So after my trip to A-Kon on Saturday and seeing some incredible examples of Steampunk fashion, and then also having run into a few people out at faire and at Panoptikon, an Industrial club in Dallas, I wanted to create discussion.
For those who don't know about Steampunk, Wikipedia has a good description-
"Steampunk is a sub-genre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date."
further reading- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
I know that some consider there to be two separate versions of steam punk but I'm still in the new about this.
After seeing several awesome examples of steam punk, I'm catching the bug and looking at getting my first pair of goggles to be tweaked with gauges and maybe a monocle or something of the sort, and a brass and buckled corset.
Anyone else caught the bug? Or have tips or examples of costumes? :D
You should have spoken sooner. I gave one of my Fae friends a pair of my old goggles closing weekend.
Taffy and Rani were talking about it on the TRF thread for possibly going Steampunk for Halloween weekend maybe ...if I read correctly. Taffy is way into it.
Here's a few links that you might like...
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion (http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion)
http://brassgoggles.co.uk/ (http://brassgoggles.co.uk/)
http://www.atomefabrik.com/pages_goggles/steampunk.htm (http://www.atomefabrik.com/pages_goggles/steampunk.htm)
And a incredible online Steampunk comic...
http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104 (http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104)
I really love Steampunk! ;D
Yes there is talk of a Steampunk invasion at TRF. Something to do with a Gadget Girl? that has something to do with steampunk.
But yes, after seeing it posted here in the forums, I am starting to get really interested in it.
Quote from: Zaubon on June 01, 2009, 05:23:17 PM
You should have spoken sooner. I gave one of my Fae friends a pair of my old goggles closing weekend.
Its ok, I'm searching out for the right pair and I'll keep my eyes peeled on eBay and craigslist.
Making a trip to the Army-navy surplus and a couple good thrift stores in the next couple weeks.
Steampunk Invasion for TRF, you say? Hmmm...looks like I have a deadline now. :D
Try looking on backpage as well. I usually have better luck with that then I do with craigslist.
Ah Steam punk, I learned of this about 2-3 years ago and have been in love with it. I have not yet had the time to sit down and create my costume just yet but I will, Oh believe me I will!
Definitely go to Ebay to see elements used in Steampunk design, bits and pieces, and completed items. Type in Steampunk in the search line with all categories. It will bring up at least 30 pages. Happy hunting........
This gentleman stopped by Cast in Bronze at TRF last year, and graciously consented to a photograph. I thought it was nicely done:
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff24/Tipsy_Gypsy66/TRF08/steampunk.jpg)
If you're looking for goggles check with Virgil and Gary at Crimson Chain on myspace. They do some really cool ones that can even be given prescription lenses.
http://www.myspace.com/thecrimsonchain (http://www.myspace.com/thecrimsonchain)
I really dig the whole steampunk thing as well.
Check out this link: http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=artisan&order=9&q=steampunk (http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=artisan&order=9&q=steampunk)
Deviant art is a site I use for inspiration when I have an idea for something. It'll blow your mind how much stuff there is out there. There's some really cool stuff out there. Neat thing is, you can really let your creativity explode, as the genre has a particular style about itself, but is otherwise unbound.
NoBill Lurker-
Thanks for the Comic link! I immediately recognized the drawing style as the same artist that did a graphic novel "Buck Godot: Zap Gun For hire" that I must have gotten when I was a teenager. That was some time ago, now. I'll have to check it out.
Fellow steampunk fan checking in! I've done a few scraps of jewelry so far, as far as crafting goes, but mostly I've ogled other people's work. I have been collecting bits and pieces for one special costume though. I'm making my little girl (just turned two) a pair of steampunk fairy wings, the first part of a steampunk fairy costume for faire. I'm trying to make them in a middle size so that they're not too heavy for her, but not so small that I couldn't wear them for kicks if I felt like it. I'm really looking forward to the day when I actually get to sit down and put all the bits I'm collecting together! I'll be sure to post pics, of course :)
I've known about steampunk for awhile, lightly, probably about a year or so, but I've never invested much into it...and now that I am, my mind is in hyperdrive, especially with the fact that here in Dallas, there are a lot of active steampunk-ers that hold events.
I've already got a friend who will make me a base sturdy corset with appropriate boning for very cheap and that's where I'm going to start, get old leather belts to add to it, and all the other random pieces.
Just another set of gear I can keep an eye out for. Don't think there are any events near me, but I can try to get enough together for a TRF invasion for sure. I was always a fan of the rpg Castle Falkenstein. Never played it but always had an interest. Weird science, touch of mysticism perhaps. Just think League of Extraordinary Gentlemen-ish. Hat, shoes, mask/goggles, coat, etc... And I just hit the thrift store earlier today, sigh.
Quote from: Grov on June 01, 2009, 11:04:13 PM
Just another set of gear I can keep an eye out for. Don't think there are any events near me, but I can try to get enough together for a TRF invasion for sure. I was always a fan of the rpg Castle Falkenstein. Never played it but always had an interest. Weird science, touch of mysticism perhaps. Just think League of Extraordinary Gentlemen-ish. Hat, shoes, mask/goggles, coat, etc... And I just hit the thrift store earlier today, sigh.
Just means ya betta get on it and go back to the thrift store soon! :]
Windycon science fiction convention (in the Chicago area each November) is steampunk-themed in 2009. I know the con chair, and he wants lots of costumes in attendance! And the Foglios (Phil Foglio is the one who does Girl Genius) are guests of honor at the convention.
http://www.windycon.org/windy36/
I'll be making my first steampunk outfit in the fall or late summer, once Pennsic is over and Bristol ren faire is slowing down. I already have a design and all my fabric, including white batiste for my blouse, black velveteen for my long coat and a beautiful shimmery blue striped fabric for my bustled & draped overskirt.
Margrett
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on June 01, 2009, 07:33:52 PM
And a incredible online Steampunk comic...
http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104 (http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104)
I really love Steampunk! ;D
Squee! totally love that comic. Its gorgeously done. makes me a little sad when they go into filler stories though.
I have been a huge fan of Steampunk for a very long time. Maybe it's the Victorian fashions that drew me in, but none the less I love it. There is a magazine called Gothic beauty which has a lot of Steampunk in it as well as many adds for those looking for Steampunk items.
I have 1 Steampunk dress that is to die for. While not HA it is stunning and I got it off ebay for a pretty penny, but then again most all good Victorian dresses cost a pretty penny. My hat for the dress is posted in the garb section of Show us your hats. I also got it off Ebay
*sigh*
Oh, little sister Elle, you're going in a direction that I cannot follow.... *shakes head*
Hmmm, maybe I took the training wheels off too soon LOL!
Not that steampunk is my thing, but it would be cool to have one of these...
(http://craphound.com/images/exsteaminate_2008-03-15.jpg)
Is that, like, something to clean my house or my kids or something?
It's a steampunk version of these guys: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalek (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalek)
I'm not into Steampunk myself, but over at the Pyracy Pub there's a whole forum on it, you might want to check out.
http://pyracy.com/index.php?showforum=102 (http://pyracy.com/index.php?showforum=102)
Steampunk is cool. I haven't ventured into making any costumes yet (mainly for lack of somewhere to wear them), but I LOVE Girl Genius.
I'd also recommend you check out Abney Park (sorry, don't have a link). They are a steampunk-themed band, and they make pretty cool music to boot. :)
Abney Park (http://www.abneypark.com/) ;D
Their last two CD's that I burned on to one disk has been living in my car's CD player for a month now! ;D
Really looking forward to their next release!
Also look on YouTube for some of their videos.
I'm still not really sure what this whole steampunk thing is, I always seem to be behind the times. Two things come to mind when I envision it. One is that old Smashing Pumpkins video-"Tonight, Tonight"(which I always thought was really cool.) Another is "Doc Brown" (Back to the Future) with his steam train time machine. Is that about right?
My name is being bandied about! I went through a Victorian craze about 15 years ago, so it's no great surprise that neo-Victorianism has bit me - hard. Although the S word is not Ren, I think it could be fun to vary garb. I hope we have a nice showing on Halloween weekend - probably Saturday.
This dress - w/some mods - is being made for me:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/steamdress.jpg)
To be followed shortly by this hat:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/tophat.jpg)
I'm in the process of making goggles and this is the Hellboy gun I painted earlier this year:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0515.jpg)
If you are feeling the need to read the web comic Girl Genius: http://www.girlgeniusonline.com - free is hard to beat. It's also oh about 8 years of comics. I'm working on a Mamma Gkika garb for TRF
Mamma Gkika: http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20080425 AND http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20080604
Mine - fox skull are in a box waiting for me to put together the skull swag:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0529-1-1.jpg)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0527-1.jpg)
Been on the brassgoggle forum over a year and did our own airship crew* at CONvergence last year
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/CONvergence2008/P1010007.jpg)
*The Royal Airship HMA Todd commnaded by Captain Benjamin Barker, returned to England damaged but victorious from her last mission, and is being refitted with updated weapons and new Babbage engines as well as expanded crew quarters. Although she was named for a long dead Admiral Todd, some bloody smart-a55 crewman nicknamed her the "Sweeny" and that moniker has been adopted as an unofficial name with the result that her ship's badge/emblem is now a pair of crossed straight razors, and much of the crew carries a razor as an unofficial side-arm. Since her new mission is to hunt down pirates and smugglers the same smart-a55 who came up with the Sweeny nickname came up with the slogan that we will be "Shaving the skies clean of pirates!". The expanded crew quarters will be filled with a boarding party of Air Marines commanded by Lt. Mycroft St. John as well as an elite unit of kilted Highlanders under the command of Capt. Andrew C. MacGregor (aka Groomporter). The actual Captain of the Todd is away at Air Command HQ while her officers are recruiting (AKA sending out a press gang) for additional crew (The captain is always away)
The ship's arsenal
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/P1010003.jpg
Recruiting posters
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/bagpipe.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/raid.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/british-recruiting-poster.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/SnareDrummers.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/John_Bull_-_World_War_I_rec.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/realperil.jpg
The emblem of the HMA Todd
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/wreathrazors3.jpg
I've found steampunk interesting for awhile now but only after seeing DHs pics from A-Kon have I seriously considered putting together a costume. I don't know that I'd wear it to Scarby or TRF (unless its SP invasion weekend) but I might wear it if I ever get to go to Dickens on the Strand or at A-Kon.
I'm still wondering if I'm too old for a steampunk costume (*cough* 35 *cough*)
groomporter, I would almost reconsider my pirating ways to wear that kick behind badge - sa-weet!
Quote from: cowgrrl on June 02, 2009, 10:18:18 PM
I've found steampunk interesting for awhile now but only after seeing DHs pics from A-Kon have I seriously considered putting together a costume. I don't know that I'd wear it to Scarby or TRF (unless its SP invasion weekend) but I might wear it if I ever get to go to Dickens on the Strand or at A-Kon.
I'm still wondering if I'm too old for a steampunk costume (*cough* 35 *cough*)
Too old? Never! That's like saying you're too old to wear garb to faire. I could you being a very beautiful and elegant steampunk madam with some kick-arse weapons!
*cough - 54 - cough!cough!* I never thought of making, buying or wearing any kind of garb until I dealt w/cancer that was within weeks of killing me 8 years ago - liberating. Now I'm travelled, tattooed, garbing, and going to windycon if it kills me. Never let something as inconsequential as numbers - on a scale, years, time - get in your way. Life is short enough as it is w/o constructing your own speed bumps.
That's the spirit, fire up the furnace and fill the boilers!
To be followed shortly by this hat:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/tophat.jpg)
*Drools* I love that hat!!!!
For the Minnesota crowd at CONvergence again this year the crew of the HMA Badger is hosting a steam punk themed mystery game.
And there's a MN LiveJournal group to keep up on local meet-ups and there's a couple MNRF people on it besides me http://community.livejournal.com/mn_aethernauts/
You may be able to glean some ideas from this Star Trek parody:
YouTube - Steam Trek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y39gHihP74)
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 02, 2009, 09:45:43 PM
My name is being bandied about! I went through a Victorian craze about 15 years ago, so it's no great surprise that neo-Victorianism has bit me - hard. Although the S word is not Ren, I think it could be fun to vary garb. I hope we have a nice showing on Halloween weekend - probably Saturday.
This dress - w/some mods - is being made for me:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/steamdress.jpg)
Taffy LOVE the dress. Might I inquire as to who is making it for you?
Lady de Laney, eBay store: TSSY2005
I've never had anything made by them so I will withhold judgment until the day I get it into my hot little hands, which is probably a month away. They are extremely good at communication and I had an additional reasonable fee for plus size, as I am very fluffy. I think they would work hard to tailor the dress as necessary, but expect an additional charge for size/postage/tailoring. I've had very good luck w/Chinese-based tailoring eBay garb and am hopeful this will work out well, too. *fingers/toes crossed*
Let me know how it turns out. It seems WAY cheap on the price considering I paid $500 for my Not so HA Goth Steampunk victorian gown.
It's nerve wracking to buy something sight unseen and not even be able to molest the fabric, but at the price - well, even if I'm not thrilled I'm not out the big bucks.
Oi!!! Huy am tinking diz vil be deh bestest invayshun ve Jagerkin haf efer make!!!
Woot!!! Taffy, I adore your future garb, and I'm soooo envious of the top hat!!! :o It's volcanik, dollink!!! I'm thinking I might have to pass on any of the actual GG characters for myself, and go more industrial/military than most of the fems in the comic. I'm thinking the de/re-constructed/Victorian look, maybe with buckled and laced corset, leather and lace spats and gauntlets, and of course the hat... I've already got the fabrics I want to use, it's just a question of how I'm going to put them together!
I can hardly wait! This looks to be quite the invasion!!! ;D
Ho, Rani! Hy'm tinking Hy vill save de Mamma Gkika for de Vindycon since ve is only heffing vun day of SP invasion. Hy am also tinkink det de bodice vill be a much bigger project den my earlier bodices. Ve vill see!
I am so looking forward to an SP invasion & it looks like we are gathering some punkers and punkettes to make this a grand day out.
Indeed, spent an entire evening geekin' it out and talking steampunk and sketching ideas and looking at ideas my friend Brook had who is going to be sky pirate with me. She had already started working on her leather bodice and has the fabric for her shirt so far. plus she gave me some boots and I freaked out cause she had two pairs that fit! So yay, one piece I don't have to buy. And they're gonna be so awesome with a belt + buckle on them and then with tall socks.
As soon as I get to working on stuff I'll have to take pictures but as of this point,
scarf=check!
boots=check!
^_^
Oh and my deadline is AnimeFest at this point, hopefully *crosses fingers* It all depends on if I can have my bodice made for me by September. If not, I'll tr to have everything ready to go by the Invasion at TRF.
Oh sticky, dollinks!!! I've started putting a few things together myself, and I think this is going to be lots of fun! I'm imagining I can find a couple pair of old round lens glasses to customize, and the lamp parts and pipe fittings depts. of Lowe's and/or Home Depot will more than likely supply many of my accessories. Gears are fun to play around with, also!
I'm having visions of the crew of the SkyShark... ;D
Taffy, will you go more punk, then? I'm thinking this can become really creative, and all of us together could completely wow the Faire!
I swooped in and got a pair of antique goggles cheap on Ebay not too long ago
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/Misc/untitled2.jpg)
Rani, you threw me w/"punk" - I'm of an age that that phrase denotes an anorexic kid in a purple mohawk, slashed cigarette jeans held together w/oversize safety pins and a record album cover kilt. I'm thinking more neo-Victorian and not so comic-y? So please to explain, dollink! I am loving the Skyshark!
Groomporter - looking awesome! Truly a gentleman at ease at the helm of a dirigible.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 04, 2009, 07:33:21 AM
Rani, you threw me w/"punk" -[/b]!
Groomporter - looking awesome! Truly a gentleman at ease at the helm of a dirigible.
Thanks
I've never cared for the term Steam "punk", especially since I'm more about neo-Victorian with SciFi bits than some of the post-apocalyptic, or overly industrialized themes, but punk seems to be the term that has stuck unfortunately. It seems to have evolved out of cyberpunk (
"a science fiction genre noted for its focus on "high tech and low life". ")
But there are even sub-genres like dieselpunk which is basically Steampunk but set in more of an early 20th century era with gas engines and art deco influences instead of steam and Victorian.
Oh BTW, a while ago I was playing around a custom Steampunk Google Search Engine that is set to search only the steampunk-related websites that have been listed in its preferences.
http://historicgames.com/googles.html
Groomporter,"high tech and low life" does clarify the situation immensely. Too, too messy. I prefer to have a proper tea, adequately armed, in a civilized manner. Your kindness in explaining the differences are much and truly appreciated, kind sir.
Sounds like I ain't the only one thinking sky pirate. Not much at the thrift stores this week. Hoping I don't have to get a lot from ebay. Rather have stuff no one has already seen. I do have my army surplus guy looking for a few particulars for me though.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 04, 2009, 08:39:26 AM
Groomporter,"high tech and low life" does clarify the situation immensely. Too, too messy. I prefer to have a proper tea, adequately armed, in a civilized manner.
I have to agree
The wife and I in more formal attire at CONvergence last year
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/CONvergence2008/P1010019.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/CONvergence2008/P1010026.jpg)
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on June 02, 2009, 06:49:07 PM
Abney Park (http://www.abneypark.com/) ;D
Thanks NoBill, you made a new minion with that link...Awsome group...they are on the home Laptop, in the car, & driving the co workers crazy at the moment Muahahahaha....
Taffy, by "more punk" I did mean a bit more of the industrialized look, rather than just the frills associated with strict Victorian, although there are ways of mixing the two to get a very unique look that gives a nod to the era while allowing a great deal more creative license in creating garb. I won't be going quite so period, and plan to go just a little more industrial with my garb, although more in the "steam" vein, I think. I love the look of the gear jewelry, and all the tiny "clanks" just fascinate me, so I'll probably have all sorts of little machines and gadgets. I've also been thinking about how I want to be "armed"... and that will require quite a bit of thought, as well as many trips to the Army Surplus (btw, great suggestion, Grov!), I'm sure! I'm envisioning more of the Adventuress/Sky Pirate look myself, and I even have a full length caped duster I'll be wearing if it's chilly.
I've been gathering a few pics for ideas the last few weeks, and I'll post some of them later, when I've had a chance to load them into photobucket... I'm starting to get pretty excited, now! LOL
Rani - That makes senses and sounds more fiendish than frothy- buahaahaa! The caped duster sounds absolutely dreamy and sky pirate. Please post photos as your plans become more gelled - this will be so much fun!
I'm toying with an idea for using pieces of an old dark brown suede bomber jacket that I've taken apart to cover a corset with, and I think it might just be the icing on the cake! Fiendish (with a nice dollop of sexy thrown in) is just the look I'm shooting for!!! Seems you know me too well, grrlie!!! Aaahahahaha!!!!!
A bomber corset. OMG - that'll be so swoonworthy, lust inducing and kick A all at the same time. I'm so jealous that you could look at an bomber jacket and think *corset*. You know I'm waiting for pictures, right?
I have to admit one of the things I'll not do is add random non-functional gears or cogs to what I wear.
Maybe on a ring or amulet. Actually brainstorming on functional gadgets while the topic is fresh. (not telling) It's a welcome mental retreat.
I've been trying to figure out a way to add cogs and gears in a functional way to my gear or costume.
I know I had an off the wall idea of somehow using the cogs and gears to tighten a corset in the back or have it in the front and the mechanisms in the front, etc.
Maybe that'll be later for me, because I know what I want from my first corset, an underbust with belts and the buckles to the side on the front, in browns, I think. Then a lacy kind of top with frills and the poofy top sleeve that is very Victorian, then cover the bottom half of my arms with bracers of the belts, and then a thick full scarf, belt straps that will connect to the corset, lots of belts and maybe a few gears here and there....I'm still trying to work things in and get those refined details that make outfits beautiful but also stick to the style of steampunk.
I spent hours last night with a group of my friends geekin' out and brainstorming and looking on the internet.
Yay for brainstorming! :]
I must say ya'll have my wheels turning in my brain too. We will see.
Meg, you're garb is sounding pretty lush, grrlie!!! It's def got my imagination in overdrive, and I'm already pulling out those pieces of suede and seeing how they'll all fit together! I'm not a fan of the random gears and gyros either, but the ones that have an actual function, or at least appear to, and pretty cool, and they fit with the genre, so I'll probably rattle and "clank" a bit when I walk... (gigglesnerk)
Grov, I found a gadget that I'm sure will work with what you've got in mind... (guess I'm just psychic that way... :P ) but it will just have to be a surprise! Don't worry, it's very small... LOL
Someone could easily paint up a knee-brace to look tarnished and bronze and wear it over pants. An older one with flat strips of metal rather than the curvy ergonomic new style would probably look better.
Spats are also a simple and effective accessory. Following is a free pattern, easily modified to make them knee length or for the fluffier limb. I think I needed about 3/4 yd each of fashion fabric & lining & two packages of bias tape, and lots and lots of buttons. I made a toile for future usage.
Grov, full steam ahead!
http://www.thankyoufornotbeingperky.com/spatspattern/spatsPattern2008.pdf
Actually I am getting some heavy canvas surplus spats. Just gotta figure out if and what color I want to dry to make them. Fabric paint, paint pen, dye job, whatever works. I'm not shooting for polished courtesan. More on the mechanic madboy side.
Oh, YAY!!! Madboys are rockin'!!! LOL I'm leaning a bit toward that sparky side, myself. Lookin' for an old toolbelt I can customize, maybe. I'm thinkin' I can accessorize with a strategically placed smudge or two of grease, also... ;D
I've been having visions of Teaches trench he wore one day at Scarby... it had big pockets down each side of the front lining, just right for various and sundry clanks and clank parts not to mention the odd flask or two. Oooooh... flasks, cleverly disguised as clanks... ;D Oh, geez... I get more ideas every time someone posts! ROFL I'm going to need a week just to wear everything I want to make, at this rate... ::)
Quote from: Grov on June 04, 2009, 11:04:28 PM
Actually I am getting some heavy canvas surplus spats. Just gotta figure out if and what color I want to dry to make them. Fabric paint, paint pen, dye job, whatever works. I'm not shooting for polished courtesan. More on the mechanic madboy side.
I almost went this way, except, sexy mechanic madam of the sort, have oil stained clothes and get to lunk around a bunch of super cool tools. I'm leaning towards Skypirate Captain though, means I get to have the swishy awesomeness of the feminine side and weaponry and still look super-badass.
I haven't made any frou-frou spats, yet - hmm, maybe a project for this weekend? Here are the ones I made earlier this year, still awaiting buttons.
Sparky: (http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0510.jpg)
Badass: (http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0505.jpg)
Taffy, those are way too hot! LOL Can't wait to see what you might wear them with...
I'm wondering what the engineer on a sky-pirate ship might look like... could she get away with a skirt, do you think, or must she wear the high waisted trousers? I'm envisioning something with a bit less frill, and just a touch of perhaps olive drab mixed with browns and creams for that whole alt-military look, but with a nice rich russet color for the under bust corset over a cream color shirtwaist. Oh, and boots... I have an incredible pair of brown leather 14 hole hook tops that will just finish it all off!
It's all coming together... in my head, at least! LOL
Rani, Sky pirates need pants - otherwise the crew'd be getting an eyeful every time you stepped out on deck - it's windy up there. Im thinking a stressed skirt tucked into work pants or maybe instead of a skirt, a burlesque-y bustle in back (see etsy for some cute ideas) and a leather tool belt for the front apron part of the skirt - about 6 or 8" long. Tuck the pants into the boots using some boot bands for the perfect blousing effect - maybe $5 including shipping on ebay.
My favorite sky pirates movie scene from Stardust: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQKrgi2PMz8
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on June 05, 2009, 02:04:29 PM
Taffy, those are way too hot! LOL Can't wait to see what you might wear them with...
I'm wondering what the engineer on a sky-pirate ship might look like... could she get away with a skirt, do you think, or must she wear the high waisted trousers? I'm envisioning something with a bit less frill, and just a touch of perhaps olive drab mixed with browns and creams for that whole alt-military look, but with a nice rich russet color for the under bust corset over a cream color shirtwaist. Oh, and boots... I have an incredible pair of brown leather 14 hole hook tops that will just finish it all off!
It's all coming together... in my head, at least! LOL
What about Kentucky Jodphurs - the ones with the flair at the thigh - http://www.monarch-garments.com/MG6697.jpg
Then add in a lace stripe at the side?
Could still have an open skirt or side-saddle riding skirt (which is really just a wrap apron) that goes over it.
Capt. Marga
(who is playing around with steampunk designs for daywear at Dickens on the Strand...)
Those jodhpurs are gorgeous - totally swoon worthy. Heavens above, there certainly are some steamy people here.
EDIT to add: Corset D looks like it has a lot of possibilities - http://www.butterick.com/item/B5371.htm?tab=costumes&page=1
Also: As do Gauntlets D - http://www.butterick.com/item/B5370.htm?search=5370&page=1
Now if he was to come along I do believe I'd be swooning every few steps!!! heheh Yum-my!!!
Unfortunately, pants that are wider at the thighs just make me look far wider there than I actually am, and since I'm wider there than I'd like to be already... well, might not work for me. LOL I was thinking instead that I might make a nice frilly pair of bloomers, that way I give a nod to the whole grrly-lacy-froufrou style, and the skirt would be something similar to this, but a bit more period in shape.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/Bonzie66.jpg)
I ran across these mens boots that I thought were just almost... edible! Toooo sexy, and they're Kenneth Cole's, so they'd work as everyday footwear, also. I might wear them myself if I can get them in my size, but I've already got a pair of lace-ups. .
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/KennethColeReaction-PlaytoWin.jpg)
Here's a hat I fell in love with last night... but I'm not sure if I'll be wearing a hat or a leather aviator's cap.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/Hat.jpg)
Ok... I have more., but that's enough for now (now that I've given out all my ideas)... LOL
Ooooh! I love that hat!
My garb it still in the "thoughts rolling around in my head" stage. lol (Gotta get the Pennsic stuff done first.) I'm trying to decide how someone raised as a proper Victorian society lady who became an explorer/time traveller would dress.
All these ideas are really interesting - I know relatively little about Steampunk (just what I read here, really) but the clothes sound positively divine...
*must resist urge...closet door straining to stay shut....*
;)
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 04, 2009, 10:10:14 PM
Spats are also a simple and effective accessory.
I'm such a dork.... I've always wanted spats. Since watching
Some Like it Hot the very first time.
Thank you for the pattern Taffy.
oh and here are some sketches of things i hope to pull off and pull off i mean make.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xUxZb2ke8OpqO0sqLYmHtw?authkey=Gv1sRgCL7a_LqXreS9JQ&feat=directlink
(http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xUxZb2ke8OpqO0sqLYmHtw?authkey=Gv1sRgCL7a_LqXreS9JQ&feat=directlink)
still haven't quite figured out how to get my pics to show up on the forum.... I'm doing everything the instructions told me. :(
(http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZLQ1zJOWhZ3qQ_a0srcIQQ?feat=directlink)
Quote from: sealion on June 05, 2009, 07:58:22 PM
Ooooh! I love that hat!
My garb it still in the "thoughts rolling around in my head" stage. lol (Gotta get the Pennsic stuff done first.) I'm trying to decide how someone raised as a proper Victorian society lady who became an explorer/time traveller would dress.
I think I see a pith helmet in your future... and perhaps a bit of khaki. LOL Maybe a split walking skirt, button up shirtwaist, aviator's scarf, tinted goggles, kid gloves, no nonsense parasol, walking boots, small leather bound atlas/journal, small brass compass/time travel device with carry case, canteen (flask ;D ), spyglass, etc... any or all of these things spring to mind when I think of the character you described. I picture a youngish Katherine Hepburn type, very inquisitive, full of energy...
What do you mean, enabler? Who, me?!? LOL
Oh, and Tygr... one can never have too much Garb!!! You just need more closets!!! See, problem solved!
Duckie, that's one of my fav movies! Especially the train scenes... LOL Nice sketches, btw!
Hmm....I like the Katherine Hepburn angle. I'll have to watch African Queen again! LOL
The problem I am having is that I have been collecting black accessories (incuding a kicka$$ capelet I found at a local antiques store for 4 bucks!) even though I know khaki would be more appropriate for the character in my head.
Ahhhh... perhaps you could be more of an Adventuress/Accidental Time Traveler... just in the right place at the right time, I guess... something like that? Hepburn was always stumbling into serendipitous situations, if I recall!
(Oh, serendipitous is my new "word crush" of the month... LOL)
SCOOOOORE at the Goodwill - caramel colored granny boots, black pumps to complete my Snape garb - Queen Bonnie & I are leading a Harry Potter invasion at TRF, also on All Hallow's weekend - and a black bowler hat, maybe to be worn w/a snood? or my hair pulled back w/a ribbon? *happy dance*
Did more sketches since last night and added them.
http://picasaweb.google.com/sarahcbarnes84/Steampunk?authkey=Gv1sRgCL7a_LqXreS9JQ&feat=directlink
Apparently i'm in a designing mood. Wish I had the money and skill to put these all into reality. Will probably get one done.
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_mVGKtbLcEzI/SisCK_Ef6wI/AAAAAAAABKc/gB3qcmD9I4Y/s400/sp6.JPG)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_mVGKtbLcEzI/SisCLRTgvNI/AAAAAAAABKg/uDre-XpMyyA/s400/sp7.JPG)
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_mVGKtbLcEzI/SioN60DGGjI/AAAAAAAABJk/QkuQI-0bhso/s400/steam%20punk%20ideas%20060609.JPG)
haha finally figured it out. YAY!
You know, I like that we can discuss this here. I mentioned "renpunk" over at Brass Goggles and got my head bit off. I haven't been back there since.
Oh brother, the amazing thing is they lost someone who could've had a lot of helpful information & insights because you dared to extend an idea that was outside the box. Besides, I thought one of the holy tenets of SP is time travel.
Steampunk is pretty cool, but I would
love to see an adaption of Renpunk.
My sweetie has this LED light that you can hook over your ear. I want to get a couple of extras to see if I can steampunk it up. Shouldn't be too hard.
Kimberly (quietly sneaking back into lurkdom now)
Quote from: sealion on June 07, 2009, 07:47:18 AM
You know, I like that we can discuss this here. I mentioned "renpunk" over at Brass Goggles and got my head bit off. I haven't been back there since.
I have always been a gadget, mechanical gizmo person. As a kid I bought a small steam engine made in Germany for $30. I checked Ebay and steam engines are pricing out at around $300. I've been tinkering with the idea of tinkering a steam powered bubble machine together. Hmmmmmmm...........................Steampunk Bubbles!
;D ;D ;D The Bubble Wright
It would be cool if you could get a little puff of steam inside the bubbles.
Wow! What a great idea. I had been thinking in terms of the steam engine powering a fan to blow the bubbles. Using a puff of steam could be easily done with an offset cam on a pressure release valve, plus the heat of the steam would make the bubble rise. The question is will a puff of steam make a bubble or break it before it completely forms? Time to hook up a piece of tubing to my steam kettle. If you hear about a loud explosion in New Castle, Delaware that means it didn't work! ::)
AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! OMG! Thanks for that mental image... I can totally picture the madboy bubble lab, complete with bubbling beakers, bunsen burners and maybe even a "broken bubble" bin!!!
BW, you are a SteamPunk Madboy to the core!!! Welcome aboard the SkyShark... I do believe your bubbles might just make us fly higher than we'd otherwise be able!!! :D
Thanks a lot.
This thread, my fledgling interest in steampunk, and my own overactive imagination, has given me too many ideas and projects that I want to do. And I can't do half of them due to time/money/ability/availability of space and weapons of mass construction. Much fun was had in the 50,00 sq ft Antique shop yesterday (too much stuff, not enough money or space), and WalMart has a nice selection of plastic guns hat would mod up real nice. Darn you internet and various forums for my many addictions! :)
PS. Does anyone know a good place for hat blank?
PPS. Any ship need a communications officer?
Had some exciting things happen over the past couple days.
Talked to my friend on the phone yesterday (I think?) and talked more about the corset she is making me and I'm sooooo excited.
Went to JoAnns and found the pattern that I want for my shirt and am playing around with ideas for the skirt/bustle and underthings.
Got some trouser socks to layer that my friend gave me last week and to top things off, went garage saling with my Mom on Saturday morning and one lady gave me a heavy-duty water gun and play dart shotgun for free! Got some paint today and started working on the details on the side of the heavy-duty water gun, pre-spray paint/painting and sealing. This si going to be a process cause I gotta do one side at a time and give each side appropriate time to dry.
Also, got four brown belts to take apart and put together for boots, sleeves, and then my actual bodice at Denton Thrift for about $11. My friend and co-conspiritor when it comes to steampunk started working on her jet-pack gliding wings and has already bought a corset and an aviators ear flap hat, alongside made some pieces to her coat/top.
AH! It's all starting to come together...I'm trying damn hard to have everything ready by AnimeFest in September, so we can go to the steampunk event there together.
Gotta get fabric for the corset on Friday when I get paid. >.< Upholstery fabric is NOT cheap.
Quote from: BubbleWright on June 07, 2009, 06:58:08 PM
Wow! What a great idea. I had been thinking in terms of the steam engine powering a fan to blow the bubbles. Using a puff of steam could be easily done with an offset cam on a pressure release valve, plus the heat of the steam would make the bubble rise. The question is will a puff of steam make a bubble or break it before it completely forms? Time to hook up a piece of tubing to my steam kettle. If you hear about a loud explosion in New Castle, Delaware that means it didn't work! ::)
I'd imagine that your solution would have to be very "thick" to be able to stretch until the steam expanded fully. Smoke in bubbles would be much easier.
Woohoo!!! Madboys all over the place!!! :D
I am awed by the amount of creatity going on here. Smoke on the water - oops, in the bubbles!, steam-engine created bubbles, bodices flying through the air like Christmas bundt cakes (thanks to Frasier for that visual), leather belts - heh!heh!heh!
We're mad, MAD, I tell you!
Quote from: eloquentXI on June 04, 2009, 04:05:28 PM
I've been trying to figure out a way to add cogs and gears in a functional way to my gear or costume.
I know I had an off the wall idea of somehow using the cogs and gears to tighten a corset in the back or have it in the front and the mechanisms in the front, etc.
Hehe, time to let my sparky side run wild for a moment. (oh, the things that happen when you let an engineer loose around steampunk costumes! :D)
I know exactly how you can do this! No idea how comfortable it'd be, but it's very do-able. You'd need a row of them down the opening of the corset...how many would depend on how stiff the boning along the opening was. Rack and pinions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_and_pinion)! Fix the rack to one side of the opening, with a guide to keep it level on the other. Also on the other side, attach the pinion. It'd need some sort of crank so you can tighten the corset, and a brake to make sure it stayed tightened. I'd imagine some sort of hook that would drop into the rack as it came across the opening would work great. I've also seen spring-loaded brakes that drop down automatically, racheting as you go. You push down on the other side of it to allow the rack to move freely. No idea what they're officially called, or where you can get them, though.
If you want to be really creative, you could put some sort of connecting bar between the pinions (like they have on the drive wheels on trains), and only have the crank on the top one. That way, you could tighten it all at once. Course, you'd have to make sure to set it so that the corset needed to be tightened the same amount all the way down if you did it that way. ...or, have different sized pinions to get the correct amount of movement in different parts of the corset, with the same amount of crank turning.
Let me know how it works out if you actually give it a shot.
Or you could use a cam shaft that has hooks that latch. Half turn to tighten.
Quote from: Elennare on June 08, 2009, 11:17:45 AM
Quote from: eloquentXI on June 04, 2009, 04:05:28 PM
I've been trying to figure out a way to add cogs and gears in a functional way to my gear or costume.
I know I had an off the wall idea of somehow using the cogs and gears to tighten a corset in the back or have it in the front and the mechanisms in the front, etc.
Hehe, time to let my sparky side run wild for a moment. (oh, the things that happen when you let an engineer loose around steampunk costumes! :D)
I know exactly how you can do this! No idea how comfortable it'd be, but it's very do-able. You'd need a row of them down the opening of the corset...how many would depend on how stiff the boning along the opening was. Rack and pinions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_and_pinion)! Fix the rack to one side of the opening, with a guide to keep it level on the other. Also on the other side, attach the pinion. It'd need some sort of crank so you can tighten the corset, and a brake to make sure it stayed tightened. I'd imagine some sort of hook that would drop into the rack as it came across the opening would work great. I've also seen spring-loaded brakes that drop down automatically, racheting as you go. You push down on the other side of it to allow the rack to move freely. No idea what they're officially called, or where you can get them, though.
If you want to be really creative, you could put some sort of connecting bar between the pinions (like they have on the drive wheels on trains), and only have the crank on the top one. That way, you could tighten it all at once. Course, you'd have to make sure to set it so that the corset needed to be tightened the same amount all the way down if you did it that way. ...or, have different sized pinions to get the correct amount of movement in different parts of the corset, with the same amount of crank turning.
Let me know how it works out if you actually give it a shot.
That sounds brilliant. Its a shame I'm not more mechanically enclined...I just threw the idea out there for anyone to take. So if anyone wants to take the flame and run with it, please do!
Actually Grov, Professional bubble makers use electrostatic gizmos to create a water vapor that looks like smoke in their bubbles. I was Moderator of a Yahoo group called SoapBubbleFanciers and know many of the Professional Bubble Entertainers across the US and around the World. Below find a link to a killer bubble site that has info on bubble making, bubble makers (people) and lots of links.
http://homepage.mac.com/keithmjohnson/soapbubbler.com/index.html (http://homepage.mac.com/keithmjohnson/soapbubbler.com/index.html)
Also, if you're really bored at work (day light hours only) you can trigger a bubble machine in a Florida garden via the web. The link...
http://www.andieandmike.org/bubblecam-push.stm (http://www.andieandmike.org/bubblecam-push.stm)
If you would like to see some of the stuff I've done with bubbles, send me an email (dbubbleguy@aol.com) with Bubble Info in the header and I'll send some links. You will see that I've been foaming at the brain for the last 28 years........... Felix
PS- I got an email tonight asking me to come to Bombay, India to make bubbles at a festival in December... I took a pass...
Wow... that's what keeps running through my mind, just... wow. You're all such creative individuals, and I think if we were to actually form a SteamPunk Crew... we could probably take over the world!!!
(or at least blow it up...) ;D
Our kids love Steampunk. I'm sure it will lead to an entirely new wardrobe for each one of them too...
Jon.
I showed my ideas to a friend of mine and she said she wanted me to help her make her own while i made mine based off of the sketches. Ended up inspired by her and possibly having a theme for an entire group of people. I have too much time on my hands.
Lets just say it would include a special type of "clockwork" monkey.
I had an idea for a clockwork cyborg priest/missionary who tries to convince people they need to be "born again" as machines.
I thank you for that humor sir!
lol!
Quote from: BubbleWright on June 08, 2009, 08:05:40 PM
Actually Grov, Professional bubble makers use electrostatic gizmos to create a water vapor that looks like smoke in their bubbles. I was Moderator of a Yahoo group called SoapBubbleFanciers and know many of the Professional Bubble Entertainers across the US and around the World. Below find a link to a killer bubble site that has info on bubble making, bubble makers (people) and lots of links.
http://homepage.mac.com/keithmjohnson/soapbubbler.com/index.html (http://homepage.mac.com/keithmjohnson/soapbubbler.com/index.html)
Also, if you're really bored at work (day light hours only) you can trigger a bubble machine in a Florida garden via the web. The link...
http://www.andieandmike.org/bubblecam-push.stm (http://www.andieandmike.org/bubblecam-push.stm)
If you would like to see some of the stuff I've done with bubbles, send me an email (dbubbleguy@aol.com) with Bubble Info in the header and I'll send some links. You will see that I've been foaming at the brain for the last 28 years........... Felix
PS- I got an email tonight asking me to come to Bombay, India to make bubbles at a festival in December... I took a pass...
I'm a smoker so I just use old fashioned nicotine devices to create smoke in bubbles. Not much on bubbles but I do know a bit about steam.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 08, 2009, 09:22:10 AM
I am awed by the amount of creatity going on here. Smoke on the water - oops, in the bubbles!, steam-engine created bubbles, bodices flying through the air like Christmas bundt cakes (thanks to Frasier for that visual), leather belts - heh!heh!heh!
We're mad, MAD, I tell you!
There was a smoke-bubble machine at one of the booths at Scarborough this year. Very neat.
I am working on the sketches for my Steampunk, but I MUST work on and sew the Elizabethan for Whitehart in 3 weeks FIRST!!!
Capt Marga
Just came across an Etsy shop of someone I follow on Twitter and thought of you all. He'ls building some pretty cool weapons and selling them at http://barnowl66.etsy.com (http://barnowl66.etsy.com)
Mods, if posting this violates something, feel free to delete. I'm not associated with him in any way.
One thing I do love about SP is that there are few boundaries. One can be a sky pirate, lady adventuress, survivor of some unknown continental war, scientist, time traveler, or any combination of this and more. There is no such thing as HA because - you know - it's fantasy.
I'm going to be making up some special badges for the SP invaders on All Hallow's Eve Saturday, continuing my LandShark theme. I will need to know who is planning to come so I know how many to make. They will only go out to those RF'ers in SP gear and who provide me their names beforehand. They will, therefore, be a special limited edition. So let me hear from you!
Steam Punkers:
Grov (good on ya, mate!)
Rani Zemirah
Eloquent XI
I ain't a shark. I'm a Scoundrel. Regardless, I am set on S"team"Punking TRF on All Hallow's Eve.
And yes, I said S"team"Punking. Put that in the rennie dictioary for me too, ya bunch of SPunkers.
I have joked with Toki I was going to wear my Victorian Bustle gown and hat to faire one day this year and be a Steampunk time traveler adventuress lady. Wonder how that would go since we really don't have a day of wrong?
The downside is it is designed to go with my 3.5" spiked heel granny boots. NOT a good thing to wear at CoRF and all the hills and gravel. I'd be a cripple by days end.
Yay SPunking! Definitely going to use that from now on.
Ok, open this up for discussion- have you created a character/history?
Also...I need help coming up with a name for my ship...I'm just not having much luck with it.
Laney, I have to say, as funny as the idea soudns, I would pray you wouldn't do that because I remember the hills at Colorado when I went a few years ago and that could turn out to be very dangerous to a lovely lady in heels.
SPunking?!? OMFreakin'G! I love it! I'm a SPunker... :P
This could be just too funny...
Grov, you'll always be a Scoundrel, but you can come play on the SkyShark for a while, and it sounds like we're all getting the badge if we show up in SPunk... ;D (It'll take a while to get over the fun of saying that... LOL)
Laney, I agree with Elo! Spiked heels and Faire just don't usually mix well, and ankles are very difficult to replace!
Elo, I haven't really fleshed her out yet, but she's a Sparky girl raised in a mechanics shop, parents killed in a mysterious explosion... Orphaned at 17, she shipped off on a sky freighter as apprentice engineer. Cruel captain, mutinous crew... yada yada... ship taken by pirates, pirate engineer killed in fracas, apprentice press-ganged into service. Decent capt., tight crew, liked the life so she stayed...
No clue on a name for your ship, though, but I'll ruminate for a while... LOL
Adella Edwin, the name of my character, was raised into a middle-class family, her father a pipeline engineer and supervisor. She ran away from home in her early teens, hopped onto a train and found herself in one of the larger cities, without a home and hungry. Became a street rat and was stealing and living on the streets until (insert Brookes character name)'s father, a sky pirate and mechanic picked her up and the rest was history. Joined their crew alongside my friends Brook and Casey who have not named their characters yet.
I'm not going to get a heavy backstory, I just wanted a minor idea.
Started working on my gloves today, though, I need to find some brown fabric.
Dame Daphe Dreadnaught, Order of the British Empire, at your service. The family fortune was lost to the vagaries of my deceased husband, Sir David Dreadnaught, inventor of the ether ray. I am now selling the family jewels, one piece at a time, to fund my travels in our remaining zeppelin, HMA Skylark, and occasionally serve as Patroness to a worthy Spark.
Lady de Laney, repeat after me: No Stilleto Heals at Faire. The grounds would simply ruin them.
Please do me the kind honor of informing me if you would care for a badge. I have added Mr. Grov to the enlistees. Well done, Steam Punkers!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 10, 2009, 08:43:01 PM
Please do me the kind honor of informing me if you would care for a badge. I have added Mr. Grov to the enlistees. Well done, SPunkers!
Yes, please!!! ;D
Quote from: Margrett on June 01, 2009, 11:34:05 PM
Windycon science fiction convention (in the Chicago area each November) is steampunk-themed in 2009. I know the con chair, and he wants lots of costumes in attendance! And the Foglios (Phil Foglio is the one who does Girl Genius) are guests of honor at the convention.
Thanks to Margrett for the Windycon notice. I have purchased my plane ticket & made hotel reservations. Let your friend know he'll have a Houston attendee. How could I do otherwise, with Professors Foglio as Guests of Honor?
Thanks to Rani. You'll find your name in the LIST.
There's a list??? Yay... I'm on the list!!! Uhhh... where might I find this list?!?
Geez, I wish I could make it up to Windycon... I'd give a great deal to meet the Foglios! (sigh)
Oh... never mind... ;D (best church lady voice)
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 10, 2009, 08:43:01 PM
Please do me the kind honor of informing me if you would care for a badge. I have added Mr. Grov to the enlistees. Well done, SPunkers!
oooh that'd be just great
I'd love to get a SPunker badge. :)
Will they call us SPunkboys and SPunkettes? :D
I might just shorten my nom d' plume to Dokk. My original last name. Dokk ala Doctor of mechanics.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on June 10, 2009, 10:17:05 PM
There's a list??? Yay... I'm on the list!!! Uhhh... where might I find this list?!?
IF you're going to go in SPunk to TRF on Halloween Saturday AND you would like a badge, please let me know so I can make you a badge.
UPDATED LIST:
Grov
Rani Zemirah
Eloquent XI
Duckie (oops! sorry I missed you!)
tastypasty
Taffy, I believe Duckie was wanting to SPunk with us, also! ;D
Quote from: eloquentXI on June 10, 2009, 02:14:57 PM
Laney, I have to say, as funny as the idea soudns, I would pray you wouldn't do that because I remember the hills at Colorado when I went a few years ago and that could turn out to be very dangerous to a lovely lady in heels.
Thank you, that is so sweet of you to say that :)
So NO WAY would I do that as it would be suicide. I do remember a woman last year with 3" heels and I just could not believe she wore those shoes that day... even with out garb and in mundanes.
While those boots are fine for a normal floor... they are in no way ever worn off a normal floor or paving.
Jacob and I have been working on different Steampunk outfit's when we get them together it will be a lot of fun. I think there is a Fair one I know we are doing one for our GB stuff
Quote from: Lady de Laney on June 11, 2009, 11:40:03 AM
Quote from: eloquentXI on June 10, 2009, 02:14:57 PM
Laney, I have to say, as funny as the idea soudns, I would pray you wouldn't do that because I remember the hills at Colorado when I went a few years ago and that could turn out to be very dangerous to a lovely lady in heels.
Thank you, that is so sweet of you to say that :)
So NO WAY would I do that as it would be suicide. I do remember a woman last year with 3" heels and I just could not believe she wore those shoes that day... even with out garb and in mundanes.
While those boots are fine for a normal floor... they are in no way ever worn off a normal floor or paving.
Some people are just psychotic, but they manage to pull it off and not kill themselves like I would. I coudl never wear the boots that Cassidy aka Element of Air (love you doll! ^_^) wears at TRF when she dances chainmaille, and then she walks around all day in them, they've got a heel to them, a slightly sturdy one, but still.
No heels for me...well, I take that back...the boots that Brooke gave me have a heel but its like those ultra-oober, stable, thick heels, you know?
No character for me yet. Need a costume idea first. And before I get that, I need an occasion to make a costume (no point in making one if there's nowhere to wear it to!).
Wish I could make it to the con. That sounds like fun. I'll make it to a con one of these years...:)
About the heels in places that don't seem appropriate...some ladies have worn them so much that the muscles and tendons in the back of the calf have shortened, and it is actually more painful for them to wear flats. Still not sure how they don't turn an ankle in some of the places I've seen heels being worn, but I guess if that's what they're comfortable in...*shrug*
Quote from: Elennare on June 11, 2009, 01:57:12 PM
No character for me yet. Need a costume idea first. And before I get that, I need an occasion to make a costume (no point in making one if there's nowhere to wear it to!).
I'll join you on that one. I'm not sure I will be able to make the TRF Steam punk gathering. I think it falls when the Bike Rally will be. But one day I will have me some Steam Punk clothing and a place to wear it.
Thought you all might enjoy this gorgeous Steampunk Bellydance outfit!
http://clothesmonaut.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/
Steampunk bellydance...what delicious possiblities! Now you've got me thinking, maybe I actually could play with this genre, after all. I only heard about steampunk about a year ago, but I was immediately struck by the its rich creativity. History, fantasy, adventure and romance, all in one- what's not to love? :D
BTW, this link keeps popping up in on my FB page- looks like it could offer great costume elements, especially for ladies.
got steam?
A few links to keep one occupied for awhile ;)
http://www.steampunkattire.com/
http://www.steampunklab.com/clothing/5
http://www.steampunkguide.com/Steampunk-Clothing.html
http://www.steampunkemporium.com/steam.php?source=google&campaign=steampunk&gclid=COSkvsOpipsCFQ3yDAodjBqCpA
I am currently drooling over this. So cute!!! Good prices too on the shoes and accessories I think. :)
http://www.clockworkcouture.com/
Quote from: Tipsy Gypsy on June 14, 2009, 12:29:10 PM
Steampunk bellydance...what delicious possiblities! Now you've got me thinking, maybe I actually could play with this genre, after all. I only heard about steampunk about a year ago, but I was immediately struck by the its rich creativity. History, fantasy, adventure and romance, all in one- what's not to love? :D
BTW, this link keeps popping up in on my FB page- looks like it could offer great costume elements, especially for ladies.
*facepalm* I suppose it might be helpful if I actually included the link I mentioned. Duh. ::)
http://www.sandgclothing.com/photos.html
I'm all for this! I met a couple at Scarby who were dressed in Steampunk outfits and have been fascinated ever since. I think this would be a nice diversion from traditional faire wear for at least one weekend at TRF! Count me in!
Sherry
I love this one:
http://www.clockworkcouture.com/?q=node/199 (http://www.clockworkcouture.com/?q=node/199)
I see a wardrobe shift in my very, very near future...
Good source for women's Victorian: http://recollections.biz/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=W1033&Category_Code=TwillJackets
My vintage boots came in & fit - YAY! and them promptly tore when I laced them up - SOB! So off the the shoe doctor they go. I'm hoping they can get a piece of reinforcement put behind the original lacing panels and some different grommets - we'll see. The good news is the torn panel is under the big strap.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/boots2.jpg)
Aww, that sucks, Taffy!!! Maybe you can get them replaced, since they tore before you even got to wear them?
Unfortunately, you can rarely return vintage clothing. Besides, I like these enough that it's worth it to me to have them fixed up. The funny thing is that the boots are made out of heavy-duty leather, but the lacing panels are made from a much lighter weight leather.
Hy vorked on de foks skulls svag for Mamma's bustle today. Dey is zip tied to a chain and looks very Jager. But Vy oh Vy doesn't Mamma haff a nize hat? Mebbe she can't vear vun over dat double decker bun.
Oops, my fail... missed the vintage part! LOL
Been lookin' though all these newly posted linkys and, WOW... I am soooooo lusting after some of this stuff!!! Gettin' some really great ideas from it, also, though, so I don't feel so bad about not being able to afford any of it... heheh.
Mamma, vhat for hyu haer izz zooo big?!? Hyu knows ve Jagerkin needz ze nyze hatz!!!
