Steampunk Art, Junk Journals & Candles - Handmade in the Chicago Area
Brass Owl Studios is the handmade art studio of Gail, a Chicago-area artist. Since 2015, she has hand-crafted steampunk-inspired mixed media art, salvage-style junk journals, hand-poured soy and timer candles, and one-of-a-kind home and holiday decor - each piece layered, textured, and made to be treasured. Alongside her finished work, she carries favorite mixed media craft supplies from respected makers like Tim Holtz and Finnabair, so artists can shop both inspiration and materials in one place. Every item is genuinely handmade and entirely unique, available here online and in person at art and craft shows across the Chicago area.
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Hand-poured soy candles and real wax timer candles made in small batches by local makers. Clean-burning, long-lasting, and finished with the kind of detail that makes them worth displaying long after they're lit.
Candles
Handmade junk journals built from repurposed paper, vintage ephemera, and found materials — every page layered and textured. Expansion packs let you keep building long after the first pages are filled.
Junk Journals & Expansion Packs
Handmade bags with a steampunk and mixed media aesthetic — each one built to carry and styled to stand out.
Crossbody & Tote Bags
Small handmade accessories with big character — keychains, journal add-ons, and finishing touches that carry Gail's steampunk aesthetic into the everyday.
Keychain/Journal Accessories
Everyday home decor inspired by industrial-vintage style — shelf-ready pieces that bring warmth and character to any room.
Home Decor
Steampunk-inspired wall art and mixed media pieces assembled by hand with salvaged and layered materials. No two are the same.
Mixed Media Art
Curated handmade gift sets designed for easy gifting. Each basket or tray pulls together pieces from the studio into something thoughtful and ready to give.
Gift Baskets/Trays
Select mixed media supplies from trusted makers including Tim Holtz and Finnabair — the same materials Gail uses in her own studio. Shop supplies and finished inspiration together.
Craft Supplies
Handmade holiday decor with a steampunk and salvage twist. Each piece is crafted in small batches and designed to stand out from anything mass-produced.
Holiday
Handmade and handmade-inspired cards that go beyond the generic — each one a small piece of art worth keeping.
