
- Glue(any kind will do, i used r21 and wood glue)
- Nail polish or any kind of polish will do(wood polish)
- Brass buttons – two sizes for emphasizing some keys like the ctrl and shift etc..
- Vintage(ish) looking paper(looks a bit like a scroll paper)
- Guitar strap pins
- Fabric of your choise
- Friction lid support
Get your stuff together and head over to the Instructables page for all the step-by-step details on how make this cool keyboard.
[Via: Instructables ]
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