For schur dis Jagervoman needs a nize hat. Besides de fact dat de Jagers are hawt und schmot enuff in der own vay, dey vear de nizest hats - very impawtent. Maybe she lost hers in the same way Maxim lost his.
What's kind of nice about SP is that it seems to be somewhat easier to find. I saw boatloads of good SP'able clothes at the Goodwill & Salvation Army, if only I was a lot thinner. I found a great pair of camel colored, suede granny boots the last time I was there.
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com
http://jas-townsend.com/index.php
For the more conservative approach to Steampunk.
Taffy count me in All Hallow's eve will have a buddy also.
I think I going to attempt a Aerocowboy type character
UPDATED ALL HALLOW'S SATURDAY STEAM PUNKER'S BADGE LIST:
Grov
Rani Zemirah
Eloquent XI
Duckie (oops! sorry I missed you!)
tastypasty
Tanyor & companion
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Good scores today. My ebay goggles came in. My Army Surplus guy connected me with a gas mask, WWII canvas spats/leggings, and another set of goggles. Found a decent pair of kahki cargo pants at the thrift store. Need to get raw materials for modification now. Planning on garage sale hunting Sat morning.
Ooooh, Grov - exciting buys! We're are so totally going to steam up the fair!
Been bouncing ideas back and forth with my S'Punk crafting enabler/enablee most of the afternoon, and I'm so jazzed I can hardly stand it!!! Sent off a package of goodies, and expect to receive one soon, with cool stuff to use/wear/create with! I'm a little giddy with it all, and it's really fun to be so excited about garb again... LOL
Been shopping garage sales, thrift stores and flea markets like a fiend, and will be hitting craft/hobby stores soon, as well as the hardware store...
Found the most incredible piece to turn into my ray gun, and lots of pieces for a more impressive weapon, as well... Crew needs to be well armed, right?!? ;D
Quote from: Grov on June 18, 2009, 10:11:45 PM
Good scores today. My ebay goggles came in. My Army Surplus guy connected me with a gas mask, WWII canvas spats/leggings, and another set of goggles. Found a decent pair of kahki cargo pants at the thrift store. Need to get raw materials for modification now. Planning on garage sale hunting Sat morning.
Grov- huge favor, should your surplus guy come across another set of goggles, could you please have them grab them for me, the older and more rusty, the better. I'll paypal you some money for them!
And good luck garage saling, that's where I found both of my guns.
And damn right, a crew needs to be well armed Rani! I've got a ray gun AND a shot gun...what? Me? Trigger happy? Nah!! :D
Speaking of, here's some photos of guns and said progress on them...about to start detailing the shotgun. Am letting the second side dry on the water gun thoroughly before going back in for round two of detailing, matching up the detailing, and making sure stuff is pretty smooth before I move onto spray painting it all.
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn213/megsfairephotos/IMG_2947.jpg)
And then here are the photos of the fabric I bought for my corset, and then the pattern for teh shirt that I'm going have made, adn then the boots that were given to me. Its slowly but surely starting to piece itself together!
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn213/megsfairephotos/IMG_2946.jpg)
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn213/megsfairephotos/IMG_2949.jpg)
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn213/megsfairephotos/IMG_2950.jpg)
Hey! Ya'll are giving me an excuse to make SP garb! I've been a fan of the look for a while now but I have not had anywhere to wear it. I love post-apocalyptic stories, anachronistic technologies and all this fun stuff.
Maybe some of yall also love Firefly & Serenity? I hadn't thought of it as steampunky until someone pointed it out, but its got the same juxtaposition of high tech and gritty adventureous frontiers.
I think my pirate outfit this year will be turn out instead to be a Sky Pirate! I have an idea for a brass eyepiece that's somewhere between a monocle and a spyglass. ;D
BTW, I go to TRF so I'd love you meet yall at All Hallow's! (Taffy, what is a badge?)
Stephanie Lady Perfumer - a badge is just a fancy favor. I'm still waiting on parts to come in the mail. Will add your name to the badge list.
I need to make a cane - anyone got any ideas?
What kind of paint are you using on those plastic guns Elo? Did you lay down a coat of any primer first? Hope I can score a shotgun like that one.
Taffy, you could get a piece of bamboo (which is very period for the time) and find and old brass or bronze door knob for the handle. There are some pretty fancy cut glass knobs to be found also, with brass or bronze fittings, that would look superb, as well.
Elo, LOVE the boots (had a pair exactly like 'em until they fell apart after years of wear), the shirt and corset are going to be gorgeous, and the guns... WOW!!! I can't wait to see the finished pieces!!!
I've been busy searching out the most fun, crazy and inspiring things ever... and I don't think I've paid over two dollars for any single piece except my skirt, which was $2.99 at the thrift... It's almost exactly the outer shell of the skirt pic I posted earlier, complete with the straps and buckles in the same place, if you can believe it!?! Now to add the frilly layers underneath. Not sure if I'll attach them to the skirt, itself, or just stitch them onto an altered petticoat.
Ok... I'm gonna give up a major secret here... I'm building at least two weapons, and they're both being built out of... candlesticks... You know, the big, heavy brass kind that unscrew into sections? Take them apart and either screw them together in different configurations, or cut off the threaded ends and weld them at the joins. I've got a welder in the family (lucky me!), but any auto body shop will weld "children's toys", and many times for free. Of course, it's always nice to offer something for their time and effort... For the stocks I'm going to try to carve something from a wonderful ash branch I got from Grov, and I'll probably make the trigger and trigger guard out of brass "O" rings, cut and ground to fit. I may have to use a bit of Sculpy clay here and there just to get the joins between wood and metal smooth, but we'll see. I'd love to be able to find an old rifle butt, or even a broken bb gun to use, but I've got plenty of time to figure it all out.
Other than that, I'm collecting old wind up alarm clocks from garage sales and wherever, to take apart for the gears and workings inside, so I can make my own jewelry and gizmos to wear and carry... I'll try to eventually post pics, but that's down the road a ways...
Oh! Welcome aboard, Stephanie!!! Glad you're joining us!
Happy Steaming, all you Punky people!!! :D
OMG, Rani - I'm getting palpitations just thinking of all the madgirl stuff you are doing. And I love that hyu got hyur skirt at a thrift store. Can hardly wait to see it put together.
As far as the cane, it's a load-bearing aid (and in my case, quite a load), so bamboo - though cute - just is too delicate. Thought I'd run to Ace and look at their copper pipe for the shaft and see if I can find some kind of plumbing fitting that will work for the handle. I could maybe pad the handle w/some foam and leather. I found out the hard way last year at fair that I have to use a cane religiously for long-distance walking, which fair certainly is.
Just to turn up the steam a bit, here's a link for SteamPunk fashion on FLICKR:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkfashion/pool/ (http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkfashion/pool/)
Great stuff... gives hope to us fellows built like brick privies. ;D
Taffy, the copper pipe sounds like just the thing, although heavy, and costly with the price of copper these days, but beautiful!!! I'm pretty excited about it all, to, and it's fun to share it all with everyone here, also!
Stephanie, I totally forgot to add earlier... Firefly was my fav while it was on, and I've seen Serenity at least 7-8 times, and I watch it every time it comes on SciFi! LOL Capt. Mal is dreamy, in that rough-hewn-farmboy-turned-space-pirate-naughty-boy type way... and Jayne is just hysterical!!! He is, without doubt, my all time favorite Merc, EVAR!!!
He muzt haff zome Yagerkin in him somevere, 'cauz he vears de crezy hets, hyu knoz... ;D
Quote from: BubbleWright on June 19, 2009, 03:57:00 PM
Just to turn up the steam a bit, here's a link for SteamPunk fashion on FLICKR:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkfashion/pool/ (http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkfashion/pool/)
Great stuff... gives hope to us fellows built like brick privies. ;D
BW, I found that link the other day and shared it with a friend (but forgot to post it here...oops) and we've been coming up with new ideas ever since!!! Too many to even use, but I have a feeling there are a few of us here that are about to branch out into the whole SP genre in a BIG way... LOL
Those people are all incredibly creative!!!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on June 19, 2009, 04:02:08 PM
and Jayne is just hysterical!!! He is, without doubt, my all time favorite Merc, EVAR!!!
He muzt haff zome Yagerkin in him somevere, 'cauz he vears de crezy hets, hyu knoz... ;D
hyu may eenjoy "Chuck" he plays a veri symilar guy, Jayne.
Rani, the gun sounds freakin' awesome. I can't wait to see what all comes together.
It's just a simple acrylic base 3-D paint I found at JoAnns, Grov. I'm going to Spray Paint over it and then probably seal it, I'm hoping that it doesn't end up peeling on me, but who knows, right?
Ran across some crafty guys at the game shop tonight and they mentioned online guides on modifying nerf weapons. Dis-assembly, sanding, priming, and painting. They also mentioned a rub on "polish" found in some hardware store that replicates copper finish.
Sure enough Grov,
The one I usually see is the Nerf Maverick.(I actually have two of them, unmodified)
Here it is in it's original colors;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hkdmz/2967225816/
And here's some modified versions;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29502336@N06/2756475077/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shizu_bara/3550585944/
I've also found these on ebay;
http://cgi.ebay.com/STEAMPUNK-Nerf-Maverick-Leather-Brass-Holster-DK-BRN-RH_W0QQitemZ270395787899QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef4d84a7b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
Just throwing more fuel on the fire...
...as if I needed to.
Grov, this is the Nerf Maverick I modded earlier this year. I posted a pic on the 1st page of this thread, but here tiz again:(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0515.jpg)
I sanded some of the lettering off, took it apart and did the Russian Roulette mod and then while it was still in pieces base painted it w/Krylon Fusion for Plastic - black. Then I got the flu and wished for the sweet mercy of death for almost a week. After another week of recovery I went back to it and painted the details w/cheapo metallic acrylic paint - the kind that's $1.99 for 4 oz - from Michael's, and then attempted to put it back together. I ended up throwing away a spring and needless to say, it doesn't function like it did before. It then got a couple of layers of clear coat.
It also doesn't shoot anymore because of paint in the barrels. If I was to do this again and wanted to have the shooting function, I would use a plastic dye from an automotive shop to color the inside of the barrels only as you'd still have to base coat the gun in order to paint the details. EDIT: There is a light on top of the gun which comes separately. I painted over the lens like an idiot, scratched it off w/a fingernail & lightly sanded the lens to get it clean. It left the lens foggy & the light looks really really cool.
One more EDIT: Thanks for the heads up on the copper polish product. I'll be looking for it.
Ah Ha ... Great Minds Think Alike! ;)
I was going to say that I saw the Nerf Maverick Pistol at Fry's here in Houston this morning, and thought it would work well for someone's Steam Punk Retro-Futuristic Weapon. It's US$9 at Fry's right now.
Take Care,
David Baldock
After cruising the garage sales all morning and only finding a single over/under shotgun, I swung by Wally world and have to admit that the Maverick is simply too cool to pass on. Here they are as a before shot:
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/TRF102806/Steampunk/Gear004.jpg)
And this is where they live:
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/TRF102806/Steampunk/Gear005.jpg)
Yes, they fit well in both pouches. That image is with them half drawn. Now I need to get to sanding and painting. No neon in Steampunk...
So, where'd you get the pouches?
At the risk of seeing a ton of them out there, I will share. Harbor Freight Oil tanned leather pouch, double rolled at the top of pockets with single and double stitching with rivets. 12 pocket tool bag. Just under 30 bucks. Pouches do Not slide. Think I'd rather have them on the sides but I don't have any problems with where they sit on my back. Means the pistols aren't going to be bumping into my arms while I walk. They also have a single pouch of similar make but the Maverick didn't fit and smoothly into it. Passed on the single because I feared for the future paint job.
For my cane: I picked up copper pipe, a brass 3 way plumbing connector for the handle w/a SHARK embossed on it (SQUEEE!), and now the fun part - I've got two open ends on the handle. So I could put a spigot & faucet on the ends or maybe fit it w/a light. I see another trip to the hardware store! I'm also going to wrap it w/wire to steam it up a bit more. The best part? I can use this on a regular basis!
That's awesome Taffy!
I'm totally digging the pouches, Grov. I have a big leather bag a friend of mine offered to me that I think will work for my larger gun. On rare occasion do I think that I will take both guns on an outing but we'll see. If I get the urge, I'll find a strap for the shot gun so that it can go across my back.
Still playing with ideas on what I want to do for pants...whether to find some large brown cargo pants or try and have the striped pants made. We'll see what comes about, I need to get fabric for the shirt and then I'll be dropping off the materials at my friend/seamstress who is making my underbust corset.
Am thinking about making/getting some dreads since I don't know if I'm going to get a hat. Wear the dreads with my goggles and then part of my hair down and it'd look really cute, I think.
Elle, how about some bustle bloomers - regular bloomers w/several rows of ruffles across the popo. They'd be really cute in pinstripe.
Hey, S'Punkers... bad juju in my magic box today! Fatal hard drive errors, death and destruction, panic and mayhem... so library is it for me for the moment. Means no pix of goodies, but also very limited communication times, as well. :'( Trying to figure it out, but doesn't look good.
Lovin' all the creativity in here, though, and definitely want to encourage it, so keep that Steam built up, and I'll peek in as I'm able! Lovin' all this flurry and flash!!! :D
Rani, here's some good magic box mojo headed your way -- hope it's fixable.
I'm going to be hopefully attending that Saturday during TRF, but unfortunately not in steampunk gear, but as a selkie. But at least I'll get to see some fantastic steampunk costumes. :)
But hey, the Victorians had a love for the supernatural, so maybe that counts for something. Hope to see you all there!
Aw, well maybe we'll have a half spunkin' selkie, maybe maybe? :D
Sending tons of love your way Rani, hope the comp gets fixed soon! :-*
Ok, so selkie net and fae-finding filter for the goggles on the drawing board then...
Thanks, dears... not lookin' good. might have lost every link I've got, and all my pics from the last 2 years, also... :'(
Gonna take it to the genie later this week, though, and see what he says... wish me luck!!!
Damn, that would suck. Hope it's not so. That also reminds me again that I need to get an external hdd for backing up. Lost my stuff too many times. Don't know why the backup isn't forefront in my mind on a daily basis...
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on June 21, 2009, 03:52:17 PM
Hey, S'Punkers... bad juju in my magic box today! Fatal hard drive errors, death and destruction, panic and mayhem... so library is it for me for the moment. Means no pix of goodies, but also very limited communication times, as well. :'( Trying to figure it out, but doesn't look good.
Lovin' all the creativity in here, though, and definitely want to encourage it, so keep that Steam built up, and I'll peek in as I'm able! Lovin' all this flurry and flash!!! :D
Yuck, same thing just happened to me a couple weeks ago. Haven't been able to recover anything from the drive either. And of course, I failed to do a recent backup for my music and pictures. *headdesk*
Quote from: Deadbishop on June 22, 2009, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on June 21, 2009, 03:52:17 PM
Hey, S'Punkers... bad juju in my magic box today! Fatal hard drive errors, death and destruction, panic and mayhem... so library is it for me for the moment. Means no pix of goodies, but also very limited communication times, as well. :'( Trying to figure it out, but doesn't look good.
Lovin' all the creativity in here, though, and definitely want to encourage it, so keep that Steam built up, and I'll peek in as I'm able! Lovin' all this flurry and flash!!! :D
Yuck, same thing just happened to me a couple weeks ago. Haven't been able to recover anything from the drive either. And of course, I failed to do a recent backup for my music and pictures. *headdesk*
BOY I know that feeling all to well.
My main HD failed a few months back. I thought OH Lucky me having a back-up. But I wasn't so luck as when I got the new drive up and running I found my back-up drive was totally corrupted. I lost many years of photo. Lucky I had my main portfolio on a CD but that didn't prevent me from lossing many years of valuable material. Just goes to show even a back-up cannot be trusted and it's best to have a back-up of your back-up
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on June 19, 2009, 04:02:08 PM
Stephanie, I totally forgot to add earlier... Firefly was my fav while it was on, and I've seen Serenity at least 7-8 times, and I watch it every time it comes on SciFi! LOL Capt. Mal is dreamy, in that rough-hewn-farmboy-turned-space-pirate-naughty-boy type way... and Jayne is just hysterical!!! He is, without doubt, my all time favorite Merc, EVAR!!!
He muzt haff zome Yagerkin in him somevere, 'cauz he vears de crezy hets, hyu knoz... ;D
Yes! I have such a crush on Mal! :D
I hope you get the computer stuff sorted out soon!
Thanks everyone.. actually getting another tower from my newly discovered fairy godparents! Not new, but twice the system I had before. Not sure if anything is salvagable on the other, but I'll find out in a week or so. My new (to me) tower is shipping today, and I'll get it sometime this week, so I'll be back online in a few days... :)
I'm glad you'll be getting a new tower and hope the transition is reasonably painless & that your old files can be transferred. Bad computer! Bad computer!
YAY! Looking forward to having you back with us, Rani!!
So, I realized today that should I want to wear all black, I have a skirt, which I would hike up in the front to show part of the black slip underneath, and at least one shirt that would work, should I need to pull everything together quickly once I get my underbust bodice.
Needless to say though, I'm looking at having a few things made so that I have a couple of options for when Abney Park comes to Dallas and then the steampunk event a week after that in Dallas at a different club.
A pair of goggles will be on their way to me, which I'm suuuuuuper excited and very very very thankful for! ;)
Just trying to decide whether I'm going to get a hat or get some dreads that match my hair and wear those for a very...piratey kind of look.
Here you go eloquentXI...A little preview of what you have to look forward to in Dallas... ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd7ZTAZ7FHw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd7ZTAZ7FHw)
This is a little Abney Park, from Saturday night here in Tampa, FL.
I wish I could have been there. :(
P.S. They should have a new CD out in a few months!!! ;D
I'm super excited for the CD.
And very excited to see them live...though, I wonder what the stage will be like cause the stage at the venue in Dallas isn't very big...
Like their style, not so sure about their music.
Quote from: Grov on June 24, 2009, 09:22:47 AM
Like their style, not so sure about their music.
Yeah, not the greatest, but interesting nonetheless. Love the photos of their attire on stage and in promos, and also a video of Cap'n Robert sword-fighting with someone out front of their booth at Dragon Con.
OMG, I got my goggles today! I love them so so much! Thanks a ton! :-*
I'm glad you like them. If I hadn't already order others or known he would come up with a pair, I'd have kept them myself. Nothing wrong with sharing the loots though.
We love some of Abney Park's stuff, we've got a couple songs we use as packing up music in the van as we're leaving faire.
I'ld recommend people first check out their CDs "Death of Tragedy" and the newest one "Lost Horizons" There's a number of "steampunk" bands, but a lot of them are only steamy in terms of their clothing or website, whereas Abney Park not only has the look, but you can't get more Steampunk than songs with lyrics about airship pirates and and life-sized clockwork dolls.
I watched the video posted earlier & liked the look and the belly dancer, but couldn't understand a word. Are you sure they're singing in English? It's either the sound quality or the fact that I have reached an age where everything must be eee-nun-see-a-ted. But I'm fairly sure it's just the sound, right? Right?! I'll pick up a cd when I get paid.
That's more a matter of the recording on the video, but Capt. Robert does have a deep kind of a deep whispery voice on some of their tracks which gets lost easily on a "bootleg" live recording like that.
Checkout their Myspace page for some of their songs like "Airship Pirate"
http://www.myspace.com/abneypark
There's also some free samples in the "vault" area of their website
http://www.abneypark.com/vault_locked/
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 25, 2009, 10:40:15 AM
I watched the video posted earlier & liked the look and the belly dancer, but couldn't understand a word. Are you sure they're singing in English? It's either the sound quality or the fact that I have reached an age where everything must be eee-nun-see-a-ted. But I'm fairly sure it's just the sound, right? Right?! I'll pick up a cd when I get paid.
Yes that video was a rather poor one for sound....it was just some thing from a local con here in Florida...
But if you go to YouTube and look for Abney Park and you will find some that have a lot better sound! ;D
The dress I ordered came in and it's ... okay. I'm not sure if I like it, but I need to get corsetted and then pinned to make it fit to my curves. Then we'll see.
Woohoo!!! Taffy got some new goodies!!! Can't wait to see!
I'm sad because the boots Grov found for me... don't fit... :'( They seem to be a 9 in mens instead of womens, and that really bites, because they're perfect for S/P... I'll post the pic he sent me on here to see if someone thinks they would work for them, and if so I can ship then sometime next month. I'd really love to see someone wearing them at TRF!
Have to put up the pic after I get the new comp, though, so next week sometime.
I do have all the pieces of my skirt assmebled, though, and ready to stitch together! Plus lots of goodies ready for wiring together as clanks and jewelry! Might even have some really cool favors to give out just for invasion day!!! Excited all over again! LOL
What size do you wear? I'm forever finding cool-o boots at the 2nd hand shops for next to nothing.
9 womens
How much of a heel and do you need a specific color? Engineer, granny, or ? Ankle or knee high?
OH!!! I have a pair! I just dug out my brown Italian leather 15 hole/hook lace up Doc's, and they're absolutely perfect!!! I was going to use them before Grov found the other pair (that I adore :( ), so it's back to the original plan. They're very low heel, with great tread, so I'll be ok if there's mud. I don't do heels at all, unless I'm not going to have to stand much, and then just very low, but my character is a sky ship engineer, so she wouldn't have heels, anyway.
Wail until you see all the really cool old stuff I've assembled for, well, assembly... I took a few pics with my phone, and as soon as I host them on photobucket I'll post them here, just of all the cool odds and ends that are going into my jewelry and gizmo's!!! Still need more brass wire, and some copper foil and rubbing powder, but I can start putting things together tonight. I've got a couple of special projects in the works also.
Might I suggest looknig at the library for books on the subject of Altered Art? They've got really graet ideas for stuff that's perfect for S'Punky folks like all of us!!!
Happy S'Punking, everyone...
(edit) Thanks for thinking of me, Taffy!!!
Quote from: eloquentXI on June 01, 2009, 05:12:52 PM...........Anyone else caught the bug? Or have tips or examples of costumes? :D
Sort of, just haven't done it yet. A, B, and C!
A: Sort of goes hand in hand with things. A lot of the people that I take pics of as Rennies are into other things as well. So while I was a photographer first and then a Rennie, it seems that I will be following the same trek with other things.......maybe. That is, maybe that is the pathway but on the other hand as well, it just may be the orientation one has to begin with since during the 80's, I did one or two Aggiecons as a character from a Star Wars universe.....but not the kind one could find in the movies at the time. It's escapism. We work hard during the week to play harder during the weekend.
B: Some of my acting friends are into Cosplay and as I might follow them into that, I will probably follow them into this.
C: Looking at it, Whovian could be Steampunk a lot. After all, some versions of the TARDIS control room are like that to say nothing about some of the places them go to.........and I'm certainly a Whovian.
Rani, I got you a pair of flat black lace-up ankle grannys & a pair of brown "suede" ankles that have quite a heel, but are cuter than a bug's ear in 9's. Let me know.
I got a great squirt gun & Nerf gun for 99 cents each that both have TOO much ray gun potential. They just got their first coat of white primer. I'm not much of one for putting clanks and such together, but I'm a heller w/paint.
There was a minor Steampunk invasion at CoRF today. Sadly I only got a photo of one of them.
Well? Dish up the pic already...
Browsing through Harbor Freight yesterday, I came across a brass sextant for about $20, and a compass/sundial for $10. Didn't buy them because I'm not building SP garb, but I thought you guys might be interested. :)
The sextant is a bit bulky to carry around but the compass/sundial fits in the palm of my hand and in a pouch on my belt nicely. Ours had a 3rd brass item right beside those two but I forget what it was. Price was too high or size was too big.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 27, 2009, 04:20:40 PM
Rani, I got you a pair of flat black lace-up ankle grannys & a pair of brown "suede" ankles that have quite a heel, but are cuter than a bug's ear in 9's. Let me know.
I got a great squirt gun & Nerf gun for 99 cents each that both have TOO much ray gun potential. They just got their first coat of white primer. I'm not much of one for putting clanks and such together, but I'm a heller w/paint.
OMG!!! I want them both!!! The boots, that is... the guns I'm making will both have quite a bit more heft to them that the plastic sort, and I'm probably gonna regret carrying them both, but I think they'll look pretty cool. I can't wait to see the one's you're working on, though, and Grov's sound amazing also! I already know Elo's are coming along nicely...
Gonna get cut off now... so I'll post again in a while.
I probably need to put some primer on my guns when I get back to Fort Worth.
Excitement, major major excitement!! Dropped my bodice off at my seamstresses, and she's going to at least make me one, if not two underbust bodices. I'm so so so so so excited!!
The nerf gun is coming along really nicely. I used a coupla coats of white Krylon Fusion for Plastic, then my "fashion" color of regular spray paint and then some acrylics for details. I really really liked the which primer. Valspar makes great, beautiful metallic paints, but am still not finding brass paint anywhere. Even looked at the teensy jars of model paints.
I went out looking for the Abney Park cd's at Best Buy and Barnes & Noble, w/o success. I hate to have them mailed to me because the heat in the mail/box is definitely high enough to cause warping. And call me a luddite, I'd rather have them on a nice cd w/art rather than digital files.
EDIT: Painted googly eyes from the craft store, glued w/E6000 make great rivets.
I found some silver paint in the local hardware store that dries with a kind of a hammered metal looking finish that I used on the Nerf mods I did.
I've been toying with making a leather belt case for the iPod Touch I recently picked up in a pawn shop. With it's WIFI capability I figure it would be fun to post notes to my blog from the up-coming CONvergence in Minnesota this weekend, not to mention use it to take notes during a couple panels I was planning on attending.
Taffy, and anyone else unable to find brass paint:
If there is a Games Workshop store anywhere in your vacinity, go there. They only sell the little modeling-size paint jars, but they have quite the selection of metalic paints. They even have several shades of brass, silver, and gold.
Edit: They also have a website that I'm pretty sure you can order from, if you don't have a store around, and can't find the paint anywhere else.
Yea, acrylics for painting miniatures. Have a tool box full of those. They do have slightly focused colors that might fill in where Hobby Lobby stays basic. They are a higher quality of paints also. Usually better coverage with a single coat than anything from the generic lines of paints.
Games Workshop has their own stores but other gaming stores also carry their paints. Citadel, Ral Partha, or Games Workshop. Pretty much same paints.
I have a $50 gift card to Hobby Lobby that's been burning a hole in my wallet lately, and I'm thinkin' I'll be paying them a visit tomorrow... LOL
After painting well over 500 miniatures I can honestly say that " Vallejo " game color is THE best paint you can use!!!
And The War Store (http://www.thewarstore.net/) is my favorite place to get my paints.
They have incredible coverage and they are cheaper and there is more in each bottle than Games Workshop.
Oh... I also have a new computer!!! I'm so excited... and I'm beginning to realize that my connection is waaaay faster than I thought, it was just my old computer that couldn't keep up with it!!! LOL
Now I just have to start rebuilding all my bookmarks. I had dozens of really great S'Punk sites that I was using for inspiration, and a few of them are listed on here, but if anyone has more, I'd love to follow them...
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on June 29, 2009, 07:27:28 PM
After painting well over 500 miniatures I can honestly say that " Vallejo " game color is THE best paint you can use!!!
And The War Store (http://www.thewarstore.net/) is my favorite place to get my paints.
They have incredible coverage and they are cheaper and there is more in each bottle than Games Workshop.
Never even tried those because I hate the bottles. I don't like to use paint pots for my work. If I can't flip the top and use that, they suffer to my practical nature. My local gaming spot is Little Wars. They don't have much for online sales but they've been around for a long time. Been gaming there and painting figs for gods only know how long. Got more than a few armies painted myself.
Hey Grov, I know the eye dropper bottles can be a bit more work but you don't have to worry as much about your paints drying out. ;D
All my local game shops have gone the way of the dodo unfortunately :'(
Oh and what about brushes...
You can't beat the Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Pointed Round, these brushes are to die for! LOL
I don't read the names. Just grab another pack when they wear out. Got a few pricey ones for really fine work but mostly economical packs. Half of them might suck but it's still twice the brush for half the price.
Finally made it to Hobby Lobby today!!! Came home with a roll of the brass foil (pretty thick, but easily bent), some really cool brass studs that I'm going to antique, some brown waxed linen thread to sew up the holes in my old tool pouch (which will look cool against the buff leather) and a bag of leather scraps from Tandy that I have special plans for... Still have $23 left on the card! ;D Think I'll probably go back for the copper foil sometime this week... LOL
Also stopped at Ace for the brass and copper wire I need for the various gizmos and jewelry pieces I'm putting together!
Priced soldering guns, and I think I'll just borrow my grandpa's... much cheaper! Still haven't found the brass solder wire, though... maybe online.
Rani, put down the soldering gun - your spark is breaking through way too hard. Sounds like quite a haul - I'm gonna have to check out Hobby Lobby.
I figured out that the little metal wheel attachment for my Dremel is actually a cut-off wheel, so I can cut the brass pieces for my gun, then take them to Lowe's and get them threaded for next to nothing... then all I have to do is screw them together with a threaded connector!!!
AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Wait... where am I...and what am I doing with these tools... and why are there grease smudges on my face... and how did I end up here in nothing but my corset and bloomers...?!?
Rani, pm me your address so's I can send your boots.
I've been reading the thread and I think it is GREAT! Some friends and I are planning on dressing up for Halloween as a steampunk version of the cast of The Wizard of Oz! We don't have all the costume specs together yet but I will post some sketches or something when we get everything lined up. I will be a steampunk Scarecrow. hehehe can't wait... ;)
We had a Steampunk invasion at CORF this weekend. Really awesome stuff!
Awesome! If you find any good photos from the Invasion, drop us a link Zoe!
Again with the taunting!! Prove there was a SteamPunker invasion with images! We have that technology! You can even edit them to a sepia tone if you prefer.
Quote from: Michael of Galway on July 02, 2009, 02:10:59 AM
I've been reading the thread and I think it is GREAT! Some friends and I are planning on dressing up for Halloween as a steampunk version of the cast of The Wizard of Oz! We don't have all the costume specs together yet but I will post some sketches or something when we get everything lined up. I will be a steampunk Scarecrow. hehehe can't wait... ;)
Well, A and B:
First of all, some concepts of "Tin Man" could be seen as following Steampunk........so that could go both ways. Of either getting ideas from that.......or being confused by on lookers as being that.
Secondly, LEXX might also follow that path in certain applications.
Said from the eye of an observer who watches a lot.
Quote from: Michael of Galway on July 02, 2009, 02:10:59 AM
I've been reading the thread and I think it is GREAT! Some friends and I are planning on dressing up for Halloween as a steampunk version of the cast of The Wizard of Oz! We don't have all the costume specs together yet but I will post some sketches or something when we get everything lined up. I will be a steampunk Scarecrow. hehehe can't wait... ;)
totally already had that going on..... have a dorothy, wicked witch (me), and a cowardly lion
complete witha clockworkish flying monkey to go on my shoulder that is almost finished.... sigh
Humph...
even at a local SciFi/fantasy convention where there was a steampunk fashion show I heard people ask me "Livingston I presume," or "Jumanji?" when seeing my pith helmet and tropical weight Scottish officer's jacket with my kilt -even with a ray gun on my hip and goggles around my neck.
I started my Mamma Gkika bodice this weekend - keep your fingers crossed - this one's a bear. I'm waiting for some grommets to come in so I can move on to the next step - hopefully by next weekend.
Also, an amazing source for Victorian patterns: http://www.westernersoutfitter.com/ I bought the ripple bodice and walking skirt patterns.
Oh, sticky!!! I'm so excited to see it when you've got it all put together, but don't forget to document the process and post it in the Projects thread!
I went to my mom's this weekend and picked up a bundle of copper wire that I actually brought back from Colorado with me (nine years ago... I know, but they're being used now!!!) that I've had sitting in her garage for years just waiting for the right project! There's about 3lbs of copper there, and it's 12 gauge, so it's pretty thick. It's also nicely tarnished from sitting for so long... LOL I'm using it for base shapes for several pieces of jewelry/gizmos I've been designing on paper, and wrapping it with much finer 20 gauge copper wire, as well as pieces of the copper foil, with various beads, gears and sparky stuff...
Can't wait to see m'boots!!!
I was doing some searching on the Steam Fashion LJ and found a couple pics of the Steampunk Invasion of the Larkspur Renaissance Faire. I'm not sure if it's the same festival as the Colorado Renaissance Faire (never been to Colorado), but at least it's one in the same state.
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/1863014.html
Also, I believe I have found a way to do a steampunk version of a selkie, after all. The best of both worlds... ^^
Hit kind of a...sudden loss of spark lately as I'm feeling really uninspired all of sudden. Trying to find my spunkspark again.
Have a friend of mine that has made the most beautiful jacket and corset with a bustle. Gotta take photos of her soon.
Can't wait for my corset to get finished, because I'll be able to piece around that I hope.
Can't wait to see the boots Rani! And the photos from Colorado are awesome.
I just scored 14 yards of 60" wide lilac taffeta for $1.50/yd at Wally World. Can anyone guess what color my walking suit is going to be? Now I won't feel like a complete spendthrift if I splurge on 4" venise lace to trim the skirt, and maybe some gorgeous lace appliques for the lapels. Ooooh!
Attempted radio-control zeppelin jail escape, complete w/goggles - no kiddin'! http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090703/od_nm/us_escape_odd
How cool is that?!? I love it when I get a crazy bargain, especially when it's one I was gonna spend money on, anyway! I just got a bit of a windfall today, and I'm thinkin' I might be shoppin' for a corset soon! I've been trying to find just the right shape, but one that I wouldn't mind covering with the leather I've got without worrying about changing something really fancy. Now I'm thinking I might just spring for the leather one, instead... It's way more than I should spend, but it's awfully tempting! Besides, I could always use it for Ren garb also, right?!? (I'm lookin' for a little enabling here, or at least encouragement... LOL)
BWWWAAAHAHAHAHA!!! That is hilarious, and I haven't even followed the link yet!!!
It's only money...
At a recent SciFi convention
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs178.snc1/6720_119883294275_623844275_2947086_4478347_n.jpg)
Rani, you know you neeeeeeed a new bodice.
Grov, you are such an enabler.
Groomporter: Aye, que guapo!
Yeah... since I only have the one... that I just got in April!!! LOL But hey, I don't have an actual corset, though!!! And yes Taffy, Grov is my favorite enabler!!! ROFL He always encourages me to do just whatever I want to do, and only offers cautionary words if he thinks I really need to hear them! ;D
GP... that is soooo full o' the Awesome!!! You've definitely got the Spark!!!
Oh Taffy... I got something today... and I LOVE them!!! It's been years since I've worn heels, but I'll be looking for somewhere to wear these! ;D They're pretty hot, in a rather prim and proper way... LOL The black ones are cool, to, and I'll be wearing them all this fall and winter, I predict! Thank you sooooo much... you RAWK, MammaG!!!
(I'm really hoping the prices on the tags are not what you actually paid for them, though!!! Because if it is... then I not only owe you some serious shots at the bar, but a meal, as well! LOL)
Thank you for thinking of me... :)
I am so sorry I left the tags on them - que tacky. The brown ones were so cheap and the blacks ones were discounted, so no problemo. But we'll go see Iris & Rose & toss back a few, hey? I hope they fit. You know darn well if they were in my size, they'd be in my closet!
WooT!!! Iris and Rose rock me!!! I have just the verse for the Train Wreck, too!!! ROFL
I tried them, and they fit perfectly! ;D
I haven't gotten the beautiful lace up top hat yet because the dress was sent back due to being butt ugly (but here's to hoping they can fix it). In the meantime, I took care of my hat jones with this cool baby topped with a ball governor:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/helmet.jpg)
and this as a good generic Jager hat:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/shako.jpg)
The Mamma Gkika bodice continues apace, and is an almight pita. I'm hoping to get the side modesty panels done and the majority of the bodice front done over the weekend (ordered the wrong size grommets & am waiting for yet more new ones to come in). Once the front & modesty panels are complete, the back should be relatively simple and I'm aiming for a completion date by the end of July. OMG, I forgot there are pearls suspended from the bodice itself. I'm going to go leave a head size hole in some drywall. I ordered some gloves from an Etsy artist, but she seems to have dropped off the face of the earth. Fingers crossed, Steam Punkers!
My Boyfriend is building his own shield (terrifying to me on so many levels) but he had to make the comment that it was going to wind up looking more steampunk than anything with all the bolts and metal bars and such. I ended up having a dream where everything was all steampunk. So now if my new ren infatuation isn't bad enough, now I'm interested in this. Ugh!
Welcome to the SteamRoom, dalink!
Welcome to the madness, dollink.
Yay s'Punkers! Welcome to the chaos!
I is considering on creating a livejournal community for this as I have several friends in both Austin, Dallas, and Denton who are actively working on costumes, weaponry, and technology.... Maybe maybe, before school gets busy.
Still waiting on work on the progress of my corset...am goign to have to put something together for Abney Park being in Dallas next week. I have a blouse I found at a garage sale that is Victorian style, which tight forearms, I just need to mod it so that it has a plunging neckline...what? I am a wench after all! ;P Have a skirt I can hike up and then a black lacy slip to show at the bottom, it will be my own spin on steampunk for now. Wear my goggles after I paint them and viola! Insta-steampunk! ^_^
Just gotta get that corset... *bouncy bouncy*
The new SyFy channel show Warehouse 13 has a lot of Steampunk inspired gadgets... the stun gun, the video communicators, and the typewriter keyed computer key board to mention a few. The warehouse looks to be a place that Rennies and those of the Steampunk persuasion could have a really good time!
I thought the same thing as I watched Warehouse 13...
Here's a link to the guy that did the keyboard...
http://www.datamancer.net/ (http://www.datamancer.net/)
His stuff is just too cool!
I'm with ya gang. Warehouse 13 is a new Steampunk reference guide.
:'( Very sad this weekend... my apt. complex just took away the free cable, so now if I want my SyFy back I guess I'll have to pay for it... :-\
"SciFi"...I don't care what the tv shows...
ROFL... yeah, but either way, I'm gonna miss it!
Ordered a pair of goggles last night, but they're actual army surplus, so the brass trim around the eye pieces has been painted black. No prob, though, since I have a brass brush attachment for my Dremel that will take it off in next to no time! They come in an authentically aged and dented brass tin, also, and they were only $20. Of course, they'll need some few slight mods to make them a bit Steamier, but I think they'll work quite nicely! Ordered a couple other goodies at the same time, but I'm saving those for surprises! :P
I might need one last little shove to actually get those corsets (yes, I have decided on two!!!) ordered, so feel free to start pushing at any time... :D ::)
you never know when you will want a bit of a change, and mixingand matching is always fun Rani
Warehouse 13 is available on hulu.com if you've gotten hooked but don't want to pay for the cable
I wish I had the connection for i-net viewing... I could watch all my fav episodes of everything!!! LOL Takes 5 times longer just to load something than it does to watch it, though, for me.
Ok... I'm going to order corsets this morning!!! Thanks for the shove, Duckie! ;)
Yay, Rani! Don't you love new underpininings?
You know it!!! And even more so when they're worn as outerpinnin's, instead of underpinnin's!!! :o LOL
I spent some time making Steam Punk badges for people planning to invade TRF in Spunk finery on Halloween Saturday. So far I have the following names.
Grov
Rani Zemirah
Eloquent XI
Duckie (oops! sorry I missed you!)
tastypasty
Tanyor & companion
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Selkie
Capt. Seamus
Please let me know if you are planning to join the invasion in your spunkery and want a pin.
I think we might have someone from Fla. joining us, but I'll let him chime in when he's ready... LOL
I plan on coming during Halloween Saturday, barring any rain showing up. I plan on coming as a steampunk selkie. *hopes the rain stays away* How could I get a spunk pin?
Ask & your name shall be added to the "List" - see above!
Captain Seamus, and mayhaps members of his horrible krewe, plan their hideous attendance on All Hallows Eve. ;D
Capt. Seamus has been added to the badge list. Let me know names of attending members of the hideous krew who are going in SP. Thanks!
Woot!!! And there is the Fla. contingent!!! :D
It sure is gonna get... Steamy... down there in Texas!!! ;) :P ::)
I will not be at faire that weekend. But I wonder if I can get something together for the bike rally and then to take the kids out for the evening.
Gaaaahhhh!!! I'm so Freakin' excited I can hardly sit still!!! I just got my goggles and other goodies in the mail, and they RAWK!!! The black paint on the brass eye pieces flakes off easily, and I could scratch it off with my fingernail if I had the patience, but the brass brush will work soooo much faster... LOL They also have a ribbon tie instead of elastic, and they eye pieces are rimmed with black velvet. Niiice... The tin they came in is waaaay cool, also, and I'm envisioning using it for something special, as well!!!
Ok, got my motivation back after a rather bleh start to the morning, so I need to get my Spark on!
Happy Steaming, all you lovely Punks! ;) :D
(OWWWW!!! Holy CRAP!!! I just cut my thumb opening the tin, then I figured out that I should close it with the end of the ribbon sticking out so I could just pull on that... ::) )
I want pictures!
Ok, I thought I was excited before, but now I'm positively MANIC!!! Gaaahhhh!!! I just bought my corsets, and now all I have to do is figure out how I'm actually gonna be able to withstand the 4-6 week wait while they're being custom made to my measurements!!! Under $300 for the both of them, including shipping and insurance, and I'm grinnin' so big my face is starting to ache!!! ROFL
I've been trying to access photobucket so I can load pics of them, but it keeps timing me out, so I'll have to post them sometime tomorrow, but I promise I'll get them up here, along with pics of the goggles! Oh, did I mention I also got lots of cool stuff for favor making for SP Invasion day?!? ;D Those will be a surprise, though...
I'm still waiting on my corset to be made so I'm throwing something together for the Abney Park concert on Friday night. Mom and I found a black short skirt that is gathered to the side which I pulled on over another skirt I had and ta-da, it looks kind of bustled and all cool and I looooove it. I took the other shirt I found at the garage sale and sliced open the front so I could have cleavage and be all sexy-fied. Just need to sew that.
My Mom got me another pair of goggles that I spray painted the sides a copperish color so I would at least have goggles.
I have black boots, I just need to find some jewelry and taa-daaaa, Megs thrown-together Steampunk outfit will be complete!
Cannot wait to see what you bought, Rani!
Oooo! Yay for Spunkers from Florida! We'll be quite the unruly group! Once it starts getting a little bit closer, we'll have to plan a meet n' greet somewhere earlier on in the day before the regular RF Meet n' Greet so we can take a Spunker Invasion group photo.
Ok... here are a couple of pics of what I ordered at sometime after 1am this morning, after days of waiting to hear back from the seller, then realizing it was my own error that delayed the return message... ::) LOL I heard back from her last night and as soon as I did, the transaction was made!!!
Brown underbust corset - front
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/Garb/Browncorset.jpg)
Brown underbust corset - back
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/Garb/Browncorsetback.jpg)
Green overbust corset/bodice - front
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/Garb/Greencorset.jpg)
Green overbust corset/bodice - back
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/Garb/Greencorsetback.jpg)
I've been wanting some really nice leather for ages now, and I'm just not sure how I'm gonna keep from exploding while I wait for these to get here!!! :D ::) Don't have pics of the goggles yet, because I haven't had the time to dig out my Dremel yet, but I will in the next few days!
Elo, it sounds like you've been hard at work getting ready for the concert, and I expect lots of pics, of you, and your crew, understand?!? LOL I'm sure you're going to look wonderful, and remember, S'Punk was really born out of the recycle, re-structure and re-purpose movement, so the more... cobbled together... something looks, the more in character it will seem, I think! That's why I wanted most of my things to come from the thrift stores and yard sales... So get your S'Punk on, and show us your Spark, girly!!! ;D
Rani, I've been looking at that same vendor! They do have some gorgeous leather. Let me know what you think of their items - grommets, hardware, boning, etc. - when they come in.
Elle, you have a great time at the concert - it sounds like so much fun.
I'll do that Taffy, but it says they can take 4-6 weeks for delivery, you know, so you wouldn't want to wait too very long if you're wanting to order something for All Hallows!
I do know that they've got an excellent feedback rating, and they advertise to Rennies, also, so they must be pretty good!
I actually have purchased from them love their quality! Only one problem I had is the bust runs large and I am not small but I can still wear it . Great products you will not be dissatisfied
Well, good thing I gave them a bit smaller measurement than I currently have... LOL I had to, though, because at the rate I'm still losing weight it wouldn't fit me in 4-6 weeks when it finally gets here!!!
Oh, and the bust running large shouldn't be a problem anyway, since it's being made to measurements I specified, and not a standard ready made size, which they also carry.
Still terribly excited, and really glad to hear from someone who has actually bought from them before!!!!!! ;D Thanks, Lady R!!!
http://www.steampunkemporium.com/steam.php
I sure wish there was a thick, luxurious Steampunk magazine like The Pyrates Way or Faire Magazine. . . . . no wait. . . . I found one. . . or founded one. . . . http://www.theconcordium.com - first full-color issue out this Autumn but subscribe now to make sure you get yours!
So the Abney Park concert last night was really good! They're a band, in my opinion, I like seeing live over just listening to their music. Definitely something to dance to and the band is funny as hell! Definitely entertaining!
I'll have photos up soon. Feeling the spark again after being around so many steam punk folks. There were people out in all the finery and much much to look and brainstorm and play with outfit options
A friend of mine, Mark has photos up already that everyone can check out.
http://nakedlens.org/gallery2/v/music/ap/
He even got a photo of me too! (though its not the best of me) ^_^. You can't see the layered skirts, boots, or the belt garter I had but this is the best photo I've got.
http://nakedlens.org/gallery2/v/music/ap/ap0907170024.jpg.html
Elle, sounds like you had a blast - will check out your pics.
This outfit is for the Chicago Windycon coming up in November. Just a little handstitching of trim, grommets & modesty panels left to complete Mamma Gkika's bodice - Girl Genius fans will know her. I won't be adding her draped pearls to the bodice for fear of a wardrobe malfunction, but will make her choker and (unless my gloves finally come in) her opera-length fingerless gloves (I bought some beautiful stretch velvet & goldenrod gimp just for the gloves)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0532.jpg)
Waistband & tack on bow & skull swag to complete Mamma's skirt:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0529-1-1.jpg)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0527-1.jpg)
WooT!!!! Now tha's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!! You two are sooooo Steamy!!! Gaaaahh! I'm really excited now, and can hardly wait! I've decided to go ahead and, while I can afford it, buy one of the dress forms they carry at Hancock's, since I've been looking on Craigslist and Ebay for over a year now, and I can't find anything any less expensive than what I'd pay there... That way I can actually get my skirt done in just a few days, instead of it taking forever!
Elo, I'm lovin' the keyhole top with the chain drop! ;) And Mamma Gkika!!! Hyu har shur gunna be popular vis da Jagerboys!!! :o ;) ;D
Quote from: SirBlackFox on July 17, 2009, 01:36:05 AM
I sure wish there was a thick, luxurious Steampunk magazine like The Pyrates Way or Faire Magazine. . . . . no wait. . . . I found one. . . or founded one. . . . http://www.theconcordium.com - first full-color issue out this Autumn but subscribe now to make sure you get yours!
Is this you BlackFox? Very nice. ;)
http://www.theconcordium.com/aboutus.html
Your outfits outfits are coming along nicely guys. You all are gonna have a blast. :)
You should join us Anna! What better time than All Hallows for an out of state Faire invasion?!? Besides, you still owe me an intelligent conversation, remember? I can't promise that it won't take place at the pub, but hey, Guinness makes everyone smarter, right? (meaning I hope it will help me keep up!!!) LOL
I've been thinking of it Rani. It's gonna depend on finding a good deal to rebook my ticket and lodgings versus camping. TRF is fun as heck though, especially All Hallows. That was my first ever out of town trip to faire four years ago when I joined the forum and dicovered what a big faire world it was.
I'll certainly let you know if I do book the trip. :)
Well, it will be my first visit to TRF, and I'll be camping, so I'm sure it will be far too much fun!!! I'd love to wander the lanes with you, along with all our other Steamy companions! I'll be sending you all positive ticket/lodging energy!!! :D
Here's a pic of my sidearm, which has been a work in progress for a good year plus. This thread made me dig out some of my gear and start polishing the brass...
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e231/piekkola/pic%20a%20day/day201.jpg)
DBs a SteamPunker too! There just coming out all the time. We'll have our own forum if this keeps up. Might get bigger than a single thread can reasonably contain...but it ain't RF...
DB, I am just green w/envy at your talent and imagination, not to mention the still life composition. If your side arm goes missing, you'll know where to look. I had that camera in long-lost youth - they were great cameras.
I am once again posting the list of people who will be at TRF in Steam Punk on Halloween Saturday & have requested a badge. If there is anyone else going to be there in SPunk on that day & want a badge, please let me know so I can make you one, too. I will not be making extras to take to fair.
Grov
Rani Zemirah
Eloquent XI
Duckie
tastypasty
Tanyor & companion
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Selkie
Selkie's mum
Capt. Seamus
Stumbled across this....
Steampunk (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/07/09/steampunk-motorcycles/) Motorcycles (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/07/09/steampunk-motorcycles/%5Bb)
Oh, Shiny!!! What a really great site, Sir William! That is just packed with Awesome!!!
Now I want one!!! :D ::)
(stands up in front of the room)
Hi, I'm Rani Z, and I have garbing disorder... and it has now extended itself to include my vehicle, or at least the vehicle I covet...
Amazing work also, DB, and very nice accoutrements, as well! Like the filter!!! Hope you'll be a regular contributor here!!!
Here's a sight for you SPunkers...
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/12/steampunk-art-gear-drb-series.html
see what ya think.
One of the key pieces of gear I've been searching for forever is a reasonably priced wristwatch that looks steampunk. I have the obligatory pocket watch, but want something more interesting. Most of the watches I come across are the ones that look really cool but cost THOUSANDS. Has anyone found something of this nature?
Does Relic still exist? I remember wandering into their store awhile ago (many years ago, actually...) and thinking they had some watches that looked like they could be Steampunk.
You should make something DB. You are certinly talented enough and it'd be one of a kind.
I *did* see a pair of cufflinks I liked once. They were made from working watch parts. Just the inner gears..but they worked. I liked the idea of moving 'links. ")
Quote from: Fraser of Lovatt on July 21, 2009, 01:59:08 PM
Here's a sight for you SPunkers...
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/12/steampunk-art-gear-drb-series.html
see what ya think.
Drool. :o This is great. I'm a fan of HR Giger too. (also some nsfw)
http://www.hrgiger.com
OK, so have any of you steampunk fans seen this new TV show called Warehouse 13 on the Syfy channel? I seriously think it's very very steampunky... All the gizmos and gadgets on the show look exactly like some of the steampunk stuff I"ve seen on here. Especially the handheld live feed camera gizmo, and the computers and keyboards and the warehouse itself.... Ya'll should check it out for sure!! It's shaping up to be a very fun new TV series indeed!
The HR Giger opening page looks like the gates of Mechanicsburg. I saw the first episode of Warehouse 13 & fell in love with the communication devices - in glorious black & white, no less!
Yea, the day after it debuted we talked about it a bit here. The raygun, the warehouse itself, the electrocar they scoot around the warehouse in, tons of stuff in there has SP appearances.
Quote from: Deadbishop on July 22, 2009, 01:29:12 AM
One of the key pieces of gear I've been searching for forever is a reasonably priced wristwatch that looks steampunk. I have the obligatory pocket watch, but want something more interesting. Most of the watches I come across are the ones that look really cool but cost THOUSANDS. Has anyone found something of this nature?
Some of the Fossil brands? Kohls carries some that are neat.
Go to Fossil.com, click on watches, mens, and then pick Leather as the band style. One of them is this, Sun Dial at $55.00
http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12052&catalogId=10052&departmentCategoryId=30001&categoryId=30016&productId=22060005&Ne=16&N=4294959902&Va=76&Ns=p_subcategory_sequence|0||p_weight|0||p_order_history|1&rec=23&pn=c&imagePath=JR9886
Capt Marga
My mother will be there with me for the Steampunk Invasion and I've convinced her to come in steampunk finery. I'd like to have her added to the steampunk badge list, please.
