Real Steampunk wiring.

[selectedgrub]

Yes, thanks.
I am feeling the cloth wrap idea.
How do you think I could incorporate porcelain Birdnest?
or was there some porcelain device you were thinking of?
I don't like to add to much decorative/functionless stuff where the main wiring camps out as it's going to be busy in there.

[von Corax]

Yes, thanks.
I am feeling the cloth wrap idea.
How do you think I could incorporate porcelain Birdnest?
or was there some porcelain device you were thinking of?
I don't like to add to much decorative/functionless stuff where the main wiring camps out as it's going to be busy in there.

I wonder if you could find some sort of white plastic "porcelain" grommets to line the holes in your wire guides in place of the usual black rubber grommets?

[Birdnest]

Porcelain standoffs and wire holders could possible be (mis)used.  Electric fence stand-offs make a swell "electrode" connection worthy of Dr. Frankenstein! 
An idea that just struck me ... how about making the wire manifold base look porcelain.  Round the corners in a fashion that would be similar to a cast porcelain base, then powder coat it white  (think antique knife switch base or round fuse holder base).

There's a company in the US that manufactures new cloth covered wire for assorted restoration projects.
They may be able to ship to you.

Great work there ... envious intricate detailing!

[Dr Insidious T BoneHammer]

Gorgeous metalwork!  That is like a huge piece of jewelry, except it's functional.

[Antipodean]

Is this what you are looking for - There is also a company in Europe that has a greater range. I will post the link if i find them.



http://www.sundialwire.com/
or
http://fabriccable.co.uk

[selectedgrub]

Awesome. Thanks heaps.