How-To: Light Up Steampunk Ray Gun

A light up steampunk ray gun is a great accessory for Halloween, or … say … a Wednesday. I wouldn’t need a holiday excuse to carry this rad ray gun from Jen of Epbot. See how hers came together over on her blog, and get lots of great tips for collecting brass bits at thrift stores and working them in to your steampunk creations. [via Geek Crafts]
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