Eeeeewwwww... ROFL Now that's just wrong, on so many different... wavelengths!
Okay, I was eding my last post, and it went *poof*....lets try that again.
Just a note and a suggestion to all those newly interested steam punk aficionados following/participating in this thread; I came across something disturbing the other day while deleting a spammer off the forum.
The spammer had put key words in their signature line that were links to various porn sites. Some of those words were "spunker", "spunking", and "spunk". This particular word has a fairly well known meaning on the 'net, and it does not have anything to do with steampunk. Calling yourself a "spunker" is not exactly cute/funny/tasteful as has been previously thought/used in this thread. Apparently it's been used enough in this thread that it's starting to pop up alongside other sites that also advertise "spunkers/spunking", but in an entirely different light you probably don't want to be associated with. Spunker, spunking, spunk, etc. Just don't go there.
My suggestion is to remove any examples of the aforementioned words to keep potential problems at bay.
...now back to your regularly scheduled phonobroadcast!
And now my post which post... posted you previous post... looks like it's saying eeeewwww to something entirely out of place... LOL
And I think I'm now a little dizzy from all my verbal running around in circles, and should go to bed...
Dang pervs stealing our word for their debauchery. Wonder if "S. Punker" catches grief too or if it's different enough to discourage non-renthusiasts.
Yeah, those dang pervs... :P Because you just know there would never be any of those here... in amongst us... suggesting we use words that might possibly get us to pop up (pun? What pun?!?) in freaky little search patterns all over the deviant globe!!! :o ::) :D
BWAAAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
OK, so what do these words really mean? i'm uber confused... and i'm at work so i can't exactly google the words myself...
Oh Rani, you naughty, naughty girl.... teehee
Quote from: Deadbishop on July 24, 2009, 01:23:20 AM
Okay, I was eding my last post, and it went *poof*....lets try that again.
Just a note and a suggestion to all those newly interested steam punk aficionados following/participating in this thread; I came across something disturbing the other day while deleting a spammer off the forum.
The spammer had put key words in their signature line that were links to various porn sites. Some of those words were "spunker", "spunking", and "spunk". This particular word has a fairly well known meaning on the 'net, and it does not have anything to do with steampunk. Calling yourself a "spunker" is not exactly cute/funny/tasteful as has been previously thought/used in this thread. Apparently it's been used enough in this thread that it's starting to pop up alongside other sites that also advertise "spunkers/spunking", but in an entirely different light you probably don't want to be associated with. Spunker, spunking, spunk, etc. Just don't go there.
My suggestion is to remove any examples of the aforementioned words to keep potential problems at bay.
...now back to your regularly scheduled phonobroadcast!
I've gone back & cleaned up all my posts. Darn pervs!
For some Disney Edwardian costuming, Chitti Chitti Bang Bang is on. I haven't seen this since it came out and recalled that I HATED it, but the motoring costumes are pretty.
Check out this persons new gun !!! :o
Ray Gun (http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/1917260.html)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/jjv1ih.jpg)
Inspired by a discussion of 19th century spiritualism and Steampunk fiction, I came up with my own pseudo-science explanation of spirit communications. ;-)
The MacGregor Theory
Spirits are weak and immaterial and incapable of communicating directly with living, they are however able to send communications that can ride on existing electromagnetic signals. (A modern comparison was a proposal of distributing high speed internet traffic through the existing electrical distribution grid. With the proper modems the plan was to piggy-back the data signal through the electric power lines. I don't know why it didn't take off sounded like a great idea)
With the increasing presence of electrical technology during the late 19th century there is a growing number paths for these communications to follow and sensitive people are able to sense and interpret these piggybacked signals. But the signals are intermittent and frequently filled with the equivalent of static, so only the best mediums can reliably get messages through, but even their abilities can be inconsistent when there is competing background EM radiation in the local environment.
The task now is to build an device that can detect when these signals are riding the EM waves as well as amplify and interpret/translate them into a message that is readable to those who are otherwise not sensitives. I'm visualizing an antenna of some sort attached to a vacuum tube-filled box. The early prototypes would be attached to a Morse code clicker and later improved models with a ticker-tape output
so there is an automatic, permanent copy of the original communication.
(http://i29.tinypic.com/11lhjk6.jpg)
Here's a couple more of my arsenal that I've been working on. Of course, gotta have the obligatory Nerf Maverick.
Cheap+cool+easy to mod= awesome!
Before and after pics of the Maverick...
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e231/piekkola/submissions/zap1.jpg)
Also some other random nerf knockoff...wasn't sure I liked it until I actually finished the makeover. Looks fantastic now!
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e231/piekkola/submissions/zap2.jpg)
Mavericks rock! Great job, DB!
I got a nice compliment at CONvergence on one of the Nerf mods I did. I replaced the barrel with a flashing light stick I found cheap at Walgreens and rewired it to work off of the trigger. I also added a couple of empty CO2 cartridges in the holes underneath that originally stored the spare "darts", and a silver colored finial thingie to the back of it to replace the plastic rod that cocked it.
Before:
(http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/8/a/AAAAAmXFXeMAAAAAAAikpw.jpg)
Here's a little video of it turned on (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/pirate%20hunters/?action=view¤t=P1010002.flv) before I added a couple copper tubes running from the CO2 cartridges to the butt of it.
There's usually a selection of other lights at Walgreens for as cheap as a dollar or two that could be used for adding to other things. Like little LED reading lights that can clip on to things. Like these:
http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00WGzEmPQCuaUeM/Led-Clip-Book-Reading-Light-With-Flexible-Cord.jpg
http://www.lighting-b2b.com/b2b/pics/LED_Clip_Book_light_TL401_5.jpg
Damn you DB!!! Matched my color scheme almost exactly, haha. I originally didn't want to go for the Mavericks but after seeing them I had to admit, they are just too good to pass up. The revolving cylinder makes it for me. Think I'll pass on the weathering (dry brushing) and just lay in some highlights. Already have some lightie things, just haven't had time to figure the best rigging for them. I want to be able to replace the batteries so fashioning a battery door is stalling me. That and a bad lack of time.
Quote from: Grov on July 27, 2009, 09:43:38 PM
Damn you DB!!! Matched my color scheme almost exactly, haha.
Not hard when the best SP weapons are brass, copper, and silver. :D I'm sure there are a lot of similar Mavericks out there.
I wasn't originally going to get them either, but can't beat the price on these. Picked them up for $8 a piece.
Wait, you said silver? Thought that was glare..but I should have known better from a master photographer like yourself. I'm hammered copper, gold and brushed metallic black before highlights. That's different enough for me.
I used the silver spray paint that dries to have kind of a hammered finish. It helped camaflauge the places where I had trouble sanding off the word "Nerf"
Quote from: groomporter on July 28, 2009, 07:41:36 AM
I used the silver spray paint that dries to have kind of a hammered finish. It helped camaflauge the places where I had trouble sanding off the word "Nerf"
Yes. I found the hammered finished paints to have a more realistic look to them versus the outright metallics.
Quote from: groomporter on July 28, 2009, 07:41:36 AM
I used the silver spray paint that dries to have kind of a hammered finish. It helped camaflauge the places where I had trouble sanding off the word "Nerf"
A quick trick from someone who sands and paints 1/12 scale resin figurines. Get the DAP lightweight Fill and Finish. Powdery white, in a tub. It's just wet enough to smooth into a divot. You can then lightly sand with a fine sandpaper. Most times, you can sand it completely flush, and never know there was a divot, or logo, etc. It's cheap, keeps well if you properly reseal the tub, and Wal-Mart carries it.
Capt. Marga
Oh yea, I also removed all insignia and raised lettering. Couple different grits of sandpaper and the hammered copper covered them all.
Quote from: Grov on July 28, 2009, 10:22:24 PM
Oh yea, I also removed all insignia and raised lettering. Couple different grits of sandpaper and the hammered copper covered them all.
Yeah, I forgot to do that on the first model. I look at it as just a test. I have #2 all in pieces in the garage at the moment that have had all that sanded off as well. My dremel made quick work of all that.
I'm actually going to take it one step further and add "battle damage" to one of my Mavericks. Make it look like it's been through a few battles and such.
Quote from: Deadbishop on July 28, 2009, 10:54:29 PM
Quote from: Grov on July 28, 2009, 10:22:24 PM
Oh yea, I also removed all insignia and raised lettering. Couple different grits of sandpaper and the hammered copper covered them all.
I'm actually going to take it one step further and add "battle damage" to one of my Mavericks. Make it look like it's been through a few battles and such.
Good idea. A couple dings show use.
Quote from: Tim T on June 01, 2009, 09:33:55 PM
I really dig the whole steampunk thing as well.
Check out this link: http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=artisan&order=9&q=steampunk (http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=artisan&order=9&q=steampunk)
Deviant art is a site I use for inspiration when I have an idea for something. It'll blow your mind how much stuff there is out there. There's some really cool stuff out there. Neat thing is, you can really let your creativity explode, as the genre has a particular style about itself, but is otherwise unbound.
NoBill Lurker-
Thanks for the Comic link! I immediately recognized the drawing style as the same artist that did a graphic novel "Buck Godot: Zap Gun For hire" that I must have gotten when I was a teenager. That was some time ago, now. I'll have to check it out.
The Illustrious Phil Foglio, formally of What's NEW! in Dragon Magazine.
He's a flamin genius, 'e is.
The grand perfessers Foglio - I'll be making a pilgrimage to Chicago in November w/the express reason of saying Howdy to them & buying a tschotschke (or 50) from them. Girl Genius was one of the inspirations for the upcoming steampunk invasion at TRF.
After many many hours of agonizing I have put my invasion garb together (at least in my mind). I'm waiting for some bits to come in the mail and think it will be even better than I have any right to expect.
Quote from: Bowsmith on July 29, 2009, 11:10:30 AM
Quote from: Tim T on June 01, 2009, 09:33:55 PM
I really dig the whole steampunk thing as well.
Check out this link: http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=artisan&order=9&q=steampunk (http://www.deviantart.com/#catpath=artisan&order=9&q=steampunk)
Deviant art is a site I use for inspiration when I have an idea for something. It'll blow your mind how much stuff there is out there. There's some really cool stuff out there. Neat thing is, you can really let your creativity explode, as the genre has a particular style about itself, but is otherwise unbound.
NoBill Lurker-
Thanks for the Comic link! I immediately recognized the drawing style as the same artist that did a graphic novel "Buck Godot: Zap Gun For hire" that I must have gotten when I was a teenager. That was some time ago, now. I'll have to check it out.
The Illustrious Phil Foglio, formally of What's NEW! in Dragon Magazine.
He's a flamin genius, 'e is.
Wait a minute... is this Bowsmith from the Rogues forums???
HIYA!
C'est moi, milady!
<bows>
I have Spanish Peacock (from the TRF forum) to thank for turning me on to Girl Genius, almost a year ago, now, and I've enjoyed turning others on to her in my own stead! The Profs are brilliant, GG is soooo full of Teh Awesome!!!... and I'd give lots to tag along with you on that particular journey, Taffy!!!
All of my projects have been put on temporary hold, pending the completion of my new crafting center, which includes a new shelf for holding all of my supplies for every type of crafting I enjoy... It's 8'L x 6'H x 12-16"D (depending on the shelf), and it holds all of my accoutrements for sewing; jewelry making; sculpting (stone and clay); painting; spinning, knitting and weaving; as well as various other one-off projects as I find them. I also have positioned my kitchen table as a cutting table for cutting patterns and sewing, so my dining area is now my crafting room!!! Once it's all organized it will be so much easier to access everything, as well as keeping it all within the same area, so I can have the rest of my house back!!! At the moment I have projects scattered all over my house, so this will be a really nice change!
Oh! Last weekend I found the coolest pump action brass oil can to hang from my belt!!! Looks like I'm going to have some serious paring down to do with my accessories! I've got so many ideas and gadgets that I could literally accessorize at least 3 different sets of garb, and if I tried to carry all the cool little belt gizmos I've found I probably wouldn't be able to walk!!! ROFL
Love the Diviant website. I just went thru it and downloaded a boatload of pics there to try and start to design my own steampunk garb. I'd like it have it ready for TRF this year, but maybe not? Steampunk is so fun, I just really enjoy the look.
WooT!!! Lady E in SP!!! Oh, I do hope you can get is all assembled in time!!! It would be wonderful if you could join us!
This is a riot. :) :) :)
http://studiocreations.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Abe-Lincoln-Costume-97579453
We need to figure a time to meet so we can get a nice picture. Maybe 11:30 at the POW since the usual RF meet up is there at noon? Whatdya think?
That makes me wonder. I'm not a regular around the various Ren faires, so how will you all recognize me so I can meet you and such? Besides, this will be my first time dressing up for faire. :)
Selkie, can you post a photo in your icon? If you don't have one, maybe get a pin from DeadBishop. Maybe the steampunkers could meet at say 10 by the entry gate. Anyone else have any ideas?
Ummm... I'm thinkin' a SteamPunk Selkie might just stand out a bit! LOL
We'll probably all at least make it to the R/F meet-n-greet, so if we miss you everywhere else we'll at least run into you there!
I do agree that we should arrange a time and place to meet, though, and maybe we could plan an invasion activity that we could all participate in, as well, so we can make a show of force!!! I think we'd have much more impact if we took a turn around the grounds (or at least a partial tour, since I hear the place is huge!) en masse, what?
53 acres... just a wee spot on the map...
Quote from: Selkie on July 29, 2009, 04:33:11 PM
That makes me wonder. I'm not a regular around the various Ren faires, so how will you all recognize me so I can meet you and such? Besides, this will be my first time dressing up for faire. :)
If you are unwilling or unable to display yourself to us ahead of time, then the onus will be on you to present yourself when you see one of us. You can be all sneaky that way.
This is only my 3rd season & there are only a few people I would recognize since I don't go every weekend & even when I do make it, I don't always get there in time for the meet and greet. I know, I'm a slug. Also, since I'm old & fluffy, I am withering on the vine by mid afternoon & tend to split early.
How about 9:15 at the Dove Meadow, watch the 9:30 Tartanic performance, and then step out together (window shopping all the way) to our first beverage of the day. coughcough Spanish Sunrise coughcough That way we don't step on the regular RF'ers noon m&g, can show off our bad selves en masse, and can get to know each other a little better. If all goes well, maybe we could to meet somewhere after the noon m&g for lunch.
If anyone has any ideas about something special we could do, let us know.
ok i've been reading some of this post and trying to wrap my head around this steampunk stuff and i have a question
was Wild Wild West that Will Smith is in was that SteamPunk
Quote from: Lady Christina de Pond on July 30, 2009, 10:30:43 AM
ok i've been reading some of this post and trying to wrap my head around this steampunk stuff and i have a question
was Wild Wild West that Will Smith is in was that SteamPunk
It's actually a sub-genre of SteamPunk, called DustPunk... and it covers the North American west. The clothing styles are a bit less formal, and the gadgets more rough-n-ready than the European versions, and just as imaginative.
Those of us who are a bit older than our early 20's (or even
very early 30's... LOL) may actually remember the original series Wild, Wild West, and all the really cool SteamPunk style inventions they had. It was really cool, and frequently hilarious!
While the Will Smith version of Wild Wild West could be considered Steampunk, many of us who are fans of the original TV series starring Robert Conrad as James West and Ross Martin as Artemus Gordan to be the ONLY Wild Wild West show. It was a BAD move to put Will Smith in as James West. And while I love Will Smith as an actor, making him James West would be like making Eddie Morphy as King Henry the VIII.
The original WWW was a GREAT Show. I wish it was on today's TV as it is a classic and very Steampunk and the start of it all in many ways. Also the clothing was often very beautiful and the stories imaginative.
To be honest, I'll try and make the morning Meet 'n Greet but beyond that, the rest of the day is left to be free for whatever I want. Post R/F Meet n' Greet, if she dances this year, I'm gonna try and run over to Lord Randolphs to catch Element dance. Can't guarentee I'll be anywhere longer than a moment. :P
In other non-TRF Invasion talk...I wanted to share some photos from The Brass Ball and Kintescope, two steampunk events that have happened here in Dallas, and along with a link to a steampunk-themed coffee shop that is being opened in Dallas.
We've got an active group here in Dallas, many crews and such.
Here is the link for Kintescope, it took place at Panoptikon, one of our gothic night clubs back in Feburary.
http://nakedlens.org/gallery2/v/clubs/pan/090206/?g2_page=1
The Brass Ball took place at The Church, also a gothic night club. This happened in March (might be considered NSFW, just forewarning)
http://nakedlens.org/gallery2/v/clubs/church/090313/?g2_page=1
And then here is the Generator, a recently opened coffee shop in Garland that is just getting up on its feet. There are some posts on the dfw_steampunk community about it.
http://community.livejournal.com/dfw_steampunk/
Am I the only one who had a wee crush on the original Artemus?
*dips a lil' toe in*
So, my husband and I started playing Myst last night, and I couldn't help but think that many of the puzzle mechanisms & gadgets in the game had strong SteamPunk elements...
some info & screen shots here for those not familiar with the game:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/myst/index.html (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/myst/index.html)
Here we go...
*hears soft chanting in the distance..."One of Us...One of Us...One of Us*
It was really only a matter of time ;)
I'll see what I can do about either getting an avatar or a picture of myself up soon enough. And a steampunk selkie will probably stand out pretty good, too. :D If you see a brown-haired woman with brassy bits and a velvety gray sealskin around her shoulders, that would be me. :) And I'll try to meet you all at some location, maybe.
Target has some pretty cool wide/corset belts in up to an xxl. My favorite is a one buckle number that looks like brown leather/canvas but is elastic. There's also a black one w/3 buckles w/5 or 6" elastic that goes to a l/xl, but still fits me okay. The 3 buckle one is "leather" in front & would look cool under a jacket.
More steampunk pics from a Renaissance faire. The Time Travelers Picnic at NYRF.
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/1936935.html
My steam had cooled to condensation, but now!!!! Thanks for sharing the great pictures. I know this will be beaucoups of fun.
Welll, I've managed to get my husband to wear a kilt...and have managed to get him to plan pirate garb...I wonder if I can convince him he wants to do steampunk? 8)
Just show him the pictures!!! LOL They're usually enough to hook most anyone...
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 01, 2009, 08:43:21 PM
Target has some pretty cool wide/corset belts in up to an xxl. My favorite is a one buckle number that looks like brown leather/canvas but is elastic. There's also a black one w/3 buckles w/5 or 6" elastic that goes to a l/xl, but still fits me okay. The 3 buckle one is "leather" in front & would look cool under a jacket.
Thanks, Taffy! I have been looking for belt/cincher/corset-y thing for some time! I'll be hitting Target soon :)
I think the Universe is conspiring to make a S'punker of me yet...my Father-in-law picked up some sunglasses for me at a yard sale because he thought they "just looked like something I would wear"...they've got metal frames made to look like aged brass with black accents in places, round-ish dark brown lenses, with springs on the arms, and some little lightning-bolt designs. I'll post pics when I can :)
So far this is the list of people who are attending in Steam Punk on Halloween Saturday and have requested a badge/favor.
Grov
Rani Zemirah & neighbour
Eloquent XI
Duckie tastypasty
Tanyor & companion
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Selkie
Selkie's mum
Capt. Seamus
Please let me know if you're going in steam punk on Halloween Saturday & would like a favor/badge.
Quote from: Lady Kett on August 02, 2009, 11:29:45 PM
Welll, I've managed to get my husband to wear a kilt...and have managed to get him to plan pirate garb...I wonder if I can convince him he wants to do steampunk? 8)
Came across a link for a steampunk kilt... alt kilt? Looked like a brown-canvas (utilikilt style) with gearings and toggle buckles... Run that past him!
Capt Marga
Oh Taffy! My neighbor will be coming with me (she has yet to register here on the forum, but I'm working on her...) and she would like to have a badge, also, if that's possible? I promise I'll get her registered here, and make her actually post something one day soon!
I saw that kilt, Capt. Marga, and it's pretty hot! I suggested it to a certain kilted lad I know, and if he were able to make it down there for All Hallows that's what he's wear... even if I had to make it myself! It looks pretty easy to mod a utilikilt with the gear cut-outs...
You must be referring to these...
(http://i31.tinypic.com/e7jltt.jpg)
That's the one... but at about $385, it's just a little steep!!! Looks easy to mod, though
I agree, it is wee pricey indeed!
Rani, your neighbor is added.
I can hardly wait to see what everyone comes up with. Would anyone be up for a group lunch or summat like that?
Oh yeah... put me down for that!!! I would totally love to do "on-a-stick" with all of you! Or wine tasting, or maybe even just a pub crawl! LOL Oh, well, maybe not, since not all of us can drink legally, and I don't to do anything that would leave my fav shutterbug out!!!
OMG!!! I get to go see HALESTORM tonight, and I just saw the cover of their new CD, and they're all done up like SteamPunk clanks!!! Totally rockin', and their song "I Get Off" is tre provocateur!!! Yum!!!
That photo of the kilt decorated with gears and cogs reminded me of this tutorial I found on the Brass Goggles blog. Here's the link for anyone who wants to wear a similar kilt, but doesn't want to necessarily pay that steep price.
http://brassgoggles.co.uk/blog/steampunk-resources/how-to-cog-embroidery
I found a site that had these really cool short bustle skirts in like taffeta material, but I forgot to bookmark it, and now I can't find it. I've cruised all over the Internet and can't find the darn site.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Quote from: RumbaRue on August 04, 2009, 01:57:39 PM
I found a site that had these really cool short bustle skirts in like taffeta material, but I forgot to bookmark it, and now I can't find it. I've cruised all over the Internet and can't find the darn site.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
DIY: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/burlesque_bustle_skirt
I'm thinking it may be this: http://www.lovechildboudoir.com/ -- they also have an Etsy store.
AnimeFest is coming up Labor Day weekend should be a lot of steampunk there if A-Kon was any example.
OK, so I'm still going to try to get together a steam punk outfit for TRF, but I need more ideas on costumes. I honestly think I probably have a good portion of stuff that would work in some sense and I imagine I could make a good portion of the other needed stuff.... However, if ya'll maybe could help me with two things.
First, some recommended movies/tv that have this style in it would be helpful.
Also, where can I find a pair of those awesome goggles everyone wears for under 100$? I want a cool pair, but not for 100$, maybe half that would be fine....
Lady E, a quick search of Etsy turned up this set (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28421501&ref=sr_gallery_9&&ga_search_query=Goggles&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=4&order=date_desc&includes) that you might be interested in...
Or these (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28023519&ref=sr_gallery_19&&ga_search_query=Goggles&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=5&order=date_desc&includes)...
Or even these (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27268927&ref=sr_gallery_20&&ga_search_query=Goggles&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes)...
They are all easily customizable, and very much more affordable than some of the higher end sites, or if you'd like to start from scratch you can look here at the Gentleman's Emporium (http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/001805.php?__utma=1.3969666612886360600.1249495924.1249495924.1249495924.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1249495924&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1249495924.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)%7Cutmccn=(direct)%7Cutmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=129990028). This is where I got mine, and at the risk of seeing them everywhere, I'll say this is the most reasonable I've found a pair of the very basic beginners model of aviators goggles. They have black paint on them that is easily removed, and they are actually vintage military surplus, so you just won't find a better base to start with, if you want to design your own.
As for movies, try The Golden Compass for some basic period fashion ideas, as well as Wild, Wild West (the original series more so than the late movie, although it will work also), Serenity for the whole "cobbled together any way that works, fly by the seat of your pants" attitude, Warehouse 13 for cool gizmo and gadget ideas... and I'm sure everyone else can fill in all the others that are escaping me at the moment!
I'm so excited that you've decided to join us!!! Have fun with this new garbing obsession!!! LOL
(edit) OMG!!! I just found these (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25384127&ref=sr_gallery_2&&ga_search_query=Goggles&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=12&order=date_desc&includes), and I had to show them to you, Lady E!!! I think they're absolutely perfect for you!!! :)
I'm thinkin' I could have a lucrative career here...
... as an enabler! ROFL
That search took all of 4.5 minutes!!! It took longer to type and link it... ::)
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on August 05, 2009, 10:53:19 AM
OKFirst, some recommended movies/tv that have this style in it would be helpful.
Also, where can I find a pair of those awesome goggles everyone wears for under 100$? I want a cool pair, but not for 100$, maybe half that would be fine....
TV: New show - Warehouse 13 has some really neat doodads
Movies: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, air pirates in Stardust, Bram Stoker's Dracula, the Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Around the World in 80 days, Wild, Wild West (both tv show & movie), Hellboy(s), Howl's Moving Castle, Sleepy Hollow
Goggles: eBay, Etsy, Girl Genius store. Would your character wear goggles? I put a hell of a lot of work into mine, am still only "meh" with them, and then decided my character would NOT wear goggles.
Does this mean I can make a badge for you, Lady E? *giggling like a mad schoolgirl*
Quote from: SirRichardBear on August 04, 2009, 03:21:51 PM
AnimeFest is coming up Labor Day weekend should be a lot of steampunk there if A-Kon was any example.
AnimeFest should be a big deal, I know I'm planning to be out there with at least if not a few friends in tow.
Will you be there, Sir Richard?
Ya, I've not 100% got a character or theme yet which is why I'm wanting movie suggestions. But I do love the goggles and I think I"m an aviator at heart, so my character would definitely have goggles no matter what!
Taffy, like I said, I am no 100% sure it will be all together by halloween weekend, so I'll let you know about the badge on here once I have it all together.
Rani, loved all those goggle options, thanks so much. If those girlie ones were a different color, they'd be perfect, but blue isn't me... I'm more of a pink/red/gold kind of gal...
You might check with the Etsy store owner to see if you could get them in your colors, or just paint a pair yourself!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 04, 2009, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: RumbaRue on August 04, 2009, 01:57:39 PM
I found a site that had these really cool short bustle skirts in like taffeta material, but I forgot to bookmark it, and now I can't find it. I've cruised all over the Internet and can't find the darn site.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
DIY: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/burlesque_bustle_skirt
I'm thinking it may be this: http://www.lovechildboudoir.com/ -- they also have an Etsy store.
The lovechildboudoir is close. The site I had come across had the bustle pin-tucked in the back and could tie on I believe.
Go to a hardware store and ask for goggles. They should have the ones you want. They only cost about $10. Get copper paint and/or black paint and fix them up. Super cheap and very cool looking.
Quote from: eloquentXI on August 05, 2009, 11:48:34 AM
AnimeFest should be a big deal, I know I'm planning to be out there with at least if not a few friends in tow.
Will you be there, Sir Richard?
Yea will be running BattleTech for the con been doing it since the first in fact been running BattleTech at conventions in Dallas since 1989 twenty years now. Have to work one 5 hour slot a day and then have the rest of the day free to enjoy the con. Stop by the gaming table and say hello.
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on August 05, 2009, 11:53:36 AM
Rani, loved all those goggle options, thanks so much. If those girlie ones were a different color, they'd be perfect, but blue isn't me... I'm more of a pink/red/gold kind of gal...
If you can make Animefest they normally have some good vendors that carry goggles in many colors and options they are very popular in Japan.
Where is Animefest?
How much is it?
What do you do at it? I've never been to a Con or a Fest like this.
www.animefest.org
Friday September 4th through Monday September 7th
Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Tower
Single day passes run $30
Full weekend memberships run
-$40 if postmarked before August 21st/bought online before August 28st
-$45 after August 28th and during the Convention
Quote from: eloquentXI on August 05, 2009, 03:07:19 PM
www.animefest.org
Friday September 4th through Monday September 7th
Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Tower
Single day passes run $30
Full weekend memberships run
-$40 if postmarked before August 21st/bought online before August 28st
-$45 after August 28th and during the Convention
While I'd love to go and get stuff for Steaming, I shudder at the thought of an entire Anime fest. Skin crawls. My second roommate in college was a rabid anime fan, and it and some of the 'toons on TV turned me off for LIFE. I have to run the other way. Ew. Sorry, must go be ill now.
Capt Marga
Quote from: captmarga on August 05, 2009, 06:43:25 PM
Quote from: eloquentXI on August 05, 2009, 03:07:19 PM
www.animefest.org
Friday September 4th through Monday September 7th
Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Tower
Single day passes run $30
Full weekend memberships run
-$40 if postmarked before August 21st/bought online before August 28st
-$45 after August 28th and during the Convention
While I'd love to go and get stuff for Steaming, I shudder at the thought of an entire Anime fest. Skin crawls. My second roommate in college was a rabid anime fan, and it and some of the 'toons on TV turned me off for LIFE. I have to run the other way. Ew. Sorry, must go be ill now.
Capt Marga
I don't go for the anime, AT ALL. I was turned off by anime a long time ago. But I go to spend time with friends and show off our Steaminess. I'm probably only going for a day, it really depends on how money is then and on work also.
Quote from: captmarga on August 05, 2009, 06:43:25 PM
Quote from: eloquentXI on August 05, 2009, 03:07:19 PM
www.animefest.org
Friday September 4th through Monday September 7th
Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Tower
Single day passes run $30
Full weekend memberships run
-$40 if postmarked before August 21st/bought online before August 28st
-$45 after August 28th and during the Convention
While I'd love to go and get stuff for Steaming, I shudder at the thought of an entire Anime fest. Skin crawls. My second roommate in college was a rabid anime fan, and it and some of the 'toons on TV turned me off for LIFE. I have to run the other way. Ew. Sorry, must go be ill now.
Capt Marga
Lemme guess Marga, they were into the hentai alien penis rape scenes?
Reunion tower in Dallas I work gaming BattleTech to be specific while the game isn't anime based much of the art was based off several different anime series. Anime is pretty board ranging from hardcore hentai to silly small kids stuff. I'm not much of a fan of the new stuff but really enjoyed the serious science fiction and fantasy series like Record of the lodus war, Area 88, Grey my wife likes the comedy action series like Lupin III and Tank Police. Was never into the hentai myself but know some that are. I've always been a fan of the Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and martial arts movie. Now I also enjoy Japanese horror and comedy.
The con is more than just anime though that's its core it also Japanese pop culture like Ninja war, Iron chief, Japanese pop music they always have visiting bands from Japan, there are panels on art, and voice acting, custom making, cosplay the last few years they have focus more on the younger crowds which is a bit disappointing to me but I understand that is were the money is.
You will see Steampunkers at conventions, anime or other. I'm constantly seeing entries on the Steam Fashion LJ of Steampunk gatherings at anime or sci-fi conventions. I haven't been to a convention yet, but I'd like to some day.
By the way, not all anime is weird. I'm not a rabid anime fan, but I like some of it. Films by Studio Ghibli are beautiful and older ones like the ones SirRichardBear mentioned are good, even some of the newer ones like Cowboy Bebop or Ghost in the Shell are really fun and well written. Also, if you want to get technical, The Last Unicorn is an anime, given it was done by a Japanese animation company. It's not all alien tentacles. ;)
So, be brave and tread into convention waters, if you wish to get some steampunk gear. From what I hear, the people at conventions aren't all that different from Rennies or Steampunkers.
i was at NYRF the other day and i saw four kids dressed in steampunk. to their credit, they had done it really well, but... really?
Yes, really!!! They were a small invasion force, but a force, nonetheless! There are a few more of us than that, and we'll have a ball at TRF on All Hallow's Eve!
This recent topic reminds me of an old friend of mine. Every now and again we used to gather at his place to watch movies. Occasionally it would be anime. The first few had some mature content. Nothinh approaching porn but adult none the less. The last one was totally lacking in any nudity at all. He was very upset that we hadn't brought more f*&^ime, haha. That term is still with me. F---ime, HA.
Geez... you and your hobbies... ::)
ROFL
Hey, that reminds me! Call me, cuz I've got a secret to tell you! :o
Quote from: SirRichardBear on August 05, 2009, 09:29:46 PM
Reunion tower in Dallas I work gaming BattleTech to be specific while the game isn't anime based much of the art was based off several different anime series. Anime is pretty board ranging from hardcore hentai to silly small kids stuff. I'm not much of a fan of the new stuff but really enjoyed the serious science fiction and fantasy series like Record of the lodus war, Area 88, Grey my wife likes the comedy action series like Lupin III and Tank Police. Was never into the hentai myself but know some that are. I've always been a fan of the Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and martial arts movie. Now I also enjoy Japanese horror and comedy.
The con is more than just anime though that's its core it also Japanese pop culture like Ninja war, Iron chief, Japanese pop music they always have visiting bands from Japan, there are panels on art, and voice acting, custom making, cosplay the last few years they have focus more on the younger crowds which is a bit disappointing to me but I understand that is were the money is.
Wow talk about old school anime those brought back some memories! The ones I remember seeing as a teen in addition to the ones you named, were stuff like Dagger of Kamui, Macross, Megazone 23 pt.1 & 2, Lensmen, Vampire Hunter D, Lovely Angels (Dirty pair), Gatchamen, Bubblegum Crisis, and Captain Harlock to name just a few. Great films all.
While I'd love to go and get stuff for Steaming, I shudder at the thought of an entire Anime fest. Skin crawls. My second roommate in college was a rabid anime fan, and it and some of the 'toons on TV turned me off for LIFE. I have to run the other way. Ew. Sorry, must go be ill now.
Capt Marga
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Lemme guess Marga, they were into the hentai alien p*** rape scenes?
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Nope, Minmae. On the alarm clock. Dressing like anime for regular classes. On the 6 am alarm clock. Posters. Speed racer.
I like the Last Unicorn, but the anime still bothers me... I guess being an artist the big eyes, no mouth, and lip movements that aren't even vaguely matching just get to me. Anime porn - that's just WORSE.
I even LIKE Japan - well, Shogun era at least. I'm not so sure about modern Japan...
Capt Marga
Anime style the big eyes etc has its roots in American cartoons with the work of people like Max Fleischer and cartoons like Betty Boop and Koko the Clown. I also love those cartoons so its not surprising that I like the Japanese style of anime. And if you look at the 1940's Superman cartoons you will see a lot of simularities to anime too.
I've been to panal discussions with voice actors and they say one of the hardest things to do is to get the voice to match the month given the huge difference between English and Japanese. That bothers me to which is the reason I perfer sub-titles to dubbing. Of course the problem isn't limited to anime, look at how the voices and months do not match in very early dubbed Japanese monster and marital arts movies. It use to be a joke that the actores months would move minutes before you heard any sound. They even made a joke of it in the second Police Acdemy movie.
So I think I have a preliminary design in my head of my new outfit. Think bustle gown for the skirt, all frilly and bustly. Then my white leather long corset with metal loops on the bottom of it. And finally one of those little frilly short sleeve shrugs similar to the ones on the Lovechild Boudoir website.... Then maybe a cute little hat with some frills and a see thru veil half over the eyes with some goggles on the hat... Then for Dickens on the strand I will be making an off the shoulder corset in the same fabric as the skirt for the balls and a long button up the front jacket for the day. My twin and I have been wanting some nice Dickens outfits for yrs now and doubling part of it as my steampunk outfit will be perfect!!
Now what sort of things could I add to steampunk it up besides a pair of cute goggles and a fun laser looking gun.... hm, not sure really? Any suggestions?
Lady E, if you go back to some of the earlier pages of this thread you'll find lots of links to sites that have cool S/P stuff, and there are lots of ideas there...
You might take a look at this site (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/steampunkfashionshow/show/), also... it's got more pics than I've even been able to view so far, of a SteamPunk fashion show, and the ideas are completely crazed!!!
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on August 06, 2009, 01:17:55 PM
So I think I have a preliminary design in my head of my new outfit. Think bustle gown for the skirt, all frilly and bustly. Then my white leather long corset with metal loops on the bottom of it. And finally one of those little frilly short sleeve shrugs similar to the ones on the Lovechild Boudoir website.... Then maybe a cute little hat with some frills and a see thru veil half over the eyes with some goggles on the hat... Then for Dickens on the strand I will be making an off the shoulder corset in the same fabric as the skirt for the balls and a long button up the front jacket for the day.
I've got my corset on the way, have blouse, short jacket and long. I'm gathering things along these same lines (it's a popular theme with the ladies who want to still look like "Ladies"). I don't have the figure to pull off some of the other stuff... I'm plus sized.
Actually found the frilly shrug at Catherines.com. Give them a look-see. Now, it's got to have some trim and stuff and things...
My theme colors will be black, purple and blue. Once I have the skirt material (going to need yards and yards for the bustling and swagging) then I start trimming.
Capt. Marga
Captmarga, what a gorgeous shrug - can hardly wait to see your skirt - sounds scrumptious!
This is our list to date - am I missing anyone?
Grov
Rani Zemirah & neighbour
Eloquent XI
Duckie
tastypasty
Tanyor & companion
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Selkie
Selkie's mum
Capt. Seamus
Please let me know if you're going in steam punk on Halloween Saturday & would like a favor/badge.
Quote from: Grov on August 05, 2009, 10:50:11 PM
This recent topic reminds me of an old friend of mine. Every now and again we used to gather at his place to watch movies. Occasionally it would be anime. The first few had some mature content. Nothinh approaching porn but adult none the less. The last one was totally lacking in any nudity at all. He was very upset that we hadn't brought more f*&^ime, haha. That term is still with me. F---ime, HA.
Grov - you might be interested in THIS: http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=8435.msg175921#msg175921
That wounds like it might be pretty cool. IF I can make it, I'll have to get my XXXenophile collection autographed. :P
Autographed art is a good thing.
Still working on my punkiness. I made garters/sock toppers today. I've spent weeks online looking for vertical striped socks for my stumpy legs w/limited success. I finally found a pair at Target & wouldn't you know I put a hole in them once I got them home & tried them on. Then while rummaging through the sock/glove drawer I found a perfect pair I'd bought and forgotten. Thank goodness I buy interesting socks whenever I find them & think they might fit.
Please pray to the corset gods that my custom order bodice comes in on time & w/my weird specs. Ditto the hat.
I'm so excited to start seeing things piece together for everyone!
Though I havent had much of a chance to work on my weapons or really figure out what I want to do with my goggles, my seamstress delivered my underbust corset to me yesterday. I'm really excited! It will be with different laces but this is a close-up on my corset (Grov, you don't even need to comment. :P )
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn213/megsfairephotos/IMG_2420.jpg)
And then my whole ensemble so far minus boots, the belt on my thigh, and the belltopper hat.
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn213/megsfairephotos/IMG_2419.jpg)
I still need to figure out and create the belt and holster for my shotgun and then for my blaster. Lots to do still!
Its been great how everything has kind of pieced itself together even though I made preliminary sketches in my mind of what I thought I wanted. I'm kind of glad it didn't go the way I thought it would!
Definitely modding is going to be happening with my shirt, maybe hoping to get a bustle made out of the extra fabric from my corset.
Great Ashtara above, woman! That is one rawkin hot bodice and well worth the wait - love the colors.
Well, lookit what's been hidin' underneath that great big hat!!! What a cutie you are, grrrlie!!! I am sooo lovin' the bodice, and the belts are rockin', also! Can't wait to see it all put together... Have fun with all the rest!
I finally got the rest of my mail order Ebay goodies for my favors, and I've been busily designing all sorts of things... :D
Fantastic outfit, El!
I think my vest matches your corset splendidly, El. That's all I was going to say. Jeesh. Ask Rani, she's seen a pic of it.
Quote from: Grov on August 10, 2009, 04:49:46 AM
I think my vest matches your corset splendidly, El. That's all I was going to say. Jeesh. Ask Rani, she's seen a pic of it.
;-P Jesting and teasing cause you're adored, Grov! Oooo! I'd love to see photos!
If anyone comes across some Victorian type shoes that are flats (without heels) let me know.
Quote from: RumbaRue on August 10, 2009, 12:30:07 PM
If anyone comes across some Victorian type shoes that are flats (without heels) let me know.
Size? Color?
Quote from: eloquentXI on August 10, 2009, 09:17:56 AM
Quote from: Grov on August 10, 2009, 04:49:46 AM
I think my vest matches your corset splendidly, El. That's all I was going to say. Jeesh. Ask Rani, she's seen a pic of it.
;-P Jesting and teasing cause you're adored, Grov! Oooo! I'd love to see photos!
I
have seen it, and I
do agree... with the jesting, teasing, matching
and adoring! In fact, I think we're all going to compliment each other
amazingly well!!!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 10, 2009, 01:12:24 PM
Quote from: RumbaRue on August 10, 2009, 12:30:07 PM
If anyone comes across some Victorian type shoes that are flats (without heels) let me know.
Size? Color?
Nearly all of the fashion outlets have had new styles this year that could pass for Steampunk. Lots of buckles, wedges, laces, etc.
www.JessicaLondon.com. Chadwicks.com Roamans.com, LaneBryant.com. These companies are great - they will let you return shoes by mail. Also there are the Brandname shoe stores in the area, though I have a harder time finding my size, in COMFORTABLE shoes there.
Capt Marga
I bought these boots from Kohl's maybe three weeks ago: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/shoes/juniors/boots/PRD~506807/Candies+Deidra+Tall+Boots.jsp
These win in the steampunk accessories division, what with all the straps & buckles and would be perfect if they also came in black. As a fluffy woman, I appreciated that the top was in two parts - front & back - and could go around my stumpy legs, which rarely, if ever, happens.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 11, 2009, 03:04:18 PM
I bought these boots from Kohl's maybe three weeks ago: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/shoes/juniors/boots/PRD~506807/Candies+Deidra+Tall+Boots.jsp
These win in the steampunk accessories division, what with all the straps & buckles and would be perfect if they also came in black. As a fluffy woman, I appreciated that the top was in two parts - front & back - and could go around my stumpy legs, which rarely, if ever, happens.
oooo! I really like those!! I totally want a pair for the club now... ^_^
Quote from: captmarga on August 10, 2009, 10:25:42 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 10, 2009, 01:12:24 PM
Quote from: RumbaRue on August 10, 2009, 12:30:07 PM
If anyone comes across some Victorian type shoes that are flats (without heels) let me know.
Size? Color?
Nearly all of the fashion outlets have had new styles this year that could pass for Steampunk. Lots of buckles, wedges, laces, etc.
www.JessicaLondon.com. Chadwicks.com Roamans.com, LaneBryant.com. These companies are great - they will let you return shoes by mail. Also there are the Brandname shoe stores in the area, though I have a harder time finding my size, in COMFORTABLE shoes there.
Capt Marga
Thanks so muc, Capt! Great links full of steamy options!
OK, I have been keeping and eye on this thread for awhile now and it has got my curiosity up. How and where do you start with Steampunk? I just I'm alittle over whelmed with all the doodads and some of the clothing, can anyone send a lost soul down the right track? Thanks
OMFureakin"G!!! I am now the proud owner of this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150363710966&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT) little piece of luscious!!! Not exactly S/P/, but it will be making it's debut at TRF, even if I have to wear it at night in the campground... ROFL
Just won it for $49.94 on Ebay, and that includes the shipping and insurance, so the winning bid was $32.99!!! It's even short enough for lil' ol' me, so it won't drag the ground when I walk, but it will come awfully close...
It will be delivered between the 14th and 17th, so I'll be modeling it in just a very few days!!!
SQUEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: lady serena on August 11, 2009, 07:14:37 PM
OK, I have been keeping and eye on this thread for awhile now and it has got my curiosity up. How and where do you start with Steampunk? I just I'm alittle over whelmed with all the doodads and some of the clothing, can anyone send a lost soul down the right track? Thanks
I just found this thread as well. I got interested in Steampunk when I first played Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura. Great game if you can find it.
I can see me working on something this winter.... hum...
OMG, Rani - that is gorgeous & you couldn't make it for that. Congrats!
Welcome to the la-bor-a-t'ry, Lady Serena & Cleric - bwahahahaaa! I'll keep an eye out for the game - thanks for the tip. As to where to get started, the base is Victorian, fasihion and technology that could be from that period. A lot of good web sites have been provided and they're as good a jumping off place as any.
*nods* I agree, you can find many useful links on steampunk in this thread. I can't exactly remember when I found out about steampunk (been within the last few years) and this was, I believe, the first steampunk website I came across: http://etheremporium.pbworks.com/Wiki It condenses a lot of steampunk links into one area. Happy searching!
Now, I had a question for the ones attending the Steampunk Invasion at TRF. Is anyone planning on bringing modified plastic guns as a prop? I'm back and forth on whether I want to do so.
I think I have a copy of Arcanum around somewhere. Certainly not a new game but I do recall enjoying it for a bit. Prob got distracted my a MMorpg. Might have to dig it out to fill all this spare time I have...
Oh yeah... that two minutes a day between work and school that stretch so endlessly... ::)
Quote from: Selkie on August 11, 2009, 09:52:26 PM
*nods* I agree, you can find many useful links on steampunk in this thread. I can't exactly remember when I found out about steampunk (been within the last few years) and this was, I believe, the first steampunk website I came across: http://etheremporium.pbworks.com/Wiki It condenses a lot of steampunk links into one area. Happy searching!
Now, I had a question for the ones attending the Steampunk Invasion at TRF. Is anyone planning on bringing modified plastic guns as a prop? I'm back and forth on whether I want to do so.
Selkie, if you flip back through the pages of this thread you'll see quite a few mods, and read descriptions of others, that will be making appearances at TRF. Happy hunting!!!
I've got a gun that has a neat trick that I may bring unmodified - may. I'll be carrying something reticule-ish as a purse since I don't want to clutter up my outfit w/a belt & all kinds of tschotzkes, including of course a gun. I think a lot of it boils down to whether your character would be armed
I may just bring a small pistol, like a squirt gun, as maybe this selkie wants to dissuade cocky bachelors that would want to snatch my sealskin. ;D
Quote from: Selkie on August 12, 2009, 12:14:27 AM
I may just bring a small pistol, like a squirt gun, as maybe this selkie wants to dissuade cocky bachelors that would want to snatch my sealskin. ;D
Perhaps just a peek beneath it? Curiosity is one of my vices...
I got some awesome boots at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention this past weekend. They're from a company called RomWear (like Romulans from Star Trek) & the guy sold them to me as opposed to carrying them back on the plane. I need some toe socks but other than that they're great.
I'm also looking at getting some of the star cloud pants & one of the long vests. I believe my Steampunk theme is going to lean towards pirate.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 10, 2009, 01:12:24 PM
Quote from: RumbaRue on August 10, 2009, 12:30:07 PM
If anyone comes across some Victorian type shoes that are flats (without heels) let me know.
Size? Color?
I have a wide foot - size 9, preferably black in color for shoes
I've been intrigued by the idea of creating a steampunk outfit and toying with the possibilities for months. I've been collecting interesting bits of brass and have found a vintage umbrella and an opera cape. I got caught up in the madness of the Midnight Madness sale at Pennsic last week and ordered a custom mini top hat and goggles from The Blonde Swan! :happydance:
Now that hubby spent that much money on the hat I need to get it in gear (no pun intended :giggle:) and finish my outfit before Labor Day!
Before Labor Day!?!?! :o Wow... now that's industrious! I'll be lucky in the extreme if I get everything ready by All Hallows... LOL
At least I'll have fewer distractions in a few days, now that school is almost here again. ::) Maybe I can finally get some things done...
Well I have started the build up of steampunk stuff for our new outfits... I bought my sis and I each a beautiful pocket watch with chain, a very cool monocle to wear as a necklace, a really need compass, and some opera glasses. I think they are a great start. Not sure exactly yet the character, but maybe some kind of classy adventure/scientist lady... or something like that.
QuoteQuote from: Grov on August 12, 2009, 05:30:19 AMPerhaps just a peek beneath it? Curiosity is one of my vices...
Maybe... We shall see. ::) ;)
OH goodie! Maybe's ain't noes.
Found the PERFECT vest for my idea/outfit on etsy. I do love that site @_@
It's all coming together...
Just a suggestion, I'm not really doing the steampunk thing myself but some friends of mine went to a local clock repair shop and were able to buy the innards from a few grandfather clocks quite cheaply (also because the place is closing soon, but still! can't hurt to ask!). So they've got gears and chains and other random fiddly brass bits and all sorts of things.
Figure it's another place to look. :)
Thanks for the idea, Analise.
Miss Genevieve Gale's wardrobe is coming together nicely. :)
I found some fun things at Marshalls today:
A drop dead gorgeous gold brocade Ralph Lauren ladies vest/waistcoat that actually- miracle of miracles!- fits me in in both the waist and the bust. Not sure what to put with it yet but when something actually fits me I figure I HAVE to buy it! Hell! I'll figure a way to work it into my mundane wardrobe! LOL
And for the more rough and tumble look I found a pair of black and brown pinstrip twill trousers
And a brown blouse with an interesting sleeve detail that begs to have the brown plastic buttons replaced with brass!
Sounds wonderful, Sealion!!! I can't wait to see pics of it all put together!
I'm still gathering far too many things, and may have to organize a bit of a SteamPunk swap meet at TRF, just for those of us who are over-eager, and have gone off the deep end with hoarding all the best garage sale finds!!! LOL I went out today and found yet more stuff, all far too cool to leave on the shelf, but I'm just not sure how many different characters I can garb in a single day... or how much like a "junk-man" I want to appear while strolling through the lanes! ::) I could conceivable not even be able to walk, if I tried to carry all the really cool things I've gathered...
Still, I frequently find that the things I acquire were not even meant for me... I was just the conduit they used to get to their rightful owner!
Anyone care to come browse through my SteamPunk Trunk Friday evening before Faire?!? ;) :D
Oh yeah. I bought a Nerf Maverick and some paint today too. :giggle:
I am soooooo sick of sewing ren garb after all the stuff I had to make for Pennsic that I'm having fun finally having time to play around with the steampunk stuff.
we're starting to get into this genre as well. We just created a patch for Steampunk that we have up on ebay.
(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs156.snc1/5815_112765247380_628422380_2152168_7109947_n.jpg)
(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs156.snc1/5815_112765257380_628422380_2152169_5694690_n.jpg)
(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs136.snc1/5815_112765232380_628422380_2152167_4101214_n.jpg)
OMFureakin'G!!! I so TOTALLY want one!!! Please link that... please!!! Or at least send me the link in a PM, if it's not allowed in here...
WooT!!!!!!! That is just exponentially AWESOME!!!
Oh yeah!!! Got the cloak today, and it's pretty darn good, but not quite so lush or huge as the one in the ebay pic... Still great for the money, though, and I love the color!!! Already have plans for adding gorgeous trim to it to increase the length by a couple of inches... ::) LOL
Look for Nitestar13 on ebay. That's our username.
Nice... I'll check it out now! Thanks!!!
Nitestar, how about personalized initials w/the gears? I know I'd love a red T S. Beautiful design, btw.
That could be done. With the gears in the background. Thank you for the suggestion!
Nitestar, let me know when you post a personalized patch.
Hey Taffy, groomporter, or anyone else with info-
I am seriously considering going to WindyCon. What advice do you have for someone who has never attended any kind of a "con"?
Quote from: sealion on August 15, 2009, 07:29:37 AM
Hey Taffy, groomporter, or anyone else with info-
I am seriously considering going to WindyCon. What advice do you have for someone who has never attended any kind of a "con"?
I'm a con virgin, too. There are some past WC's schedules floating around the interwebs. One of the RF members posted earlier that WC didn't have a lot to offer and she stopped going. I'm making the trip because the Foglios are the Guest Artists of Honor.
Check this out! Found a Steampunk Style Jacket at Target today!
(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs136.snc1/5815_117604492380_628422380_2214223_399976_n.jpg)
Okay, Nitestar, I am officially jealous - that is beautiful.
Great Target find!
Heads up to anyone looking for an aviator style or "bomber" jacket. Both TJ Maxx and Marshalls had them yesterday in a few different styles in both brown and black in a convincing faux leather for under $30.
