Moomin: Building a Steampunk Maker Time Machine in Ten Easy Steps

(If you're unfamiliar with Moomin, check out the official site and the wiki)Drawn & Quarterly has just released the fourth reprint volume of the Moomin cartoon series by the amazing Tove Jansson--and it starts out with a classic step-by-step introduction to the Steampunk Maker process. Note that Moomin papa is even wearing a Steampunk-appropriate hat. Truly, Jansson was ahead of her time...#1 - Assemble your parts from the guts of other, broken machines.#2 - Allow yourself a discovery phase based on what you've assembled.#3 - Understand that a vital element of chance will enter your process.#4 - Recontextualize your creation using your expertise and innate talents.#5 - Reject doubt as you toil on your project.#6 - Analyze your progress for flaws.#7 - Fix any flaws.#8 - Be prepared for an element of surprise as to functionality; your intent may not always be the machine's intent.#9 - Once you understand your creation's true functionality, tinker with the parts until you've brought out its full potential.#10 - Voila! Steampunk time machine!