On my daily walk last week, I stumbled upon a pile of leftovers from a neighbors garage sale, several items looked interesting so I stopped to look. An old wood suitcase caught my eye, inside I was surprised to find an assortment of vintage mechanical drafting tools. I’m guessing they are from the 1950’s, still pungent of cigarette stench.
I love vintage. I love history and imaging who had used these tools probably close to 70 years ago. In addition to being a general contractor, my father was also a draftsman. I loved going to his office after school and playing at his drafting table, pretending to design homes for the rich and famous.
I’ve already incorporated some of the stencils in my paintings, I love creating angles and shapes in contrast to my loose and abstract style, mix it up! I also had some fun taking photos of my new/old tools on the light box. I uploaded one design to my Redbubble site just for fun! Stay tuned to see some interesting new creations coming soon!
https://www.redbubble.com/i/backpack/Coils-Transformers-by-tiffanyarpdaleo/54192806.K1KHE?asc=u 
https://www.redbubble.com/i/clock/Coils-Transformers-by-tiffanyarpdaleo/54192806.NINJI?asc=u 
https://www.redbubble.com/i/socks/Coils-Transformers-by-tiffanyarpdaleo/54192806.9HZ1B?asc=u 
https://www.redbubble.com/i/socks/Coils-Transformers-by-tiffanyarpdaleo/54192806.9HZ1B?asc=u 
https://www.redbubble.com/i/mask/Coils-Transformers-by-tiffanyarpdaleo/54192806.C5AVV?asc=u 
Tiffany Arp-Daleo Art 
Very cool. I still have drafting tools around from my cartography days. I still do a lot of mapping, but it’s all web-based now.
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It is cool, I used to love drafting class in school, but I never took a digital or CAD class, I wish I had gotten into it when it was just starting. I have another good friend that is a cartographer, such interesting work!
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Interested to see what you can do with them!
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I’ve got a couple of projects started, stay tuned!
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How nice to stumble upon items that stir good memories of your father!
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Indeed! I love finding cool vintage things that can be used or repurposed!
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I recognize those from when my brother was studying drafting in school. Haven’t seen them in decades, and yet they are completely familiar. I must have spent some time admiring them.
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It’s so cool when something visual reminds us of old memories!
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What a great find! Its like the tools were meant for you to have.
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Oh yes, I believe in fate, those tools are going to be put to use, again!
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Great find & application, Tiffany!
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Fascinating!
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How amazing that you are the one to stumble on to this delightful group of goodies. Not only did it bless you with interesting new tools to use (your items for sale are very clever and creative- I especially like your dragon fly designs.) but brought back great memories as the other person mentioned. What a blessing. I don’t believe in to many coincidences. What a delightful post. Hugs from N.C. 🤗Joni
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Thanks, Joni! I think I have used something from the box every day since I found it! Such joy in found objects, meant to be shared and rejuvenated!
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Yea!! I am so glad you got that little gift that was meant to be yours. Have an amazing evening. Love ❤️ Joni
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