Quote from: sealion on August 15, 2009, 07:29:37 AM
Hey Taffy, groomporter, or anyone else with info-
I am seriously considering going to WindyCon. What advice do you have for someone who has never attended any kind of a "con"?
Let's see... they can be one long party so pace yourself.
Make sure you have your con badge with you at all times.
Some can be strict about even non-functional prop guns/weapons like Nerf mods so check their rules. Scroll down to the Weapons Policy info at CONvergence for one example here: http://convergence-con.org/amenities/ops/policies.php
Many have a "Con suite" or courtesy suite where you can find free snacks and coffee/soda 24 hrs, although the best food goes really quickly.
We bring a cooler to keep in our hotel room with sandwich fixings and munchies and do boil-in bag dinners (We've got a seal-a-meal) in a crock pot so we don't have to pay to eat in the hotel restaurant(s) unless we want to. We eat the meal right out of the boil-in bag, and the crock pot just has hot water in it so there's no clean-up needed. And of course we bring our own booze so we don't have to pay bar prices if we want to drink.
Although there are exceptions, most people are NOT in costume all weekend, although you wouldn't be looked at funny if you are. Most of the costumes come out in the evening, mainly on Saturday night especially if there is a costume contest/masquerade.
I haven't been to any CONs outside of the Twin Cities, but the FAQs for our local CONvergence might give you some feel for how things often work at some cons http://convergence-con.org/faqs/faqs.php
If you have a lot of luggage, costuming, cooler, misc boxes of stuff to bring in, pick up a cheap two-wheeler dolly/hand truck than can also be converted to a 4-wheeler so you can haul stuff to your room and out again without having to wait for a bell boy with a luggage cart. Some big hotels no longer allow guests to use luggage carts by themselves, so it can be a long wait for help when checking out on Sunday morning.
Check if they have a possibility for a late check out Sunday in case you over do things Saturday night.
Fair warning, some CONs have a discrete "adults only" floor if you are into the BD/SM thing, they usually have someone checking for adult badges at the elevator as people get off on that floor. Some CONs can get a bit naughty after 9 or 10 when most of the kids are in bed, so if you have kids who are night owls, again fair warning. No public nudity, but the scantier/sluttier costumes might come out (just tape over nipples, for example) but of course some hotels/Cons may be stricter about such things, and let's face it people are drunker later in the evening...
That's all I can think of at the moment.
Quote from: Nitestar on August 15, 2009, 11:33:43 AM
Check this out! Found a Steampunk Style Jacket at Target today!
I've been a little annoyed that there has been some pseudo military jackets in women's fashions lately, but nothing comparable to fit men. But then I make do with my Eisenhower jacket
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/Misc/P1010006.jpg
Quote from: sealion on August 15, 2009, 07:29:37 AM
Hey Taffy, groomporter, or anyone else with info-
I am seriously considering going to WindyCon. What advice do you have for someone who has never attended any kind of a "con"?
Here in Minnesota there's a pretty large overlap between MNRF participants and the local Con community, so if you have a local Renfair online forum, or E-list it might be worth checking if other local rennies are going to your closest cons so at least you know there's going to be someone there you know. You can also check to see if there is any local Sci/Fi fan clubs who might have people attending to give you more info.
For Windycon there might be people from the Midwest "Central Steam" punk group on LiveJournal who might be attending http://community.livejournal.com/central_steam/
Thanks groomporter! I knew you'd have some info for me!
Groomporter, have you looked at old marching band uniforms? This is a pretty good site: http://magnoliasusedbanduniforms.com/BandUniforms.aspx
Keep in mind they're vintage, will need to be drycleaned & may need some tlc, but some of them really have that fantasy militaria look going on. Same thing w/shako hats - there are some vintage shako hats on eBay that would work well.
Interesting idea, (I'm actually a former high school drum major) I don't care for what's there currently, but it might bear watching. I've always kind of liked the Napoleonic era cavalry jackets
(http://www.wulflund.com/images_items/napoleonic-costume---hussar-cavalry_2.jpg)
I first got into steampunk several years ago, and the more recently after finding out that a few of my friends are into it as well I've found my interest in it has only begun to grow more.
http://taeliac.deviantart.com/ (http://taeliac.deviantart.com/) < This person has a number of really great steampunk outfits and garb that I absolutely looove to death. http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Tailed-Bodice-v2-131778072 (http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Tailed-Bodice-v2-131778072) and http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Tailed-Bodice-v3-131881090 (http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Tailed-Bodice-v3-131881090) are two of my favourites :D
Some fun stuff there Ebillan! TFS
I painted the requisite Nerf Marverick and Restoration Hardware goggles yesterday. :giggle:
My lace-up top hop hat came in and is absolutely drop dead gorgeous and solid as a brick house. Three cheers for steamy toppers!
I sooooo want that hat, Taffy!!! I saw it on Ebay, or one very similar, and I was very tempted, but I didn't want to steal your thunder... :P LOL It's going to look spectacular, dear!!!
I still haven't decided whether I'll wear any sort of headgear, yet. I'm thinking that a Sky Pirate engineer might wear a stocking cap, or even an aviators cap, but certainly not anything that the wind could catch and carry away. Besides, I'm also thinking that my short hair will be just about perfect for the character, so I might just spike it a bit, and maybe tip the ends with red and orange...
Oh that sounds way way cool, I mean the spiky hair with red and orange tips. That would rock! I love the sky pirate engineer idea, that sounds like tons of fun! So very inventive too. Makes me think of Stardust, which I adore!!
I love the tipped hair, too. And Stardust - I mean, where else would you see Robert DeNiro in a pink corset?
I absolutely ADORED Stardust!!! It was fun, funny, sappy, romantic, lighthearted adventure that managed to laugh at itself just enough to make me want to walk straight into the scene and stay there, and the De Niro scenes were side-splitting!!! ROFL
I need to go to the beauty store and see what they've got in the way of washable dyes that will work on really dark hair.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 20, 2009, 03:03:11 PM
I absolutely ADORED Stardust!!! It was fun, funny, sappy, romantic, lighthearted adventure that managed to laugh at itself just enough to make me want to walk straight into the scene and stay there, and the De Niro scenes were side-splitting!!! ROFL
I need to go to the beauty store and see what they've got in the way of washable dyes that will work on really dark hair.
Good luck with that. I don't think it will show unless you do something permanent like remove color first then add the red-orange. You could do a few clip in streaks if you have to keep it temporary.
My hair is really dark, too. I got a wild hair one day & decided I wanted pink hair. The beautician said it would need to be bleached down to blonde first. Clip ins are probably your best best. (I still want pink hair)
Hmmmm... I'll have to think about all that. Maybe I'll use the spray stuff, since it will just be for one day, and I know that stuff will show up.
I'm trying to work up the nerve to get a *real* cobalt blue streak instead of a clip in! LOL
Go for it!!! Cobalt is AWESOME!!!
What spray do you use? The ones I have found around halloween never really covered my hair... just kind of made a sheen over it. I'm trying to find a good one in White (meaning bright stark white), and have the dark brown natural coloring, so it's a bit difficult without bleaching or using clips. Since I work a Government job, the bleaching isn't really an option, so.....
Any help is appreciated!
Lady Nitestar
Color clips or a whole wig are options where bleaching and dying aren't agreeable.
Quote from: Nitestar on August 20, 2009, 09:04:41 PM
What spray do you use? The ones I have found around halloween never really covered my hair... just kind of made a sheen over it. I'm trying to find a good one in White (meaning bright stark white), and have the dark brown natural coloring, so it's a bit difficult without bleaching or using clips. Since I work a Government job, the bleaching isn't really an option, so.....
Any help is appreciated!
Lady Nitestar
I'll have to hunt up the ones I had last year, because they did an excellent job of covering, but it was just the usual Halloween stuff, I'm sure. Black plastic label with orange Halloween-ish print on a metal can... Not sure if they had a white, but the fire engine red and neon orange worked really well...
No white, but an interesting product.
http://www.streekers.com/
This is so awesome.
It took me a few days but I've actually read all the pages on this thread and I'm hooked.
I showed them to my boyfriend and he is already jazzed up about steampunk.
Its strange but it seems to fit our personalities perfectly.
As if I didn't already have issues with being obsessed about garb for faire, now I have an excuse to get even more into more cool stuff.
by the way that streakers stuff looks awesome. I have dark brown hair and I have used Manic Panic (you can get it at Sally's Beauty Supplies) with success. I put on a lot of it on my hair, let it dry for an hour or more (it says 20 minutes on the jar) and then I apply heat with either the hair drier on the hottest setting for as long as I can stand it or a really hot flat iron. I did it directly on my dark brunette hair without bleaching it first.
Now I really have an excuse to pick up a couple of cool blue and white wigs on ebay.
We will be posting our Steampunk Patches with your choice of background color on ebay starting this coming week! We have examples of our patches on our previous posts.
Thank you!
Lord and Lady Nitestar
Nitestar13 - ebay
Manic Panic...there's a name from the past I'd forgotten. :)
I do recall, back in my 20's I used the peacock blue over my black dyed hair and even with the dark colorstill got some good color show. Good product.
i've used manic panic on my light brown hair before and after bleaching. Before it really depends on the color (pink didn't work) after it gives a great color but has to be redone often. I currently have purple streaks in my hair but hidden in a lower layer = fun and funky but still good jobwise
Yeah, I like Manic Panic, but I haven't used it in years. I like the gooey-ness of it because it stays where you put it, but if you get it on your skin it doesn't come off for quite a while! It's actually what I was thinking of for my hair, and I don't mind if it's not super bright. I just want something that will pick up the light at odd moments, or when the sun hits it just right. I'll have to experiment with both that and the spray, I guess.
Welcome, Auryn! Glad to have you aboard!!!
Auryn, welcome to the la-BOR-a-tory. Hope you found something to inspire your steamy goodness.
SQUEEEEE! Just got back from the mailbox - Girl Genius Vol. 8, Agatha Heterodyne & the Chapel of Bones AND an original pencil sketch by Phil Foglio of Mamma Gkika AND a Jagermonster sigil pin came in!!!!!
A virtual steampunk paper doll to dress: http://www.azdressup.com/fantasy-dress-up/steampunk-fashion.html
I posted this on my facebook, but I'll post it here too.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/000_0002-1.jpg)
This is a work in progress Air Kraken hunter setup.
The boots and pants are thrift store finds, the belt is from Target, and the shirt is Russian military surplus.
To be added at a later date, the goggles which I ordered this morning, my kepi with lettering and badge, a jacket, a weapon, and holster for holding the ammo for said gun. As well as various small accesories that I hav't decided on yet.
Great look, Phoenix - I particularly like the shirt. One of the nice things about SP is thrift shopping.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 22, 2009, 07:35:18 PM
Great look, Phoenix - I particularly like the shirt. One of the nice things about SP is thrift shopping.
Tell me about it. Now if I can find a jacket that fits over my shoulders, that I like*sigh*. Love the one that was posted earlier from Target but the way I'm built it doesn't fit, even the XXL. Too bad too as I could get a discount on it.
I thought some one might like these boots, not mine! just looking for boots perfect for the steampunk costume
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TAN-HIGH-HEEL-VINTAGE-STYLE-WOMENS-BOOTS-SIZE-8-5_W0QQitemZ400069211395QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Women_s_Shoes?hash=item5d25fbb503&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
3 pages of steampunky vests in plus sizes: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Chrisp95-Plus-Size-Clothing__vest_W0QQ_sidZ14063551QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14?_pgn=1
I got the khaki one to go w/my pith helmet (of course building an outfit around an accessory). I picked up some camel pin wale cord to make a skirt to complete the outfit, having purchased a perfectly steamy cord jacket at Goodwill this weekend.
Question about Girl Genius....
I started to read this strip because of you guys but I can't find a way to sticky where I stopped reading nor can I find a calendar search feature. I keep having to start at the beginning back in 2002. Frustrating.
Just take note of where you stopped and scroll to the chapter next time you dive in. The scroll is at the bottom.
In related news, I actually ran across a Girl Genius book at the library this weekend, haha. It was hte opening story from teh website but it was still nice to re-read it in print.
Quote from: ravic on August 23, 2009, 09:30:14 PM
Question about Girl Genius....
I started to read this strip because of you guys but I can't find a way to sticky where I stopped reading nor can I find a calendar search feature. I keep having to start at the beginning back in 2002. Frustrating.
I just create a new bookmark each time I stop reading, and it takes me right back to where I ended. I delete the old bookmark before I close the browser so I don't get confused...
As Grov notes, there's a drop down menu under the comic - right now it says "Hold still. This'll be fun." Click on it to scroll up to chapters & volumes. You'll just need to note where you stopped reading & scroll up to that chapter the next time.
The Foglios won a Hugo award last Sunday - they rule!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 23, 2009, 09:51:15 PM
Quote from: ravic on August 23, 2009, 09:30:14 PM
Question about Girl Genius....
I started to read this strip because of you guys but I can't find a way to sticky where I stopped reading nor can I find a calendar search feature. I keep having to start at the beginning back in 2002. Frustrating.
I just create a new bookmark each time I stop reading, and it takes me right back to where I ended. I delete the old bookmark before I close the browser so I don't get confused...
I do the same thing as Rani does with the bookmarks, and even if you forget to put in a new bookmark, you will only be a day off ! ;D
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on August 24, 2009, 09:27:04 AM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 23, 2009, 09:51:15 PM
Quote from: ravic on August 23, 2009, 09:30:14 PM
Question about Girl Genius....
I started to read this strip because of you guys but I can't find a way to sticky where I stopped reading nor can I find a calendar search feature. I keep having to start at the beginning back in 2002. Frustrating.
I just create a new bookmark each time I stop reading, and it takes me right back to where I ended. I delete the old bookmark before I close the browser so I don't get confused...
I do the same thing as Rani does with the bookmarks, and even if you forget to put in a new bookmark, you will only be a day off ! ;D
Well, unless you're like me, and save up three weeks of pages so you can sit and read for more than a couple of minutes... LOL Kinda makes me feel like I have a whole issue in my hands, instead of like I'm picking crumbs off the table! It kills me to try to read it one page at a time, every other day...
Yes, I know... patience has never been one of my virtues... :P
(and that's quite enough from the peanut gallery about my general lack of virtue, also, thankyouverymuch!!!) ::)
I blame GG for my general sleep deprivation these days. I know it's 11 pm, I know I've got to be up early, but at midnight a new strip will be up and I really must know if Agatha (Gil, Tarvek - well, him not so much) is going to be killed by a death ray (lightning, spikey klung ball, Hogfarb's Resplendent Immolation). Just biding my time for the doom bell to be rung and the Jagers to finally come in with their particular brand of happy fun.
Quote from: Shandi on August 23, 2009, 05:36:35 PM
I thought some one might like these boots, not mine! just looking for boots perfect for the steampunk costume
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TAN-HIGH-HEEL-VINTAGE-STYLE-WOMENS-BOOTS-SIZE-8-5_W0QQitemZ400069211395QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Women_s_Shoes?hash=item5d25fbb503&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Love those boots, but there too high for me :'(
Oh!!! I almost forgot! Speaking of boots... I went and picked up mine this morning from the shoe repair shop where I had them stretched, and they FIT, finally!!!!!!!!! I've had them for over 9 years, and I just now get around to having them stretched. Talk about procrastination... ::)
They're beautiful, though, and so perfect for S/P that I couldn't have built a better pair! Dark brown Italian leather 3/4 calf lace ups, with 6 eyelets and 8 hooks on each side, making them very similar to 14 hole Doc's, only in the most beautiful soft, supple leather you've every felt, with good solid rubber tread soles. I'm wearing them now, and have been in full boot-gasm since this morning when I put them on!!! :o :P LOL
Now to finish up the skirt...
Oh!!! One more really cool idea that cascaded after finding a piece of vintage jewelry at a yard sale... an S/P ear piece all done in Victorian Tech! I'm thinking seriously about selling these though, so not gonna tease you all with descriptions. LOL You'll just have to wait and see if I show up with a few extra! :P
Quote from: Phoenix on August 22, 2009, 03:26:34 PM
I posted this on my facebook, but I'll post it here too.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/000_0002-1.jpg)
This is a work in progress Air Kraken hunter setup.
The boots and pants are thrift store finds, the belt is from Target, and the shirt is Russian military surplus.
To be added at a later date, the goggles which I ordered this morning, my kepi with lettering and badge, a jacket, a weapon, and holster for holding the ammo for said gun. As well as various small accesories that I hav't decided on yet.
Phoenix, I love this look!!! Are you looking for the tailored para-military look jacket, or more of a bomber style? Have you thought about altering one to fit? The thing I love about S/P is that the "deconstructed" look is definitely just as hot as, if not actually preferred over, the very polished, professionally tailored styles. Taking something apart at the seams to add panels, gussets or lacing is definitely well received in all the hot S/P fashion circles, and the sky's the limit as far as design and construction goes, or so it seems!!!
I just love the freedom of it all... :D
I actually have a jacket but it needs (serious) modifications if I were to use it. I just need to decide if that will be the one or should I keep on looking. I'll try to get a picture of it tonight so maybe I can get some opinions on it. Were I to get it modded I wouldn't feel so bad as it is another thrift store find.(all told this entire set-up so far has run me maybe 25 dollars, the most expensive bit is the shirt)
Also were I to mod it what would I want to do with it.
Decisions, decisions decisions....
Edit add
Maybe split it up the back so it can be laced up kinda like a corset....hmmmm
And that's both the fun part... and the crazy-making part!!! ROFL
Maybe split it up the back so it can be laced up kinda like a corset....hmmmm
Posted on: Today at 03:39:50 PMPosted by: Rani Zemirah
How about buckles instead of lacing? Just a thought...
A lot of the shops at MIRF had Steampunk'ish stuff on display this weekend. Loosely translated, that means I'm in trouble because we now have 3 kids wanting new outfits! ::)
Jon.
I know exactly what you mean, Jon! My 8 y/o is already collecting pieces for her SteamPunk look, but at least she's well versed in the art of Garage Sale-ing... She used to abhor it, but now that she knows she can get something if it's garb related (pretty much no matter what it is, if the price is right) she just can't wait to go!!! It's really cool that she's not afraid to haggle, either, because she can get stuff for a song, whereas they just look at me like I'm trying to steal from them if I ask for a lower price... ROFL She spots for me, also, and has found several accessories that I would have completely missed!!!
Now if only there were ever any S/P events here...
I hadn't thought of buckles, that could be fun. ;D
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 24, 2009, 06:36:43 PM
I know exactly what you mean, Jon! My 8 y/o is already collecting pieces for her SteamPunk look, but at least she's well versed in the art of Garage Sale-ing... She used to abhor it, but now that she knows she can get something if it's garb related (pretty much no matter what it is, if the price is right) she just can't wait to go!!! It's really cool that she's not afraid to haggle, either, because she can get stuff for a song, whereas they just look at me like I'm trying to steal from them if I ask for a lower price... ROFL She spots for me, also, and has found several accessories that I would have completely missed!!!
Now if only there were ever any S/P events here...
She's only 8? Oh ya, you are in trouble for sure! ;) I don't know if we have any Steampunk events around here. I'll have to do some research.
Jon.
Tonight I cut out & pinned my tan cord explorer walking skirt, using this Victorian pattern: http://trulyvictorian.com/catalog/291.html
Although the pattern calls for 7 panels, I added two side panels of fabric that has line drawings of the London Bridge, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, Arc d'Triophe, etc., w/a background of compasses, etc. These two panels will be inverted pleats and the sides will be connected w/wide wale rust stips and highlighted w/antique button reproductions (gotta go buy some more buttons to replace the jacket buttons & maybe add some to the sleeves)
Finally once completed, I will probably add some cargo pockets and maybe trim the hem w/some grosgrain ribbon.
If you are looking for Steampunk events check out the brass goggles forum. http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk (http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk)They have a section called Geographical, where events ect. are listed.
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 24, 2009, 09:30:29 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 24, 2009, 06:36:43 PM
I know exactly what you mean, Jon! My 8 y/o is already collecting pieces for her SteamPunk look, but at least she's well versed in the art of Garage Sale-ing... She used to abhor it, but now that she knows she can get something if it's garb related (pretty much no matter what it is, if the price is right) she just can't wait to go!!! It's really cool that she's not afraid to haggle, either, because she can get stuff for a song, whereas they just look at me like I'm trying to steal from them if I ask for a lower price... ROFL She spots for me, also, and has found several accessories that I would have completely missed!!!
Now if only there were ever any S/P events here...
She's only 8? Oh ya, you are in trouble for sure! ;) I don't know if we have any Steampunk events around here. I'll have to do some research.
Jon.
Jon,
At least with the SteamPunk garb it's just as much fun to design it, find it and make it as it is to buy it, and she's really quite the budding little designer, so I'm not too worried about it yet! At the moment I'm a bit more focused on her desire for a belt dagger to go with her ren garb!!! :o But it was actually her eye that spotted the perfect parts for my S/P weapon, so I'm thinkin' she's got the "Garbing Gift"... LOL
Phoenix, I'm going to try that site right now... and hold my breath hoping for something happening here in my area!!! Thanks for the info!
Taffy, the skirt sounds so gorgeous!!! I just can hardly wait to see it all put together!!! ;D
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 24, 2009, 09:30:29 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 24, 2009, 06:36:43 PM
I know exactly what you mean, Jon! My 8 y/o is already collecting pieces for her SteamPunk look, but at least she's well versed in the art of Garage Sale-ing... She used to abhor it, but now that she knows she can get something if it's garb related (pretty much no matter what it is, if the price is right) she just can't wait to go!!! It's really cool that she's not afraid to haggle, either, because she can get stuff for a song, whereas they just look at me like I'm trying to steal from them if I ask for a lower price... ROFL She spots for me, also, and has found several accessories that I would have completely missed!!!
Now if only there were ever any S/P events here...
She's only 8? Oh ya, you are in trouble for sure! ;) I don't know if we have any Steampunk events around here. I'll have to do some research.
Jon.
Tell those girls to join me in wearing Steampunk garb on Labor Day! Bwahahaha
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 24, 2009, 09:30:29 PM
She's only 8? Oh ya, you are in trouble for sure! ;) I don't know if we have any Steampunk events around here. I'll have to do some research.
Jon.
There are small steampunk groups that do things like dress up and play croquet at the old Packard plant or have picnics at Greenfield Village. My friends and I have done the steampunk thing for their Halloween weekends. Mostly, I think people go to the local cons and dress up (I guess ConFusion's theme was steampunk last year).
There is also the rumor that there is going to be a huge World Steam Expo in Dearborn next Memorial Day. The only thing I've been able to find on it is this myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/worldsteamexpo) which makes me wary of how real it is.
I'm envious of places that actually have events where people dress up and have fun... We have Faire here, but it's a one weekend event, at least the one closest to me, anyway. Oklahoma isn't really a mecca for the imaginative, unfortunately! :-\
Guess I just need to move... :D
Quote from: Phoenix on August 24, 2009, 10:04:33 PM
If you are looking for Steampunk events check out the brass goggles forum. http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk (http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk)They have a section called Geographical, where events ect. are listed.
Hmmm... I couldn't find the Geographical section you mentioned.
I couldn't find the Geographical section, either. Rani, I live for faire - gives me a chance to dress up (my favorite holiday has always been Halloween).
Got up last night and sewed & pressed open the seams. This morning I put the skirt placket in (my first placket - I feel so schmott!). Tonight I will take out one seam each on the inverted pleats, reduce the bulk, & re-stitch the seams. I found a tutorial on Burda for making the cargo pockets, so I will be experimenting. If I don't get lazy or busy, I can see this being done by the end of the week - YAY!
Since this outfiit is coming along so nicely, I just have to ask myself - & you, gentle readers - do I wear the black Circus of the Darned or the Lady Explorer outfit to fair? Decisions, decisions.
Hmmm... that's my dilemma, also! How do I fit all this Steamy goodness I'm accumulating into just one day?!?
Maybe we need a costume change mid-play?!? Say... after lunch? I could see wandering out to camp to slip into a different character, maybe... :P :D ::)
Couldn't find geographical section? No probs. One direct link coming up.
http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php?board=13.0 (http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php?board=13.0)
As for no Steampunk events in your area I feel your pain. There are some up in the Twin Cites proper but in the southern suburbs nothing and since I very, very rarely get into the cities my exposure to other steamers is limited.
Heck I am having a hard time finding a backdrop for pictures that I like.
Quote from: serenamoonsilver on August 25, 2009, 08:42:41 AM
There is also the rumor that there is going to be a huge World Steam Expo in Dearborn next Memorial Day. The only thing I've been able to find on it is this myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/worldsteamexpo) which makes me wary of how real it is.
Sorry to quote myself, but I heard back from the Hyatt where it is supposed to be held and it is a definite event for next year!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 25, 2009, 08:58:43 AM
Quote from: Phoenix on August 24, 2009, 10:04:33 PM
If you are looking for Steampunk events check out the brass goggles forum. http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk (http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk)They have a section called Geographical, where events ect. are listed.
Hmmm... I couldn't find the Geographical section you mentioned.
Try this: http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,13.0.html
Otherwise it's the last topic under General Steampunk
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 25, 2009, 09:36:34 AM
Hmmm... that's my dilemma, also! How do I fit all this Steamy goodness I'm accumulating into just one day?!?
Maybe we need a costume change mid-play?!? Say... after lunch? I could see wandering out to camp to slip into a different character, maybe... :P :D ::)
I'm having the same problem! LOL I was only going to wear the steampunk garb on Labor Day at MIRF and stick to the more traditional ren garb for sat. & sun. but now I am thinking that I just might go steampunk all weekend!
Sealion, did I see your pic in the forums over there at brassgoggles, drumming up support for a Labor Day S/P invasion of MIRF, by chance?!?
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 25, 2009, 02:39:01 PM
Sealion, did I see your pic in the forums over there at brassgoggles, drumming up support for a Labor Day S/P invasion of MIRF, by chance?!?
Maybe ;)
Sealion, did we meet this weekend at MIRF?
Jon.
Quote from: sealion on August 25, 2009, 03:09:02 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 25, 2009, 02:39:01 PM
Sealion, did I see your pic in the forums over there at brassgoggles, drumming up support for a Labor Day S/P invasion of MIRF, by chance?!?
Maybe ;)
LOL Wish I could get up there for it! I'd Steam with you all weekend! Seriously, MIRF looks like a wonderful Faire, and I'd love to visit it someday!
Guess you have to actually
buy tickets if you plan to win the lottery, though, huh?!? :-\
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 25, 2009, 05:55:05 PM
Sealion, did we meet this weekend at MIRF?
Jon.
Yes, we did. I was wearing a simple purple dress with black trim and missed the group photo with the queen because I was chatting with your wife. LOL
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 25, 2009, 06:17:05 PM
Quote from: sealion on August 25, 2009, 03:09:02 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 25, 2009, 02:39:01 PM
Sealion, did I see your pic in the forums over there at brassgoggles, drumming up support for a Labor Day S/P invasion of MIRF, by chance?!?
Maybe ;)
LOL Wish I could get up there for it! I'd Steam with you all weekend! Seriously, MIRF looks like a wonderful Faire, and I'd love to visit it someday!
Guess you have to actually buy tickets if you plan to win the lottery, though, huh?!? :-\
The Mega Million drawing is over $250 million last I heard. But my husband is going to win. ;)
Quote from: sealion on August 25, 2009, 07:50:48 PM
Quote from: Jon Foster on August 25, 2009, 05:55:05 PM
Sealion, did we meet this weekend at MIRF?
Jon.
Yes, we did. I was wearing a simple purple dress with black trim and missed the group photo with the queen because I was chatting with your wife. LOL
Ah, I remember your dress! ;) Ya, you both ditched the group shot. Terrible...
Jon.
Ok as promised pictures of the coat I have. The first one is the back.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/101_0008.jpg)
The second is it from the front with the kepi hat.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/101_0009.jpg)
I'll probably change the buttons out to a brassy color, mod the back and maybe add a couple other bits.
Quote from: sealion on August 25, 2009, 07:52:34 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 25, 2009, 06:17:05 PM
Quote from: sealion on August 25, 2009, 03:09:02 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 25, 2009, 02:39:01 PM
Sealion, did I see your pic in the forums over there at brassgoggles, drumming up support for a Labor Day S/P invasion of MIRF, by chance?!?
Maybe ;)
LOL Wish I could get up there for it! I'd Steam with you all weekend! Seriously, MIRF looks like a wonderful Faire, and I'd love to visit it someday!
Guess you have to actually buy tickets if you plan to win the lottery, though, huh?!? :-\
The Mega Million drawing is over $250 million last I heard. But my husband is going to win. ;)
We have Powerball here, but someone just won the $258 million last week, and unfortunately it wasn't me... :P
Who knows, though... perhaps I will just run away and join the circus (Faire), and make my living as a vendor... Then I can come to your Faire every year!!! LOL
I've actually got an idea or two for some SteamPunk accessories that might just sell, if I can work out the kinks... and there's talk of a vendors portal here on R/F, so who knows what the future holds, eh?!? :D
Quote from: Phoenix on August 25, 2009, 09:32:16 PM
Ok as promised pictures of the coat I have. The first one is the back.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/101_0008.jpg)
The second is it from the front with the kepi hat.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/101_0009.jpg)
I'll probably change the buttons out to a brassy color, mod the back and maybe add a couple other bits.
Oh, that is just too
steamy for words!!! Thought about epaulets, or even a bit of gold braid somewhere, maybe?
I've been meaning to say that my SP patch from Nitestar came in and WOW! is it gorgeous! It has my TS initials (although I just remembered my SP name is Dame Daphne Dreadnaught - *headsmack*) on a red background. Beautiful work, Nitestar - thank you very much! I'll be ordering another one w/the correct initials next week.
Reni- still deciding on what else to do with it, I don't want it too fancy, so we'll see.
Taffy- Pictures?
So, after reading about all the cool costumes you are working on, and doing a bit of browsing on brass goggles, I have decided that I am going to be an Airship Pirate for halloween. No idea if I'm going to have anywhere to actually wear said costume, but I'm going to make one! If nothing else, I will wear it around the house. :)
Now, I just need to figure out what I want to look like. And a name. I need a good name. I think I like the idea of being an Irish pirate, so I guess I'll google traditional Irish names and see if anything jumps out at me.
Costume-wise, I'm thinking pants would probably make sense for a pirate, but I really like the idea of striped thigh-high stockings, and those are just no fun if they're hidden under pants. Oh, what to do? Maybe a shorter skirt, wrap-style, held closed with buckles? Anyone have any suggestions?
Elennare, how about these breeches? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29739721
Quote from: Nitestar on August 21, 2009, 12:35:00 PM
We will be posting our Steampunk Patches with your choice of background color on ebay starting this coming week! We have examples of our patches on our previous posts.
Thank you!
Lord and Lady Nitestar
Nitestar13 - ebay
The patches look amazing, but are they up for the highest bid, or selling at a set price, because the ones I saw were on auction with a current bid of $5.00, with 4 days still left on the auction?
Quote from: Elennare on August 26, 2009, 11:23:42 AM
So, after reading about all the cool costumes you are working on, and doing a bit of browsing on brass goggles, I have decided that I am going to be an Airship Pirate for halloween. No idea if I'm going to have anywhere to actually wear said costume, but I'm going to make one! If nothing else, I will wear it around the house. :)
Now, I just need to figure out what I want to look like. And a name. I need a good name. I think I like the idea of being an Irish pirate, so I guess I'll google traditional Irish names and see if anything jumps out at me.
Costume-wise, I'm thinking pants would probably make sense for a pirate, but I really like the idea of striped thigh-high stockings, and those are just no fun if they're hidden under pants. Oh, what to do? Maybe a shorter skirt, wrap-style, held closed with buckles? Anyone have any suggestions?
Maybe borrow a bit from your ren-wardrobe. A skirt with skirt hikes holding it up then maybe short pants underneath so you can still show off stripey socks. For the upper body a bodice and or corset over a shirt with a stand up collar.
For example like what my daughter is wearing in this picture.(upper body piccy)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/100_1902.jpg)
Just thoughts.
Taffy, those breeches are VERY cool! Unfortunately, they don't look very "piratey" to me. :( Might take the idea and make my own pirate version, though.
Skirt hikes might work. Definately something to keep in mind.
For the top, what do you guys think about a corset w/straps over...how to describe it...basically the standard button-down shirt, with a few buttons undone and the collar folded back, sleeves rolled up and held in place w/buckle straps. And a trench coat, fitted on top and flaring into skirt/tails in the back?
And I think I have to have strapy/buckley boots of some sort. :)
I'm thinking an Edwardian driving duster might be really cool w/your outfit.
Not sure what an "Edwardian driving duster" was, I found my coat while googling to find out. Need to add a bit more fullness in the "skirt", and maybe buckles instead of the buttons, but this is pretty much exactly what I was thinking:
(http://www.amasquerade.com/images/products/pirates_and_18thcentury/FH8715Legacy.jpg)
Is that the kind of thing you were meaning, Taffy?
Taffy, those pants were just tooo cute! You ladies are REALLY peaking my interest about SP. Never gave it much thought but now I find myself checking in here to see whats going on. ;)
This is what I mean by a duster:
http://www.richemporium.com/modeltduster.html
You can find a pattern by googling "model t duster". These are such elegant coats and an icon of when driving a car was an adventure.
My skirt is coming along. I did the pockets yesterday and the waistband today. Tomorrow, the hem. Then a little trim and a trip to Michael's for some pretty tschotschkes to tack on.
Just a couple of suggestions on sellers with steampunk-type stuff. :) Hopefully that is okay?
http://sihaya09.etsy.com (I bought these (http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=11089141) from her and she does commissions if you've seen something she's sold that you like. :) )
And Damsel in this Dress has worked on some Steampunk-inspired double-breasted bodices (http://damseldress.blogspot.com/2009/04/double-breasted-because-2-is-better.html).
That reminds me... I need to dye my duster soon, although I'll have my new cloak with me for the rest of the weekend. Mine is less Victorian/Edwardian, and almost more DustPunk, as in a riding (horseback) duster as opposed to a driving duster, with the split back and snaps that can form a loose leg. It's got the small rain capelet, also, and it's a medium weight cotton, with an inner lining. It's a fairly bright lighter denim blue, though, and I've wanted to dye it dark green for years, so I'll be doing that sometime next week, I hope. Need to borrow a really large steel stockpot from someone.
Hmmm... maybe I should be keeping a list...
Quote from: Elennare on August 26, 2009, 01:58:18 PM
Taffy, those breeches are VERY cool! Unfortunately, they don't look very "piratey" to me. :( Might take the idea and make my own pirate version, though.
Skirt hikes might work. Definately something to keep in mind.
For the top, what do you guys think about a corset w/straps over...how to describe it...basically the standard button-down shirt, with a few buttons undone and the collar folded back, sleeves rolled up and held in place w/buckle straps. And a trench coat, fitted on top and flaring into skirt/tails in the back?
And I think I have to have strapy/buckley boots of some sort. :)
I like how your thinking so far. It could be alot of fun, do remember though we want to see pictures. ;D
You know I was thinking that if I were to take that jacket in to the lady who has done the hems on my dresses for fest and told her what I want to do with it I'd probably get a very weird look...you know I should do it if anything for the funny look.
So much steaminess, its so awesome! Can't wait to show the photos of new things, I have two new tops, an old lacey shirt that I didn't realize would look so awesome and then found a shirt on clearance at Target that looks awesome with my new corset.
Keep the steaminess up, sPunkers! Great things are to come from our group!! :)
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 26, 2009, 07:15:34 PM
This is what I mean by a duster:
http://www.richemporium.com/modeltduster.html
You can find a pattern by googling "model t duster". These are such elegant coats and an icon of when driving a car was an adventure.
Looks basically like what I had in mind, but I really dont want it double-breasted. I plan to leave it open, so the rest of the costume will show, and I feel there will just be too much material flapping about if it's double-breasted. (I have an awesome double-breasted "military" style jacket, and it's a pain to leave it open because there's so much fabric.) I want the top a little more fitted too, but that's easy enough to change.
I will definately search for some patterns, because there don't seem to be any in the pattern books they have at the fabric store. And I think it would be much easier to start from the duster patten and mod it than to start with a captain's coat pattern.
Right now, I'm thinking I'm going to go with a skirt for the bottom. Just above knee length, but kinda styled like this:
http://www.clockworkcouture.com/?q=leskirt
Might be a little while before I have any pictures to share, but when I do I will post them.
Thanks so much for the help so far, everyone!
Wingswingswings! - would commit several mortal sins for the blue-tipped ones: http://www.artificeclothing.com/
Search for wings. Cut & paste the addy into your address bar. Note that some people might consider this to be NSFW.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 27, 2009, 03:34:30 PM
Wingswingswings! - would commit several mortal sins for the blue-tipped ones: http://www.artificeclothing.com/
Search for wings. Cut & paste the addy into your address bar. Note that some people might consider this to be NSFW.
Very cool! But WOW are they pricey!
I'm so excited! :happydance: I just got a call about my hat/googles/feather hatpin combo and I can't wait to get it and wear it!
I'm still working on my bustled overskirt. I've finally figured out how to get the look that I want without buying a $20 pattern. Now I just have to sit down in fron of the sewing machine and get it done! (Oh, yeah. I took my daughter to get her hair cut & colored to day and while I was there I got a blue streak. ;) )
My corset arrived... had it's first lacing down. I need to lose a pound or two (or fifty) to make it fit better, but I'm working on it. Got stuff to make my hat... and hubby said I could go fabric shopping and buy 5 yards of the $10/yard stuff I want for the overskirt!!!
Huzzah!!!!
Marga
Quote from: Elennare on August 26, 2009, 01:58:18 PM
\ And a trench coat, fitted on top and flaring into skirt/tails in the back?
How about this: http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php
(if you're a Girl Genius reader & aren't caught up, you might want to skip this).
Sealion, your combo sounds dreamy. Will I be seeing it at WindyCon?
Captmarga, a new corset is always a good reason for a nice tot of the adult beverage of you choice. A new overskirt calls for two.
I'm finished with the construction of my walking skirt. It just needs some additional trim & a little bling. I am absolutely crazy in love with this pattern and foresee using many times in the future.
Ok guys these ideas sound great, can't wait to see piccys.
Oh if you are on livejournal there is a group called steamfashion where you can probably get loads of ideas from. It seems pretty active so you might want to check it out, and yes I'm on it.
Gaaaahh... soooo many forums, so very little time!!! Between R/F, myspace and facebook, I don't see how anyone ever gets any work done... not to mention eBay, craigslist and freecycle for all those nifty little gadgets and crafty accessories you just can't find elsewhere! I sometimes feel like I never leave my computer... ::)
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 28, 2009, 12:55:23 AM
Gaaaahh... soooo many forums, so very little time!!! Between R/F, myspace and facebook, I don't see how anyone ever gets any work done... not to mention eBay, craigslist and freecycle for all those nifty little gadgets and crafty accessories you just can't find elsewhere! I sometimes feel like I never leave my computer... ::)
Work? (said in the voice of
Maynard G. Krebs (http://www.bobdenver.com/Maynard_s_CoffeeHouse/Maynard_G__Krebs/body_maynard_g__krebs.html) ;) ;D )
Cool, daddy-o - I can dig it.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 27, 2009, 11:22:44 PM
How about this: http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php
(if you're a Girl Genius reader & aren't caught up, you might want to skip this).
That's exactly the sort of thing I had in mind. :D
Woot new corsets and goggles. Those are always fun!
Capt, If you're buying the fabric for your skirt at Jo-Ann's, and you don't already have a coupon, you might want to think about buying their little "fashion" magazine. It has coupons on the back of it, and at $10/yard, the savings from the coupon will more than make up for the price of the mag. (unless they've upped the price of it since the last time I did that). :)
I bought one of their fashion mags last weekend to help cover the cost of my walking skirt. I ended up saving 25%, on top of the fact that the fabric was already on sale - it's a good deal.
I completely fell in love w/Agatha's lab coat - including the fact that the sleeves are singed off.
New corset? Sounds great! It sounds like the outfit is coming together.
Speaking of goggles I got mine in the mail earlier today.
Before
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/101_0010.jpg)
And you may ask why a before picture, the answer is this.
After
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/101_0012.jpg)
Under that icky black paint is a lovely set of brass goggles from the 20's. Happy happy joy joy. I was thrilled when I got them and saw the paint chipping and even more thrilled when I saw what the color was underneath. Now just to get rid of the rest of the paint and clean them up.
Genuine brass goggles are indeed a reason for happy joy. Congrats on the find.
Thanks Taffy.
If anyone else needs/wants a pair, I can post the link where I got them from. They were 20.00 after shipping and I got them within 3 days after it got dropped in the mail.
Let me know and I'll post the link for ya.
Nice find on the goggles!
Hey... those are my goggles!!! LOL Aren't they just divine!?! If you have a Dremel with a brass brush the paint comes off a whole lot quicker, though...
That site also has some other really Steamy accessories in brass, and I scooped up a couple myself. Really reasonable prices on most of it, to. It's def worth a look!!!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 28, 2009, 05:06:18 PM
Hey... those are my goggles!!! LOL Aren't they just divine!?! If you have a Dremel with a brass brush the paint comes off a whole lot quicker, though...
That site also has some other really Steamy accessories in brass, and I scooped up a couple myself. Really reasonable prices on most of it, to. It's def worth a look!!!
Which site? I found these at surplus shed. Where'd you get yours I'm always looking for new tidbits.
I found them at the SteamPunk Emporium (http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/001805.php?__utma=1.3657685121420138000.1251507242.1251507242.1251507242.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1251507242&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1251507242.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)%7Cutmccn=(direct)%7Cutmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=249049863), which is a section of the Gentleman's Emporium. I guess since they're the same set, for the same price, I just assumed they were purchased in the same place... LOL
Did yours come in a really cool small oval tin, also?
Yup. Boy has it seen better days.
But that's the part I really like about it!
Next week I'm bidding on a 228 piece attachment set for my Dremel on eBay, with all the different things I need to get my list of Faire crafts taken care of, and that's really the only thing that's been holding me back from finishing some of these things (like taking the black paint off my goggles). I've started my favors, all three sets ( ::) ), and am busily ripping the side seams of my skirt at the moment, to insert the upholstery panels to offset the lacing I'm putting down the sides, and I've found some antique brass colored grommets for that (WooT!)... Just got word that my corsets are shipping next week, and I have a blouse to wear underneath, although I still have to dye it the color I want...
There are at least a hundred more things... but I still haven't started that list yet... ::) Yes, I'm a slacker, I know... :P LOL
OK Throwing my hat into the Steampunk ring
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1040837.JPG)
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1040829.JPG)
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1040835.JPG)
Side viw with my sausage curl hair piece.
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1040828.JPG)
I need to do something withthe elastic band and most likely replace it with a hair comb. I'll be wearing my dress next weekend at a Sci-Fi/Space Opera party and will make sure I post photos of anything steampunkish. and I'll post some photos of my dress as I need to make 1 minor adjustment on the skirt so it's not falling down around my butt.. It's Victorian.Gothic.Steampunk done in Burgandy with black and white.
If you want to see all the photos from the hat just go to www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk
What a darling chapeau - it's quite fetching.
My skirt is all but complete. I need to find a waist fastener that I like better than the one I got for it. Today I put together a jewelry embellishment for it & that needs to be tacked on. I liked the walking skirt pattern so much that I purchased some black/black floral/paisley jacquard & some black venise lace for a hem treatment. the fabric is extraordinarily elegant and gorgeous. This will be my Chicago skirt.
Our Target never got the black military jacket, but they do have a very nice black vest now. It's got a very nice deeply scooped neckline.
Beautiful hat Lady Delaney!
I had planned on working on my bustled overskirt today but spent the whole freakin' afternoon filtering and bottling my first batches of cordials. I'm going to wear the overskirt with a plain black taffeta skirt from Moresca for Labor Day but intend to make a proper ruffled underskirt before Chicago. I did spend some time this morning playing with my hair and putting it up in a Victorian hairstyle that I found an instructional video for. I like the way it looks with the cobalt blue streak peeking through here and there. ;)
Sealion, please tell me you're planning to bring some of those cordials to Chicago?!
I think she needs to come visit us for All Hallows... :D
Did you hear that, Sealion? TRF awaits.
I wish I could visit TRF! I've had to pass on an invitation to another event in Texas at the begining of October because it's too darned expensive to fly and too darned far to drive! I can go Greyhound to Chicago for less than $50 round trip, though.
As for the cordials I'm sure the ones I bottled today will have been consumed by then but the black cherry I started today might be ready by November. ;)
Uber Steamy (http://io9.com/5348553/ten-epic-steampunk-projects-we-wish-wed-thought-of-first)!!!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 30, 2009, 02:24:08 AM
Uber Steamy (http://io9.com/5348553/ten-epic-steampunk-projects-we-wish-wed-thought-of-first)!!!
Oooooooh! TFS!
Lady De Laney- I love that hat its goregous.
That link with the gadgets, too cool, wish I had the time and skills to make things like that.
The weapons are amazing, but pricey.
Sealion, how'd you know my favorite flavour?
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/mpedraza/steampunk_starwars.jpg)
OMG........%^&&%$#$ing Awesome!
Really really wonderful SW characters. I love that there's a place in SP for SW.
That has got to be one of my fav SW pics, EVAR!!! I love that Vader is in a Frock coat, Leia is in a corset, and C3PO doesn't really look much different at all, just a bit... tarnished!!! ROFL
Thanks, Esc... made my morning!
Lady D, I absolutely adore your new chapeau, and you look tre charmant in it!!!
Love the SW's SP action figures, those are neeto.
Thanks everyone oin the hat. As I mentioned I need to remove the elastic band and put in a hair comb. That is this evenings project along with getting laced into my corset and figuring out just how tight it needs to be to adjust the skirt and have the jacket fit. Not sure I will get a photo tonight but it will be forth coming soon most likely next weekend. I considered getting this wonderful Top hat I found in a hat shop in Estes Park. I've admired it a long time and know it will look wonderful with a scarf around the crown and some veiling off the back and front that will cover to just past the eye's
Thanks again.
I've got literally about 2 minutes of sewing to complete my adventuress walking skirt. Today I cut out the black fabric for my evening skirt & ironed the interfacing onto the hem facing. Tomorrow I'll start complete no. 1 and start no. 2. I've never made a skirt that had hem facings before, so that ought to be interesting.
EDIT: Skirt no. 1 is complete!
Finished seam ripping while I was at my mom's today for the weekly visit to her and my grandparents (who are all cohabiting now), and am just about to go cut the upholstery panels for the sides! Have to go tomorrow and pick up more grommets from Hancock's, and figure out what sort of lacing I want to put in. It's between twisted cord or ribbon, and I'm having a hard time making up my mind. I might just have to try them both, and then decide.
I'm still looking for a huge stainless steel stockpot so I can dye a couple of things, but I don't want to spend a fortune on one. I think I'll try Garden Ridge this coming week, since they frequently sell the really cheap, thin ones for just a few dollars, and it will be something I can just dedicate to fabric dying.
We'd better be careful, or we're going to get moved to the crafting forum! LOL
So, uhhh... anyone gonna be able to make it to DragonCon in Atlanta GA, this coming weekend?
OK So I put my Victorian/Goth/Steampunk on so I could make notes on a few adjustments I need to make on it. Seems the lady I made it either made the skirts to large or I got skinnier ad my corset tighter on the bottom and tighter on the top as the jacket is a bit tight but fights OK but the bottom gaps (wish I was a seamstress)
Any way, since I had it on I had Toki take a few photos of it
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050079.JPG)
You can see the skirts are a bit long plus I wil be wearing 3.5 inch heeled boots withthe dress and I need to adjust the hooks around my waist a bit smaller
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050070.JPG)
Side view
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050069.JPG)
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050067.JPG)
As always if you want to see all the photos just go to www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk (http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk)
Love the stripes/burgundy combination and the trim is gorgeous.
Ohh such a lovely dress, simply drool worthy.
Taffy and Rani- You guys make me wish I could sew I'm visualizing what your doing and it looks good in my mind.
ROFL Lets hope that mine, anyway, looks as good on me as it does in your mind!!! :-\ I have no doubt that Taffy's will be gorgeous!!!
Beautiful dress!
If anyone is interested there is going to be a steampunk weekend at Greenfield VIllage/Henry Ford Museum (in Michigan) Memorial Day weekend. They are looking for volunteers and I guess it's going to be a three day thing with a masque Saturday night.
Quote from: Cateyes on August 31, 2009, 09:05:17 AM
If anyone is interested there is going to be a steampunk weekend at Greenfield VIllage/Henry Ford Museum (in Michigan) Memorial Day weekend. They are looking for volunteers and I guess it's going to be a three day thing with a masque Saturday night.
Memorial Day weekend next year, or Labor Day weekend this weekend?
Quote from: LadyAnn on August 31, 2009, 09:29:49 AM
Quote from: Cateyes on August 31, 2009, 09:05:17 AM
If anyone is interested there is going to be a steampunk weekend at Greenfield VIllage/Henry Ford Museum (in Michigan) Memorial Day weekend. They are looking for volunteers and I guess it's going to be a three day thing with a masque Saturday night.
Memorial Day weekend next year, or Labor Day weekend this weekend?
Memorial Day weekend next year. They are having a Steam Punk Expo at Hyatt Dearborn/Greenfield Village. I posted about it earlier. There is no official page yet, but their is a myspace (http://www.myspace.com/worldsteamexpo). I understand that its being put on by the same people who do Youmacon (http://www.youmacon.com/) so I would expect to be well done.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 26, 2009, 11:34:27 AM
Elennare, how about these breeches? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29739721
*drool* Love those breeches!
Quote from: serenamoonsilver on August 31, 2009, 09:44:51 AM
Quote from: LadyAnn on August 31, 2009, 09:29:49 AM
Quote from: Cateyes on August 31, 2009, 09:05:17 AM
If anyone is interested there is going to be a steampunk weekend at Greenfield VIllage/Henry Ford Museum (in Michigan) Memorial Day weekend. They are looking for volunteers and I guess it's going to be a three day thing with a masque Saturday night.
Memorial Day weekend next year, or Labor Day weekend this weekend?
Memorial Day weekend next year. They are having a Steam Punk Expo at Hyatt Dearborn/Greenfield Village. I posted about it earlier. There is no official page yet, but their is a myspace (http://www.myspace.com/worldsteamexpo). I understand that its being put on by the same people who do Youmacon (http://www.youmacon.com/) so I would expect to be well done.
I'm interested but waiting for more info.
This is a pretty cool site: http://www.cybersteampunk.com/
Sounds like there's lots going on up there in Michigan! I wouldn't mind making the trip up there next year for your Faire, although this SteamPunk weekend sounds like just too much fun!!! Have to look into the logistics of it all in the next few months... :)
What are you waiting for? No time like the present! ;D
Money, for one... and traveling companions would be nice, also! LOL But MiRF sounds absolutely lovely, and I do plan to eventually see it! I've been checking out the photo threads the last couple of weeks, and there's definitely magic in the air!!!
Need a place to stay while I'm there, also... hint, hint... ;) :D
Found this too cool not to post: Steampunk X-Men! http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/2027265.html
And I had a question: who is going in fancier outfits and who is going in rougher looking outfits at the TRF Steampunk Invasion? I was thinking of going fancier, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb by wearing opera-length gloves and such.
Sealion, did you receive my PM?
Selkie, I plan on wearing a safari-type suit. I was planning on dressing fancy but the other outfit called to me. I'll save the fancier outfit for Chicago. Wear what you want to wear. Part of the fun is dressing up and showing off our finery and also seeing what other people are wearing so we can blatantly steal their ideas!
Worked on my black Chicago (fingers, toes crossed) skirt last night. The body is complete, hemmed and has venise lace trim pinned on, which I'll stitch tonight. After that all that's left is the waistband. The fabric is so luxe that I may have to look for a nicer blouse than the white cotton one I was planning to wear. I'm waiting for the corset to come in so I see what it looks like all together.
