When Old Parts Of Watches Are Put Together, It's Actually Instantly Adorable

Recycled art is undoubtedly cool. And for an artist who's all about the steampunk aesthetic, there's no better source of recycled materials than old watches. Susan Beatrice takes the inner workings of old watches and creates delicate, intricate, lifelike pieces — and because they're made of old metal gears, levers and screws, her pieces carry an awesome steampunk vibe.

Susan takes pride in the fact that her art is totally green, because it's all totally recycled.

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This means not only that materials are cheap, but also that her art doesn't harm the environment.

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There can be no doubt that it takes nimble fingers to do what Susan does.

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When you take apart even a large watch, it's incredible to see how tiny, and how numerous, its inner components are.

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Susan has worked on all sorts of artistic endeavors, including collaborations with movie studios. But her real passion lies in her recycled art.

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This eco-friendly approach is what inspired the name of her project, All Natural Arts.

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She uses the recycled goods to create critters we share the environment with. They're incredibly cute, aren't they?

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These run the gamut from critters you might see in your back garden...

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...to fantastical beasts from fairy tales.

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The combination of the natural theme and the steampunk, gearhead aesthetic creates a unique juxtaposition.

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Many of the watch components are beaten up, carrying rust or a discolored hue. But this only enhances the look of the finished piece.

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The components were never intended to be turned into a cat, but Susan's attention to detail gives her creations a weirdly lifelike appearance.

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In addition to watch parts, Susan also uses other recycled materials.

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Some of these materials are found items, like old jewelry or sea glass.

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It's clear that Susan won't complete a piece unless she has the perfect parts to match her artistic vision.

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Make sure to check out all of Susan's awesome art on her Facebook page!

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