After several days of internet searches, we realized just how expensive Steampunk can be. So, Pris and Cyrus (her B.O.S.S. partner) decided to show us that there is a cheaper way to create a ray gun. The base is a $1 toy gun that shoots ping pong balls. It was spray painted with silver Fusion paint. The rear cap was removed and the ring around the barrel was also removed. Those 2 pieces were painted with copper hammered spray paint. A battery-powered flickering tea light was inserted in the barrel. Then, held in place with the ring and rear cap. The mouthpiece from a brass candle holder that looked like a bugle was glued to the cap to make the new firing barrel. I have discovered that E6000 works great! I still have a target sight to attach and maybe a few other things. But, you get the idea!