I got my bustle I ordered and re-worked one of my period skirts - slit up the front, pulled back, I'll be sure and get pictures for all to see after the event on the Queen Mary in Long Beach (PyrateDaze.com). I also found a great old hat, the kind with the black netting that goes across the face, made some cool feather hat pin for it and a friend gave me some clock gears which I fixed up and attached to the other side of the hat.
I also have chains going across the front where the skirt is pulled back. I plan on wearing some nifty black lace panties and boots or black shoes.
I give the X-Gentlemen a score of Freakin Plaid! Now my mind just keeps jumping from one group to another thinking how I would SteamPunk them up. Steampunk A-Team...
I wonder if there's a Steampunk version of "Gilligan's Island", or maybe "The Partridge Family"? ;D
dbaldock, I swear that I was just thinking of steampunk Partridge Family.
You guys are so silly! ;D
Yes, Taffy, I did get both of your PMs. I'm sure it will all work out. {HUG}
I'm procrastinating on actually getting any sewing done by painting some dart guns from the dollar store. The Maverick I already did is fine for some outfits but I need a teeny gun to tuck into my garter for fancier outfits. ;)
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 01, 2009, 01:54:43 PM
dbaldock, I swear that I was just thinking of steampunk Partridge Family.
You were thinking of Keith ... ;)
dbaldock, I never got into this show, but my grandma loved it so of course we'd have to watch it when we visited. For some reason I could see that little animated partidge all punked out.
Steampunk version of the DCU?(DC Universe) I could see Batman and the rest of the crew Steamed up.
If any one is interested here is here I got my cute little riding hat
http://www.mspurdy.com/ (http://www.mspurdy.com/)
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/rawgraphx/supereroi/2vbo22s.jpg)
SteamPunk Batman...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/SteamPunk/c_gjl-group.jpg)
SteamPunk DCU...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/SteamPunk/steampunk-alice-in-wonderland.jpg)
SteamPunk Alice...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/SteamPunk/steampunk_cylon_late-thumb-550x831-.jpg)
SteamPunk Cylon...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/SteamPunk/steampunksaltandpepperbottom.jpg)
SteamPunk Salt & Pepper (yeah, I just thought it was weird, so I posted it... )
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/SteamPunk/steampunk_concept_04-620x409.jpg)
SteamPunk Cinderella
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/SteamPunk/Steampunk-Fairy--55254.jpg)
SteamPunk Fairy
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/SteamPunk/61jddQ897dL_SS500_.jpg)
SteamPunk Album Cover for Halestorm
Ooooh! Steampunk Cinderella? The gears are turning now! (Pun fully intended! :D )
Just saw a post over on LiveJournal. Looks like Jeff Mach, creator of WickedFaire (http://www.fairenews.com/208/have-you-met-jeff-mach/), is collaborating on a new event for New Jersey. The SteamPunk World's Fair (http://steampunkworldsfair.com) is planned for May 14.
Quote from: sealion on September 02, 2009, 06:31:24 AM
Ooooh! Steampunk Cinderella? The gears are turning now! (Pun fully intended! :D )
Girl Genius style Cinderella (this is worth reading from the beginning): http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20081215
I LIKE those salt/pepper shakers, w/their wee little caps/helmets.
I'm still avoiding sewing by playing around with other stuff.
Dollar store dart guns before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4306.jpg)
and after:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4307.jpg)
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 02, 2009, 07:35:50 AM
Quote from: sealion on September 02, 2009, 06:31:24 AM
Ooooh! Steampunk Cinderella? The gears are turning now! (Pun fully intended! :D )
Girl Genius style Cinderella (this is worth reading from the beginning): http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20081215
I LIKE those salt/pepper shakers, w/their wee little caps/helmets.
What I like is their
wee little rocket launcher!!! ;D ROFL
Wha..? Madgirl... who me?!? Naaaahh... :o
Quote from: sealion on September 02, 2009, 08:46:55 AM
I'm still avoiding sewing by playing around with other stuff.
Dollar store dart guns before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4306.jpg)
and after:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4307.jpg)
Well, lookie, lookie... OMFu
reakkin"G!!! Sealion, looks like you been hidin' you're own lil' MadGirl in there some'eres!!! You are
rockin' the ray guns, chickie!!! Those are UBER Steamy...
Sweet death rays, sealion!
Thanks!
Ya know just cuz my first childhood sucked doesn't mean I can't have fun in my second childhood. :D (that's what I keep telling my kids when they ::) at me :D )
LOL I'll have to agree with you. Besides, now you can buy what ever toys you want this time round. ;)
Quote from: sealion on September 02, 2009, 08:46:55 AM
I'm still avoiding sewing by playing around with other stuff.
Dollar store dart guns before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4306.jpg)
and after:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4307.jpg)
It looks like you have better product in your dollars stores, then I do in the ones near my home.
Most of the Dollar Tree stuff is crap. As are these since the foam darts don't fit properly. But they'll be cute tucked into our garters, won't they? ;D
After work today, I'm off to the thrift store. With any luck, I will leave with boots, goggles, a belt, some sort of gun, and possibly a shirt. This is probably asking too much of the store at once, but we'll see. I will post pics of anything I find.
I've decided that I want red and white striped stockings, which I should be able to get as soon as the halloween store opens. Going w/brown for the boots and coat. I have no idea what color(s) to make the skirt and corset. Any thoughts? I'm hoping I'll be struck with inspiration while I'm at JoAnn's Labor Day sale...
Quote from: Elennare on September 02, 2009, 01:33:59 PM
After work today, I'm off to the thrift store. With any luck, I will leave with boots, goggles, a belt, some sort of gun, and possibly a shirt. This is probably asking too much of the store at once, but we'll see. I will post pics of anything I find.
I've decided that I want red and white striped stockings, which I should be able to get as soon as the halloween store opens. Going w/brown for the boots and coat. I have no idea what color(s) to make the skirt and corset. Any thoughts? I'm hoping I'll be struck with inspiration while I'm at JoAnn's Labor Day sale...
How about olive, avocado or sage green, khaki, rust/spice, goldenrod or pumpkin (sounds like a '70's kitchen)?
Quote from: Elennare on September 02, 2009, 01:33:59 PM
After work today, I'm off to the thrift store. With any luck, I will leave with boots, goggles, a belt, some sort of gun, and possibly a shirt. This is probably asking too much of the store at once, but we'll see. I will post pics of anything I find.
I've decided that I want red and white striped stockings, which I should be able to get as soon as the halloween store opens. Going w/brown for the boots and coat. I have no idea what color(s) to make the skirt and corset. Any thoughts? I'm hoping I'll be struck with inspiration while I'm at JoAnn's Labor Day sale...
Hmmm...... I'm picturing a red corset with the red and white stripey socks and a skirt in one of the earth tones Taffy suggested.
Quote from: Escarlata on September 02, 2009, 07:22:30 AM
Just saw a post over on LiveJournal. Looks like Jeff Mach, creator of WickedFaire (http://www.fairenews.com/208/have-you-met-jeff-mach/), is collaborating on a new event for New Jersey. The SteamPunk World's Fair (http://steampunkworldsfair.com) is planned for May 14.
Oh GAAAAHH!!! Just that little bit of tease is enough to make me drool and start researching RT ticket prices to NJ!!! LOL Not sure if I could get all the way up there, but it sure is something to day dream about, and I'll be keeping my eye on it as it develops! Thanks for the link, Esc!!!
Looky what I bought - scroll down to the Clockwork model: http://www.blackphoenixtradingpost.com/jewelry.html
I've been wanting one of these for ages, but it seems like they're always sold out. They are perforated so you can wear a scent-infused cloth or cotton ball inside & the scent will waft out as it warms. I also want the Cheshire cat, mad hatter, well, which one don't I want!
Wow... now that's a splurge!!! Soooo worth it, though. It's beautiful!!!
That locket is beautiful!
I got some packages in the mail today containing a Moresca Molly skirt that I bought from a member of the wench forums and a new Victorian underbust corset from Timeless Trends. They'll be the basis of the sky pirate outfit I plan to wear Saturday and the corset will be put to use again on Monday for my lady time traveller outfit. :happydance:
Happy day, sealion! Congrats on the new garb.
I don't know if you all are familiar w/Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab. They make the most divine little bottles of perfumed oil. They are even better after they've aged for several months. One of my favorite things to do is to open my little box of BPAL and just inhale. I'm wearing Anne Bonney layered on Grog and it's just yummy. They even have a line of steam punk scents.
Hmmmm... do they use pure essential oils, do you know, Taffy, or perfume oils? I have problems with lots of perfumes, so I usually just blend my own from plant and flower essences, but I'm always interested in finding a really good perfumer!
I'm actually working on a new scent now, and it promises to be quite yummy (quite literally...)!!! LOL
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 02, 2009, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: Escarlata on September 02, 2009, 07:22:30 AM
Just saw a post over on LiveJournal. Looks like Jeff Mach, creator of WickedFaire (http://www.fairenews.com/208/have-you-met-jeff-mach/), is collaborating on a new event for New Jersey. The SteamPunk World's Fair (http://steampunkworldsfair.com) is planned for May 14.
Oh GAAAAHH!!! Just that little bit of tease is enough to make me drool and start researching RT ticket prices to NJ!!! LOL Not sure if I could get all the way up there, but it sure is something to day dream about, and I'll be keeping my eye on it as it develops! Thanks for the link, Esc!!!
ARGH!!!! Faire will still be going on....
:-(
Marga
Quote from: sealion on September 02, 2009, 01:06:46 PM
Most of the Dollar Tree stuff is crap. As are these since the foam darts don't fit properly. But they'll be cute tucked into our garters, won't they? ;D
I found the dart guns. It will be interesting to see how the paint job will turn out on mine.
Oooh. Red corset, earth-tone skirt does sound like it would be good. I'll have to see what color fabrics I can find. :) I'll just have to be careful I don't end up looking like christmas if I end up wanting a greenish earth tone.
Sadly, the thrift store was a bust on steam punk accessories. They had nothing that I went looking for. I did, however, find a wonderful set of chinese tea cups, 2 soy-sauce dishes (something I've been looking for for ages), and a toy gun for my husband to mod for a costume he's (sort of) working on. So, not completely a wasted trip.
Think I'll give a different thrift store a try some time between now and the end of the weekend.
I went to Goodwill and The Salvation Army in search of items. I found some thing for my BF, and a funky looking toy with a couple of horns.
Ooooww lookie here: http://www.polyvore.com/steampunk/collection?id=77262 (http://www.polyvore.com/steampunk/collection?id=77262)
Ohhhh... droooooool...
Talk about a one stop shopping place... loved that link!!
seriously soooo many of those pieces i would wear every day not just to spunk it.
Much too pretty to let sit in a closet waiting for a punk event - thanks for sharing.
Yeah... I saw at least one thing, if not several, in each of those little "windows" that I would wear anywhere, anytime. Just wish I had the cash to buy them all!!!
That's one of the things I love about polyvore...see something you like and you can click on it and go to web site.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 04, 2009, 08:19:14 AM
Yeah... I saw at least one thing, if not several, in each of those little "windows" that I would wear anywhere, anytime. Just wish I had the cash to buy them all!!!
LOL I'll take one of everything! ;D
Ok polyvore gives me some fun ideas.
But this stuff here...
http://www.pyramidcollection.com/itemdy00.asp?SKW=steampunk&T1=P8383+XS&PageNo=1&pos=5 (http://www.pyramidcollection.com/itemdy00.asp?SKW=steampunk&T1=P8383+XS&PageNo=1&pos=5)
is something I would like to buy at a late date as it would give me a more feminine look. Plus were I to go out to a ball or some such I wouldn't feel too out of place weaing that.
My guns are done. (no pics, it's a surprise) Got to pick up my vest and slacks at the cleaners. Have my shirt chosen. Just need accents and some way to close up my gaping v neck of the shirt.
Grov: http://www.threadbanger.com/episode/THR_20080829
There's a shirt mod at about 2:00. Also a ladie's blouse mod after the men's mod.
Seen that video already. My shirt isn't a button up. It's a pull over basically...
So we had the Space Opera party last night. And we had a HUGE contingent of Steampunk there. All of them people who work or attend CoRF. Toki did a Space Cowboy Bounty Hunter, I wore my Goth/Victorian/Steampunk dress and did Vampire in the age of Goth/Steampunk/Victorian. So here are just a sample of photos. If your on facebook you can see them all. Mind you these are large and will take some time to load. Sorry for that.
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050126.JPG)
Make-up and teeth
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050140.JPG)
Toki in stuff we had in the house plus his Nerf Gun and holster he made for it
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050146.JPG)
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050149.JPG)
Steampunk crew
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050201.JPG)
(http://www.delaneyalysa.com/steampunk/P1050202.JPG)
Nice pix, Lady dL - looks like everyone had a good time.
This is the SP Halloween Saturday LE badge/favor list to date. Please let me know if you're not on this list so I can add you. Also, if you would let me know if for any reason you won't be able to make it.
Grov
Rani Zemirah & neighbour
Eloquent XI
Duckie
tastypasty
Tanyor & companion
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Selkie
Selkie's mum
Capt. Seamus
Thanks to Sealion our son was able to start off the day in Steampunk style.
(http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/image/116958321.jpg)
Jon.
Start 'em young! He's sooooo steamy. Sealion did a nice job.
Jon, he looks wonderful, and like he's having a really great time!!! Are the girls with him also in SteamPunk?
Thanks. The girls behind him are our daughters. They didn't get anything ready Steampunk wise for this weekend but they were both sporting new pirate garb (and a dreaded Mountain Dew bottle). There's a few more details to be done on the girls outfits... It's back to school this coming week for everyone but we're hoping to have more done for next weekend.
Jon.
You'll have to get some detail pics and share them with us, then! I love that SteamPunk is so very multi-generational, and that everyone who gets into it is into interacting with everyone else who's into it, no matter their age or level of involvement! Some of the kids at our church are really getting involved in S/P, and we all hang out and talk about garb and gizmos whenever we can, and it's just one more way we all connect... It's all Awesomeness!!!
Apparently the thrift stores in my area have suddenly gotten a large shipment of fail. :(
I have now gone to 3 different stores, and all I've been able to find is a ray gun. Sadly, it's not the style I want with this costume, but it was too cool to pass up.
I did get patterns, though.
shirt: http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5138.htm?tab=list/tops_vests&page=all
skirt: http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5888.htm?tab=list/skirts_pants&page=all
I'm going to add a flat, wrap pannel in the front.
coat: http://www.simplicity.com/p-1539-costumes.aspx
Think I'll lose the pockets and trim, and probably close it with buckles instead of buttons.
corset: http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M4109.htm?tab=list/evening_prom_bridal&page=all (view A/B)
And I have decided on colors. Dark khaki for the coat, white for the shirt, rust for the corset, and chocolate brown for the skirt.
Usually the thrift stores are a big washout for me, too. I like your patterns & colors - also the idea of replacing the buttons w/buckles is genius!
I won a pendant watch on ebay yesterday that is made of win and can hardly wait for that to come in. I'm just putting together some accessories as the basic outfits are almost ready to go.
One question, punkers: I've got a fairly formal outfit for WindyCom, black corset, skirt, shrug & top hat. What kind of blouse do you think should go w/it? I've got some white blouses, but they're fairly bland & I do have to wear something as the corset is an underbust. Maybe tart up a plain blouse w/some lace? I've struck out finding anything dressy at all. I do have a men's b/w pinstripe that I could mod out to keyhole the top, shorten the sleeves and move the french cuffs up. The problem is my corset hasn't come in YET, the clock is starting to tick on this, but I really need to corset to dictate the blouse. ACK!
Friends of mine a young couple were dressed in steampunk for Animefest When I told them people were talking about doing a steampunk invasion of TRF for halloween they were very excited. They have never been to faire but wanted to go this seem to push them over the edge and make the commentment to come down to TRF for halloween. They are now plannng on coming down and camping with us for halloween. They are also talking about getting grab to do faire in stlye.
Quote from: Jon Foster on September 06, 2009, 10:37:09 PM
Thanks to Sealion our son was able to start off the day in Steampunk style.
(http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/image/116958321.jpg)
Jon.
Jon's whole family is just so freakin' adorable! It was a pleasure to meet them. (And I only loaned his son the goggles, the outfit was his own.)
I had a blast wearing my steampunk outfits this weekend! Lady Ann and flidais joined me in dressy steamy, too! I haven't had a chance to look at the photos yet since I just got home this afternoon and am getting ready to head out of town again tomorrow. I'll share photos in a couple of days.
You looked fabulous all three days! ;D
Quote from: sealion on September 08, 2009, 03:27:21 PM
Jon's whole family is just so freakin' adorable! It was a pleasure to meet them. (And I only loaned his son the goggles, the outfit was his own.)
Thanks Sealion. Jonathan was crushed when we got to the hat shop to find out everything was sold out. He went straight there when we walked in and really had his heart set on a top hat. The use of your goggles saved the day. Really. He received several nods and high fives throughout the day. We'll get a hat ordered for him and hopefully make the time to get a few new items made too. We got there too late on Monday to get him measured but I'm sure we will get it done this coming weekend.
Jon.
I can hardly wait to see those pics, ladies!!! I'm sure you were all in fine form!
I have a bit of disappointing news, for me, at least, and it might affect Taffy, also. I'm finding it impossible to contact the company that is supposed to be actually finished with my corsets by now, and they are not returning either my emails or my phone calls. They said week before last that the corsets were going to ship last week, but nothing, and no ship date listed on eBay, and I've had to open a dispute with PayPal before the cut-off date passed. I'm still hoping they'll ship this week, but if they won't even return my communications, then I can't really hold out much hope at this point. I am so disappointed, and just almost sick over this whole ridiculous process. I certainly wouldn't recommend them to anyone again, and I'm very upset that Taffy ordered from them because I said they had such high ratings. Those ratings are dropping now, and it's possible that their original excuse is valid, but they also run a business, and need to honor their contracts.
It's still only two weeks past when they were supposed to have them ready, so it's possible that they've actually had the disaster they claim, so I'll give them until the end of this week before I escalate my case to a claim. I sincerely hope they get it together and ship my corsets, though... :-\
Jon Foster, I have this hat in black & can't say enough about how well made it is: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26179550
Rani, thanks for the heads up - I'll go open a PayPal case right now.
EDIT: PayPal case opened & negative feedback left. After hundreds of purchases over many years, it's my first negative feedback given. I don't like doing it, but these people have got to pull out the proverbial finger. I was hoping that this would be my go-to place for leather corsetry. *sigh*
If all else fails I think my black Moresca pirate will be okay - it does give the curvy Victorian figure.
Rani & Taffy- If your ordered corsets do not arrive and you need something in a hurry I suggest that you try Timeless-trends.com. I ordered from them after several live journal steamfashion members reccomended them for inexpensive but well made corsets. They only offer underbust corsets but that means that you only have to worry about your waist measurement when ordering. The corsets are "off the rack" and shipped within 24 hours. Mine arrived in a matter of days and I am extremely pleased with it after wearing it all three days this past weekend.
I'm too lazy to pack tonight (leaving for WI tomorrow) so I think I'll edit some pics. :D
Quote from: sealion on September 08, 2009, 07:30:48 PM
Rani & Taffy- If your ordered corsets do not arrive and you need something in a hurry I suggest that you try Timeless-trends.com. I ordered from them after several live journal steamfashion members reccomended them for inexpensive but well made corsets. They only offer underbust corsets but that means that you only have to worry about your waist measurement when ordering. The corsets are "off the rack" and shipped within 24 hours. Mine arrived in a matter of days and I am extremely pleased with it after wearing it all three days this past weekend.
I wish I could do this, but I can't buy anything else until I get the money back from this purchase, so I may have to try my hand at making something this time, since I doubt seriously that I'll get it back in time to buy anything else. My problem is that my waist is much smaller than my hips, and the generic sizes just don't cover the difference, so off the rack seldom works for me for anything besides skirts. My bodice won't work, either, because it's a tabbed front-and-side lace-up, ending at my waist, and gives none of the Victorian look. :(
I've already opened the dispute case, but I'm not going to escalate it to a claim until the end of this week, unless they continue to avoid my emails and calls. Perhaps a well placed, strongly worded threat to spread a general warning about them on the largest Renaissance Festival forum in the world, populated by women (and grandly dressed, corseted Fops) who attend Faires all over this country, buying garb (or more importantly,
NOT buying garb) on the recommendations of women just like us, might convince them to at least answer, eh?!? LOL
As stated in the entry, more clockpunk than steampunk, but here's the Da Vinci aviator. http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/2045238.html But hey, who says Renpunks don't exist? ;)
Quote from: Selkie on September 08, 2009, 10:29:46 PM
As stated in the entry, more clockpunk than steampunk, but here's the Da Vinci aviator. http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/2045238.html But hey, who says Renpunks don't exist? ;)
Artemesia created a beautiful ensemble, didn't she? I find the pleated & piped bodice construction fascinating!
FYI- I've posted pics on my blog of the outfits that I wore at MIRF this past weekend.
www.who-gives-a.blogspot.com
Sealion, what gorgeous outfits - I really love your fin du jour ensemble.
Very nice outfits and pics, Sealion.
Just saw the movie "9" at the theater, lots of steampunk elements and aesthetics in the film. Go see it! It might be short, but it really was a sweet flick. :)
I saw Ponyo this weekend - one of the characters is rather steamy and has a cool submarine - will get out to see 9 when the rain lets up.
I'll be there at the first showing Friday morning. Hope it's not too "kiddie". Animation really needs to stake a better claim on more "legitimate" movies.
Sealion, I adore all of your looks, and your blogspot is UBER treat!!! I wish all three of you Steamy ladies could make it down to TRF to hang with us!!! All that creative Spark, and beauty, too!!! What an invasion force we'd be!!! :o
Quote from: Grov on September 09, 2009, 09:58:19 PM
I'll be there at the first showing Friday morning. Hope it's not too "kiddie". Animation really needs to stake a better claim on more "legitimate" movies.
(sigh...) Wish I could go see it soon, but finances dictate a later viewing... like maybe next month! Hope this snafu with my checks gets cleared up soon... :-\
I agree on the animation gripe, Grov... haven't seen too many good grown-up anime movies since Heavy Metal (which produced my all-time FAV movie quote, EVAR, btw...).
Well, 9 was rated PG-13, but don't really expect any blood, since most of the characters aren't human, but it wasn't too kiddie at all, in my opinion.
OMFurreakin'G!!! This is just too amazing!!! Photostream slideshow of the SteamPunk fashion show, parade and other events (http://www.flickr.com/groups/dragoncon_steampunk_2009/pool/show/) at DragonCon this last weekend!!! I still haven't hit the end, and I've been drooling over it for a few hours now... :o
This is enough to set anyone to spontaneously Spark at random intervals!!! I'm torn between watching the screen and sitting at my work table creating!!! Gaaaahhh!!! ROFL
Please note all the really cool Steam Fairies...
Rani
Thanks for posting that link. It gives me many a wonderful ideas and Now I see I MUST get a Pith helmet as well as my top hat. I may get the top hat this weekend while I am in Estes for the Highland Fest.
Thanks again
If any one is interested in Victorian styled boots, head to www.masseys.com (http://www.masseys.com) The have boots for women up to size 12 D Here is one pair I want and Toki has a hint for these for my up coming birthday http://www.masseys.com/product/Array-Womens-Vintage-12-Boot-Brown-139577/ (http://www.masseys.com/product/Array-Womens-Vintage-12-Boot-Brown-139577/)
These aren't the only ones they have, they have others that would work for steampunk
What I'm kind of interested in about this movement, is there also a music or literary bent to the followers? Ie, do they follow a sort of musical style as well (ala new wave or psychedelia) or literature (beat poetry, sci-fi)?
Quote from: Lady Nicolette on September 12, 2009, 09:48:11 PM
What I'm kind of interested in about this movement, is there also a music or literary bent to the followers? Ie, do they follow a sort of musical style as well (ala new wave or psychedelia) or literature (beat poetry, sci-fi)?
Musically I would reccomend checking out Abney Park, Dr. Steel(more of a hip hop kind of sound but dang it he's fun), Vernian Process, in the case of Vernian Process he has a record label called Gilded Age Records that has a bunch of Steamy styled bands that would be worth looking into.
Video for Dr. Steel that just makes me laughhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wZ5qGQ78io (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wZ5qGQ78io)
As for literary the classics of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells are a good start, they are considered the forefathers to Steampunk. As for current authors...well you got me I have't had alot of time to look(still has copies of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and Mysterious Island to read for the first time in years)
There are some more recent literary sources out there, if you know where to look...
Steampunk Magazine (http://www.steampunkmagazine.com/inside/)
Steampunk Tales (http://www.steampunktales.com/issue_1Free.html)
Girl Genius (http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104)
The Affinity Bridge (http://www.bscreview.com/2009/09/the-affinity-bridge-by-george-mann-review/)
In Which Some Steampunk Novels are Discussed (http://io9.com/5334141/in-which-some-steampunk-novels-are-discussed)
Leviathan (http://www.publishersweekly.com/index.asp?layout=talkbackCommentsFull&talk_back_header_id=6610879&articleid=CA6671667)
The Court of the Air (http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2007/05/court-of-air-by-stephen-hunt.html)
The Kingdom Beyond the Waves (http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2008/05/kingdom-beyond-waves-by-stephen-hunt.html)
And then there is...
Steampunk Art, Illustration, Paintings, Sculpture, Engravings, and Prints (http://www.mykeamend.com/new/)
Thanks Rani, it was getting late and I couldn't think of any others.
Interesting...I was starting to wonder if it was a fashion-style-statement-only thing or also had a more complete lifestyle built around it. Usually strong fashion-styles are way deeper than just a look.
Not just a wacky way to dress, Nic. Bonafide genre of it's own with history, major motion pictures, RPG systems, conventions and well recognized literature to support it.
Thank you, Elo, Rani & Grov. Let me also toss out early sci fi writers such as Jules Verne & H.G. Wells and specifically the tv series Wild Wild West as literary/entertainment forerunners of the current SP movement. There was also a romantic Victoriana movement in the 80's and Billy Idol as one of the "new romantics". There's a pretty broad base attracting people w/different interests.
LOL I just happened to be in a Google kinda mood last night, and I'm also a Fan of a couple of SteamPunk pages on Facebook that have lots of cool S/P info. I've seen a couple of those books in the library, but so far I haven't had a chance to read any of them. Maybe I'll pick one up on my next visit!
Taffy, do you remember the clothing brand name Gunny Sax from the early 80's? They were all about the Victorian silhouette, with the tailored fit, lacy trims and insets, button up collars and tea-dyed color pallet. I loved those dresses... LOL
In a 2008 episode of Doctor Who called "The Next Doctor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Next_Doctor)", there's a bit of a Steampunk theme when the CyberKing rises out of the Thames River in London.
Take Care,
David Baldock
Rani, I eloped in a Gunne Sax dress in 1978 - back in my thinner days. I was trying to remember that brand name last night. The tea-stained pallette and soft colors were so romantic.
I watched one of the oooold Dr. Who's back in the olden days. As I recall it was on PBS & was the incarnation who wore the long striped scarf.
I haven't see Dr. Who in decades...
Jon.
Dr. Who RAWKS!!! Both the old, and the new!!! I like all of the different Doctors, also... LOL
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 13, 2009, 05:54:28 PM
Rani, I eloped in a Gunne Sax dress in 1978 - back in my thinner days. I was trying to remember that brand name last night. The tea-stained pallette and soft colors were so romantic.
I watched one of the oooold Dr. Who's back in the olden days. As I recall it was on PBS & was the incarnation who wore the long striped scarf.
I got married in a Gunne Sax dress in 1981! LOL
The dress lasted longer than the marriage.
Quote from: dbaldock on September 13, 2009, 05:49:31 PM
In a 2008 episode of Doctor Who called "The Next Doctor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Next_Doctor)", there's a bit of a Steampunk theme when the CyberKing rises out of the Thames River in London.
Take Care,
David Baldock
I forgot to mention that the episode is set in 1851.
dbaldock, I'll have to look for that episode.
Sealion, saw your pix @ MIRF - too steamy!
So I've been assigned a project in school where I have to do some photoshop work. I've decided I want to photoshop people in steampunk attire into victorian backgrounds and then put it all in sepia tones. like old victorian pictures. Well, I'm on a hunt for pictures, but I don't want to infringe on copyrights or anything, so if anyone is willing to let me use your photos of steampunk people/things please let me know! Please feel free to link me to your site or email me individual pictures (hermioneg@msn.com). I will most definitely email you my final works since they are from your original photos. These works will not be going into a gallery showing or anything its just for a grade.
Thought you all might be interested in knowing that our own VeryMerrySeamstress is going to be doing her own line of steampunk creations, so excited!
That IS exciting!
Quote from: knarlyknot on September 14, 2009, 02:27:35 PM
Thought you all might be interested in knowing that our own VeryMerrySeamstress is going to be doing her own line of steampunk creations, so excited!
WOW very cool
Really, really good news - my corset came in and is beautiful. I tried it on and my son walked in and kind of went YIKES! I looked at him & said "Not used to seeing mom in bondage wear?" He's freakin'.
Sweet!!! Sounds like he just had a "personal growth" moment! ROFL Get him into SteamPunk, then he'll be on the lookout for garb for you! ;D
Now if only mine would come in... :-\
He keeps an eye out for steamy movies/scenes/props, etc. He came home w/the White Album & Abbey Road for me today.
Oh, nice!!!
Can't wait to see VMS's creations! Wonder when she'll debut them?
Quote from: ArielCallista on September 14, 2009, 10:02:37 AM
So I've been assigned a project in school where I have to do some photoshop work. I've decided I want to photoshop people in steampunk attire into victorian backgrounds and then put it all in sepia tones. like old victorian pictures. Well, I'm on a hunt for pictures, but I don't want to infringe on copyrights or anything, so if anyone is willing to let me use your photos of steampunk people/things please let me know! Please feel free to link me to your site or email me individual pictures (hermioneg@msn.com). I will most definitely email you my final works since they are from your original photos. These works will not be going into a gallery showing or anything its just for a grade.
I would be happy to do this... if I had any. So far I haven't even finished my garb, much less gotten any pics of it, but if you'll scroll back through this thread you'll find links to a few other forums with folks who might be willing, if you explain the nature of the assignment to them. Good luck, and good grades!!!
Quote from: knarlyknot on September 14, 2009, 02:27:35 PM
Thought you all might be interested in knowing that our own VeryMerrySeamstress is going to be doing her own line of steampunk creations, so excited!
Do you hear that...It's the sound of my wallet whimpering! ;D
VMS doing steampunk stuff? Oh man my hubby is so gonna kill me when he finds out. LOL. Don't tell it'll be our little secret.
Bad thing is I already have ideas its just a matter of putting them together.
Underbust Corest, 2 pouches, a belt that drapes, a fun custom shirt, stripey socks...crud I think I just went broke thinking about it.
I saw the most wonderful hat at MDRF last weekend. The nice young woman wearing it said she got it at a fairy con. After getting home, I found the website. It really doesn't do the artwork justice, but the tophat was stunning. This woman couldn't take three steps without someone asking her to stop so they could look at it.
http://www.organicarmor.com/Products/Armor/index.htm
Very cool hats! I wonder what they are made of since the copy says they "look like" leather and metal.
They are made of latex covered foam.
wow those are cool
thanks for the link
Wow... the hats are cool, but I want one of the circlets!!! I can just imagine one of those done in SteamPunk!!!
My hat and goggles from The Blonde Swan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4441.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4440.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4437.jpg)
I made one slight modification to the goggles. They were plain black plastic (which I didn't realize when I ordered them since I was focused on the leather and filigree on the sides) so I drybrushed on some metallic glaze after a coat of Krylon Fusion to give the glaze something to stick to.
Ohhhh... how incredibly gorgeous!!! Lucky, lucky woman!!! I am more envious than I'm even comfortable with... LOL What vivid colors, and the goggles are outstanding!!! I'm running out of adjectives that are descriptive enough to convey my most covetous admiration!!!!!! :o (sigh)
It was the purchase of the hat and googles that made me take my Steampunk garbing project off the back burner and kick it into high gear! After hubby bought it for me I had to have something to wear it with. :giggle:
Always start w/your accessories - the ensemble will follow! Gorgeous hat & goggles, Sealion - the colors are wonderful.
Sealion, those are awesome! The filligree on the sides is VERY cool.
And guess what?
I found my goggles! ;D Going to pick them up from the store after work. I was starting to think that not only would I not be able to find the kind of goggles I wanted, I wouldn't be able to find goggles PERIOD. Then, I saw EXACTLY what I was looking for at the halloween store last night. Officially licensed Harry Potter Quiditch Goggles.
I was thinking about trying to find them cheaper somewhere else, but they're less than $15 and thinking about it, any money I save in price is going to be out done by the time and gas spent running around looking for them, so I'm just going to go buy them. They'll need a little bit of modification, but not much. Mostly I need to hide the Harry Potter logo stuff. I'm hoping I can get it done tonight, so that I can have before and after pics to share. :)
Quote from: Elennare on September 15, 2009, 11:08:27 AM
Sealion, those are awesome! The filligree on the sides is VERY cool.
And guess what?
I found my goggles! ;D Going to pick them up from the store after work. I was starting to think that not only would I not be able to find the kind of goggles I wanted, I wouldn't be able to find goggles PERIOD. Then, I saw EXACTLY what I was looking for at the halloween store last night. Officially licensed Harry Potter Quiditch Goggles.
I was thinking about trying to find them cheaper somewhere else, but they're less than $15 and thinking about it, any money I save in price is going to be out done by the time and gas spent running around looking for them, so I'm just going to go buy them. They'll need a little bit of modification, but not much. Mostly I need to hide the Harry Potter logo stuff. I'm hoping I can get it done tonight, so that I can have before and after pics to share. :)
I agree that any savings would be eaten up by gas or shipping charges if you were to continue your search. $15 seems reasonable to me. Might you be able to sand off the HP logos?
Nah, no sanding necessary.
They've got snitch thingys on the sides of them. Going to put a small gear-shaped washer around those and have a winged cog. And the nose piece has an "H" on it. Glue a piece of plasticard over it or fill in the depressions w/putty (I'll have to look at them closer to see which is the better option), then paint it and the rest of the silver part bronze and they're good to go.
:)
Too many goggled people I think......???
I'm going as a Vamp/Escort sort of person.......hey at my age, I'll do almost anything for attention. LOL! Especially when I look a whole lot younger!
Elennare, congrats on the find! Goggles make the zeppelin pilot (sky pirate, sparky scientist, adventurer, explorer). We must protect our eyes at the risk of mad fashion!
RR, that look, at least where SteamPunk is concerned, is mostly referred to as Lolita... and it's a really fun look to accessorize! Can't wait to see what you put together!!!
Quote from: RumbaRue on September 15, 2009, 12:35:38 PM
Too many goggled people I think......???
Popular they may be, but quite necessary for my line of work (Airship Pirate). ;)
Steampunk Vamp sounds pretty cool.
Taffy I don't think were going to make if for the steam punk weekend. Finance's are a little slim this year sorry hun.
Quote from: sealion on September 15, 2009, 10:26:44 AM
My hat and goggles from The Blonde Swan:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4441.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4440.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_4437.jpg)
I made one slight modification to the goggles. They were plain black plastic (which I didn't realize when I ordered them since I was focused on the leather and filigree on the sides) so I drybrushed on some metallic glaze after a coat of Krylon Fusion to give the glaze something to stick to.
Love the hat and the goggles. Might I enquire as to were you found the goggles, as i did not see them on the blonde swan site?
Quote from: Tanyor on September 15, 2009, 05:37:55 PM
Taffy I don't think were going to make if for the steam punk weekend. Finance's are a little slim this year sorry hun.
There are many of us, including yours truly, who find themselves in tight straits this year. I hope things loosen up for you. Your presence will be missed.
Quote from: Lady de Laney on September 15, 2009, 08:27:36 PM
Love the hat and the goggles. Might I enquire as to were you found the goggles, as i did not see them on the blonde swan site?
The goggles are also from Blonde Swan though they aren't shown on the site. I believe they sell for $50-60 but I'm not sure since I paid one price for the hat, goggoles, and feather pin.
Well, I ended up not actually working on my goggles last night, but here's the before picture.
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Elennare1/2009-09-16072049.jpg)
Oooh! I like the shape of them!
They are such elegantly framed goggles that they don't seem to need or want much in the way of mods. But sparky scientists can't leave well enough alone! Beautiful goggles, ellenare.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 16, 2009, 01:47:34 PM
They are such elegantly framed goggles that they don't seem to need or want much in the way of mods. But sparky scientists can't leave well enough alone! Beautiful goggles, ellenare.
Thanks! I don't need to do much to them, just need to remove/disguise the HP stuff, and paint the silver part bronze. They were EXACTLY what I was looking for to go with my costume.
;D
Inspired by Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter, I spent the evening beading eleven hat pins. They are such a simple thing to make yet add a nice splash of color & sparkle.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 16, 2009, 08:25:41 PM
Inspired by Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter, I spent the evening beading eleven hat pins. They are such a simple thing to make yet add a nice splash of color & sparkle.
Photos please? :D
The camera's charging - tonight, okay? The background is my Victorian suit fabric.
For today, my mom's taking my measurements so I can start the matching jacket to my walking skirt
http://www.lostcoasthistpatterns.com/trvi18rija.html.
This will have black velvet lapels, w/a venise lace applique matching the hem trim, accented w/crystals) and cuffs (if I can figure them out since there isn't a cuff part in the pattern).
Taffy, where do you get your pin blanks?
I got my pin blanks on eBay from vendor: wedbay. They sent them super fast. Mom says Hobby Lobby might carry them.
Cool... I'll check it out...
Still nothing, btw... :(
That blows chunks. I'm am really sorry that they have beens such poots. You can get eBay's telephone # & a temporary pin by hitting the contact us button at the top; on the next page in no. 1 click I didn't receive my item & ASK; next page in No. 2 click call us & they will give you the phone # & a 1 hour pin number.
I'd say to contact eBay directly and let them know what's going on with this company, lack of communication, lying about shipping, etc. Let them light a fire under these people's butts.
I tried like hell to find the long stick pin blanks for several years after finding them at a local craft store (believe me I bought every one of them they had at the time).
Westrims makes them, but you can't buy any of their stuff unless you own a store..... :-\
You can find up to 8" blanks on eBay, RumbaRue. I had the best success searching for: hat pins clutches. The blanks are very difficult to find and some of the vendors go crazy w/the postage charges.
As requested, hat pins:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0489.jpg)
So, how far do you stick those into your scull? :o
EDIT: Ooops, fixed typo.
Until I'm sure my hat won't be bidding adieu to my head!
Oh, Taffy!!! Those are GORGEOUS!!!!!! And I want... well, all of them!!! LOL There are three in particular that really speak to me, though, and those are the rectangle (is that enamel cloisonne?), the round red (looks almost like a gyroscope from that angle) and the fan shaped pink! Just beautiful!!!
I need to go bead shopping with you, because the bead shops up here just obviously kinda... well, suck!!!
Thank you, thank you very much! *bows* The large rectangle is from a cheap-o Buddah rear view mirror dangle. The pink fan is a one of a kind my mom picked up somewhere - she's got shelves crammed from bottom to top w/them. There will be a bead show in town next month she's been trying to rope me into going to so I may go (although it's my idea of hell) to see what I can find. I wish you could see the colors - truly spectacular.
Uhhhh... I'll go with your mom!!! LOL Oh, well, I would if I had an extra $300 to spend, anyway... :-\
I ran across this mask (http://www.inquisitr.com/37823/the-perfect-steampunk-bioshock-style-mask-for-halloween/) on facebook a few minutes ago, and I just had to post it here!!! Weird, and kinda creepsy, but awesome work, nonetheless! Wow...
Cool mask, but how do you breathe in it?!?
Taffy, love the hat pins!
Yeah, that's a big part of what really creeped me out about it, but I guess you have to be a mouth breather and breathe through the mesh parts down by where your mouth would be...
Bleh... just looking at it again gives me the willies!!! LOL
Sooooo.... I now have a USPS tracking number...
!!!!!!!!!
I'm hoping it's actually attached to my corsets, but it took filing an actual CLAIM with PayPal to get just the number. Oh, and they said it was a UPS number, so when I tried to track it, it came up non-existent, which kinda freaked me out. Then I realized I should check postal, since UPS and USPS are easy to mix...
I'm having a hard time typing with all my fingers crosses... LOL
SQUEEEEEEEEE! I got an e-mail from her earlier today saying she was sending out 100 corsets because I told her that in addition to my corset, my friend in OK had not rec'd her two. If it it's USPS, as far as the number, it really doesn't track a package. Once the pkg is delivered, it's put into the system as delivered. As far as ever ordering from her again, fool me once ...
100 corsets? What are you gonna do with 100 of them? lol.
Well, I went to the USPS site and entered the number, and it told me it had been logged through and sent out from the originating P.O., and was en route, and I have the option of requiring that it be signed for...
And no, I will never EVER order from her again...
Phoenix, this woman was just saying that her company was behind in their orders by more than 100 corsets, and they're finally sending out that many back orders...
Wish I was getting 100... I'd go into my own business!!! LOL
You properly support 200 jumbley bits.
ROFL Oh, Grov... you crack me!!! Took me just a minute, until I went back and read Phoenix's question again, but that is soooo classic!!! :D
If you were getting that many corsets I'd say share the wealth. LOL. ;D
Either that or that's one heck of a woman!
I cut & sewed my Victorian jacket mockup. I made the usual additions to the hip area and with the exception of one little alteration - one arm scye had a slight gap - it was perfect. I will cut out the body & start the sewing process tomorrow. Although this is an informal ensemble - the equivalent of capris & a twin set - I'm very excited about it. Nothing like stretching the sewing muscles.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 17, 2009, 06:55:08 PM
As requested, hat pins:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0489.jpg)
Those are lovely. I was wondering about those pins myself I've seen them at Jo-Ann's before and I was wondering how do you keep the beads at the top of them so they don't slide down the pin? Hot glue or some kinda spacer bead?
I'm almost ashamed to admit I used plastic earring backs - the itty bitty kind that are little tubes w/a tiny tiny hole. You can see them under the bottom beads. Alternatively you can use the pin clutches that look like little acorns & have the hole all the way through, which I probably will end up doing so I have no visible plastic.
EDIT: You can also use crimper beads, but that's way too much like work.
Quote from: Phoenix on September 18, 2009, 11:32:42 PM
If you were getting that many corsets I'd say share the wealth. LOL. ;D
I'd only ask to be allowed to aid in their donning. 8) These hands have skill but I'm getting out of practice.
Quote from: Grov on September 19, 2009, 05:32:57 AM
Quote from: Phoenix on September 18, 2009, 11:32:42 PM
If you were getting that many corsets I'd say share the wealth. LOL. ;D
I'd only ask to be allowed to aid in their donning. 8) These hands have skill but I'm getting out of practice.
I can attest to that skill, having been laced by those hands a couple of times, along with all the other ladies present at the time! ;)
Sooooo... I now have two leather corsets! The green one is very much as described in the eBay ad, and is gorgeous (except for the 3-4 scratches in the leather), although quite long in the waist (which I am
not...LOL), so I'm not sure how that will work. The one that is supposed to be a dark chocolate brown is actually closer to a tan, and the straps are in the wrong place for an underbust corset. They come down right in front across my bust, instead of to the sides like it shows in the picture, making it an overbust corset instead... ::) Still, if I complain and return them, I doubt I'd ever get them back, or my money, and I can fix the straps on the brown one myself, although the shiny silver/chrome grommets right in front are gonna be kinda weird... Oh, and they both have black laces, which I just wasn't expecting for some reason!
Upshot - I'm rather ambivalent... although I just have to grin every time I pick them up and am hit by that new leather scent!!! I will say that they're both
extremely well made, and the squish factor is pretty good, even though it will take a few weeks to train them before I can pull them as tight as they're supposed to be...
Overall, I guess I'm more happy than not, although I'm not planning on ever buying from this company again, just because of the delay, and the design differences between what was advertised and what I received.
Now... I just need to find someone to help me lace them... :P
Rani, I'm so glad you got your corsets. Mine - underbust - fits almost like one of those shelf bras. There is no earthly way it is "underbust", either. At any rate, I'm glad you'll have them to wear them to fair.
I've been working all weekend on my jacket. The body is complete & I put together the sleeves today; however, I think the sleeve lining makes the sleeves too bulky so I'll probably take the lining out. That was a huge waste of time.
So I was messing around a bit awhile back and this is what came of it.(posted on Brass Goggles as well). Let me know what you think.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/art/art.jpg)
I have a few other ideas lurking around my head too it's just a matter of putting pencil to paper.
Cool sketch. I like the shape of the ship itself but the balloon looks a bit small, especially on the right where the ship looks heaviest.
I like the sketch. The balloon could be bigger, but I love the finny things at the end.
Coming in May 2010... The Steampunk Worlds Faire. See: http://steampunkworldsfair.com/ (http://steampunkworldsfair.com/)
BubbleWright, that sounds absolulutely dreamy/steamy - will try to save some pennies to go.
New Jersey?!? Gaaahhh... Why is everything sooooo far away?!?
So I've been working on my steampunk outfit. I thought I'd post a few pics to see what everyone thinks!
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs278.snc1/10534_138731557828_616512828_2419388_5995327_n.jpg)
Not done yet. I still have to make the overskirt thing.
(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs278.snc1/10534_138731567828_616512828_2419389_2792434_n.jpg)
What a cute ensemble. I really like the breeches & boleo.
Sometime soon I'll be announcing the SP gathering on Brass Goggles & LJ so we can spread the joy.
I checked and didn't see it posted in the last four pages:
Someone stole a one-of-a-kind BruteForce Steampunk monocle during DragonCon. They're offering a reward for recovery. Read the LiveJournal post (http://cli.gs/DConTheft) for details.
I read about that last night!!! Not sure how they'd get close enough, but I guess there was a lot of stuff just set out on tables... It was pretty awesome looking, though, and I'm sure the entire S/P community will recognize it if they see it now!
ArielC, Awesome work, and the mini-topper is way too cute!!!
HowStuffWorks-How Steampunk Works (http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/other-gadgets/steampunk.htm)
Steampunk is getting every where! ;D
I love that mod... I saw it on another site a few weeks ago, and just had to shake my head! Dreamy!!!
Thanks Taffy and Rani. The mini topper is actually a one of a kind I bought at Animefest. I finished my bustley skirt thing a minute ago...haven't taken pics yet. I'm trying to come up with a belt/pouch situation, just something big enough for money and my phone. Any suggestions?
That's tough, Ar, something small that won't get in the way.
I don't know if I'm going to have time to really put in and do what I want to with my ensemble before AHE.
So much going on, and not enough money or time.
I'm just really excited to see everyone too.
On a side note, its in the discussion and works to have a Steampunk ball up on campus at North Texas sometime in November or maybe December not too long before finals or maybe after everyone gets back into town in January. The DFW area is brimming with active steampunkers and we've had some really cool events in the past prior to me getting into the genre. So, I thought well...I know a ton of people. Why not plan something myself? We can rent out the Concert Hall of my own dorm hall for free.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 18, 2009, 02:22:02 AM
I ran across this mask (http://www.inquisitr.com/37823/the-perfect-steampunk-bioshock-style-mask-for-halloween/) on facebook a few minutes ago, and I just had to post it here!!! Weird, and kinda creepsy, but awesome work, nonetheless! Wow...
Ok, as soon as I saw this mask I thought of that Nazi villain in Hellboy...then I decided to look up an image to see...and I found this...
1st...the villain... http://www.propstore.com/kroenen.htm (http://www.propstore.com/kroenen.htm)
2nd...STEAMPUNK mask... http://gizmodo.com/5023027/steampunk-soviet-gas-mask-looks-like-that-nazi-from-hellboy-1 (http://gizmodo.com/5023027/steampunk-soviet-gas-mask-looks-like-that-nazi-from-hellboy-1)
Guess I wasn't the only one that could see a link to Steampunk in that villain!
Quote from: Tammy on September 22, 2009, 12:32:32 AM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 18, 2009, 02:22:02 AM
I ran across this mask (http://www.inquisitr.com/37823/the-perfect-steampunk-bioshock-style-mask-for-halloween/) on facebook a few minutes ago, and I just had to post it here!!! Weird, and kinda creepsy, but awesome work, nonetheless! Wow...
Ok, as soon as I saw this mask I thought of that Nazi villain in Hellboy...then I decided to look up an image to see...and I found this...
1st...the villain... http://www.propstore.com/kroenen.htm (http://www.propstore.com/kroenen.htm)
2nd...STEAMPUNK mask... http://gizmodo.com/5023027/steampunk-soviet-gas-mask-looks-like-that-nazi-from-hellboy-1 (http://gizmodo.com/5023027/steampunk-soviet-gas-mask-looks-like-that-nazi-from-hellboy-1)
Guess I wasn't the only one that could see a link to Steampunk in that villain!
Gaaahhh!!! Creeeeepsy!!! ROFL
I will definitely be there Cap'n! but I'm sure you already knew that. I'm hoping I can get Greg interested and involved by when ever this goes down.
AC, do you mean you will be at TRF?!?!?!?! Let me know so I can add your name to the ltd edition badge/favor list. & Greg, too, if he's coming in SP. Thx!
Just saw this on the Steampunk page on facebook...
Steamcom: A Steampunk Convention (http://www.steam-con.com/)
Sounds pretty cool, but I'm still trying to budget TRF for a week later, so there's no way I could get there! Maybe some of you zeppelin-setters, though... :D
I was referring to Elo's post about her steampunk party thing. I'm trying to workout going to TRF tho I dunno if I'll be in Steampunk. Greg will go if I do for sure. I will definitely let you know if we figure out a way to go Taffy.
I put in the last stitches of my jacket today and started the lapel trim this evening (venise lace & crystals). Once the trim is completed all that will be left is to make & buttonhole the front connecting straps & sew in buttons.
To cooordinate w/the suit is an elbow length capelet w/a standup collar. The fabrics I've chosen are lipstick red textured charmeuse for the body, w/an overlay of black, embroidered scroll organza. The overlay gives the outer layer a black cherry appearance. It will have an inner layer of fleece for warmth.
Wow... can't wait to see pics!!! ;D It sounds divine!!! You are so industrious, Taffy!
I've officially decided on the caramel/brown corset (that was originally supposed to be chocolate brown) for Steampunk Saturday, so I can now choose the fabric for the side panels of my skirt. I've also decided on leather lacing for the skirt sides, since I've got a couple of spools that will match the corset nicely. Finally, I can start sewing, instead of just deconstructing... LOL
Rani- Can't wait to see pics of your ensemble!
Taffy- Can't wait to see your things in person! I'm gonna look shabby standing next to you!
After a long break from sewing I have finally decided on patterns for my skirt and bustled overskirt. I'm finishing up another (non- sewing/costuming) project while I wait for my pattern order to arrive.
Once I get it all put together I'll try to get some shots of it... :)
Steam powered RV! Interesting site... http://neverwashaul.com/ (http://neverwashaul.com/)
Quote from: BubbleWright on September 24, 2009, 04:53:43 AM
Steam powered RV! Interesting site... http://neverwashaul.com/ (http://neverwashaul.com/)
Interesting.
But if it can't be shortened for transport, since it's 24-feet Tall, that will really limit where it can be moved due to various things that cross over roadways (Phone, Cable, & Power Lines, Traffic Signals, Road Overpasses, etc.).
Neverwashaul also has a great shop on Etsy. They are one of my favorite vendors.
******THREAD HIJACK*****
This is what I have been working on insead of sewing my steampunk garb. :D
Introducing Genevieve!
