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Post by thegenii on Oct 25, 2017 10:46:17 GMT -5
Yes, the first time I held up the artifact, its resemblance to a stereoscope was immediately obvious. ragged robbin, I'm surprised you can "free view" since not many folks who aren't avid collectors of stereoscopic cards can do that. (Incidentally, I too have the book you cite. Do you have "Wonders of the Stereoscope" by John Jones, 1976? ) Since "free viewing" is so difficult (I cannot do it despite trying for years), I find it hard to imagine that, despite the the seeming similarity, that the artifact is a stereoscope unless a set of lenses and cards come in the final mailing. Too many variables regarding getting the lenses perfectly in place, I think. Has anyone else solved major portions of the jigsaw puzzle aside from raggedrobin and zorin? I have all the pieces with words isolated, yet many have no matching piece to complete the words (a small number do). I have all the pieces with the staircases separated (which is easy because of the pattern), yet I can only complete most of two staircases, and even they are not entirely complete. It's damn frustrating. |
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Post by thegenii on Oct 25, 2017 10:48:16 GMT -5
Todd, I have already written to The Curator and there are no stands available.
Since there are none for most of us, I have given the idea of the stand some thought. The key here is the artifact's handle, which is vertical and somewhat straight. The stand from a make-up mirror can, I believe, be modified by removing the mirror. Note that the base of the stand will have to be weighted greatly so it doesn't topple forward. i have not tried this, but it seems like it might work.
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Post by Virginia R Hall on Oct 25, 2017 10:51:31 GMT -5
Looks like I needed a handsome display stand. With all the cat love (condolences as well), it sounds like they need to craft an experience around our feline friends. I'm planning on heading to the craft store this weekend to see if I can come up with a good idea for a stand. Maybe we should create a post to share ideas or what we ended up creating. I opted to purchase the handsome display stand, and I'm glad I did because I'm really not sure how I'd display it otherwise -- try to hang it somehow? prop it up kind of on its side against a wall? or maybe inside the crate? Because of cats and children, I worry about things being knocked over, etc. I'm sure crafty/handy people can envision and build a display stand, but I can share a photo of the stand when it arrives if anyone wants a little inspirational nudge. Would any Bespoke patrons care to share how much input they had in the customization of their artifact? Could you choose any colors, or were you offered a specific palette? ETA: Also, I agree that stands should be available for those who didn't purchase them immediately. It was impossible (IMO) to know that this item would be quite different than previous ones. Frankly, I think the stand should have been part of the standard package. |
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Post by stupidstupiddan on Oct 25, 2017 10:58:08 GMT -5
I personally would love a picture of the "actual" stand once it arrives. I'm not 100% on what I'll end up doing, but I had the thought to start with one of those doll stands (a base and pole with hooks that wrap around the doll's neck or waist) and go from there. Those things come in multiple sizes, and you can usually adjust the height of the poles as well. As far as... completing the puzzles goes, my wife and I have a good chunk of multiple rooms/areas started... ...and will probably be able to finish by the weekend. |
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Post by lordkensington on Oct 25, 2017 11:10:31 GMT -5
Just received my crate yesterday. Definitely impressed and a bit daunted by the number of pieces. After seeing the irregularity of the pieces I opted to stave off on that portion of the experience and just tackle the cipher on the other items. The artifact is wonderfully creepy. I am considering whether I want to keep in the crate, semi displayed that way, or to craft a stand. I think full display won't be happening until I have my new bookcase built though.
