Pink Mechanics

Hands-on Tutorials for the Inventive Soul

From brass brayers to cotton-candy circuits, discover the art of creating functional beauty. Each tutorial blends Victorian craftsmanship with modern maker ingenuity.

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Building a Steam-Powered RSS Reader
Intermediate

Building a Steam-Powered RSS Reader

Transform your morning news consumption with our brass-plated ticker-tape RSS aggregator. Complete with pink enamel detail work and authentic Victorian scrollwork.

Key Materials:

Brass sheetingPink enamel paintArduino Nano+2 more
45 min tutorialBegin Tutorial →
Distressing Leather with Brass Brayers
Beginner

Distressing Leather with Brass Brayers

Learn the art of creating aged, pink-tinted leather using traditional brass brayers and modern cotton-candy acid techniques. Perfect for journal covers and goggles straps.

Key Materials:

Vegetable-tanned leatherBrass brayerPink leather dye+1 more
30 min tutorialBegin Tutorial →
Copper Plate Etching with Cotton-Candy Acid
Advanced

Copper Plate Etching with Cotton-Candy Acid

Master the delicate art of etching intricate patterns into copper plates using our signature pink-tinted acid solution. Create stunning decorative pieces and functional components.

Key Materials:

Copper platesCotton-candy acid solutionResist pen+1 more
60 min tutorialBegin Tutorial →
Victorian Calling Card Dispenser with NFC
Intermediate

Victorian Calling Card Dispenser with NFC

Merge 19th-century etiquette with 21st-century technology. Build an ornate brass dispenser that shares your digital contact via NFC-enabled calling cards.

Key Materials:

Brass tubingNFC tagsServo motor+2 more
90 min tutorialBegin Tutorial →
Pink-Plated Prosthetic Enhancements
Advanced

Pink-Plated Prosthetic Enhancements

Design and create decorative brass coverings for modern prosthetics, adding Victorian elegance and personal flair to assistive devices.

Key Materials:

ThermoplasticBrass leafPink powder coating+1 more
120 min tutorialBegin Tutorial →
Gear-Driven Kinetic Jewelry Box
Intermediate

Gear-Driven Kinetic Jewelry Box

Construct a mesmerizing jewelry box with exposed brass gears and pink enamel accents that dance and spin when opened. A perfect blend of function and spectacle.

Key Materials:

Wood boxBrass gearsClock mechanism+2 more
75 min tutorialBegin Tutorial →

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