I recieved her Monday and here's what she looked like after just a little hairstyling:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0043-2.jpg)
Since then she has been sand-matted removing her stock makeup, given sleep eyes, painted eyelids, painted eyeliner, new shadow, and stock eyelashes replaced with human hair lashes. She also got some new clothes, a white doggy, and a laptop so she can look just like me! lol
Here's what she looks like today:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0091.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0113.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0118-1.jpg)
Lots more pics at Flikr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sea95lion/sets/72157622432805066/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sea95lion/sets/72157622432805066/)
Bringling us back to the Steampunk topic- Ultimately I want to make her some garb like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roguedolls/3219374181/in/set-72157606471151029/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roguedolls/3225810368/in/set-72157606471151029/
(not the fangs but the custom cog eyechips)
That is the cutest doll evah! She is absolutely adorable & I love what you've done w/her. The wigs & stuff for these dolls is inspiring. Congrats on the new baby!
Aww! Where did you get that cute doll? Is she a ball-jointed doll? How much did she cost?
Certainly embraces Big Eyes/Small Mouth. Looks like an alien/human hybrid.
Quote from: Selkie on September 24, 2009, 11:39:09 PM
Aww! Where did you get that cute doll? Is she a ball-jointed doll? How much did she cost?
No she's not a BJD (though some do switch out bodies). She's a Blythe doll. Find info here: http://www.thisisblythe.com/
About to pre-wash my 10 yards of purple taffeta. Hope to work on skirt this weekend. Have materials for hat, too!
Huzzah!
Marga
Fun doll, Sealion! She looks very much like you, or at least the you I've seen with hair down... I love the gear eyes! Can't wait to see her in her new garb!!!
Marga, 10 yards of purple taffeta absolutely terrifies me!!! ROFL I can't wait to see what you do with it, though. I know it will be gorgeous...
Love the NeverWas...
Can't decide which fabric to use for my skirt, and I've gotten the urge to make a completely new one for Ren with some wonderful fabrics I've been saving for cooler weather garb, so I might start on that until the Steam builds back up... Training is going well with the brown corset, and it's getting to be very much more what I was hoping it would be, although the green still confounds me, and I'm just not sure we'll ever become friends.
I'm starting to come out of my recent funk, which is good, since I'm mostly sure I managed to avoid alienating anyone I really like in the last few days! (I hope, anyway...)
Another day another thrift store find. This one took me by surprise.
Ignore the purple sheet behind me I just need a different color otherwise I would have blended in as the couch is blue too.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/Steampunkery/101_0066-1-1.jpg)
The vest is what I am refering too, I was pleasantly surprised on how closely the maroon stripes on the vest came to matching the ones on the pants. Now to see if I can get the pants stripes an even closer match..guess that's what I'll be doing next weekend.
With vest in hand I think that makes outfit #2, now if I could find a more feminine look that I like that wouldn't be completely custom made.
Let me know what ya'll think.
Excellent find, Phoenix!!! Thrift stores just seem to be made for SteamPunk garbing, and occasionally the perfect thing just seems to fall into our hands!
I could definitely see you as an extremely Punky Lolita... cancan, teddy (bear, not wear) and lolly in hand, with the mini-topper and bright red go-go boots!
You say cancan I think the French dance. lol.
I think I'll pass on the gogo boots I'd wind up on my face in about 2 seconds.
The hair is up cause its late and it was frizzed out something awful courtesy of our lovely humidity gahh.
Lolly huh? Hmm*grins*
Cancan skirt... shortish (above the knee) with striped tights... lolly (as in lolly pop), and they make flat go-go boots also! A little curl enhancer and that frizz can be tamed into ringlets, I'll bet... Voila! Loli... (as in Lolita, this time...)
I can picture what you are describing Rani and I like. You can also go with garters and/or a garter belt. A small tricked out toy gun in the garter makes for sexy but dangerous imagery.
Even though I told myself I wouldn't sew today, I cut out & almost competed my capelet. The only things left to do is topstitching, a few little adjustments to the collar & tacking the lining to the collar & clasp. Here's to (relatively) easy projects!
I tried the jacket on w/my corset yesterday and all I can say is WOWZA! Much too crazy hot to cover any of the corset w/the pattern self strap. So while I was at JoAnn's today I went looking for a strap alternative to hold the jacket close to the bod. And found some marvelous flat black chain w/diamond highlights & will use hooks on the inside of the jacket to hold them taut - just to maintain the bondagewear theme!
Tomorrow - cleaning!
EDIT: So I got a wild hair & "finished" my capelet last night. Big, big mistake. I put the collar in wrong & the the gee-golly lining is - for the lack of a better word - relaxing & is drooping out from under the top. So I've managed to unpick most of the stitching & it's staying the week on Dolly the dressform so it can continue the relaxing process. Fehfehfeh.
Quote from: Grov on September 26, 2009, 05:10:43 AM
I can picture what you are describing Rani and I like. You can also go with garters and/or a garter belt. A small tricked out toy gun in the garter makes for sexy but dangerous imagery.
Story of my life lately... dressing up other women so all the single men I know notice them instead of me... LOL
I think I need to meet some new men... ::) Maybe one who'll appreciate a Sparky lil' engineer with a smudge or two on her cheek... :P
Sorry about the capelet snafu, Taffy... drives me nuts when that happens, so I try to always hang things for a few days to let them stretch as much as they're going to. Discovered that with a bias cut skirt years ago, and have never forgotten it! LOLOL
Yeah, the problem was that due to being a small circle, the pattern had to be placed on the pattern at an odd angle & so is at a weird bias - & I've never made anything on a bias. NEVER AGAIN!
Have a bias against bias, do you?!?
(sorry, a certain Mouse has been punning me all night... and now I'm having trouble just saying no!!!) ::) LOL
I have not made as much progress on my costume as I had hoped. Relative are coming in to town...this weekend I think? Maybe it's next weekend? ... Really soon, anyway, and I have been spending a good deal of the time I had hoped to be sewing cleaning up my apartment. I've also been slightly sidetracked by some amazing Halloween fabric that simply MUST be made into a skirt to wear to work on the 30th, so now I'm trying to fit sewing that in too. :)
However, I did manage to acquire most of the fabric I will need (just need to get the coat fabric this week while I have a coupon, and get some notions, like the corset busk), and got my goggles painted. Don't have a picture yet, because I'm still hoping to put cogs on them, but I may just end up leaving them as they are. I'll post a picture later today/tomorrow, and you can let me know what you think.
October will be my month for sewing. I'm hoping to go to Steamcon, which leaves me just over 3 weeks to get my costume done. (Yikes!)
Does anyone know of a good place to get buckles? To say I was disappointed by the "selection" at JoAnn's would be putting it mildly. Maybe Hancocks, or Pacific Fabrics will have more?
Well here it is, my Steampunk Lolita outfit.....
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/Pyrate%20Daze%202009/Rumbafrontofcostume.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/Pyrate%20Daze%202009/Rumbabackofcostume.jpg)
RR!!!!! :o You look wonderful!!! Love the belt-n-bustle combo, and your fan is gorgeous! Hat, lace, boots and choker... WOW! The whole ensemble just screams Loli... Very, very steamy!!! :D
BRAVO!!!!!!!
RR, luv the hat & brooches on the bustle - nice work!!
Thank you!
The best part is, nothing is permanent, everything is pinned on. So I can still go back to using the skirt as a 'period' woman's riding skirt if I want.
Here's a picture of me and others on stage after the Steampunk contest. No I didn't win, and I didn't care, I had tons of fun!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/Pyrate%20Daze%202009/gallery_2503_123_290008.jpg)
Here's a close up of me:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/Pyrate%20Daze%202009/CloseupofRumba.jpg)
Do you have a Tandy Leather store new you?
Quote from: Elennare on September 28, 2009, 02:06:15 PM
Does anyone know of a good place to get buckles? To say I was disappointed by the "selection" at JoAnn's would be putting it mildly. Maybe Hancocks, or Pacific Fabrics will have more?
Rumba I love those pictures where did you meet such a fine group of other Steamers? And as for your outfit, simply lovely.
Quote from: Phoenix on September 29, 2009, 09:29:13 PM
Do you have a Tandy Leather store new you?
I might. Do they have buckles? I've been thinking about making a couple of leather accessories for my costume anyway, so I've been meaning to look into the existance of such a store near me.
Phoenix, RumbaRue, your costumes are very cool!
Elennare- Tandy's website has 7 or 8 pages of buckles, so I would hedge a guess that in store they have them too. Also if you have a saddle shop near you check them out, I got some lovely brass chicago screws for my goggle mod for dirt cheap cause they had tons of extras floating around, so there is a chance they might have buckles as well.
Thanks for the complement on the outfit, although I should warn you its not done yet(much like my ren-garb...its never finished LOL)
Its becoming less and less likely that I'll be able to come down for TRF due to finances.
I finished my project for class I was talking about. They were due today. I'll post it soon if I can. My comp has been lame recently. Everyone in my class liked my pics :)
Friends of mine are asking if people are still planning a steampunk invasion of TRF for Halloween. They have never been and are excited about not only going to faire but having others in steampunk theme.
From what I have read the TRF Steamy invasion is still on.
Speaking of invasions a friend and I were discussing having one at MNRF next year, could be fun.
so here's the pics I did for my project. I printed them off on matte photo paper and put them into some cool old looking frames from walmart.
(http://api.ning.com/files/oVJqMzVBaZbR7fe7bD065GhJ8r-yAY5bswayw-iQ5nzo9v9AHa3ursqr5mf3kopi/diningroom.jpg?width=455&height=360)
(http://api.ning.com/files/oVJqMzVBaZZRC*PaCvmDVL7ByzHhVuFI7z5wVSPYE9J-BV5Mvr2eg8pw0LyIwMyx/ghostbusters.jpg?width=449&height=600)
(http://api.ning.com/files/oVJqMzVBaZZ7-KZLvvZTDqaoBjcEuonL1QyjiRXkIHGMeq2ij6QvyCwOKd1V-c62/girlatcarousel.jpg?width=737&height=414)
(http://api.ning.com/files/oVJqMzVBaZa32p41CoXPHsQQhO-1LfrclC*kIGztp7C-vLXIretiRxXCbIVo2xAD/inventor.jpg?width=300&height=338)
(http://api.ning.com/files/oVJqMzVBaZbfrXItiJ9NzSaD5hJLn*0jyyWn4BE1QBg1dvBAaIn787Hh1eLHdNMZ/gretchentheaeronaut.jpg?width=737&height=552)
none of these people were actually in the photos to begin with. These files are prior to cropping them all toe 8x10 to fit the frames. Also I didn't take any of the original pics so I'm not claiming any rights to any of those.
The four guys look like Ghostbuster-Punk. Love the assemblage of images.
Love those images!
Very nice work, AC! Excellent insertion technique, and your shadows are pretty nice, also! You've got the lighting down, and your extractions look pretty flawless from this resolution. On the pic of the girl and plane, you might shorten her shadow a bit, and lower the transparency slightly, since her shadow seems just a little lighter than the shadow of the plane, and the light looks only slightly angled, but mostly overhead.
Congratulations!!! Bet you get an A+!!!
Duckie 84, a good many of us are being pinched by the economy. Please let us know if you won't be able to make it - but I hope you will!
SirRichardBear, tell your friends the steampunk invasion is ON! We want to make a big steamy splash so bringthembringthembringthem! Could I get their names for the badge/favor?
ArielCallista, nice work - you get an A!
We're getting closer to our invasion. Please give me your name if you haven't already done it so I can put you on the badge/favor list.
Now I feel like belting a verse of Ssssssteam Heat!
Rumba I love those pictures where did you meet such a fine group of other Steamers? And as for your outfit, simply lovely.
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You can see all the pictures from Pyrate Daze here:
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/Pyrate%20Daze%202009/ (http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/Pyrate%20Daze%202009/)
Quote from: Grov on September 30, 2009, 02:19:43 PM
The four guys look like Ghostbuster-Punk. Love the assemblage of images.
There is a Steampunk Ghostbuster group. I would love to see thier kit up close and personal, would probably give me some good ideas.
Elo & Austin area punkers might be interested in this:
http://do512.com/event/2009/10/16/wanna-be-in-a-steampunk-music-video-2
OK, I gotta say steampunk, at least before, kinda was certainly not my cup of tea. It was weird, and almost backwards sci-fi (looking back at what might have been vs what will be).
But now we watch Warehouse 13...and that's about as obvious steampunk references as I can think of. Love the show so far, hope it lasts a bit.
Now cyberpunk, I'm more comfortable with, and i got some hilarious ideas about that!
Awesome pics! Those are GREAT 'shops.
...speaking of pics, I keep forgetting to take one of my goggles...>.<
Since someone brought up other side-genres, I'd love love love to see Shadowrun catch on with garbers. Combines magic, super science, and shady dealings.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 30, 2009, 04:58:14 PM
SirRichardBear, tell your friends the steampunk invasion is ON! We want to make a big steamy splash so bringthembringthembringthem! Could I get their names for the badge/favor?
I'll ask this weekend if they're ok with me posting their names.
Quote from: SirRichardBear on October 01, 2009, 10:14:43 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 30, 2009, 04:58:14 PM
SirRichardBear, tell your friends the steampunk invasion is ON! We want to make a big steamy splash so bringthembringthembringthem! Could I get their names for the badge/favor?
I'll ask this weekend if they're ok with me posting their names.
Or just let me know how many I need to make for your entourage.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to a time/place for a meetup? I was thinking the 9:30 am Tartanic performance at the Dove Meadow Stage to say hello & have a picture (or 10) taken while we're still fresh. We can enjoy a great act & hang or go on our seperate ways & meet again at the usual noon meetup at the POW. What say you?
How about some time later? I might not be in the gate by 10 am.
How about 11, Cast in Bronze, the Cloisters? I'll definitely be at the 9 Tartanic, if anyone wants to come say hello.
11 sounds much better to me, also, Taffy, since I seldom make Cannon, myself! I'll most likely be standing in line waiting for Grov to pull my laces, anyway, since I can't get myself tightened without help, and he's quite handy that way! :D He might have some extra help in camp this year, though, since I understand there will be several Friends of the Bayou Scoundrels visiting during AHE... (although, from what I understand there may be Mimosas and Blood Mary's involved, so we may all be late... ::) ) :D
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 01, 2009, 10:31:30 PM
Or just let me know how many I need to make for your entourage.
There will be two in Steampunk The wife and I will be in our normal garb.
This is my badge/favor list to date - Please let me know if you need to be removed, want to be added, and&:
Grov
Rani Zemirah & neighbour
Eloquent XI
Duckie84 (?)
tastypasty
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Selkie
Selkie's mum
Capt. Seamus
SirRichardBear's Gang of Two
Hey Taffy, didn't Tanyor say they weren't going to be able to make it?
Yeah, I had to go back several pages to find the post. I really should update this more often, but hate to nag. I need to see if I've made enough, w/a few to spare (I made you, Rani, something special).
Awww... you're so sweet!!! (I made you something special, also!) LOL
Quote from: Grov on October 01, 2009, 10:07:25 PM
Since someone brought up other side-genres, I'd love love love to see Shadowrun catch on with garbers. Combines magic, super science, and shady dealings.
Shadowrun is awesome! I wonder, though, how you would garb to differentiate it from generic cyperpunk? Only thing I can think of would do something like be an elf or a troll in cyperpunk gear.
One word to differentiate Cyberpunk from Shadowrun. Magic. Anyone can wear talismanic charms of protection and such. Even the most cutthroat cybered street sam might have a little mojo bag around his neck.
Was 11, Cast in Bronze @ the Cloisters good w/everyone? Or we could just meet @ the regular noon RF meetup at the PoW? What say you?
Actually that does sound best. Combine the greetings so we can show off for the rest of the RFers who haven't even seen this thread yet. Best chance to recruit more that way too.
Not to mention it's just one appointment to remember.
What is the PoW? I've been to TRF before, but it's been a while since I've been there. Where is it at on the faire grounds?
Prince of Wales pub, I do believe, though I've never been there either. On the TRF website there's a printable map that will show where everything is, and I plan to download it to my computer tonight and study it every chance I get in the next 3 weeks (which, I admit, won't be often...)
That does sound like the best plan, particularly since we'll want to show off all of our hard work to everyone!!! Besides, I'm not sure about all of you, but I plan to have a bit of fun in the campground Friday night, so I might just sleep a few minutes late on Sat. morning! :o LOL I understand there's gonna be quite the party there, both nights... :D
Yea, about that printed map... Walking it is way different in perspective and scale than looking down on paper at it. Wish they would get a good aerial photo to mark up as the map instead. My stumbling description of finding the PoW is to orient from the front gate, hang a left and walk til you see it on your right. It's at the pinnacle of a row of shops. If you can see a huge driftwood bed across the way, stop and turn to your right 90 degrees and you should be in front of the PoW.
Orienting from the other side (Pirate Area), go towards the shop with the awesome pot roast sandwiches with that sweet relish that is making the corner with the Ded Bob stage and turn left, wander passed a bookstore and a few other shops while looking to the left for the front of PoW.
I wish I could meet all of you at TRF. :(
As I understand it some Detroit area steampunks are planning to invade MIRF this weekend (if the rain doesn't keep them away) so I am planning to wear steampunk garb today. I spent yesterday afternoon sewing up a bustled train from the Truly Victorian butterfly train pattern. It killed me to pay $20 ($15+ 5 s&h) for the pattern but I couldn't figure out the pleating without it. I made this practice version from black broadcloth lined in brown and plan to wear it with back and brown striped pants. I want to make the "real" one of striped taffeta with a matching skirt.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0190.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0195.jpg)
Sealion, I've been wondering about the butterfly train & finally decided against it as too formal for my walking suit. But I love the idea of it w/trousers - so delicious.
We'll all plan on noonish at the PoW - it's not hard to find. Grov, what's the name of the roast beef sammich place?
I don't know about all y'all, but I am so ready for faire.
Sealion, that's gorgeous!!! Now I want one... I'd probably be more apt to go Lolita than Lady, though, but that's just luscious!!!
Less than a month now!!! I'm getting so excited I can hardly stand it... :D
Mmmmm... roast beef sammich...
Doesn't Sealion do gorgeous work? There'll be no shabbiness at WindyCon, I can tell!
That capelet that's been dealing me fits? I cut off a good two inches of drooping lining on Tuesday & it's continuing to droop. What I will probably do is let it hang on Dolly & then sew it a few days before WindyCon, then pack it flat & not wear it before WC. Dang bias! PoS!
I hope we can get some group shots. Cameras!
I stand corrected about the quality of the online map. Been years since I looked at it but it's obviously been redone quite nicely. Even added roll-over name popups for the shops. The name of the sammich place is "Sour Old Skull Pub" right beside the Odeon stage. Bottom right corner of the map. The PoW is the bottom part of the big green section on the east end of the 300 block of buildings. There are even some picnic tables outside between the Ananda Trader and the PoW.
http://www.texrenfest.com/map.html (http://www.texrenfest.com/map.html)
Not roast beef, mind you. Pot roast. Potatoes, onions, and veggies in there too. Definitely forkable but I just get a few extra napkins and stick it in me mouf.
Okay, Grov, you've upped the ante from rb sammich to pot roast & veg - next weekend can't come fast enough!
Quote from: Grov on October 03, 2009, 06:01:18 PM
Not roast beef, mind you. Pot roast. Potatoes, onions, and veggies in there too. Definitely forkable but I just get a few extra napkins and stick it in me mouf.
Oh, damn... now I have to actually cook tomorrow!!! That just sounds too good! Mmmmm...
Taffy the name of the young couple coming down for the Steampunk invasion are Brianne and Jonathan. I told them about the meet up and they are real excited about coming TRF for the first time and being part of a steampunk invasion too.
My dear BIL brought me some green chile from Chuy's for dinner, which to this Nueva Mejicana beats the heck out of just about anything.
Thanks so much, SirRichardBear. This is the steam punk badge/favor list to date. If you are coming on AHE in SP & would like to be added, or I've left your name off or if you're on the list, but won't be attending, please let me know. I'll be making another small batch next week, but the fumes from the paint & glue are migraine engines & I won't be doing anymore after that. So please let me know, k?
Grov
Rani Zemirah & neighbour
Eloquent XI
Duckie84 (?)
tastypasty
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Selkie
Selkie's mum
Capt. Seamus
Brianne & Jonathan (SirRichardBear's Gang of Two)
One more week to fair!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 03, 2009, 12:28:44 PM
Sealion, that's gorgeous!!! Now I want one... I'd probably be more apt to go Lolita than Lady, though, but that's just luscious!!!
You know a train like that can be a great look with nothing under but shortie bloomers, fancy stockings, and garters. ;)
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 03, 2009, 03:17:41 PM
Doesn't Sealion do gorgeous work? There'll be no shabbiness at WindyCon, I can tell!
That capelet that's been dealing me fits? I cut off a good two inches of drooping lining on Tuesday & it's continuing to droop. What I will probably do is let it hang on Dolly & then sew it a few days before WindyCon, then pack it flat & not wear it before WC. Dang bias! PoS!
I hope we can get some group shots. Cameras!
Sorry the lining is being such a pain! One of the things on my to-do list is putting a new lining in my little capelet. I bought the thing for four bucks at an antiques shop and it looks great but I ruined the delicate silk lining when I wore it on Labor Day. :(
Sealion -- $4? $4! Even w/having to replace the lining, you got one heck of a deal. Not to mention the authenticity. I never find anything cool like that around here, although I did get rather a cute bikky jar w/kookaburras on it some years ago. Did you get your train ticket ? - a jaunt on the train is ever so much steamier than a crowded jet seat & will be just the thing to get you in an SP mood.
Are you bringing more than one set of garb? I may bring my adventuress set for Friday night & my black suit for Saturday evening's festivities.
Quote from: sealion on October 03, 2009, 07:59:09 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 03, 2009, 12:28:44 PM
Sealion, that's gorgeous!!! Now I want one... I'd probably be more apt to go Lolita than Lady, though, but that's just luscious!!!
You know a train like that can be a great look with nothing under but shortie bloomers, fancy stockings, and garters. ;)
Yeah... my days of shorty anything are a thing of the past, I think... but knee length bloomers are a possibility... but then I'd probably have to wear heels. Hmmm... have to think about that... LOL
Waaaaahhh... I wanna go to WindyCon!!!!!!! It sounds like SOOOOOO much fun!!! Particularly taking the train there! Unfortunately, if I want to take the train north, first I have to go south to Ft. Worth (because we have no passenger service anywhere in the state that goes anywhere else... ::) ) and then either east or west a really loooong ways, and then turn north... so it ends up being an exercise in aggravation to get anywhere by rail. I'd do it, though, if I had the funding... or at least drive!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 03, 2009, 10:16:20 PM
Quote from: sealion on October 03, 2009, 07:59:09 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 03, 2009, 12:28:44 PM
Sealion, that's gorgeous!!! Now I want one... I'd probably be more apt to go Lolita than Lady, though, but that's just luscious!!!
You know a train like that can be a great look with nothing under but shortie bloomers, fancy stockings, and garters. ;)
Yeah... my days of shorty anything are a thing of the past, I think... but knee length bloomers are a possibility... but then I'd probably have to wear heels. Hmmm... have to think about that... LOL
Waaaaahhh... I wanna go to WindyCon!!!!!!! It sounds like SOOOOOO much fun!!! Particularly taking the train there! Unfortunately, if I want to take the train north, first I have to go south to Ft. Worth (because we have no passenger service anywhere in the state that goes anywhere else... ::) ) and then either east or west a really loooong ways, and then turn north... so it ends up being an exercise in aggravation to get anywhere by rail. I'd do it, though, if I had the funding... or at least drive!
That's kind of the way it is here. If I want to go anywhere other than Chicago I still have to go to Chicago first. I looked into taking a train to DC once and it would have been a three day trip partly becasue I would have had to go to Chicago first! LOL
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 03, 2009, 08:54:29 PM
Sealion -- $4? $4! Even w/having to replace the lining, you got one heck of a deal. Not to mention the authenticity. I never find anything cool like that around here, although I did get rather a cute bikky jar w/kookaburras on it some years ago. Did you get your train ticket ? - a jaunt on the train is ever so much steamier than a crowded jet seat & will be just the thing to get you in an SP mood.
Are you bringing more than one set of garb? I may bring my adventuress set for Friday night & my black suit for Saturday evening's festivities.
I'm planning to wear/bring mix and match slightly steamy stuff for daytime and go all out for Saturday evening with the as-yet-to-be-made taffeta skirt and butterfly train. A matching jacket bodice would be nice put will probably be put off until the World Steam Expo in Dearborn next Memorial Day (some of the activites will invovle the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village! :happydance:). I've got Twelth Night and Val Day SCA gowns to get to first.
Took the train to Pitts from Dallas this summer it was three days by very enjoyable we had a five hour layover in chi town and got to walk around channel street. We enjoyed it much more than driving which would have taken as long. Better that fly it was one of my dreams to travel by train. I always loved watching and reading about train travel now i've done it.
I took the train from Miami to NYC in '86, and it was one of my most memorable trips, and I didn't even stay in a sleeper! I loved wandering through the cars, eating in the dining car, drinking in the bar car, chatting with all the interesting people, and just having an incredible train adventure... then this year I took my daughter to Ft. Worth on the Heartland Flyer for her birthday, since she has always been fascinated by trains, also. She loved it, and wants to go again!!! She was very excited to get to talk to all the grown-ups riding down with us, and just chatted the whole way... when she wasn't dragging me all over the train, anyway! LOLOL
In 1966 we took the train from St. Louis to Colorado Springs. Before we boarded the train, my sisters & I had gone to see Disney's Winnie the Pooh at the theater. I was 11, the middle sister was about 8, and baby sister was 5. Since I was older, the 8 year old & I got to wander the train and we loved sitting in the observation deck. But no matter how far away from mom & baby sister we got, we could hear her bellowing, "Winnie the Pooh! POOH! POOH! POOH!" over & over.
Im so jealous you guys are going on a sp outing.
Can I ask you guys for references?? to shops that is.
I want to get my boyfriend a skeleton pocket watch for Yule, but I don't want to get it on Amazon. Hes been looking at them on there for ages and I want something a little cooler.
Do any of you in your infinite steampunk links know a reputable site where I could get a cool skeleton pocket watch for under $100???
Thanks for the help.
Even though we have no steampunk events down here I'm hoping to get to make some steampunk outfits soon.
I found a local Halloween store carrying $10 top hats. So I plan on def modding one.
Etsy shop Tempus Fugit has some lovelies I've been eyeballing:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5726325&&ga_search_query=pocket+watch&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
I purchased my steamy watch from this ebay vendor: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/everyday-deal-store__W0QQ_armrsZ1
I paid $20 (10 for the item plus 10 shipping) for exactly the same watch that was selling on etsy for $75! I admit I was a little skeptical ordering from asia but the item arrived quickly, was well packaged, and works well!
Spotted this guy at faire this weekend
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/LittleCasino/Fishers%20RF%202007/097.jpg)
Ok he looks really familiar for some reason...I wonder if he's on the Brass Goggles board.
The Time Travelers do tend to get around. He looks like he last visited the Old West, what w/the bandana.
TRF looms ever closer. I was thinking I'd get to go this weekend, but the h20 pump on Flora's Folly bit the dust. I was quite pleased to have made it home in one piece on Saturday. We'll see.
WindyCom is also getting closer. Phil & Kaya Foglio are doing a performance of Revenge of the Weasel Queen on Friday evening, to be followed by a Hubble presentation. Between TRF & WindyCon, my inner geek has broken loose & will be shortly running amok in the streets. Amokamokamok!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 06, 2009, 12:03:50 PM
Between TRF & WindyCon, my inner geek has broken loose & will be shortly running amok in the streets. Amokamokamok!
:giggle: Second childhood is alot of fun, isn't it.
Wait you mean to tell me there's a second childhood? ;D
Quite possibly even a third, and for a very fortunate few... a perpetual childhood! :D
I am sooooo envious that you two will be getting to meet the Foglios, and get to experience The Weasel Queen up close and personal!!! :o Not to mention all the other really cool fun stuff... Gaaaahhh!!!!! It's driving me crazy that I don't get to go this year!!! :-\
I got a great watch on eBay - it's a watch set into basically a large marble. I am crazy about these ball watches:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Crystal-Ball-archaize-mechanical-necklace-pocket-watch_W0QQitemZ220485169171QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPocket_Watches?hash=item3355f0b013
I actually got two of them since I'd like these to be earrings; they'll probably have to be clip ons because I'm afraid they'll be too big & heavy for pierced earrings. If they are really too big for earrings I'll be working w/my mom to make a pendant out of them. In any event I'll replace the tacky little bells w/Swarovskis.
Oh, Taffy... I might just have to get one of those myself!!! Those are gorgeous! They do look a little heavy for earrings, though.
I've been busy working on some punky jewelry the last couple of days, and I'm pretty pleased with what's developing. I'm thinking I could even do the Etsy thing with some of it, or maybe explore this R/F storefront thing I've been reading about lately.
I guess I'm about to get into leather crafting pretty heavily, also, since I just splurged and bought a gorgeous piece of brown leather... a rather large piece... but I've been looking for just this type for something I've had in mind for a while, and I want to get started on it before TRF so I can get some feedback from all of you that will be there. I want to see if my idea is marketable, and since it's geared toward time travelers, what better bunch to test it on, eh? :D
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 08, 2009, 09:04:43 AM
I got a great watch on eBay - it's a watch set into basically a large marble. I am crazy about these ball watches:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Crystal-Ball-archaize-mechanical-necklace-pocket-watch_W0QQitemZ220485169171QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPocket_Watches?hash=item3355f0b013
I actually got two of them since I'd like these to be earrings; they'll probably have to be clip ons because I'm afraid they'll be too big & heavy for pierced earrings. If they are really too big for earrings I'll be working w/my mom to make a pendant out of them. In any event I'll replace the tacky little bells w/Swarovskis.
If that's the same one I bought (and it looks to be) you definitely don't want them hanging from your ears! Too big and heavy. I expected something smaller myself. Lemme see if I can find a pic of me wearing it............................
You can see the ball watch hanging from my belt near my left hand.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/CopyofIMG_4329.jpg)
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 08, 2009, 10:28:03 AM
Oh, Taffy... I might just have to get one of those myself!!! Those are gorgeous! They do look a little heavy for earrings, though.
I've been busy working on some punky jewelry the last couple of days, and I'm pretty pleased with what's developing. I'm thinking I could even do the Etsy thing with some of it, or maybe explore this R/F storefront thing I've been reading about lately.
I guess I'm about to get into leather crafting pretty heavily, also, since I just splurged and bought a gorgeous piece of brown leather... a rather large piece... but I've been looking for just this type for something I've had in mind for a while, and I want to get started on it before TRF so I can get some feedback from all of you that will be there. I want to see if my idea is marketable, and since it's geared toward time travelers, what better bunch to test it on, eh? :D
Rani- You are a tease! LOL Care to tell is a little more about this leather project you are planning?
That's the one, Sealion! & here I was thinking I was sooooo original! My mom's a beader so these will be made into a double-drop pendant w/beads & crystals & all sorts of pretties. Your outfit is stunning - I love the black/blue combination. I'm a black/red girl.
Rani, you are such a tease - can hardly wait to see you & your project!
I'm so bad I just signed up with Dr. Steel's Army of Toy Soldiers....in other words his fanclub....wonder if there is one for Abney Park hmmmm*goes wandering off to go see*
LOL I'm not gonna say, because I don't want any of those sneaky lurking idea nabbers to scoop me on this!!! Let's just say I haven't seen anything else like it anywhere on the web, and I'm hoping I can actually market it to steamers. I'll debut it at TRF, and a few lucky steamers will actually be taking one home with them, as well as carrying it around and showing it off at Faire! ;)
I promise I'll post pics on here after AHE, though... :P
I'm looking forward to seeing your project, too, Rani. I'm so looking forward to the Steampunk Invasion!
Fergus here.
Ya know last year at Texas Ren Fest was my first year to dress. Been working on my archer costume and then appears this steampunk thread and WOW. It seems much more interesting than an archer. Now I have to start again. I have no clue about costume character or accessories. Some one please give my guidance. I have been on line searching and checking links but, you know decisions,decisions, decisions! I have until Holloween weekend to get it together. Right now I have goggles, Stonewashed flowing denim duster, kneehigh boots for a starter kit.
Praise me or beat me but please guide me.
Bill
Fergus, with your duster and boots, I'd say do some research into Dustpunk. It's more American West with a bit of riverboat gambler flair. Think James Garner as Maverick, or Robert Conrad in Wild, Wild West, only a bit more rough-n-ready... Here's a good site for garb/costuming, if you have a budget. Western Emporium (http://www.westernemporium.com/mens_oldwest_outfits.php?from=leftnav)... If not, it's still a great place to get ideas, and you can look in thrift stores and consignment shops for clothing and accessories, and pay a fraction of what you would online. This site has complete costume suggestions, but they sell each piece separately, so look at everything, find what you like, and develop a look that's uniquely you.
If you get the chance, rent the movie The Golden Compass, and pay particular attention to the character Lee Scoresby, played by Sam Elliott.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/SteamPunk/LeeScoresby.jpg)
His character is the epitome of Dustpunk, and a really great starting point for ideas...
Hope this helps a little!
I LOVE Sam Elliott!!!!!
I can't make it to TRF...and I can't find anything in my area to do with Steampunk...but I'm intrigued.
I'm gonna make myself some Witchy Steampunk garb. I've found a pattern for a skirt, got the mini-witch hat (below), and I'm not sure what else yet. I'm thinking of making my broom with a bit of an industrial feel to it.
(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs205.snc1/7234_141513069325_707144325_2471853_7276536_n.jpg) I just LOVE this lil hat!!
Oooh! Love your idea Tammy! I can see a broom with a bundle of thin copper tubing instead of broomstraw and some kind of gear component on the handle.
Fergus, not to worry. Unless I'm sorely mistaken this will be the first foray into steam punk for many of us, including me. Your current garb items screams "wild west" to me & Rani has given some great starting places. Let me add the recent movie version of Wild, Wild West - what it lacks in movie making skill, it sorta makes up for in costumes & weaponry, etc. A modded Nerf Maverick would totally rock w/your garb, too. Accessories! Are you going to join us on All Hallow's Eve in your punkery?
Tammy, Sam Elliott *sigh*. Love the witch's hat & an SP witch is brilliant!
WooT!!! You finally made it over here, Tammy!!! Lovin' the Punky witch idea, and the industrial broom sounds funkadelic!!! Can't wait to see...
Yeah, Sam Elliot is up there in that same class of YUMMY as Sean Connery, in my book!!! Definitely SIGH worthy...
I finally found an eyeglasses repair kit with the really tiny screwdrivers, so I can take these two old alarm clocks apart and raid it's innards for a few gears, since I can't seem to find the time to get to the local clock repair shops to ask about spare parts.
I'm out for the weekend, with no net access, so I'll check in Sunday evening... Have a really Steamy time, everyone, and when that Punky muse knocks on your door, be sure to offer her the good booze so she'll stick around for a while!!! ;)
I made my Blythe doll some goggles and found her some tools today. :D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0274.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0280.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/HappyStamper/IMG_0285.jpg)
I love the goggles & khakis - looks like she's on her way to the boiler room. Gotta keep the dirigible aloft.
I hope to be there All Hollows Eve with some type of clothes on ::) I remind me of Sam Elliot....but only different! ;D After thinking I have complete Civil War Officers uniforms, Union and Confederate, Cowboy/Texas Ranger and Apache Scout as a reenactor. I'm starting to think NDN Punk. Apache with goggles and gear. Humm, shades of Wil Sampson.
What ya'll think?
How could you mank an NDN punkish?
I'm not sure traditional Steampunk has discovered the Americas which would render our Native American folk absent but it's not a real life thing so dress up whatever you like. Steampunk versions of far less real personalities have won awards. Punk it up Big Chief Fergus.
Quote from: Grov on October 10, 2009, 08:49:10 PM
I'm not sure traditional Steampunk has discovered the Americas which would render our Native American folk absent but it's not a real life thing so dress up whatever you like. Steampunk versions of far less real personalities have won awards. Punk it up Big Chief Fergus.
Since Steampunk is based in the Victorian era I'm pretty sure the Americas had been discovered by then. ;)
Many people portray characters from the American West and, while they are not common, Native American characters are included.
Quote from: sealion on October 11, 2009, 07:03:16 AM
Quote from: Grov on October 10, 2009, 08:49:10 PM
I'm not sure traditional Steampunk has discovered the Americas which would render our Native American folk absent but it's not a real life thing so dress up whatever you like. Steampunk versions of far less real personalities have won awards. Punk it up Big Chief Fergus.
Since Steampunk is based in the Victorian era I'm pretty sure the Americas had been discovered by then. ;)
Many people portray characters from the American West and, while they are not common, Native American characters are included.
I'm pretty sure my first words were "I'm not sure". Thanks for straightening me out though.
I think what she was trying to say in a supportive fashion was, "Rock on Fergus! Injun Punk is totally cool."
Quote from: Fergus on October 09, 2009, 09:44:22 PM
I hope to be there All Hollows Eve with some type of clothes on ::) I remind me of Sam Elliot....but only different! ;D After thinking I have complete Civil War Officers uniforms, Union and Confederate, Cowboy/Texas Ranger and Apache Scout as a reenactor. I'm starting to think NDN Punk. Apache with goggles and gear. Humm, shades of Wil Sampson.
What ya'll think?
How could you mank an NDN punkish?
Hmmm, I would definitely draw some inspiration from Mal from Firefly but that's me. ^_^ Kind of a spin like that, the western influences, a little Asian mixed in, and a duster.
I've seen pictures of a couple of Steampunk Indians. One started w/a traditional Indian outfit and added some steampunk stuff to it, the other started with a "typical" steampunk outfit and added Indian stuff to it. Both looked very cool. If I had any clue where in the Aether I saw these pictures, I'd give you links. :(
Out of curiosity, why do you spell it "NDN"? Or is that an acronym for something?
The 18th century glasses I just bought might be of interest for a steamed look. I posted a picture in the period eyeglasses thread http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=2197.15
Awesome glasses, Groomporter! I really like the side pieces.
Those are very nice glasses. Certainly Steampunky enough for me.
Quote from: Elennare on October 12, 2009, 10:35:56 AM
I'veOut of curiosity, why do you spell it "NDN"? Or is that an acronym for something?
The American Indians I do reenacting with refer to themselves a NDN's (Indians). I don't know why. :)
WOOHOO!!! I finally got around to cutting the rivet posts on one of these old travel alarm clocks I've been trying to take apart, and the works yielded 7 beautiful solid brass gears!!!!!!!!! Plus a couple of really interestingly shaped rocker arms that will no doubt find their way into something or other... :D
Think I'll cut the other one tomorrow, though, after a quick trip to the dollar store for some safety glasses... :-\ My little Dremel has a bit of power behind it, and while the sparks were very minor, the tiny flying specks of steel were something of a concern! LOL
This weekend will definitely include combing the local garage sales and thrift stores for more of these old travel alarms, though...
A former neighbor got a sliver of metal in his eye - gotta be careful w/those power tools!
Quote from: Fergus on October 09, 2009, 09:44:22 PM
I hope to be there All Hollows Eve with some type of clothes on ::) I remind me of Sam Elliot....but only different! ;D After thinking I have complete Civil War Officers uniforms, Union and Confederate, Cowboy/Texas Ranger and Apache Scout as a reenactor. I'm starting to think NDN Punk. Apache with goggles and gear. Humm, shades of Wil Sampson.
What ya'll think?
How could you mank an NDN punkish?
Maybe a tribe with secret technology handed down from a more advanced version of a Mayan or Aztec civilization
Quote from: groomporter on October 13, 2009, 08:14:03 AM
Quote from: Fergus on October 09, 2009, 09:44:22 PM
I hope to be there All Hollows Eve with some type of clothes on ::) I remind me of Sam Elliot....but only different! ;D After thinking I have complete Civil War Officers uniforms, Union and Confederate, Cowboy/Texas Ranger and Apache Scout as a reenactor. I'm starting to think NDN Punk. Apache with goggles and gear. Humm, shades of Wil Sampson.
What ya'll think?
How could you mank an NDN punkish?
Maybe a tribe with secret technology handed down from a more advanced version of a Mayan or Aztec civilization
I think that sounds AWESOME, Fergus!!! I like the Scout idea, but maybe with bits of both Native and non-Native cultures mixed in. Will Sampson had so many roles where he blurred the lines between cowboy and Indian that he'll make a great starting point for a character! I'm thinking you might want to keep the duster as part of your garb, just in case it keeps getting cooler.
Not sure how you'll go about punking that up, though...
Why not leave the duster more or less alone? If you did want to add to it maybe a few native style bits, feathers draping off the shoulders perhaps? A dreamcatcher with the webbing being held together in the center with a gear?
Ohh interesting thoughts on a women's native style dress...I know at least some of the tribes up here have I think its called the bell dance where they have bells on thier dresses...maybe instead of bells, cogs and sprockets?
*wanders off again*
Very interesting input from all. Thanks, the "gears are turning". (Couldn't help it)
Quote from: groomporter on October 12, 2009, 05:21:39 PM
The 18th century glasses I just bought might be of interest for a steamed look. I posted a picture in the period eyeglasses thread http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=2197.15
Similar frames can be found in Walmart, and also in the Colonial Williamsburg catalog (for less than the price shown).
Capt Marga
Quote from: captmarga on October 13, 2009, 10:05:38 PM
Quote from: groomporter on October 12, 2009, 05:21:39 PM
The 18th century glasses I just bought might be of interest for a steamed look. I posted a picture in the period eyeglasses thread http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=2197.15
Similar frames can be found in Walmart, and also in the Colonial Williamsburg catalog (for less than the price shown).
Capt Marga
Do any of the ones in the Williamsburg catalog have the double lenses? that was part of the higher price on the set I bought.
Jas Townsend also has a range of early eyeglass frames ranging from $25-$30
http://jas-townsend.com/index.php?cPath=46&osCsid=84a4ac860a27512603cb5812c7fec758
Thanks for the link, Groomporter. I had forgotten the name of that company and lost my catalog.
Quote from: groomporter on October 12, 2009, 05:21:39 PM
The 18th century glasses I just bought might be of interest for a steamed look. I posted a picture in the period eyeglasses thread http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=2197.15
Didn't post it earlier but I love those glasses, very cool.
It's looking less likely that I will get to come for AHE. I expected to be living in Austin by this time, but I'm not there yet.
However, if I can work it out with my sis and new bro-in-law, I may get to come down to Aus and stay with them. We'd be all three going to AHE together. :D It's all a matter of scheduling though.
Stephanie Lady P, I hope your move is smooth & also that you will be joining us - *fingers crossed* - keep us informed.
My darling son brought me a book today: Doctor Grordbort's Contrapulatronic Dingus Directory, a catalog of some nifty wannabe contraptions and some awesome rayguns - starting at about $400 - yikes! To see the book & rayguns, go here:
http://www.wetanz.com/holics/raygun-directory.php
Thought y'all might get a kick out of this.
http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/
If you scroll down a little there are some awesome steampunk inspired cakes. Too cool!
So... I got the most amazing piece of leather yesterday from eBay. About 3.25 oz, 21 sq. ft., natural full grain, vat dyed the most gorgeous milk chocolate brown. Soft as butter and thick enough for certain types of pouches, as well as at least three different projects I've been wanting to try out for Steampunk!!!!!!!!!
I'm pretty seriously considering trying to sell some of these things to bring in some extra cash, but I doubt I'll have time to get anything into production before WindyCon next month, or even get any sort of listing online by then. I believe there are a couple of other good size S/P events coming up in the next few months, though, and I'm hoping I can build up a little interest on some of the other forums out there. I have a really great list of suppliers for everything I need to produce several different goodies that I'm thinking might sell well, and I can get a tax ID number here for only about $10, so I think early next month I'll be heading on down to the Hall of Records and handing over a sawbuck for that little slip of paper. It would be really nice to pay wholesale prices for some of this stuff!!!
Those cakes are incredible!
Loved the Capt. Nemo cake - all those tentacles!
Rani, congratulations on the stroke of steaminess - I look forward to seeing your vision become reality.
Yesterday afternoon I spent some time trying on my outfits for AHE & WC. I think the AHE is ready to go - just need to go the the shoe repair shop & have him punch some holes in my boot straps.
The cakes are great! Needed some inspiration, my giveadamn has been "broke" as of late. All that satin in a heap, waiting to be cut. But that's the plan for this weekend, after the 5K for Breast Cancer tomorrow morning.
Got hubby to take his Nerf Maverick apart, have paint (fingers crossed) drying on it. The humidity around here is NOT helping. My own blaster didn't need lots of gadgetry added - it was cool to start, just needed paint. That's progressing, again waiting for it to truly DRY! May have to get out the hair dryer.
Is there a cool party anywhere in Dallas for Halloween?
Capt. Marga
There is going to be a pretty cool Halloween gathering south of Dallas...TRF.
What Grov said!
Finally got my spark re-ignited today & spent a happy hour + at Ace picking out some plumbing hardware to finish my walking stick. Also registered for WindyCon. So things are moving along!
I've been building a cane. So far it looks pretty good, I just need to stain it, dress it up, and decide which topper I want on it....I have 4 that would work.
In fact one of the toppers I have multiple copies of that I might be willing to part with...that or I'll design a few new canes with them and sell them completed...hmmm. I'll post pictures of the completed product.
Introducing - the LandShark's Revenge - please note the shark in the cross piece. Copper & brass all the way except for the rubber foot:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0552.jpg)
Very, very nice, Taffy!!! Lovin' the Shark, also... :D
Phoenix, I can't wait to see the ones you're building, also!!!
Just dunked my underskirt in the terracotta dye, and will be leaving it over night. I hope it takes evenly!
I found a few things to take apart at garage sales yesterday that seem like they'd have gears inside, and I'm just sitting down to the craft table now... :D
Hope everyone is having a Steamy weekend!!!
What a very full day I had. Had to hit Target for a plastic tub for fabric/scraps & PetSmart for dog/cat food. My son & I went to the Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and dinner after.
I think I may make a walking skirt for Saturday's daytime schedule at WC w/the lavender taffeta I've stashed. It should be okay w/a white blouse Maybe make a little matching capelet, lined w/flannel for warmth, in lieu of a jacket and all trimmed w/grosgrain ribbon? I've got to get cracking.
Outside of Faire I dress either 60's or goth so I've heard about steampunk. I dress victorian when I go all out but it's cute nonetheless lol. Here's a link to tell a little more about it...http://www.blackwaterfall.com/21_steampunk_goth.php
Lady B, thanks for the interesting link and welcome!
Sunday evening - just need to do the fasteners. May finish my Mamma Gkika skirt to take, even though I won't be wearing the bewbie bodice. Not a good look on a woman my age.
Ohh pretty...
http://www.clockworkcouture.com/?q=airshipstewardess (http://www.clockworkcouture.com/?q=airshipstewardess)
Nice... if only I were that shape... :P LOL
Holy crap! SO a friend showed me that the other day and she was saying how she wants to recreate it with tails, which for her current ability is WAY over her head, but more power to her. I was so inspired by itothat I've deisnged this ridiculous leather vest with straps and buckles and all kinds of nonsense. its got the same front, no sleeves, and its kind of halterish, with crossed straps buckled across the back, kinda suspender like, and buckles to cinch in across the back with tails...I think its going to be awesome, when I get around to finding the leather for it.
Blargh! I seem to have run out of steam. :(
Won't be going to SteamCon. Didn't pre-order my tickets in time, and there's no way I'll make it in time on Friday before they sell out. Not that I have anything to wear. I have made no further progress on my costume. I've been so busy, and fighting off a bit of a cold or something, that the little bit of time I've had where I could have been sewing, I just didn't have the energy to do it. :(
Ok, done venting. I've still got 2 weeks to Halloween, so I can definately get the costume sewn by then. I'm setting myself a goal: have at least the skirt and corset done by the end of Saturday, with pictures of them (and my goggles) shared on Monday. Neither item will take that long once I sit down and work on it. I've given up on sewing a shirt before Halloween, but I already have one that will work. Yell at me if I don't share anything on Monday. :)
Taffy, I love that cane. Very cool.
I'ts so easy to run out of steam. I've got a pattern for a gorgeous ropa that I bought late last year, together w/some wonderful gold damask (?) and I just can't seem to pull it together enough to get started. The major problem is that the pattern is not full length & I need to get some butcher paper or something. Why in hell would you sell a pattern that needs more work to make it usable?
Elennare, I'll be looking for your pics. The cane is heeeaaavvvy, but the majority of the weight is in the handle. I look forward to taking it for a walk on AHE & at WC. I'll probably be pulled over for the special inspection at the airport as I'll be wearing a top hat & carrying the Revenge on board w/me. Not to mention the HUGE suitcase for a two night stay.
My problem is that I keep taking on more and more projects, and I don't even have time for the ones I'm already committed to... ::)
Ok, so I have my underskirt dyed (which turned out really nice), and I'm also darkening a coral colored shirt so I don't waste the rest of this dye, and so I'll have something to wash the skirt with...
Just about finished with favors, and I have one last component of this S/P project to pick up today, then I'll be almost finished with that...
I think I've decided which fabric I'm going to use for the side panels of my over-skirt... and the only other things I have to do to it are set the grommets for the lacing and hand stitch the brown under-layer to the underskirt (take about 30 minutes), then my garb will be done.
I seem to have "run out of steam" for sewing projects, too. I still haven't gotten around to shopping for fabric let alone making the skirt I want for WC. I will have plenty to wear without it but nothing "fancy" for Saturday night.
I did work on a kindasorta steamy project today- I am taking apart some old watches so that I can put the teeny tiny gears into some cast resin eyechips for one of my Blythe dolls. (Um...yeah...I just got a second doll and all of my creative energy has gone to working on them. :whome: )
Congratulations on the new addition, Sealion. Judging from your faire SP portrait, you'll look bee-yootiful on Saturday night.
I found some really cute cloths, some in plus size that would work great for Steampunk http://www.chinatowner.com (http://www.chinatowner.com)
More pics of NEW THINGS! I made them a few weeks ago but just now am getting around to putting pics on my comp...
These are more pieces to the steampunk outfit ive posted pics of before (vest jacket and bloomers)
overskirt, bustle thing...I don't know what to call it for sure
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs276.snc1/10332_160292512828_616512828_2591327_276026_n.jpg)
sideish view of same thing
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs256.snc1/10332_160292522828_616512828_2591328_4416306_n.jpg)
sadly the pics don't do ^that^fabric^ justice...its a beautiful brocade with a victorian damask pattern on it in golds and rusts on a black background...
waist cincher front
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs256.snc1/10332_160292537828_616512828_2591329_1911373_n.jpg)
waist cincher back
(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs276.snc1/10332_160292547828_616512828_2591330_4178069_n.jpg)
canvas backed leather^
I'm super happy with my stuff so far and can't wait to wear it!
I am totally digging your waist cincher and the cut of that overskirt is rather fetching. I'm curious what you will put on those legs under it. Short blousy bloomers and stockings perchance?
Can hardly wait to see this in an ensemble. Love the cincher - great work!
Well Grov,you were right! bloomers it is! I need to find some good stockings tho... this is the rest of the outfit so far. Just gotta collect up a bunch of accessories now.
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs278.snc1/10534_138731557828_616512828_2419388_5995327_n.jpg)
Your skirt is gorgeous, AC, and that cincher just rocks!!! I love the wrap effect you've got going, and that fabric does look really yummy...
We are all just gonna Steam up the place!!! :D
I'm sad that the Steampunk invasion at TRF is on Halloween. I've had plans up here for halloween since like last halloween. Plus I found out I have to work!
Well damn you for impressing us with your work only to leave us wanting. And by us, I mean me.
I hope you can muster a full dress pic for us when the time is right. Right? Pwease.
