A redditor is making super-fancy marble Steam Machine faceplates, *allegedly* sourced from the same quarry as Michelangelo
My faceplate's made from wood, from the same forest as trees.
A redditor named GinoWT is creating elaborate marble faceplates for Steam Machines, which they claim are sourced from the same Carrara quarry region where Michelangelo worked. While the Reddit user acknowledges their lack of expertise regarding marble, they point out that Michelangelo is known to have used marble from this region.
The redditor emphasizes the authenticity of the material, but cautions that the claim may be exaggerated. GinoWT explains that they typically produce marble plates for superyacht materials, indicating that the process is more complex than expected. Each plate requires individual hand-finishing. The marble pieces measure five to six millimeters in thickness and are bonded onto a 3D-printed structure with magnets to ensure proper attachment to the Steam Machine with a balanced weight and minimal risk of cracking.
GinoWT has also produced a "Sahara Noir" version with a black marble base and gold vein pattern, as well as a piece made of Roman travertine. They have a website where interested individuals can sign up for the first small batches, though no price information is provided.
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