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Post by The Mad Mermaid on Oct 25, 2017 12:20:18 GMT -5
My beloved 20 year old kitty passed earlier this year, so I am, sadly, catless now too. He would have made puzzle-crafting a daunting but entertaining task, though, as he loved to roll around in puzzle pieces and bat them around when he was still here. He sounds like a fine companion. My condolences. Thank you very much. He was the apple of my eye and my constant companion for 2 decades, so it's been a rough adjustment to the way of the world without him, but I'm grateful that he thought enough of me to be my best friend for that long. |
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Post by The Mad Mermaid on Oct 25, 2017 12:23:09 GMT -5
Am I the only poor catless bastard around here then! Yes.  * Was anyone else happy to find that the artifact was not what a lot of us expected?? TBH, I nearly passed on the whole Experience because I had no idea what I'd do with the suspected item, and every time it was brought up after the KS (especially after I'd redeemed my ticket), I second-guessed my decision to go ahead with it anyway. *ETA: Posted before I saw The Mad Mermaid 's comment about her cat. I'm sorry for your loss.  I appreciate that, thank you. Twenty wonderful years with him by my side is something I take great pride in. Always beautiful memories there ... |
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Post by The Mad Mermaid on Oct 25, 2017 12:25:52 GMT -5
Looks like I needed a handsome display stand. With all the cat love (condolences as well), it sounds like they need to craft an experience around our feline friends. I'm planning on heading to the craft store this weekend to see if I can come up with a good idea for a stand. Maybe we should create a post to share ideas or what we ended up creating. Many thanks for the condolences. I actually wish I could hang the artifact up on my wall. I have several similar items hanging up, but I'd be a bit afraid to have anyone drill holes into the piece, not knowing its exact composition. |
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Post by The Mad Mermaid on Oct 25, 2017 12:30:27 GMT -5
I'm probably the only one who will say that I'd have been much happier with this mailing if they hadn't included the jigsaw puzzle. It takes me right out of the story, and I've never enjoyed them anyway. I agree that it does seem a little out of place in the grand scheme of the whole experience, and it did take me right out of the Victorian atmosphere. Maybe it was more an extra method of protecting the artifact. |
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Post by thegenii on Oct 25, 2017 12:46:00 GMT -5
My condolences as well, Mad Mermaid. I have had cats my entire life. Whenever one goes, I remember that there are tens of thousands of cats who need a home or face death. So I adopt a new cat almost immediately. Regarding the jigsaw puzzle taking you out of the "experience," jigsaw puzzles have been popular since the 1760s (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jigsaw_puzzle) so it would not take out you of the experience had the pieces been aged. |
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Post by thegenii on Oct 25, 2017 12:48:00 GMT -5
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Post by Todd on Oct 25, 2017 12:59:41 GMT -5
My condolences as well, Mad Mermaid. I have had cats my entire life. Whenever one goes, I remember that there are tens of thousands of cats who need a home or face death. So I adopt a new cat almost immediately. Regarding the jigsaw puzzle taking you out of the "experience," jigsaw puzzles have been popular since the 1760s (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jigsaw_puzzle) so it would not take out you of the experience had the pieces been aged. Buy why would an architect print his blueprints on a jigsaw puzzle? That's the part that makes no sense to me. |
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Post by The Mad Mermaid on Oct 25, 2017 14:14:04 GMT -5
My condolences as well, Mad Mermaid. I have had cats my entire life. Whenever one goes, I remember that there are tens of thousands of cats who need a home or face death. So I adopt a new cat almost immediately. Regarding the jigsaw puzzle taking you out of the "experience," jigsaw puzzles have been popular since the 1760s (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jigsaw_puzzle) so it would not take out you of the experience had the pieces been aged. Thank you for your kind words. I've had cats all my life too--at one point we had seven in a small apartment, so that was an adventure. Everyone always remarked on the amazing bond Sonny and I had, even our vet, so as deeply as I'm grieving his loss, it will be awhile yet, I think, before I can open myself up to another kitty, though I likely will eventually. Regarding the Victorian experience, I agree that if the puzzle pieces had been aged, it would have detracted much less, but I expect that kind of mass aging to be more of a demanding process. |
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Post by raggedrobin on Oct 25, 2017 14:21:41 GMT -5
Am I the only poor catless bastard around here then! No, as I mentioned, Trudy and Tucker are quail. My housemates are all of the avian variety. I tend to keep away from uncivilized creatures like humans and cats. |
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Post by stupidstupiddan on Oct 25, 2017 14:42:56 GMT -5
My condolences as well, Mad Mermaid. I have had cats my entire life. Whenever one goes, I remember that there are tens of thousands of cats who need a home or face death. So I adopt a new cat almost immediately. Regarding the jigsaw puzzle taking you out of the "experience," jigsaw puzzles have been popular since the 1760s (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jigsaw_puzzle) so it would not take out you of the experience had the pieces been aged. Buy why would an architect print his blueprints on a jigsaw puzzle? That's the part that makes no sense to me. Well...the house is obviously fairly infamous now. Maybe someone made a line of murder house puzzles in between the Victorian era and now? |
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