Well Greg and I are planning to hit up The Church (goth club in dallas) tomorrow night in Steampunk. We're both missing a bunch of accessories but I want to do it anyway. We're finally gonna be getting dog tags...dog tags=no cover! WOOO! That'll save us a ton of money in the long run! I'll make sure we get a couple pics and I'll post them this weekend
We used to have a goth club here in OKC called The Church, housed in a defunct Episcopal church, but it was recently sold and now it's Club Purgatory, a heavy/death metal club... LOL Still full of goths, they're just death-head gothpunks, now.
OH, get pics of his gear too. I'm guessing he'll have stuff I can more easily emulate if I like it.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is on the Hallmark Movie Channel - some original steaminess.
Quote from: ArielCallista on October 21, 2009, 08:04:29 AM
Well Grov,you were right! bloomers it is! I need to find some good stockings tho... this is the rest of the outfit so far. Just gotta collect up a bunch of accessories now.
Torrid (dot com) has some interesting leggins on sale...
Capt Marga
Greg doesn't have much of anything steamy right now. He's got a pinstripe suit that were using as the foundation since he already had it. We've got alot of plans of things to get going for him. Like a derby with a headlamp, and a really awesome cane, plus our time travel gloves. I'm planning to make him a really nice vest, cravat and some spats as well. He wants to kind of be a well off but kooky inventor.
Speaking of spats! I started making myself some earlier thanks to internet tutorials and such...sadly, they ended up too small...even tho i made a mock up that fit great and everything... a couple buttons actually button on them so i may wear them anyway and leave them half buttoned...
As for torrid, I'm not exactly their "demographic"...I don't know if they'd carry anything small enough for me.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 21, 2009, 09:46:50 PM
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is on the Hallmark Movie Channel - some original steaminess.
Wish I had more cable than I do... there are lots of great old Steamy movies I'd love to watch.
Captmarga, thanks for the headsup on torrid. I don't always think of them, but I've had good luck w/knee & otk socks from them.
After reading the book, the movie seems only a brief visual representation. We should be thanking the director or producer because the Nautilus wasn't written to look like that.
Movie magic has done lots of things writers never even dreamed of, although not always in ways they might appreciate! The Nautilus (http://images.mouseplanet.com/dtp/compressed/N03.jpg) at Disney Paris is a bit different from the one used in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (http://naturecoast.com/hobby/images/nautilus%20008.jpg), but both of them are pretty awe-inspiring when I let myself believe, for just the time the movie plays, that I could actually walk the decks underway...
Imagination is an incredible gift, and it's nice to be reminded occasionally to be thankful for it... :)
To a person who reads & visualizes, a book is almost always going to beat the tar out of the movie. Sometimes though, a movie will push us to reading the book & when the two mesh - it's magic. The movie of Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone, seen many years after its initial release, sent me running to the books. It's been an enchanted affair of the heart ever since.
I find myself in the same position w/Hell Boy. I love the movies & now must find the graphic novels to compare to the movies. On the other hand, I'll watch just about anything w/Ron Perlman, who has been romantic favorite of mine since his Beauty & the Beast days.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 22, 2009, 09:11:56 AM
Movie magic has done lots of things writers never even dreamed of, although not always in ways they might appreciate! The Nautilus (http://images.mouseplanet.com/dtp/compressed/N03.jpg) at Disney Paris is a bit different from the one used in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (http://naturecoast.com/hobby/images/nautilus%20008.jpg), but both of them are pretty awe-inspiring when I let myself believe, for just the time the movie plays, that I could actually walk the decks underway...
Imagination is an incredible gift, and it's nice to be reminded occasionally to be thankful for it... :)
Actually both of those pictures are of the Disney Version of the Nautilus. The one from LXG looks like this...http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://image63.webshots.com/63/5/6/48/2834506480093417397hyFruU_ph.jpg&imgrefurl=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2834506480093417397hyFruU&usg=__Fdk9n_ve5yBKbyj1rd4jnQaqAgo=&h=640&w=640&sz=57&hl=en&start=4&um=1&tbnid=76iK9zL-X2YJ1M:&tbnh=137&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3DLXG%2Bnautilus%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26um%3D1 (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://image63.webshots.com/63/5/6/48/2834506480093417397hyFruU_ph.jpg&imgrefurl=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2834506480093417397hyFruU&usg=__Fdk9n_ve5yBKbyj1rd4jnQaqAgo=&h=640&w=640&sz=57&hl=en&start=4&um=1&tbnid=76iK9zL-X2YJ1M:&tbnh=137&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3DLXG%2Bnautilus%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26um%3D1)
Or the one from the graphic novel tha the movie was based on... I think I like the grapic novel version better
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3267161251_bb1e740016.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3267161251_bb1e740016.jpg)
Oops, my fail... wasn't paying attention to my links! LOL
No worries I have done that far to many times to count.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 22, 2009, 10:53:55 AM
I find myself in the same position w/Hell Boy. I love the movies & now must find the graphic novels to compare to the movies. On the other hand, I'll watch just about anything w/Ron Perlman, who has been romantic favorite of mine since his Beauty & the Beast days.
I think he and Rae Dawn Chong had great chemistry in Quest for Fire. >wink<
Rae Dawn Chong - stunning woman, looked good clad in nothing but mud. I don't recall much of that particular film, but it's been a year or 20 since I've seen it. I don't think he played the love interest, though he certainly wanted to be.
Well, who wouldn't?!? LOL I mean, anyone who looks like that wearing mud... :o :D
He's never been much for looks, IMO, but put him in a cat mask and those ragged robes, and DA-UMN... the man has charisma!!! Whew...
It's the eyes and the voice. His delivery of poetry is yummy. Same thing w/Alan Rickman - the eyes and voice, although he is certainly easy on the eyes.
Just making sure that you have Almare, my friend on the list for AHE Saturday? She'll be dressing up in steampunk with us!!
Did a runthrough last night. Contemplating not bringing my weapons out of the fact I don't want to have to carry them around all day.
Who else is super excited?? :D
Mememememe!!!!!!!!!
Me three!
This is the list to date:
Grov
Rani Zemirah
Eloquent XI
Almare
Duckie84 (?)
tastypasty
Stephanie Lady Perfumer
Selkie
Selkie's mum
Brianne & Jonathan (SirRichardBear's Gang of Two)
Please let me know if I need to remove your name if you won't be able to attend or add your name if you'll be at AHE in SP.
;D Alright, cannot wait to be there!
Windycom preview: Kaja Foglio posted a photo of the painting that will be the cover of the WC program in her LJ:
http://kajafoglio.livejournal.com/167712.html
If you listen closely, you can hear me SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEing!
But why did she have to do snooooowwwwwww! Though it will probably happen I really don't want any snow for WindyCon! (Yes, I have lived my entire life in Michigan and I HATE winter!)
Sealion: Snow/bear: http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/stories/dovrefjell/dovrefjell_01.php
On the other hand, I live in Houston where it snows very infrequently & rarely in measureable amounts and wouldn't mind a little of the white stuff in Chicago as long as it doesn't mess w/traveling. The cold weather will, however, really mess w/my system.
It appears that the hotel is part of a mall complex & will be going there for lunch & dinner - please feel free to holler at me if you care to freak the danes at the food court.
You two are gonna have me gnashing my teeth all next month, you know that?!? :-\
I KNOW you'll both be taking lots and lots of pics, right?!?!?!?
This weekend is SteamCon, which obviously I won't be attending, but I'm hoping for lots of pics online.
I've been trying to figure out how to come up w/the fundage for a video cam to film the Weasel Queen. Alas, it's not going to happen so I'll hope someone will be there to post it on Youtube. The official schedule is finally up and not only are they doing the Weasel Queen, they'll also be doing some of the forums. So hyu just know Hy'm goink to be followink dem around like some crazed fan gorl.
As God as my witness, there will be pictures.
GAAAAHHHH!!!!! MUST you keep bringing up the fact that I'm MISSING the Foglios?!?!?!? AND the Weasel Queen?!?
Hyu are goink to haff zzoooo much VUNN!!! Und vat hyu mean, LIKE?!? Hyu ARE some crazed fan gorl!!!
Whoever was looking for stockings...(sorry, I can't remember your name, and the post is too far back :()
Try Spirit Halloween. Hopefully they've got a (temporary) retail store somewhere near you. The one near me had more stockings then I think I've seen in one place before.
If there isn't one of those around, see if there's any halloween stores. Most of them have a pretty good selection.
Hot Topic usually carries some stuff. They had some interesting options last time I was in there.
Also, the rest of your costume is amazing! I love the belt/waist cincher!
Thank you so much!
Greg and I went to the church last night in steam punk but after like an hour I felt sick so we didnt stay long. We were running late when we went to i tried to take a quick pic but it cut off our legs. I was in to much of a rush to care. a freidns of mine took a pic of me before i left. so whenever she emails it to me ill post it.
Apparently greg went with a friend to the local "mini mall" its basically like a flea market/antique shop type of thing. He found all kinds of goodies that we can mod and things to help us mod. So were gonna have a little modding party te next time we both have a free day. I'll post pics when that happens too
I had to order this t-shirt & plan to wear it on my trip to Chicago:
http://www.whatonearthcatalog.com/whatonearth/Item_What-I-Really-Need-Are-Minions-T-Shirt_AX5181T_ps_srm.html
OMFurreakinG!!! I soooo have to have one!!! :D
Taffy, I'm not gonna make AHE. Planning on closing weekend. Have a great time and knock'em dead!
And I wanna see lots of pix..... ;D
(dejected sigh) :'( :'( :'(
Was soooo looking forward to you being there, darlin'...
Quote from: Seamus Ex Machina on October 23, 2009, 09:54:39 PM
Taffy, I'm not gonna make AHE. Planning on closing weekend. Have a great time and knock'em dead!
And I wanna see lots of pix..... ;D
I'm sorry to hear that - I was looking forward to your contribution to the steam engine. I'll be there on Celtic Christmas - probably Friday & hope to see you then.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 23, 2009, 08:40:05 AM
Sealion: Snow/bear: http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/stories/dovrefjell/dovrefjell_01.php
On the other hand, I live in Houston where it snows very infrequently & rarely in measureable amounts and wouldn't mind a little of the white stuff in Chicago as long as it doesn't mess w/traveling. The cold weather will, however, really mess w/my system.
My body doesn't tolerate cold well, either. So we'll be the two old ladies limping around the place amongst the youngsters. LOL
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 23, 2009, 08:40:05 AMIt appears that the hotel is part of a mall complex & will be going there for lunch & dinner - please feel free to holler at me if you care to freak the danes at the food court.
Hell yeah! I plan to be "dressed" all weekend.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 23, 2009, 09:46:59 AM
This weekend is SteamCon, which obviously I won't be attending, but I'm hoping for lots of pics online.
I've been trying to figure out how to come up w/the fundage for a video cam to film the Weasel Queen. Alas, it's not going to happen so I'll hope someone will be there to post it on Youtube. The official schedule is finally up and not only are they doing the Weasel Queen, they'll also be doing some of the forums. So hyu just know Hy'm goink to be followink dem around like some crazed fan gorl.
As God as my witness, there will be pictures.
Does your still camera take video? Mine does (though I forget and rarely use it!) and the quality should be good enough for youtube.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 23, 2009, 08:31:05 PM
I had to order this t-shirt & plan to wear it on my trip to Chicago:
http://www.whatonearthcatalog.com/whatonearth/Item_What-I-Really-Need-Are-Minions-T-Shirt_AX5181T_ps_srm.html
Perfect!
It was a grand day at TRF, what w/it being pirate day & all. The exciting news - there were some steam punkers out. No, I have no pictures - it was jam packed & I didn't wander. There's even a guy in sp at one of the leather shops.
Rani - next weekend, baby!
Sealion, let's go freak some danes outtatown! I'm looking forward to mall food.
WewT!!! Full Steam ahead!!! I am so completely jazzed, and I'm pretty much flat out right now... only have a few small things left to finish, then it's nothing but packing up!!! I've already got my regular garb packed, so the rest is mostly organizing and such...
Gawd, I wish I could have seen the S/Per's out there today... I'm soooo excited that it's making it's way into the lanes, and I'm sorely tempted to suggest that we have a Steam day for RENdezvous... Wonder if I'd get flogged for pushing it? LOL
Can't wait to see the leather guy... :o :D
The Time Machine is on Cinemax - a new production, not the nifty one from the '60's. This is a good production, w/a wonderful brass & glass machine.
Wonder if its the version with Guy Pierce and Jeremy Irons, I did love the machine design in that version.
This was it - you'd never know that was Jeremy Irons. The machine design was exquisite. I also really liked the holographic librarian and that the Eloi were much more animated than the blond zombie Eloi in the first picture. The Morlocks continue to disappoint. I'm pretty sure I saw this at the movies when it was first released.
I found a gorgeous gold Lauren vest to wear w/my lavendar walking skirt during the daytime programs at WC. Just for fun I'll wear my little teacup hat w/it.
I'm behind schedule on getting my outfit done but it's possible to complete it in time. My french batiste ruffled blouse is more than half done--still needs sleeves and a collar closure. My goggles with pearl accents are pretty much done--they just need leather straps sewn on.
I still need to make the plain skirt, vest, long velveteen coat, bustled and draped overskirt and to hand hem the white chiffon scarf for the hat.
I'll take pics once I get my digital camera back from my son.
Kerri-Ellen a/k/a Lady Margrett of the SCA or Mistress Margrett at Bristol Ren Faire
Yesh, Rani, I would beat you severely for "Steam Day" at RenDezvous. Don't try me woman, LOL!!!
You know, I feel some steaminess coming up for RenDezvous.
Quote from: blue66669 on October 26, 2009, 08:58:14 AM
Yesh, Rani, I would beat you severely for "Steam Day" at RenDezvous. Don't try me woman, LOL!!!
Is that a promise, sugar? I hear you're pretty good with that flogger... ;)
Hahaha, you're too cute. I promise you wouldn't enjoy this one honey. Have you seen the flogger that we keep at the Foundry???
http://www.xulphlux.com/photos.php?tpl=photo&m=p&iid=3282 (http://www.xulphlux.com/photos.php?tpl=photo&m=p&iid=3282)
Oh wow!!! That is sooooo Steamy!!! You've GOT to bring that for our next invasion!!!
Quote from: Margrett on October 25, 2009, 10:41:10 PM
I'm behind schedule on getting my outfit done but it's possible to complete it in time. My french batiste ruffled blouse is more than half done--still needs sleeves and a collar closure. My goggles with pearl accents are pretty much done--they just need leather straps sewn on.
I still need to make the plain skirt, vest, long velveteen coat, bustled and draped overskirt and to hand hem the white chiffon scarf for the hat.
I'll take pics once I get my digital camera back from my son.
Kerri-Ellen a/k/a Lady Margrett of the SCA or Mistress Margrett at Bristol Ren Faire
Don't know about you, Margrett, but I am SUPER excited about this event! I can hardly wait to see you all punked out - it all sounds gorgeous, especially the blouse.
Still behind "schedule" in getting my costume ready. Once again, life, the universe, and everything conspired agaisnt me to keep me from getting much of anything done on Saturday. All I was able to do was the top of the skirt.
BUT! I had more time to sew on Sunday than anticipated, so I was able to finish the skirt and get the first step in making the corset done (i.e. crappy single-layer, unboned mockup to make sure I had the right size).
Here are the pictures of my progress. They're crappy cell-phone pics, but when it's done I will have much better quality pics of me actually wearing the whole outfit.
Skirt:
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Elennare1/2009-10-26075449.jpg)
In-work corset mockup:
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Elennare1/2009-10-26075501.jpg)
And, close up of the goggles:
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Elennare1/2009-10-26075517.jpg)
I don't see why we couldn't have a minor steam invasion at Rendezvous, there is a huge active squadron of steampunkers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. *shrug* I don't see why we couldn't.
Last minute mods and rushing to get everything ready for Saturday on top of school and working and trying to sleep as much as possible.
Elennare, I looooove the skirt. Can't wait to see what the corset looks like finished.
Gorgeous work!!! Looking forward to seeing it all finished!!! :)
Elo, how AWESOME would it be if the Steamers down there all invaded with us?!? WewT!!!
I think there's plenty of room at Scarby for rens AND punks, Elo, one question: what's sleep?
Elennare, can hardly wait to see it all together.
Elennare...so pretty! Very similar but yet very different than what I would like to do if I could sew.
Now if I can actually get my buttons sewn on I'll be more or less set for Halloween...minus a few bits.
Ohhhh speaking of gear I am gonna try to do a photo shoot this weekend...bare minimum location scouting so pictures will be forthcoming.
If there is an invasion at Scarby, it will be completely separate of Rendezvous and RF.com, we will not be associated with the forums.
And if we were to pull it right, I can get some of the area steam punk groups together for it. When it gets closer, we'll talk about it.
Elo you are right of course my fingers went faster than my brain.
YAY STEAMPUNK!!
here is my character and group from the weekend before last at TRF
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/8117_1249888776148_1497351547_30691.jpg)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/8117_1249866775598_1497351547_30691.jpg)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/delacrundrvale1.jpg)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/8117_1249900336437_1497351547_30691.jpg)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/img4802ix1.jpg)
Ohh very dapper looking even with the stiches. Great pictures.
Oh... WOW!!! You guys will be there this weekend, right?!? Pleasepleaseplease?!?
Nice work!!!
Makes me think I gave up too soon on my gear. I'll make sure to stand in the back of group pictures, haha.
You guys look great.
Wow, fantastic! You all look great!
oh how I really wish I could be there.. in fact I'm going to do my best to show up Friday night, camp out with my friends and head in Sat... though I would have to leave ASAP after the meet-up since I have gigs as Jack starting at 5pm and it's about a 4 hr drive plus getting dressed as Jack ain't easy ::)
however I can't speak for David (Lazuli Delacru) or any of the rest of the crew, they are aware of the meet up but, they all have low funds and plans.
I, on the other hand tend to do things that others would describe as... Crazy... like driving for 8 hrs in 2 days just to arrive after the grounds have closed then only stay for a few hours the next day.
What can I say.. I love Ren Fest
As much as we'd love to have you join us, don't harm yourself in the process of over-exerting yourself to join us and do what you have to. If we don't see you this weekend, I know we'd love to see you any other!
And the punk-gear is very very awesome!
Thank you much but, I've made my decision.. I'll be there unless it is otherwise impossible.
should I not make it for some reason, I'm sure we'll meet up sooner rather than later.
Well I'm very much looking forward to meeting you then, Bird. Take care until Saturday! ;)
Bird, please come by the Prince of Wales pub at noon where all RF'ers - including the SP's - will be meeting up. I'll be in my Lady Adventurer ensemble so do say hello if you see me.
Oh wow!!! I'm almost giddy with excitement!!! LOL I just know everyone is going to look awesome! I can't even remember the last time I was so impatient for an event!!!
Oh, wait... yes I can... ::) LOL I believe that would have been Scarby, this year! ROFL
I'll see many of you Friday afternoon, and the rest on Saturday!!! Steam on! :D
Huzzah! I will indeed be able to go! ;D Albeit it will be Sunday only, and no loki or meade for me as I am bringing my mom. It will be her first faire, and she is super excited because she has wanted to go since she was a teenager!
So, I'm rushing to get together the steamy projects that I never begun. I'm using my piratey lady garb and twisting it up to be more of an airship pirate/sciencey persona. Maybe ship's engineer-tinkerer. We'll see how much I get done after having waited until knowing I could attend! :o
Congratulations. Maybe Mom would like some Loki...
Sadly no, mi parents are a little anti-alchy. There's always next year! (unless I sneak it into my tankard) LOL
Found a couple of awesome eyepieces today. They're on different sites but it looks like the same guy:
(http://brassgoggles.co.uk/images/inquisitoreyepiece.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4lQQyoQe3jw/Sk6LfWRMqOI/AAAAAAAABx8/aYcF3Fa4BD4/s400/steampunk05.jpg)
Quote from: Stephanie Lady Perfumer on October 27, 2009, 10:18:39 PM
Huzzah! I will indeed be able to go! ;D Albeit it will be Sunday only, and no loki or meade for me as I am bringing my mom. It will be her first faire, and she is super excited because she has wanted to go since she was a teenager!
I won't see you then as I am only doing the Saturday invasion. Please post some pictures so I can see you in all your steamy glory.
Sad to report that due to monitary constraints, mainly gas and a car prone to fits.. I probably won't make it down for the Sat meet... however I will keep my ears open for other meet ups and I'm sure you'll all see if as Jack if you are around on the 8th or on closing weekend (I'll be camping that weekend)
Better safe than sorry, usually. There'll be more chances.
I'm sooo jealous that you all are dressing up and getting together this weekend. :(
I may just have to don my SP garb for passing out candy just to freak out my neighbors. :D
Might not be at faire but it's Halloween everywhere. Go ahead and dress up. It's not like SP garb is decidedly scary.
There might be a chance that we'll be unable to make it, in thanks to the weather... >:( :( Does anyone know the forecast for Friday and Saturday in the area?
Quote from: sealion on October 28, 2009, 05:52:40 PM
I'm sooo jealous that you all are dressing up and getting together this weekend. :(
I may just have to don my SP garb for passing out candy just to freak out my neighbors. :D
I'm racing home to distribute Halloween candy - as Professor Snape. The neighborhood kids luuuurve me.
Quote from: Selkie on October 28, 2009, 07:11:44 PM
There might be a chance that we'll be unable to make it, in thanks to the weather... >:( :( Does anyone know the forecast for Friday and Saturday in the area?
The Weather Channel: http://weather.yahoo.com/Houston-Texas-United-States/USTX0617/forecast.html
Those kind of showers come in, drop a little rain, & leave quickly.
I... may not be flying solo this weekend. One of my baby sitters just pulled out for Sunday night, and if I can't get my daughter to school somehow on Monday morning while I'm driving home then she'll have to come with me, and miss two days of school...
Let her miss school! ;D
Well, the problem is that it's really not a kids weekend, and almost all of the activities there will be extremely adult... most with at least a strong "R" rating, if not worse. I'm not camping in the "family" area right next to the train tracks, since my main reason for wanting to be there this particular weekend was to be with friends and to experience the "grown-up" version of TRF...
(30 minutes later...)
However, I just spoke to Grov, and then Willa and Cap't. Sin (all of the Bayou Scoundrel krew, whom I'll be camping with), and they have all reassured me that my daughter will be most welcome in camp, so I guess she's coming with me! Now to scramble up some hasty Steampunk for her (because she wants to participate in the invasion), dig out her regular garb, and figure out what else I'll need to bring in the way of clothes for her.
Ok... pressure valve released... :)
I'm glad things are working out!! Give Grov a big hug from me!!
I will, hon... wish you were gonna be there to give him one yourself, though... (and me, also!!!)
I'm really gonna work on it for next year!!
Me too!!! I'd really like to get out to your Faire, also... I checked out the website, and it's very pretty, and the forum sounds like it's full of really fun people!!!
Quote from: Tammy on October 29, 2009, 01:27:27 AM
Love Love Love that!!!! You should put that in the Steampunk thread!!
As per your request milady! :)
My love and I was bitten with the steampunk bug after going to the wicked fair earlier this year.
http://www.wickedfaire.com/wicked09/index.html (http://www.wickedfaire.com/wicked09/index.html)
We naturally became very intrigued by the whole concept and with the fantastic garb! This picture
was from MDRF closing day, aka Day of Wrong. Willowrose is debuting her steampunk fairy look. :)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/Tah908/MDRF/MDRF_2009/Other-1.jpg)
Yeah! Brian and Rosemary (Fairiedactyl) made it here. Guys, that pic almost doesn't do the punkiness of that garb justice...... it was SOOOOOOO steamy.. Oh and the goggles with the rose lens - wonderful!
In fact, DOW at MDRF was a plethora of punk. I do not take pics, but if anyone caught the rose seller with the all leather SP garb, please post it - leather kilt, tall top hat, duster, multilens goggles.... just great.
lol Hello!
That rose seller's garb was fantastic! I loved his leather tuxedo style coat complete with tails! :)
I wish TRF had an official Day of Wrong. I realize AHE is the day to whoop it up, but an official day would have the Seal of Approval on it. Willowrose is totally bee-yootiful in her sp fairy garb.
Rani, I'm glad all worked out for you. Drive carefully & I'll see you on Saturday. Any news on a fair name yet?
Saturday is going to rawk. HARD!
Oh geez... in all the furor I totally forgot to press her about it... I'm so sorry, hon. I've been running on about 2.5-3 hours of sleep a night, and I'm going flat out right now... I'm amazed I can even think!!!
Some names are naturally fitting for faire. I think she can use her own, Rani.
I'm sure you're right, Grov. Thanks for reminding me... :) That's one of the many reasons I chose it, because it sounded like a great Faire name!
Taffy, go ahead and use her name, and I'll renmail the spelling of it to you. Thanks for setting her up with a Landshark letter of Marque and pin, and an S/P pin, if there will be an extra! She'll absolutely love being included!!!
Please please please please please, I'll beg.....post pictures of the invasion!!!
(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs076.snc3/14333_192303670529_528085529_4450445_6409132_n.jpg)
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs056.snc3/14333_192291315529_528085529_4450159_7013705_n.jpg)
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs056.snc3/14333_192069370529_528085529_4448542_6288111_n.jpg)
(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs076.snc3/14333_192064100529_528085529_4448454_1924737_n.jpg)
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs076.snc3/14333_192064015529_528085529_4448443_6039690_n.jpg)
Didn't take these pics, but they're of some friends of mine at MDRF. Figure they won't mind me sharing. :) (and I'd have to say that wearing an eyepatch all day would drive me NUTS)
I have a question... had any of you been hearing about any S/P Faire invasions before we started talking about it here?
I think I heard of such things once or twice on the Steam Fashion Livejournal, maybe a few more I'm not remembering.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 29, 2009, 08:56:12 PM
I have a question... had any of you been hearing about any S/P Faire invasions before we started talking about it here?
I don't know that any "Crossover" invasions are new. We've been invaded by the 501st (Star wars), the Holodeck Crew (Star Trek), the fey (The Seelie and Unseelie courts). Many moons ago, Dan Bates (RIP) used to show up at Scarborough as HG Wells. Tails, topper, cravat and all.
Capt. Marga
Analise, those pics are steamy! Love them, THANK YOU for sharing!!
Headed that way, about 2.5 hours later than I wanted, but we're on our way!!!
I hadn't heard of any but we had a couple of days of SP'ers at CoRF this year, different groups each time.
Quote from: Tammy on October 29, 2009, 11:53:32 PM
Analise, those pics are steamy! Love them, THANK YOU for sharing!!
No problem, figured you guys would like them.
They photoshopped a few of their pictures to make them look old. I'll have to dig them up.
Analise, those pictures are gorgeous - thanks for sharing.
We'll see you guys tomorrow! ^^ Yay for the weather clearing up!
I've always kind of like the idea of combining Victorian/steamy technology and the occult, and I recently ran across an example of the nuttiness used to make homeopathic "medicines". -People focusing the light from various planets through a telescope on to milk sugar powder which is then diluted and added to sugar pills. Anyway, since it is an example of combining a scientific tool, a telescope, with basically a magical usage I thought it might be inspiration for similar ideas to combine technology and magic in a steam punk world.
Saturn:
http://www.interhomeopathy.org/index.php/journal/entry/trituration_proving_of_the_light_of_saturn
Venus:
http://www.btinternet.com/~wellmother/venusbase.htm
I'm sorry can't come in to work today, I'm suffering from a "Mercury" overdose... ::)
We dressed up and went across town to have dinner with friends. I wore the one point oh version of my dress. Needs some work. Didn't get the cage-hat done, but did another one instead.
Looking forward to Dickens...
Capt Marga
(http://shadowscastle.net/steampunkdressHWnight.jpg)
Did it get hot in here or did CaptMarga just come in all steamy caliente? You look mahvelous!
It couldn't have been a more wonderful invasion. It was so nice to meet some of the contributors to this thread. Everyone was absolutely wonderful and the details were wonderful to explore. Thanks to all who went out of their way to make this a terrific event! Thanks go out to Rani for my wonderful favor & time traveler's journal!
I took some photos yesterday that didn't come out because the batteries were dead - sorry! Some pix of the Steamy Gang & a few miscellaneous shots:
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/Steampunk%2010%2031%2009/?start=all&mediafilter=images
I had a blast meeting you all there. The pictures came out nicely. I'll see if I can't upload the few pics I took yesterday. And thanks for the lovely favor, Rani!
Taffy! Love your photos!! I commented on several of them!
CRF had a few Steampunker's yesterday. I wasn't able to get pics of them, but I'll check my friend's albums on facebook & myspace and see if they did.
Well in preview mode it work so here goes nothing.
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I finished the cane, & the new watch chain on Halloween morning otherwise its the same outfit I've posted before. I had this took today, behind me is the Mississippi River.
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/Gina3102/boo1.jpg)
Pic of me at the Donnie Iris concert aboard a Pittsburgh PA riverboat last weekend.
Gina
AHH! I'm sooo jealous! I wish I could have come! I had an awesome weekend anyways...but I'm disappointed I had to miss the invasion
Phoenix, you are too cute - love the watch chain.
Arbcoind, what a beautiful ensemble - love the hat & cape.
AC, there's always next year! Bwahahaaaaaa!
I like what I'm seeing in the Steampunk accessories. Check out these Titanium Photochromatic Variable-Aperture Spectacles. God what a geek I am.
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/6278166_YCdn5
I hope we can do a Steampunk invasion on some day other than Halloween. Maybe we can get some people together for one at Scarby.
The only time I'll be at Scarby will be for RenDezvous (& it's not guaranteed). If there is enough interest, we could get one together for one day.
Clarendon, people w/mechanical/electrical talents have taken SP to soaring highs. Love the goggles - I can't imagine doing all that tooling & wouldn't know where to even begin. Gorgous work.
I think someone already said we aren't doing a steampunk thing during Rendevous. I mean you could definitely show up in it but there won't be an official thing. I may just decide to go in steampunk randomly. It could work since Greg and I have created personas for Steampunk and everything, we're time travelers so if anyone talks crap we can use that excuse hahaha...
Awesome pics.
I too have pics, but they're still on my husband's camera. Might be a couple of days before I manage to get them off of there, but I will share them. :)
Despite running out of time to make my coat and pick up accessories, I am extremely pleased with how my costume turned out. :D
When it gets closer to RenDezvous & and it's clear that I'll be attending - which it's not at this time - I will start a thread asking if anyone is interested in another SP invasion. Elo started this thread, but I'd posted an earlier thread about making an SP invasion on AHE some time prior to this thread. I think everyone who was involved had a great time stretching their garbing muscles & showing off our handiwork last weekend. Since my time will be very limited, if I go it will be in SP for one day with the other day in renware.
Or we could look at a day of renpunk.
I super excited about Scarby in general this year, with Rendevous and my 21st birthday its gonna be such a blast!
Taffy sorry my friends chickened out Friday on walk about they talked about steampunk and since no one know about it they decide to dress in more faire grab and not in steam punk.
SirRichardBear, not a problem at all, m'love. I think that most, if not all, of us were SP virgins. At any rate, it was maximum fun.
Thanks to our Good Queen Bonnie and her Royal Seal of Approval, the Sky Pirates are the official Steam Punk Chapter!
The attending punkers in our group & a few select others should have rec'd the Winged Pick of the Sky Pirates, which were limited editions, never to be repeated. I will be working on a new design, especially for RenDezvous.
Time travellers, synchronize your time pieces for RenDezvous, 2010!
WooT!!! Sanctioned by Queen Bonnie, herself!?! I'll definitely have to start working on my goggles, and I think a set of spats would set off my boots nicely... :D
Six whole months... maybe I can actually get a few more things finished this time! LOL
On the plus side they could not stop talking about faire and are all ready planning on going to Sherwood, Scraby and TRF next year.
Really wish I'd have been able to make the meet... looks like you guys had a blast! I look forward to the next time this happens :)
OoOOoooh! Bird, the Scarby RenDezvous SPinvasion is coming up in six months!
This was a project I originally thought I would self-publish and sell on CD-rom, but I figure in the long run it might drive more business to our website if I just put it online and thought it might be of interest for Victorian gaming. Maybe I need to figure out a steampunk gambling hall. It is still a work in progress.
www.historicgames.com/gamehall/hallindex.html
Hey Groom I had a thought awhile back. How about a Steampunk themed set of playing cards? I know not historically accurate but it still would be an interesting conversation starter.
The royalty in the cards could be set up in a steampunk style...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n0dOFJIg_vw/SNrxzn4cgoI/AAAAAAAAAe4/DILFYHfgTp8/s1600-h/steampunk-lincoln.jpg)
something along that line, only maybe with the British Royals instead?
Heck if I could draw people I would do it myself as I would be using at least one to go into my hatband.
I know there were some people on the Brassgoggles forum who were working on creating a steampunk tarot deck, but I think they only got so far.
Ok steamed Lincoln picture didn't work phooey.
Tarot deck? I'll have to float over there and see what they have so far. Could be inspirational.
I still may try to create my own playing card designs...I just need to figure out the proper dimensions for Victorian era cards. I can only guess that you might know?
If I recall there are some "make you own playing cards" kits available online that include perforated cards than can be run through a standard computer printer
Several years ago Walgreens could let you put one picture on the back of cards. It was, however, somewhere in the neighborhood of $50 as I recall.
Yeah there's a number of places that do custom backs on cards.
Try this site (http://www.yourplayingcards.com/), Phoenix... they'll let you customize both sides, but I'm not sure what they charge for that. Custom pic on the back and standard face is only $20 though, so maybe not too much... and there's no minimum order.
Thanks for the link Rani, I wasn't having too much luck finding sites on my own.
I just hope it helps... :) LOVE your new garb pics, btw!!! Tre Steamy!!!
I actually kinda enjoy running spot searches for people looking for specific things. Hmmm... wonder if there's a market for that?
Some great directions on how to convert an ordinary jacket into a tail coat - looks easyand cheap:
http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=blog&id=58180
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on November 06, 2009, 07:19:40 AM
Some great directions on how to convert an ordinary jacket into a tail coat - looks easyand cheap:
http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=blog&id=58180
Added to my Victorian/Steampunk favorites folder. TFS!
So I was goofing off at my local Jo-Ann's and found this lovely 100% cotton fabric in the upholstery section. I was thinking it would make a lovely corset and or a nice skirt. With all of the various colors in it It would make color matching fairly easily.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/misc/fabric.jpg)
What do you think? Oh BTW I woud have the stripes go vertically on me not horizontally.
Quote from: Phoenix on November 04, 2009, 09:48:31 PM
Hey Groom I had a thought awhile back. How about a Steampunk themed set of playing cards? I know not historically accurate but it still would be an interesting conversation starter.
The royalty in the cards could be set up in a steampunk style...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n0dOFJIg_vw/SNrxzn4cgoI/AAAAAAAAAe4/DILFYHfgTp8/s1600-h/steampunk-lincoln.jpg)
something along that line, only maybe with the British Royals instead?
Heck if I could draw people I would do it myself as I would be using at least one to go into my hatband.
What would you like drawn/painted? I do all sorts of CM work - see my horse stuff on ebay under Captainmarga
Oh I've lots of ideas Capt. Marga.
Like a lady in a bustled gown, or an airship mechanic carrying around a tool of his/her trade. I can picture the pose in my head I just am having a bit of a time sketching it.
I'll make a decision and I'll let you know what I have in mind. OK?
Quote from: Phoenix on November 06, 2009, 10:08:57 PM
Oh I've lots of ideas Capt. Marga.
Like a lady in a bustled gown, or an airship mechanic carrying around a tool of his/her trade. I can picture the pose in my head I just am having a bit of a time sketching it.
I'll make a decision and I'll let you know what I have in mind. OK?
Any time. I may try to put some steampunk art up on ebay along with my horse stuff. Right now I'm working on a couple of pieces for Ikkicon.
Capt Marga
Oh! Attending a live-drawing class on Sunday (the first in several years) and the models were Steampunk'd!
Finished two pieces of art on Sunday, sketched at least 4 usable poses, and started painting another!!!
Huzzah!
Capt Marga
I feel like Chicken Man - He's Everywhere, He's Everywhere!
For the times in between when you're out dressed in your Steampunk costumes, you could be using your Steampunk PC (http://steampunkworkshop.com/victorian-all-one-pc). :o ;D
I saw this mentioned on the Yahoo! Group for the ORAC Sci-Fi Fan Club in Dallas/Fort Worth.
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on November 10, 2009, 07:31:30 PM
I feel like Chicken Man - He's Everywhere, He's Everywhere!
:highfive: Someone else who remembers Chicken Man!!! I mentioned him on another forum (with mostly younger members) and they all thought I was nuts. Well.... I am nuts but that's not the point....................
Bawk-bawk Bawk BAAAAAWWWWWK!!! :D
For AHE, my sis and I steampunked my mom!!! SHe looked rockin'!!
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf27b3127ccef8d92437213000000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf27b3127ccef8d8ed72c0f500000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
We also made up characters for me, my sister, and her. We are 3 lady adventurers each with our own task on our journeys. My mom is in charge of keeping long focus on things with her monocles and binoculars and such. My sister is in charge of the time keeping with many clocks and such and also the plans. I am the map maker and in charge of navigating with a compass. When we get all the outfits together, it's going to be lots of fun!! My sister bought the same outfit as my mom only in plum and copper colors instead.
She did, indeed, look wonderful, Lady E, and it was a genuine pleasure to meet her, and you and your sister, of course!!! Can't wait to see the three of you all Steamed up!!! :D
Very lovely indeed. Those are most wonderfull outfits, and I like the stories behind them too.
I think I have found a drool worthy corset that I want.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33925629 (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33925629)
Now if I were to have some fabric to send her...like this
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/misc/fabric.jpg)
for example I'd have a wonderful start on my steamy-lady look.
Oh and coupled with a skirt that looks similar to this and I think I'd be about set for a steamy lady.
What do you think?
I'm looking at the possibility of Ikkicon in Austin over NYE weekend. I hear (and see on their site) it's supposed to be Steamy. Any local takers?
Capt Marga
Some pics, as promised. My camera is craptacular, for which I apologize: http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/WindyCon%202009/
Most excellent news, Sky Pirates! Phil & Kaja Foglio of Girl Genius, etc. fame are inducted into our (dis)honorable group. Although you'll have to take my word on it, they are both wearing the badges I made up for TRF AHE - coz my camera sucks:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/WindyCon%202009/100_0610.jpg)
and Girl Genius fans? Kaja dropped a bomb in my lap re Mamma Gkika. Phil shot her such a look, so I'm keeping that under my hat.
I commissioned a piece of art from Phil and bought a sketch of Mamma in what I can only assume is her General's uniform - her battle axe is named "Dollink". I'll have to see if I can get my scanner working.
It was great to spend time with Sealion - she is such a nice person & it was great to have someone to shoot the bull with & discuss panels, etc.
Sealion, thanks for spending the weekend with me - it was truly fabulous and I enjoyed every bit of it.
Oh, now I know you'll be giving me a call in the morning, right, Taffy?!? :D
WewT!!! New Sky Pirates!!! :o
Ok, gotta go check out the pics now!!!
OK, so what's this Ikkicon thing about? I'll be in Austin over NYE weekend...
BTW, Rachel and I steampunked it out at TRF on Saturday... However, we of course forgot our camera.. We wore two completely new outfits and had no camera... We did have a friend with us who had a camera, so there will be pics, but not sure when. It was SOOOO much fun! I finally got myself a beautiful set of goggles. Technically I didn't wear my outfit or anything, but I did wear my moms cute outfit and had a blast in it.
The Ikkicon sounds great, but will not be feasible financially, what w/WindyCon behind me, another TRF weekend, and then Christmas. Ah, well.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on November 15, 2009, 09:08:10 PM
Sealion, thanks for spending the weekend with me - it was truly fabulous and I enjoyed every bit of it.
Ditto! {{{hugs}}}
I'll try to get my photos edited and uploaded later today.
http://www.ikkicon.com/
I am told there is to be something of a Steampunk invasion. Though they credit as mostly Anime, looking at the site, I'd say SP is probably going to play a big role this year...
Reminds me, I must email the art show director again...
Capt Marga
Quote from: captmarga on November 16, 2009, 05:48:59 PM
http://www.ikkicon.com/
I am told there is to be something of a Steampunk invasion. Though they credit as mostly Anime, looking at the site, I'd say SP is probably going to play a big role this year...
Reminds me, I must email the art show director again...
Capt Marga
The Crew of Neo Dulcimer will be attending ikkicon this year (that's the crew I'm with btw) There's between 5-12 of us depending on who can attend do were going to help represent SP.
So after this weekend rockin' out the steampunk funness, it finally kicked my butt into gear to finally start on my own outfit. My outfit will be the same design as my sister and mom's. The material I bought is a beautiful dark red shiny material where the shine looks black and the material looks like a bunch of squares sewn together. I will trim it all in a black shiny material as a frill on the edges like the brown ones on my moms outfit. It will kind of match theirs, but kind of not cause theirs has two tone squares and I only have one color. I cut out the skirt and made my pattern for the top with newspaper so I can cut it tonight. I also just bought 1 ounce of old watch gears and toggles and such. Also going to get a few more SP items from Historical Emporium site online.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf27b3127ccef8d90c97218400000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
A couple of pics of Taffy at WindyCon:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2732/4112002519_621a72c43e.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4111999935_32cd619e31.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4112768236_23b789b499.jpg)
Unfortunately the Foglios both have their eyes closed!
ETA: More on my flikr- http://www.flickr.com/photos/sea95lion/
What awesome decked out friends you have!! And of course you look quite splendid yourself!! I love love the metal corset stuff!
Awesome pics! ;D
Sealion, THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU! The pic w/the Foglios is one of the very best shots of me I've ever had - can you tell I was a verrrry happy camper?!. You know I'm using it as my Christmas card, right?
FABULOUS! You look great!
I've got TRF coming up, then working hammer and tongs on finishing SP and Dickens/Ball stuff as well. ACK!
On the plus side, found lovely $1.50/yd calico for Chris some shirts - at Walmart! Soft red with black pattern on one, slate blue in the other.
Must hurry...
Capt. Marga
Here's the newest offering from L.E.A.G.U.E. of Steam.
(no I have no idea what the L.E.A.G.U.E. stands for)
Monkey Business
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEZOuV8lFlM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEZOuV8lFlM)
WOW!!! You look SMASHING, Dollink!!! Can't wait to see the rest!!! Looks like you were having a ball... wish I'd been there!
(Edit:)
Oh, almost forgot to mention the tux shirt!!! It looks just as good as I knew it would!!! Soooo Steamy!!!
Great pictures! Taffy, you look as fantastic as you did at the SP Invasion at TRF!
The LandShark's Revenge is now sweet history. Somewhere betwixt getting in the wrong Black Lincoln & the right Black Lincoln - don't ask - it was lost to the fates. While I am heartbroken beyond words, I must remember that it was lost in a good cause.
Here are a few pics of me from Sat:
(http://fast1.onesite.com/red.renspace.com/trf_09/691f51bf9cd62270f7a91eca856657e2.jpg?v=134550)
(http://fast1.onesite.com/red.renspace.com/trf_09/bacd52867cb744ac2ea1e30deb70c814.jpg?v=134550)
Great pictures, Lady E! I really love the color combination & your hat is tres cute.
Everyone looks fantastic!! Its great to finally see some pics of everyone's S.P imagination finally come to life. (http://i41.tinypic.com/10zvfnk.jpg)
I agree everyone looks wonderful.
In other news I am going to be putting together my own blunderbluss-ish raygun. I have most of the raw parts minus the stock. I'll dig them out in a bit and post piccys.
A few pics of me and some of the crew I am with when In SP attire.
Dr. Thaddeus Babtiste' Vale (myself) and Captain Lazuli Delacru
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/Target_of_Pursuit_by_nghtmre011-1.jpg)
Dr. Vale
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/4089700509_229c8a75b0_b.jpg)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/8117_1249866775598_1497351547_30691.jpg)
Attica Valora (The Alchemist)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/8117_1249866935602_1497351547_30691.jpg)
Lazuli Delacru (The Captain)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/8117_1249905416564_1497351547_30691.jpg)
Exelt
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/8117_1249876895851_1497351547_30691.jpg)
some of the crew
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll79/micvocals/img4802ix1.jpg)
BitL, awesome pics. That's a heck of a fine crew there.
I hope no one minds if I post my steampunk selkie picture here, that my mom took of me. I think it came out alright, but I think it needs some work to make the selkie part a bit more obvious.
(http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/e9115fd7895287ac16b2fe28134d643e2ce9793.jpg)
Here's the sketch that came home with me. What you can't really see, but I'm entranced by, are the erased, barely visible, bits. That's some uniform she's almost wearing. I'm waiting with great antici ................ pation for my commissioned piece, which I'll post on receipt.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/WindyCon%202009/100_0622.jpg)
Found a new (to me) merchant today. Thought you all might be interested - Clockwork Couture (http://www.clockworkcouture.com/). Have fun.
Clockwork Couture is WONDERFUL! A friend of mine got a vest from them several months back and its really well made and I love it death. I may have to order my own.
Yes they are indeed! I got the brown waist cincher I'm wearing in that photo from them. Well made and figure flattering for an excellent price!
WOW, dude, serious, everyone looks amazing!!! I am do dying to hit a true SP event!!
Just got an Email from Abney Park, that the new CD is to be released on December 1, and will be on sale only through their web site! ;D ;D ;D
THey had the victoria secret fashion show the other day
is it me or this very much in the vein of sp??
She even has gears on her wings
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/enseign/1258727908_victorias-secret-8.jpg)
Gears: Check
Wings: Check
Corset: Check
Tails: Check
Brown: Check
Looks pretty steamy to me. Thanks for the post, Auryn.
Yeeaaaa, that's steamy all right. With or without that checklist, that would be steamy.
Is that a remote control cord running from her left wing to her hand? Did the gears turn or wings flap at any point? Maybe some lights or something?
I was wondering the same thing Grov. It does look like a wire for something related to the wings.
I do dearly love Clockwork Coture's stuff but the one item they have that I really like probably wouldn't fit over my shoulders, so I guess that outfit idea is more or less shot, unless they come up with some more plus sized merchandise.
OK I did promise pics the other day of my steamed ray-gun parts so here it is(pardon picture quality this is the best one I got out of like 10 pictures...I need to look at my settings on my camera again I think)
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs041.snc3/12859_1263870321404_1369121513_31070364_2518038_n.jpg)
Quote from: Grov on November 20, 2009, 09:40:12 PM
Yeeaaaa, that's steamy all right. With or without that checklist, that would be steamy.
Is that a remote control cord running from her left wing to her hand? Did the gears turn or wings flap at any point? Maybe some lights or something?
I just love how the male Taurus mind can go from lust to logistics in two sentences or less... ::) (snerk) I would think that Victoria's Secret, with all the money they spend on this show, could figure out how to hide that cord better... hell, even I could camouflage it better than that!!! I'd definitely be interested in seeing what,
exactly, it operates, though. Wonder if there's a video link somewhere...
I looked at larger pictures of the same model in the same outfit, in a Livejournal post. I think it's supposed to be the chain of a pocket watch, not a cord controlling anything, as far as I can tell.
edit: Here is the link to the photo I'm speaking of. http://pics.livejournal.com/donnaricci/pic/000fax7r
Ahhhh... so the wings are actually skeleton watch works, that's pretty cool. Not sure about the design of the tails/bustle portion of the corset (kinda makes it look like she's wearing a bubble on her butt), or the color mix of the brown/white with the gray checked gloves (maybe brown lace, or even brown leather), or the whole stainless steel/shiny brass mix, but hey... that model is smmmmokin'! ;) :D
I have to give them props for at least giving a nod to the genre, though, and since it was a sales concept instead of an actual garb creation I'd have to say they did pretty good, and the wing design is fab!!!
Thanks for the link, Selkie!!!
Sealion looking tres steamy:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/WindyCon%202009/100_0600.jpg)
LOVE the patterned stockings!!! You look wonderful, Sealion!!!
OK, I could really use some help in finding larger watch works and metal parts and such. I'm wanting to deck out my new shirt in lots of toggles and such, but not sure where to get ther larger ones. I was thinking of buying a cheap clock at the store and taking it apart. Has anyone tried this? DOes anyone have other suggestions?
BTW, I met a group of steampunkers at TRF this past weekend and got a pic. One of the dudes is actually already on here and posted some pics, but it was awesome to see it all in person!
So I have some new ideas of new items and such to add to our costuming... But I need to flesh them out a bit and then I'll share and post pics as soon as I get them made. I doubt they will be ready for Dickens, but maybe Ikkicon!
Unfortunately, the clocks of today are all run by the little plastic motorized insert, and it doesn't have actual gears in it, except for a couple of little plastic ones. Those larger gears seem rather hard to come by, and the closest thing I can think of is the smallest chain sprockets you can find for a bicycle, although buying those new would cost quite a lot.
Happy hunting!!!
There are some exposed gear clocks here:
Homeloo - Gear Clocks (http://www.homeloo.com/shop/index.php?cPath=42_8)
and this one looks nice, but is fairly expensive:
Nest of Grand Traverse - Gears Metal Wall Clock (https://www.nestofgrandtraverse.com/products/192/896.html)
Take Care,
David Baldock
Oh, nice!!! Those are all pretty cool, although a bit expensive for taking apart... still, depending on the size, I could see a couple of them being incorporated whole into SP garb!
My dad works at a plant that makes gears and gear boxes. These gears are the size of rooms though...not much help here, sorry.
Wow... now that would be something to see!!! I can totally see using that stuff to create a stage for a Steampunk fashion show, though! Wouldn't that be Steamy?!?
It'd be really cool! If he was allowed to take photos, I'd ask him too...but it's not allowed!
Ahhh, well... I can imagine it! :D
Well thanks for the thoughts anyhow. Someone said a watch shop might have some, but I don't know of any in the area. Well if anyone else has any ideas I'd love to hear them!!
ladyelizabeth! Good to see you over the weekend, loved the barbarian look. you scared the Dickens out of me.. pun intended..
Jack shall be in attendance next weekend, I hope to see you all there.
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on November 24, 2009, 09:57:36 AM
Well thanks for the thoughts anyhow. Someone said a watch shop might have some, but I don't know of any in the area. Well if anyone else has any ideas I'd love to hear them!!
Check eBay & Etsy.
Quote from: Birdinthelocker on November 24, 2009, 04:45:32 PM
Jack shall be in attendance next weekend, I hope to see you all there.
Bird, I thought you might be interested in these photos I took at the PotC: At World's End premiere:
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/POTC%20AWE%20premiere/?start=0
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Quote from: LadyElizabeth on November 23, 2009, 11:02:23 AM
OK, I could really use some help in finding larger watch works and metal parts and such. I'm wanting to deck out my new shirt in lots of toggles and such, but not sure where to get ther larger ones. I was thinking of buying a cheap clock at the store and taking it apart. Has anyone tried this? DOes anyone have other suggestions?
Occasionally you will come across older clocks at thrift stores. HOWEVER, most of those gears have an axle, which needs to be removed, lest it scratch you.
I got the one-oz tiny watch parts - they are about the size of sequins. Not much help at all...
Capt Marga
Just got the new Recollections add... they have Steampunk and it is B.E.A.U.T. Ful
http://www.steampunkthreads.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=S (http://www.steampunkthreads.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=S)
Nice link, Lady D! Thanks... :)
YW I thought everyone might like what they had to offer.
Hello. I've recently become interested in steampunk, after seeing some very nifty outfits. I went through every page of this thread today (didn't read it all though) and stayed up way too late looking at costumes and accessories last night. I wasn't planning on making a steampunk costume anytime soon but a friend of mine said she'll have to kidnap me and take me to MomoCon, which apparently attracts a lot of steampunkers, in March, so I've been coming up with costume and persona ideas. I'm leaning toward using more old West influences than some and for the character, a Jane-of-all-trades, master-of-none, airship-hopping wanderer.
I really like this corset (http://cgi.ebay.com/Victorian-Steel-Boned-Leather-Overbust-Corset-All-Sizes_W0QQitemZ120497795721QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0e3a7289), to wear over a shirt, but I have to come up with a way to justify spending $100 on a piece of clothing (both to myself to and to my parents...hehe). ;p
By the way, here's a steampunk Batman head-and-shoulder piece made by a jouster:
(http://i48.tinypic.com/ou6qdt.jpg)
Click here for his website (http://maxxempire.com/)
Edit: While I was on a Stargate website I found an ad for this online series that looks steampunk: http://www.riesetheseries.com. I haven't watched it so I don't know if it's any good.
Picked up a grey tophat & a very cool leather steampunk borg-ish mask thing. Pictures forthcoming. I'm about 75% there on my costume and I need to get some input on where to go next. Give me a few days to get them up.
I'm about a month late, but here are the pictures of what I wore on Halloween (finally :P)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Elennare1/HalloweenSteampunk2.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/Elennare1/HolloweenSteampunk1.jpg)
Just ran out of time to make my coat, but I'll have another chance at it. The zoo here is going to have a Steampunk event in January, which I am going to, so I will need a coat. Soon as I find them, I'll post details/link to the zoo thing, in case anyone is going to be in Seattle in January and wants to go. :)
Neat! The corset turned out nice, and I really the skirt.
Thanks! :)
I found the info about the zoo thing.
Here's a blog with the fancy poster advetising it: http://community.livejournal.com/steamcon/59065.html
To see it on the zoo page itself, minus poster, and to sign up, go here: http://www.zoo.org/education/adult
It's on the upper right side of the page.
I don't know if the link's already been posted in this thread but here's a nice steampunk forum: http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/ (http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/)
Elennare, here is a post on how to convert an ordinary (read Goodwill) coat into a tail coat: http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=blog&id=58180
The writer says it takes approximately one hour to make the conversion. I love the short skirt.
Great links and fantastic pictures everyone. :)
*disappears again to work on a project*
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almost completed choker necklace, all that's left is adjusting the size of the collar.
(http://pics.livejournal.com/phoenyx_fyre/pic/0000391e/s640x480)
Kindly ignore the foot at the bottom of the picture I forgot to crop that out.
Oooooh... pretty!!! And the choker is cool, too!!! :P ;) LOL
Will try and get some more pix today, and post asap, but there was a good showing of Steampunk down at Dickens on the Strand!
Capt. Marga
Gaaahhh!!! I have soooooo been wanting to make it down there for that, and never more so than this year, now that I actually have SP gear!!! Please get pics for us!!!
Got a couple. Chris was wearing his glasses and topper (all else hidden under an inverness) but was stopped MANY times for pix!!!
Heard it might be a bigger invasion next year...
Marga
Where is Dickens on the Strand? I've also heard of it but can't place where it is.
What I wanna do is go out to Dallas during the holidays and go check out the lights in the Park Cities as the last time I was there they had tours via Horse Drawn Sleigh, now that would be a fun photo op.
That or The Southern Cruzers car show this summer, someone has an old Dusenburg..I think its roughly the same time-frame as a Model T, only no roof and the couple who drive it have re-enactor style clothes. ;D
It's a one weekend street festival in Galveston in December. I went yesterday and saw Lady Elizabeth and (I'm sorry - I don't know her friend's name) there, watched the Bilge Pumps, and bought some of my favorite sweets at a shop. On the way home, it rained cats and dogs and elephants. Will post a few pics later.
Oh, nice! Can't wait to see them!!!
It was a glorious weekend of Steaminess!!! My gown turned out gorgeous! And quite sexy, well more sexy than planned... bodice was a bit lower in front, teehee! THe bustle was gorgeous, the days were so much fun! We were asked to join the parade both days and we did. We also met a very cute man at arms for the Queen and hung with him and the Princess most of the evening having a blast!! Sun was a bit rainy, but we still had lots of fun with some other rennie friends. I just adore my new garb and can't wait to wear it again at Ikkicon. I hope to make a few new pieces which are nice and steamy, one being an umbrella all decked out. I'm also going to buy a wrist cuff for my ipod which should rock!
Oh, pictures please.
Quote from: Phoenix on December 07, 2009, 12:03:52 AM
Where is Dickens on the Strand? I've also heard of it but can't place where it is.
What I wanna do is go out to Dallas during the holidays and go check out the lights in the Park Cities as the last time I was there they had tours via Horse Drawn Sleigh, now that would be a fun photo op.
That or The Southern Cruzers car show this summer, someone has an old Dusenburg..I think its roughly the same time-frame as a Model T, only no roof and the couple who drive it have re-enactor style clothes. ;D
Old City Park (now Heritage Village) in Dallas has their Candlelight performances this coming weekend. Rumor has some Steampunk/Dustpunk may show up...
Marga
Thanks for the heads-up Capt Marga. I shall have to keep that in mind next time I'm in town visiting my mom. I don't think my husband would care for a trip across country for one day. Though I wouldn't mind. LOL.
Here are a few pics from Dickens on the Strand:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89b67e42d8800000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89bdc8aec1300000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89a6ef24d4e00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89bbaf06d6a00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89a18ed4d6a00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89b9fd3acf300000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89b9ac7ec7d00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89b46c46d2000000040O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89aafd20d9600000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89b5914ac5700000040O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89be9272d0c00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc26b3127ccef89b2468ec8d00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Amazing pics!!! Too bad my finacial situation has been so bad or I might have made the trip.
Cool pics. You all look awesome!
Found another West Coast steam oportunity. Faerie Worlds, the big (I think, having not made it down there yet) faery convention/music festival in Oregon is having a winter show this year. Next year? It's in January. One of the bands, featured on their "bad faeries" day, is Abney Park. I suspect there will be many Steampunk fae there.
I'm hoping to go. No idea if schedule/finances will permit, but if they do, I will make sure to bring a camera. Anyone else interested? I think the website if Faerieworlds.com, but I'm too lazy to check at the moment. If you google it, it's really easy to find.
Here's our steampunk contribution... Still a work in progress. Need to alter mine, and do a lot of work on his, before Ikkicon. Time? What time???
(http://www.shadowscastle.net/steampunk1_reduce.jpg)
Marga
(Everyone looked FAB at Dickens!)
Everyone looks FAB right here!!! Gorgeous, all of you!
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1945343-1,00.html
The last line is priceless. Thanks for sharing, Zardoz.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on December 09, 2009, 02:17:25 PM
The last line is priceless. Thanks for sharing, Zardoz.
Amen! LOL
Nice outfits.
I found a pair of boots for mine yesterday:
(http://i45.tinypic.com/i5q1pu.jpg)
$20 at Ross, originally $70, made in Italy. Shiny.
Those are AWESOME!! Love them!
Thanks! =D
Excuse my double-post, but I found a great steampunk pendant at Michael's:
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/manwarielserin/002-4.jpg)
They carry a branch of Victorian-inspired Blue Moon pendants called Madame Delphine's. If you want to make steampunk jewelry, I recommend checking them out :-)
Gorgeous!
I'm so glad to see the continuing interest in all things SP.
I'm planning an SP Alice in Wonderland Loli ensemble for the March opening of the new movie. It will consist of a cancan skirt w/built in ruffles underneath. The top part is a bodice w/tails. The patterns are once again from Truly Victorian. I have something special planned for the bloomers and a little teacup hat to top everything off. Of course, me being me, at some point in time this will definitely be making the round at faire.
Hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend, steampunkins.
I cant wait to see pics of it.
And don't forget Sherlock Holmes is coming out Christmas Day...sounds like a good excuse to put on Victorian and steampunk to me...
Capt Marga
Quote from: Manwariel on December 12, 2009, 03:21:28 PM
Excuse my double-post, but I found a great steampunk pendant at Michael's:
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/manwarielserin/002-4.jpg)
They carry a branch of Victorian-inspired Blue Moon pendants called Madame Delphine's. If you want to make steampunk jewelry, I recommend checking them out :-)
When I was at Michaels today, I also saw a whole bunch of scrapbooking stuff all with gears and watch faces.
Not sure if it's been posted here, and I sure didn't feel like searching the entire thread, but here you guys go. It's not Faire related, but it is steampunk...
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii25/LordDragonspyre/Motivate/SteampunkVader.jpg)
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii25/LordDragonspyre/Motivate/SteampunkLightsaber.jpg)
Well, if we're gonna go there, and post steamy art, I HAVE to share my favorites too!!
(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs11/i/2009/219/7/6/Steampunk_Dalek_by_Promus_Kaa.jpg)
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs11/i/2007/119/2/b/Steampunk_TARDIS_by_Promus_Kaa.jpg)
And a fairly awesome CGI representation of the first, but done by a different artist:
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs20/f/2007/294/c/2/Steampunk_Dalek_by_Ratbullets.jpg)
Nice. I love Doctor Who.
I agree, Dr. Who rocks!! Love those pics!
I ordered myself an awesome ipod wrist cuff that has speakers on it for my new ipod i'm getting for xmas!! I can't wait!! Should rock for sure!!!! I'll post pics when i get it. I met the guy at TRF who makes them and it should rock!
I made some steampunk jewelry today.
(http://i46.tinypic.com/34p0uv8.jpg)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/333v3x5.jpg)
I made another necklace, too, but don't have a good picture of it yet.
Lady Elizabeth turned me onto the iPod gauntlet guy & I'll be getting one soon too - Thanks, Lady E!
Beautiful jewelry, Manwariel. Michael's has some really gorgeous Vic/SP jewelry makings.
Love the Doctor Who stuff :) (I'll also be a nerd and point out that Doctor is his name and not a title and thusly should not be abbriviated as such) :P j/k
My friend is the aforementioned guy who makes the iphone/ipod wrist cuffs.. He made mine and most of my Steampunk accessories. I'm sure he appriciates all the biz :)
Haha, tis true, love Doctor Who or Dr. Who is u like to shorten things as I do.... Though Doctor is not really his name either, they've never told his real name on the show!!
Birdinthelocker, I'm assuming then that we will see you at Ikkicon with ur friend Lazuli? I can't wait, should rock!
Can we get a list of those heading to Ikkicon from here? Maybe we could have a bit of a get together there for a group photo or something?
I will be in attendence.. :) really really looking forward to it
Some of you may know of this band...but did you know that they are, ummm...shall we say STEAMY?
http://www.myspace.com/halestorm (http://www.myspace.com/halestorm) Click the link to see their neato background page of steamyness!!!
Quote from: Tammy on December 15, 2009, 11:54:26 PM
Some of you may know of this band...but did you know that they are, ummm...shall we say STEAMY?
http://www.myspace.com/halestorm (http://www.myspace.com/halestorm) Click the link to see their neato background page of steamyness!!!
Oh yeah!!! I got to meet them and chat for a while when they played The Conservatory here in OKC this year, and the singer, Lzzy, makes her own stage clothes, which are VERY Loli!!! She's
uber hotness, also!!! Whew... They're all super nice, and lots of fun... The cover of their CD is all of them drawn as clanks. It's far too cool!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/sanjati/Halestorm/DSCN0553.jpg)
I took this from about 3 feet away...
Rani,
thanks for the link to Halestorm, I'm listening on their myspace and they are awesome. Too bad their not coming anywhere near south Florida
Here's the other necklace I made, to go more specifically with my steampunk garb:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/16hut8m.jpg)
Quote from: Auryn on December 17, 2009, 11:58:53 AM
Rani,
thanks for the link to Halestorm, I'm listening on their myspace and they are awesome. Too bad their not coming anywhere near south Florida
The link was Tammy's, but the pic I took myself! They really
are awesome, and I can't wait to see them again!
Great necklace, Manwariel! I love the turquoise!
Hmm... just found a wireless mouse for cheap in a surplus store and have been toying with the idea of doing a modification on it... hmmm...
Ok someone posted this on Brass Goggles and while it is rap(not a big fan of rap music) its still freakin and steamy themed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0ivexKA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0ivexKA)
Keep all the Steamy links coming...trying to keep inspired to finish the art for Ikkicon...
Hope everyone had a Steamy Christmas (ours was COOOOLLLD, and the first White Christmas in Dallas for over 80 years!)
Capt. Marga
http://steampunkthreads.com/ (http://steampunkthreads.com/)
Another vendor in clothes. They've got some interesting items.
Quote from: Phoenix on December 26, 2009, 11:08:33 PM
http://steampunkthreads.com/ (http://steampunkthreads.com/)
Another vendor in clothes. They've got some interesting items.
Duplicate post from Nov 25th Page 76
I got started on my Alice in Wonderland cancan skirt this weekend. The two skirts are cut & sewed, but I had to put darts in each panel of the waist because I way overestimated the amount of upsizing I would need - actually, I needed NO upsizing. I'll pencil that into the pattern. I've got to get cracking - there's only a little over two months till the movie comes out. Where the heck did the time go?
I also need to decide if I'm taking Mamma Gkika out for a spin when Phil Foglio comes to town in late March at ComicPalooza so I can finish up the bits & pieces - waistband, bodice modesty panels, and make gloves and jewelry. There's too much to do!
I hope everyone had a good Christmas and that the New Year brings you peace & happiness.
Quote from: Lady de Laney on December 26, 2009, 11:35:10 PM
Quote from: Phoenix on December 26, 2009, 11:08:33 PM
http://steampunkthreads.com/ (http://steampunkthreads.com/)
Another vendor in clothes. They've got some interesting items.
Duplicate post from Nov 25th Page 76
Whoops sorry must have missed that one. :-[
If you get a chance, see Sherlock Holmes. The clothing is spectacular with some nice steamy props. I fell in love with Watson's dinner jacket.
Saw SH today. I wasn't that impressed with it. I also thought the costumes lacking. While Rachel McAdams had a nice couple of dresses, they were not that great and Watsons Fiance's dresses were really lacking. I am looking forward to The Wolfman and those costumes and to Young Victoria. While Young Victoria is NOT Victorian/Steampunk, the dresses I have seen for it are jaw dropping.
I too am looking forward to Sherlock & Young Victoria! More steampunkness: http://www.artofadornment.ca/catalog/index.php/cPath/24_48
Quote from: Lady de Laney on December 27, 2009, 10:10:05 PM
Saw SH today. I wasn't that impressed with it. I also thought the costumes lacking. While Rachel McAdams had a nice couple of dresses, they were not that great and Watsons Fiance's dresses were really lacking. I am looking forward to The Wolfman and those costumes and to Young Victoria. While Young Victoria is NOT Victorian/Steampunk, the dresses I have seen for it are jaw dropping.
I think the problem was the clothing covered a little too much in the way of time period. My dad and I were discussing it over Xmas, trying to pinpoint the time from his description of the trailer (I had not yet seen movie or trailer). We came up with 1890. Then, seeing movie last night, I saw everything in styles from 1860s to almost 1900s. Putting that aside (someone mentioned to treat it like "A Knight's Tale" - fun, if you overlook the inaccuracies) I enjoyed it enough I'd like to see it again when it hits the $1 theatres. Husband, daughter and I all wore Steam-type Victorian and had lots of cell phone cameras pointed our way in the lobby!
Capt Marga
I thought it was an okay movie. I will see it again when it comes out on dvd.
Can anyone give me some information about Watson's dinner jacket? The style is so elegant and my son's giving me a little noodge (although the powers know I am not a tailor.)
Well here is a pin point in the movie.
Tower Bridge is being built. It is not complete but the tower structure is there but not all the way across. Tower Bridge was started in 1886 and finished in 1894. SO with this simple deduction Watson.. we can determine that 1890 is very close. NOW for the costuming. Fashion does not always take. Holmes dressed like a bum. Not what I ever took Holmes to look or dress like. The Dresses were very lacking and didn't show case clothjng like other movies even action based.
My and Toki's other grip was Robert Downey Jr. Fine actor but he could NOT keep an English accent if he tried. The role of Holmes should have gone to a British or British Isle actor instead. Ray Finnenes (sp) Mark Strong would have been a better choice for Holmes instead of Lord Blackwood) And IF you really wanted to stretch the accent Hugh Jackman. But these are just my oppinion.
I'll just ad my two cents here. While I haven't seen SH yet I was quite enamored with the costumes. When I see a movie and hear people afterword saying things about the clothing being 40 years out of date or talking about historical inaccuracies I always have to point out that in most cases the film wasn't trying to be 100% historic in the first place especially if it's Action Adventure or Fantasy.
I DID have a problem with Knight's Tale beacuse I don't like blatently modern things thrown in where they don't belong. So if Sherlock starts singing "We will rock you" or better yet sings a Rick Asley song.. I'm out.
but, I'm not going to fret over a 20-40 year gap in clothing which 99% of the population wouldn't notice or care about it.
However, that's just my humble opinion on things like that. I can certainly see how inaccuracies in any form can be annoying when you can spot them a mile away. :) I for one can't tell the difference between clothes from 1840 and 1890.
Sorry to post here, but have to let people know. I will not, as planned, be going down to Ikkicon. Message to follow:
Dearest all - It's hard to have to have all of you see it here, but FB and the groups are going to be the easiest way to let everyone know. There is
no true way to cushion the blow, so I'll just be my usual Capt. Marga self.
Christopher (Curran), my husband, passed away this morning. He died at work, possibly from a seizure or heart attack related to such. The Med. Ex is doing an autopsy to be sure, and then he will be cremated. I have given permission for whichever of his organs/tissues to be donated for use wherever possible.
Instead of flowers, please make a donation to RESCU or to St Jude's Childrens hospital, or the charity of your choice.
A memorial for family will be held soon, and we'll remember him at Faire later.
I'll be watching emails, and will accept phone calls, but please remember I'm going to be busy taking care of paperwork/medical issues for a while. I DO have someone here with me, and Capt Marga is in charge at the moment. Don't worry, I've eaten, I've cried, and I've priv'd.
Hugs to you all, my family of blood and choice.
Leah Patton, aka Capt. Marga
SRG, Dame Den Mother.
Oh, I'm so sorry! I can't imagine how difficult that must be. I'll keep you in my prayers.
My sincerest condolences. thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leah, I'm so sorry to hear of Christopher's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please do continue to take care of yourself and accept help when offered. God be with you, my dear.
My heartfelt condolences to you, thoughts and prayers are headed your way.
My heart goes out to you and your families
Thanks all! I'm going to participate in a SP photo shoot in a couple of weeks. I'll include him somehow. I have an idea - and I hope we can make it blossom. I found his pocket watches today, cleaning up. He enjoyed SP and was starting to develop his own costume. I'll keep expanding on mine.
"There is no great loss without some small gain". (Attributed to Caroline Ingalls)
From my great loss I have found a greater circle of family. Thank you all.
Capt Marga
Dearest Captmarga, you are often in my thoughts. I'm glad you will be participating in the the upcoming photo shoot and am interested in how you'll include Christopher. What a very loving tribute that will be. Please post the picture.
Steampunk is so very addictive. I've spent the last two weekends working on a steamy Alice in Wonderland ensemble. I've started a slate blue can can skirt and am almost finished w/the corselette. The topper is a burnt orange tailcoat, which is still in the planning stages. The main fabrics have solid black top hats, tea cups/pots print. I'll wear it w/my black top hat. The skirt can also go Lolita (although strictly speaking it is a circle skirt) w/a Victorian apron (which has blue teapots and old fashioned kitchen implements embroidered on it) my tiny white tea cup hat, and white rather than black stockings.
Dear ones, I hope the New Year brings you happiness, peace and love in abundance.
OMG Someone went and made themselves a clank from the Girl Genius On-Line comic!
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/2307489.html (http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/2307489.html)
Now that is too funny.
Merry Christmas to me... ;D ;D
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001760OQQ/ref=s9_simp_gw_s0_p309_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=14E4NZD0Z474BBETHZDG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001760OQQ/ref=s9_simp_gw_s0_p309_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=14E4NZD0Z474BBETHZDG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846)
Saw these fell in love and my mom is buying them for me in the dark brown color. Steamy looking in my opinion of course...and I have in mind a pair of pants to go with them. *does happy dance*
AHHHH!!!! I love those!!
http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=bcm03&ItemName=Motorcycle%20Dispatch%20Rider (http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=bcm03&ItemName=Motorcycle%20Dispatch%20Rider)
And the pants to wear with them... I could wear these to work*grin* I could be at least half steamy at work..and no one would know the difference. LOL
Those are FABULOUS - both the boots and the pants. I was looking at some low-heel laceup boots on ebay, but I may have to hold off due to finances. I may do the steampunk photo shoot in striped hose....
Capt Marga
Very nice!!!
You may also want to check out this place. http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/gentlemans.php?from=topnav&__utma=1.1119813085.1262571629.1262571629.1262571629.1&__utmb=1.31.10.1262571629&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1262571629.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=mens%20victorian%20clothing&__utmv=-&__utmk=4389299
I think that site's in my faves...swell clothes...
Want the Dingbot. Want the boots. hmm, I have a birthday coming up this month.
Captmarga, I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss!!! I can't imagine what your going through, but you will be in my prayers.
On another note, Ikkicon is not what I was expecting. I think it comes down to I am just not a Con person!! I like being outside, in an environment where I can get into my character and act. There were fewer people there in costume than expected as well. There definitely were highlights, like getting to hang with Birdinthelocker and his crew of friends.
I also got to see Young Victoria as well! It was phenomenal, can't wait to own it and see it a few more times!!! The costumes were grand and the story was so awesome!
Quote from: Grov on June 01, 2009, 11:04:13 PM
Just another set of gear I can keep an eye out for. Don't think there are any events near me, but I can try to get enough together for a TRF invasion for sure. I was always a fan of the rpg Castle Falkenstein. Never played it but always had an interest. Weird science, touch of mysticism perhaps. Just think League of Extraordinary Gentlemen-ish. Hat, shoes, mask/goggles, coat, etc... And I just hit the thrift store earlier today, sigh.
they tryed the TRF invasion this year i saw maybe 10 people i know the steam punk look is warming up i bet well see lot more real soon
The steam invasion was fuuuun. In addition to the RF invaders on AHE, there were lots of individuals sporting SP on the other days I attended. The cast were very supportive - I even got singled out for free admission in my SP and was told as I entered: you ARE going to be in the costume contest, right?
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs194.snc3/20144_1300574078975_1369121513_31155862_4628648_n.jpg)
Got them in the mail today! Comfy and fits pretty much perfect.
*jealous* AWESOME boots!
Nice! Where'd you find them?
Here are some of the pictures from Ikkicon. I'll post as many as I can.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df25b3127ccef95dff36d09f00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df25b3127ccef95d2f7d518c00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df25b3127ccef95dde2a900b00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
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(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df25b3127ccef95cb89031fe00000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df25b3127ccef95ccfa5716800000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
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Here's my new Steampunk Dragonfly
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This is my twins new hat decor, it lights up!
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This is my sisters new boyfriend who is a Sky Sergent...
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df25b3127ccef95cfb43719400000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Here's my new Steampunk outfit in all it's glory!
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df25b3127ccef95c0f78f0e500000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
In this one you can see my new Audemitter which is my ipod wrist cuff. I don't have the speakers yet for it, but you can see it otherwise and it rocks!
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df25b3127ccef95dbbd9516200000030O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
This is the side view of my big bustle!!
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Lady Elizabeth - too awesome for words! I like the bustle/mini apron combo and your audemitter. Mine hasn't come in yet. *pout* You looked like you were having a blast. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Well Ikkicon wasn't what I expected. Honestly we didn't have all that much fun... There was NO alcohol except at the bar and there was not a single Ikkicon person at the bar. I don't know what's up with these folks, well honestly there were tons and tons of kids there, but there were also some older folks there. I have no idea where they drink or if they drink. Maybe I'm too much of a rennie or too much of a lush, but it just wasn't what I was expecting!! THere were also no shows or good music playing anywhere and the shopping mostly was anime stuff, though we did find a few cute shops for steampunkers which was cool!
The pics are really cool. As for a good time, most of those are geared more to the kids and their parents I would think. Never been to one so is hard for me to say. Ren fairs rock and I believe that is where I will stay. Lady Elizabeth you look marvelous in your Steampunk gear.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on January 07, 2010, 09:36:24 AM
*jealous* AWESOME boots!
Quote from: Manwariel on January 07, 2010, 09:37:18 AM
Nice! Where'd you find them?
Thank you Taffy. :)
As to where I found them I got them off of Amazon. Lookup Timberland Charles Street Lace up. You should be able to find them.
Shame on me for my double post but darn it all I may have to get all steamed up and check this place out.
http://www.dakotahistory.org/LeDuc/home.asp (http://www.dakotahistory.org/LeDuc/home.asp)
Literally about a 15 minute drive from home for me....course I have to wait till its open again..., details, details details. ;D
To bad I didn't know about it til today otherwise the Victorian dinner could have been fun to check out. Oh well there's always next year.
Quote from: angusmacinnes on January 04, 2010, 02:19:31 AM
You may also want to check out this place. http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/gentlemans.php?from=topnav&__utma=1.1119813085.1262571629.1262571629.1262571629.1&__utmb=1.31.10.1262571629&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1262571629.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=mens%20victorian%20clothing&__utmv=-&__utmk=4389299
i would wear this about half my time if i could. the other half would be Renaissance wear. and the occasional Opeth t-shirt, and jean shorts. haha.
Totally forgot to add the Dickens on the Strand pics - some wonderful steaminess:
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Dots album: http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/Dickens%2009/
those girls sure are beautiful.
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on January 07, 2010, 11:45:03 AM
Well Ikkicon wasn't what I expected. Honestly we didn't have all that much fun... There was NO alcohol except at the bar and there was not a single Ikkicon person at the bar. I don't know what's up with these folks, well honestly there were tons and tons of kids there, but there were also some older folks there. I have no idea where they drink or if they drink. Maybe I'm too much of a rennie or too much of a lush, but it just wasn't what I was expecting!! THere were also no shows or good music playing anywhere and the shopping mostly was anime stuff, though we did find a few cute shops for steampunkers which was cool!
Well, it was an anime convention moreso...so that's what you should expect. And the drinking takes place in the hotel rooms at night, at least at the major ones like A-Kon and Animefest in Dallas. Everyone looked very lovely!
Almost 8 months after the thread was created, 1229 posts, and almost 18,000 views we're still going strong. Yay! :D
Keep bringing the photos and stories, new guns and trinkets coming!
One of these days I'm gonna make myself some Steampunk garb, and Elizabeth, that's exactly what I had in mind. I so want an excuse to wear a big bustle with lot's of flounces. So cute! You and your sister always make such perfect things.
Everybody looks awesome by the way. :) I so wish we had a Steampunk event down here.
I wish there was more Steampunk everywhere!!! And I agree, Anna... everyone looks wonderful!!! All together, we've taken this from a simple question thread to something of a movement, at least here in the forums, and I'm thoroughly impressed by what we've all accomplished in just the last few months! You all ROCK SO HARD it hurts!!! :D
Full STEAM ahead... ;)
I totally agree, you know I didn't really even know what steampunk was before this thread... then I fell in love with it and made my own gown!! haha... so it has done wonders for me! Thanks to you all who really have posted some great and inspiring stuff!!
Elo, I guess if we knew more people at the con and got invited to rooms and such, it would have been better. The only folks we knew well were not drinkers...
I knew what it was before this thread, but this gave me the motivation to do something about a long-standing interest. Including my own SP garb, a trip to Chicago for WindyCon, and an upcoming visit to ComicPalooza here in town, which has as a subtheme, SP. I find it a fresh, open-minded movement, with the accent being on handwork and beauty in all things, including work-a-day. I only wish that there were more (actually, any) occasions to haul out the finery in Houston.
I found this article the other day I thought you might appreciate about a Japanese SP watch maker named Haruo Suekichi that, according to the article below, started selling his watches at flea markets over 13 years ago for about $28!! :o
http://pingmag.jp/2008/09/26/haruo-suekichi-the-steampunk-watchmaker/
My jaw dropped. There are more of these amazing OOAK pieces here (http://www.eager-beavers.net/products/shouhin_guide.cgi?temp=TMP0). Just wish the site was in English.
It came up in English for me. All I can say is: I WANT ONE NOW! Thanks for sharing.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on January 11, 2010, 03:14:54 PM
It came up in English for me...
I'm sorry for the confusion. I meant the second link that I put on the word "here" above, which I think is an online shop in Tokyo.
http://www.artofadornment.ca/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/24_45/products_id/143
yet more steamness from the fabulous Art of Adornment...
Quote from: mieljolie on January 11, 2010, 01:23:53 PM
I found this article the other day I thought you might appreciate about a Japanese SP watch maker named Haruo Suekichi that, according to the article below, started selling his watches at flea markets over 13 years ago for about $28!! :o
http://pingmag.jp/2008/09/26/haruo-suekichi-the-steampunk-watchmaker/
My jaw dropped. There are more of these amazing OOAK pieces here (http://www.eager-beavers.net/products/shouhin_guide.cgi?temp=TMP0). Just wish the site was in English.
WOW :o So many to choose from! ;D
For the Houston area Steampunk fans;
Phil Foglio, the creator of the SP webcomic Girl Genius will be in town for Comicpalooza III in March.
http://www.comicpalooza.com/comicpalooza-guests.html#Current
Darn, the good stuff is ALWAYS during workshops!!!
Marga
Quote from: Zardoz on January 15, 2010, 01:36:38 PM
For the Houston area Steampunk fans;
Phil Foglio, the creator of the SP webcomic Girl Genius will be in town for Comicpalooza III in March.
http://www.comicpalooza.com/comicpalooza-guests.html#Current
Ho, yez, Hy vill be dere. I stopped in at Midnight Comics on Saturday to talk with John, the proprietor & organizer of CP. He'd just gotten word that Ray Park, the body actor of Darth Maul, will be appearing. There will also be a belly dancer - name forgotten - who will be doing an sp dance performance and he asked if I knew of any steamers, other than myself, who will be attending.
I'll be going in Girl Genius ensemble, either as Mamma Gkika, if I can cough up the nerve. Or as a new Jaegergurl, Taffy, if time permits & Cheyenne gets it colored in time for me to use the sketch as a basis. Anyone else coming?
There was a belly dancer doing a SP routine at the Tribal show two weeks ago.. have to dig out the program and see her name. Geisha Moth has some steamy stuff for sale - I got arm warmers/snake arms there. Very neat.
Marga
Just something cute to read... http://www.blackwaterfall.com/21_steampunk_goth.php
I bought a pair of goggles. I added some brass wire and the brass wire bracelet hanging down on one side.
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Very nice.
http://www.worldsteamexpo.com/registration.php
Steampunk convention in Dearborn in May
I put together my first steampunk costume. The vest is a stand-in for a corset I'm making. I haven't had much time to sew lately. Part of it consists of pieces from my normal wardrobe that I modified, and part of it, items I bought and altered specifically for it. I tried two different jackets on with it.
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You look wonderful!!
Ditto!
very cute.
Thank you!
Very nice! :)
Wonderful, and I just love that leather coat!!! It's gorgeous!
Thanks! I got it at Good Will for $8, stitched up the holes in the lining, and replaced the plastic, brown buttons it had with some spiffier ones.
Manwariel, aren't you just the cutest! Lovin' it girlie!!
Absolutely adorable steaminess!!! I love the outfit with BOTH jackets!!
Did you all see this! ;D
http://www.worldsteamexpo.com/registration.php (http://www.worldsteamexpo.com/registration.php)
Mike Vines photography did a Steampunk shoot this weekend. Lot of Faire folk turned up - many of us have posted on our Facebook albums. Will try and link tomorrow - Very, very long weekend and day for me today.
Marga
in that film Stardust, are they dressed sorta steampunkish? i thought maybe near the end with Tristan's coat and what not it was. i really want that stuff he has on!
Tristran's coat is To.Die.For. There are definitely steampunk elements, from the zeppelin, to the first mate's goggles, and, yes, indeedy, Tristran's coat. Heck, even the Captain's cancan corset & delicates are from the sp period. Basically, any late - 1890's - Victorian clothing is a good jumping off place for gas lamp fantasy, although not strictly SP because of the lack of punk.
It's looking like Wolfman may have very interesting late Victorian costuming. Although I hadn't planned on it, I will probably see it for wardrobe ideas.
i gotta figure out how to make Tristan's coat... maybe in black or gray...
This, with some modifications, would work:
http://www.simplicity.com/p-1539-costumes.aspx
Link to my page with the steampunk photos by Mike Vines.
www.shadowscastle.net/mikevinespix
(http://www.shadowscastle.net/mikevinespix)
Marga
Very nice photos ;D
thanks Taffy!
We're trying to talk to the photographer about doing another shoot later in the summer (after Scarborough is over). It was a lot of fun, people brought props and costuming to share, and he had five different photo areas set up.
Marga
Wonderful, Marga!!! Those are fabulous... and I'm envious!!! Wish I could get something like that done for my daughter and myself...
A friend asked if we were having a Steampunk invasion at Scarborough this year? I won't be able to, being on cast, but is anyone thinking about it for Rendevous?
Marga
Just got a note that some people had reacted negatively to the thought of Steampunk at a Renn function. Not passing ANY kind of judgement and not starting any wars... was just asking. We had a former cast member at Scarby that used to do HG Wells (has anyone seen my time machine?) at Faire. If we can have Stormtroopers, Robots in cardboard armor, and Hobbits showing up, don't know why steampunk can't. not organizing anything, just curious. I'm sure we'll see some.
Thanks,
Marga
Let's not forget Pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy - way out of the ren era, but accepted nonetheless.
Hehe...A friend and I are planning to go to the Four Winds Ren. Fest. in steampunk garb.
I'm not sure if I will wear SP for RenDezvous or not, since we're only going to have two days there, and I've got several new pieces of ren garb to show off... I'm just dying to get to an actual Steampunk event, though, so if I find something within driving distance at any time during the foreseeable future, then I am soooo there!!!
Check this out! Steampunk My Ride!
http://brassgoggles.co.uk/blog/200911/steampunk-my-ride
I wish everything was run by steam now... well, not EVERYTHING...
As an organizer of Rendezvous, because of the negative reaction and response we had, there will be no Rendezvous correlation to any steampunk event that happens.
BUT- ya'll are allowed to wear whatever you want inside those faire gates (that is acceptable within society). I will enjoy seeing all the wonderful things that people wear, no matter if its steampunk, renaissance garb, storm troopers, etc.
Oh and Capt. Marga- I am loving all the photos that I have seen from that photoshoot. Can't wait to see more in the future!
can we just start up our own Steampunk Fair? haha.
thats a great idea!there should be a steampunk con.
Quote from: LADY JOYCE ANN on February 08, 2010, 04:33:22 PM
thats a great idea!there should be a steampunk con.
There is! There's one is Seattle, just had it's first year in 2009, and I believe they're planning another one for 2010.
And there's also one going on in Dearborn, MI.
Both of which are just about as far as they could be from me... and still be in this country, anyway.
I'm thinking it would be a hoot to get a SP group together and invade local history or science museums. It would be fun, educational and most of all inspirational. :D
Quote from: mieljolie on February 08, 2010, 05:07:55 PM
I'm thinking it would be a hoot to get a SP group together and invade local history or science museums. It would be fun, educational and most of all inspirational. :D
don't forget totally awesome, too.
Have you folks seen this book?
http://www.amazon.com/Steamed-Steampunk-Romance-Katie-MacAlister/dp/0451229312/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265820355&sr=8-1
I picked it up yesterday and am reading it. Seems interesting so far with some good humor.
Drac
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Quote from: Drac on February 10, 2010, 10:45:57 AM
Have you folks seen this book?
http://www.amazon.com/Steamed-Steampunk-Romance-Katie-MacAlister/dp/0451229312/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265820355&sr=8-1
I picked it up yesterday and am reading it. Seems interesting so far with some good humor.
Drac
I saw that at a bookstore at the airport the other day. But since I'm not much for romances, I picked up Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped" instead. :)
I find myself becoming much more interested in gaslamp fantasy, w/a little bit of fantasy thrown in for good measure.
I think an invasion of the Houston Museum of Natural History or zoo, weather permitting, of course, would be most delightful. I'm sure there must be a tea room around where we could enjoy a nice cuppa & pastry. Is there anyone else interested in making a day of it in Houston?
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on February 11, 2010, 02:17:24 PM
...I think an invasion of the Houston Museum of Natural History or zoo, weather permitting, of course, would be most delightful. I'm sure there must be a tea room around where we could enjoy a nice cuppa & pastry. Is there anyone else interested in making a day of it in Houston?
Ahh shucks, I'm near Dallas. Any chance we could make this closer to me? I'd go for a spot of tea. Sounds lovely. Especially right now in this "blizzard". It's actually snowing! And, I mean real snow! Big fluffy snowflakes! Not that yucky slushy stuff that never sticks and turns straight to a sheet of ice. ;)
Quote from: Sir William Marcus on February 10, 2010, 11:02:18 AM
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Dayum! I'm not so gung ho on the masks, but this is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
here's something I know you'll really hate. this broad hates Steampunk!
http://www.fantasy-magazine.com/2008/05/why-i-hate-steampunk/
Seems they have a personal problem, there loss.
I wish I could make it down there for a tea date, Taffy!!! That would be so much fun! Unfortunately, it's a bit of a haul for me, so I'll have to beg off until TRF, but maybe I can figure out how to stay for an extra day then so we can find a nice hotel that serves High Tea somewhere... :)
For some reason, SP seems to draw the frothers. I personally love the hats and clothing and hats and boots and hats. But I can take my love for this venue back to the days - and I couldn't have even been a teen yet - when I fell in in love with H.P. Lovecraft (nightmares!), H. Rider Haggard (sexy goddess!), Jules Verne, et al, not forgetting cheesy historical romance novels. Back in the '80's there was a Victorian movement, which continues w/a magazine by the same name, and my adult love of Victoriana springs from there. Many of us have had a lifelong exposure to SP, we just didn't realize that there was a label.
Sure, there's areas I'm not crazy about - some of the music, the punk-ier elements, but that's the great thing. I can distill it down to what I love. And other people can do what they love. And it's ALL good. As there is a time travel element, there is probably no wrong element of SP. If I add nylon lace to my petticoat, why, I brought it back from a trip to visit my great-great granddaughter in 2010.
Rani, I think a tea date is a marvelous idea! Maybe, o, maybe we could have a picnic at the Museum of Natural History grounds or some such on a Friday before TRF AHE? How does that sound to you, Mieljolie? Anyone else?
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on February 12, 2010, 09:03:52 AM
... Maybe, o, maybe we could have a picnic at the Museum of Natural History grounds or some such on a Friday before TRF AHE? How does that sound to you, Mieljolie? Anyone else?
That sounds marvelous! I'm all "geared" up for it! Hehe
As for the article, I understand what they are saying. I see a lot of jewelry and costumey stuff that tout "Steampunk" just because a couple of gears are glued to it. But, I think the writer was a bit over zealous about it. I can never understand the human need to label the world around us and apply rules to it. I've always enjoyed sci fi and fantasy writings as well as many other types of fiction and nonfiction. Doesn't mean I have to justify myself for liking SP. As a kid, history was very dull to me coming straight out of a stale textbook. But now, with all the reenactments and faires bringing the past to life, it's really enjoyable to explore different time periods. Why not also explore how it COULD have been. That's wonderful to me. When we search for the past, we are all being time travelers in a sense. Lets just have fun with it and make it fun for others.
Yay!!! Steamy tea!!! Sounds wonderful to me, although I won't actually be sitting on the ground for a picnic if I'm wearing my corset... LOL I'd have to lay down, I think!
That article confused me. The author appeared to be saying that she likes Steampunk as an idea, but that anyone who takes it as anything more than a vague idea to be written about in books is an idiot and a poser, just trying to be cool? What good are ideas if you don't do anything with them? I see her yelling and screaming, but I can't quite figure out what she's upset about.
That other people have cooler clothes/better inventions that she does? That something she thought was so subversive isn't? Or maybe the fact that because of it's very nature it doesn't perfectly fit with her ideas of what it should be? Or is it the fact, that like many "alternative" styles, not everyone who's interested in it is hardcore. I think that may have been what she's getting at. Since you're not so into SP that you actually live in a steam-powered house and only make clothing from original Victorian patterns, you're just a poser and are COMPLETELY RUINING EVERYTHING!!!! :P
I also don't quite get her jab at Abney Park. I like their music and could care less what they wear and try to style themselves after. Though, I think their last 2 albums have been better than the previous ones. They found an inspiration that has caused them to improve their music, and is making them more successful. Why is that wrong? Isn't that what good bands do? If somethings not working, find something that will?
Maybe if she gave her definition of a "Steampunk," rather than discussing "Steampunk the idea," it would have made a little bit more sense. Since she seems to think no one can actually *be* a Steampunk.
Elannare, I'm totally there with you, that is exactly how I'd describe her article!!
I think she's just jealous she didn't discover SP back before all the populace did and now she's so behind the times and UNCOOL, that she has to diss everyone who is joining the band wagon or who were into it before it got popular!!! As for me, I didn't discover it until recently, so I joined when I could... haha! And I don't think there's ANYTHING wrong with that!
Well,
SP is a Science Fiction/ Alt. History sub-genre, which gererally takes place in 19th-century Victorian settings. It started in literature in the 60's, and spread into other media, Comics, Art, Film and TV in the 80's . Early on SP imitated actual Victorian speculative fiction such as H. G. Wells's 'The Time Machine' etc. It didn't really get the name till the late 80's when some authors came up with Steam Punk, a parody of the name of the more futuristic genre "Cyber-punk". Up till then I think it was often called 'Victorian Sci-Fi' if anything.
I think the author might be a little overwrought, but I get where that 2008 article is coming from. It's the reaction a lot of people have when a cultural thing, or elements of a thing, that they might have felt was unique, is all of a sudden co-opted by the masses. I think her main beef seems to be with costuming fans who only embrace the trappings of the genre without the deeper understanding she has.
I know I've seen a lot of that sort of thing, mostly among costuming folks, and of course it bleeds over to other stuff too like online Victorian and old west clothing vendors opening SP stores, and yes, even unremarkable goth/industrial bands reinventing themselves with tophats, goggles and gears.
I have been seeing a few SP costumes at Sci-Fi cons for the last 5-6 years or so, you see more at Anime cons, there is a lot of SP Manga and Anime,
But there a a LOT more now. I have to tell you that while I'm a easygoing guy, even I get a little annoyed with fans that are obviously unaware of any of the background of the thing, past seeing Girl Genius on the interweb, discover SP, and throw some 'goggles and gears' on what used to be their goth/vampire costume. But in the long run, I don't dislike or begrudge it, hell they're cooler outfits than all the Firefly kids had! And it lets folks express their creativity, and hopefully they will get a little more 'into' what Sci-Fi in general has to offer because of it.
But like a lot of stuff in SF and Fantasy costuming, it's trendy now, a phase, if you will, and something else will come along and replace it.
I've been thinking about a SP outfit lately and with me it's all about HATS! I LOVEEEE hats! So this is my first find,now be honest,am I on the right track,will this work?
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I LOVE it!!!!! It reminds me of my mini witch hat!! I love the mini hats!!!!!!
Speaking of technology, I finally have internet so I can reply on a regular basis!
I really wish I lived closer to other steampunks out there. But I may have to make do with convincing my friends it's a good idea and picnicing in the middle of Triangle Park in Lexington. Maybe a walk around town looking at historical markers...
Jade
Quote from: LADY JOYCE ANN on February 16, 2010, 03:37:58 PM
I've been thinking about a SP outfit lately and with me it's all about HATS! I LOVEEEE hats! So this is my first find,now be honest,am I on the right track,will this work?
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh312/BYRDLUVR/SPHATPICS012.jpg)
Cute hat!
Quote from: Manwariel on February 17, 2010, 11:08:56 AM
Quote from: LADY JOYCE ANN on February 16, 2010, 03:37:58 PM
I've been thinking about a SP outfit lately and with me it's all about HATS! I LOVEEEE hats! So this is my first find,now be honest,am I on the right track,will this work?
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh312/BYRDLUVR/SPHATPICS012.jpg)
Cute hat!
Seconded! Really cute hat.
Ohh speaking of hats...my newest number.
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I put the pin together tonight, as the hat was just too dull and black it told me it wanted some color.
Great hats, ladies!!! I'm really tempted to find a hat blank like that one, Phoenix, and cover it in leather... :D
Rani- if you have a mall near you with a Spencer's Gifts that's where I found this one and the lady at my store they should be getting in more styles to coincide with Alice in Wonderland.
at Spencer's, do you think they'd have a cheap top hat? I'm looking for one.
Quote from: Phoenix on February 18, 2010, 07:05:31 AM
Rani- if you have a mall near you with a Spencer's Gifts that's where I found this one and the lady at my store they should be getting in more styles to coincide with Alice in Wonderland.
Hot Topic also currently has the little hats with their Alice in Wonderland stuff.
The topper I posted was at Spencers for 24.99 not a bad price when you don't have 60 or more to spend on a topper.
I bought my SP hats from Claire's, they were cheaper, but there were cute ones at Hot Topic too!
Quote from: Phoenix on February 18, 2010, 07:05:31 AM
Rani- if you have a mall near you with a Spencer's Gifts that's where I found this one and the lady at my store they should be getting in more styles to coincide with Alice in Wonderland.
Oh, nice! Thanks for the tip, Phoenix... I'll check them out! I'll take a look at Claire's, also, Lady E!
Oooh! Hot topic??? Spencers?? The mall, or the museum this weekend. Decisions, decisions!
So when r we going to do a get together again?? I miss my SP folks and my pretty new outfit.... it's only gotten worn twice!
This is nifty. http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-940-telescope-cane.aspx
Cool... I really like that!
I think I've mentioned it downstream in this thread, but the Comicpalooza convention coming up in March would be a fun place for any of our Houston area SP fans to check out. Phil and Kaja Foglio, producers of the webcomic Girl Genius are among the guests, so there will be a lot of SP stuff going on. And y'all could get in the costume contest.
http://www.comicpalooza.com/index.html
Plus you get to meet the coolest man in showbiz; Bruce Campbell.
I finished my corset...I think. I often find little things to fix for days after I think I'm done with something. :p It's not perfect but it's my first corset so I'm pretty satisfied.
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Very nice
lovely corset there, Manwariel. have you checked out the Steampunk Forums?
http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php
I'm OoJeremyoO on there.
Thanks. Yep! I'm Kayt there.
awesome, i'll figure out how to add you as a friend.
Quote from: Manwariel on February 19, 2010, 05:54:22 PM
I finished my corset...I think. I often find little things to fix for days after I think I'm done with something. :p It's not perfect but it's my first corset so I'm pretty satisfied.
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Well done! I just don't have the know-how or time to make something like that.
Ooooh! I like the corset. Looks very nice! ;D
Quote from: LadyElizabeth on February 19, 2010, 11:00:45 AM
So when r we going to do a get together again?? I miss my SP folks and my pretty new outfit.... it's only gotten worn twice!
I know whatcha mean. Will you be around for ComicPalooza next month? The organizer is reeeeeaaaallly wanting some SP'ers to attend in full getup. I'll be attending, but most likely in cosplay as Mamma Gkika of Girl Genius infamy. Which is gaslight fantasy SP.
FYI, I did receive my iPod wristband. Very nice work. Thanks for all your communications help.
Well it depends on the weekend, but for the next month or so, we're pretty full up! Have lots of ren fairs as it is!! I was just thinking we could do an invasion or something? Sherwood and Fourwinds are starting up in a few weeks. Then Scarby after that... although it seems Scarby peeps aren't as welcoming to the SP folks... or so I've heard!
Version 2.0 of the hat pin I posted last week or so.(it was on the topper)
(http://pics.livejournal.com/phoenyx_fyre/pic/0000d4at)
Manwariel - Lovely corset, great color and looks like it fits like a charm to boot. You have my congratulations.
Ok, so I've been interested in Steampunk for months...due to money getting an outfit together takes me a bit of time however.
Y'all might remember I posted my little mini witch hat in here...and was born the idea of a Witchy Steampunk Character
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Well, not long after that I found this vest...
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Last night I bought this white blouse with some ruffles at the neck...
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For now this is all I have. Any thoughts, critiques, ideas to spiff it all up a bit?? Is the white blouse ruffly enough? Does the blouse and vest look ok together?
A black skirt or bloomers, little granny boots & striped stockings, which can be found at sockdreams.com. I love the vest/blouse combo. This is sooooo cute.
A necklace-watch or a watch-pin. Maybe some gloves...
Cute ensemble. I'd go with some black bloomers. Maybe some accessories? I could see a metal/brassy type broomstick, plus some pouches and small bottles filled with potions hanging from a belt. :) Ooh, what about a robotic/steampunk cyborg cat curled around a shoulder/ your neck?
Someone linked to this website on the SteamFashion LJ that sells different sorts of bottles and jars, which look like they could work well with your costume. http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp
Thanks Taffy, Jademozingo & Selkie for the ideas!!
I picked this up yesterday for the Alice in Wonderland movie!!
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Spencer's $19.99!!!!!
Oh Tammy, that's the cutest hat!! Is it made of leather? Where did u get it from?
It's not leather, I got it from Spencer's Gifts in the mall.
Oh, how AWESOME, Tammy!!! I love it, and I love the new vest and blouse, also! I'm wondering if you could dye the shirt a lavender, maybe... in keeping with the whole "witchy" theme, of course. And some cool lace up (flat) granny boots along with the bloomers, and maybe even a bustle skirt over that with the front hiked up to show the bloomies (or maybe black and purple striped over-the-knee socks or tights)... The gloves could be the black half finger type, maybe in lace, and you could tack several different style pentacle pendants to the skirt. Oh... and a black cloak, of course, maybe with some interestingly witchy charms tacked on... and maybe a few patches strategically placed, as well. For accessories... lots of small herb filled leather drawstring pouches strung on your belt for whipping up spells while you're interacting with people, along with any little glass bottles you can find (I have them for my Gypsy and my SP engineer, also), and maybe a few bits of flash paper (kept in something non-flammable, of course!) to wow the 'danes with. A wand, a Grimoire, a scrying bowl, a pair of pince-nez spectacles with a few optical attachments, a watch pendant with arcane symbols hung from the chain, a set of runes to shake and throw once in a while when you're passing through the pub (because live chicken sacrifices might be frowned upon, even if you really NEED to read the entrails right away... :P ), henna rune spells on the backs of your hands... You could also have a few tracts on how to avoid being burned at the stake or drowned in the dunking chair to hand out to random people...
Oh... are you wanting to be a stylish witch, or a slightly worn and tattered witch? Taffeta is always good and witchy, and if it's a bit frayed around the hem, so much the better... Also, are you a sharp, on-the-ball witch, or a slightly muddled, rather befuddled and just a bit absent-minded witch??? The second one would be more fun to play, and you could have a twig or two in your hair... ;)
Ok, I'm sure I could go on for a while, but that's what I've got at the moment... take any of it that sounds like fun to you and toss the rest, or just toss all of it. Above all, have fun with it!!! :D
Got my new corset in the mail yeserday! I'll be wearing it when I go see Alice, that the top-hat and probably my striped pants as I can't afford the skirt fabric yet.(mutter, mutter $30 a yd. eeck!)
back view
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mostly front view
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So comfy, now I just need to remember that I can't bend in this thing. LOL.
That's the problem with corsets... you have to bend at the hips instead of the waist. I love the hourglass effect, though! ;)
While it's Victorian & not Steampunk, my friend & I will be dressed up 2 go & see Alice today as well...I'll be wearing my what I call my Mrs. Lovett outfit: red & black pinstripe top, black waist cincher, bustle skirt & black pointy boots. Will post pics when I can... :)
This is my friend Tasha (in purple)as a Mad Hatter, her brother Hunter as the White Rabbit, and myself after watching Alice in Wonderland.
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You guys so totally rock!!! I just love playing dress-up... :D
Glad to see we're not the only ones who 'dressed' for Alice in Wonderland. DD, DH & I all dressed tea party-ish for movie. We got a few odd looks but I still had fun.
woo steampunk! also don't forget to check your local flea market... there is still a real world outside the virtual one
Phoenix, where did you get the fabboo corset? I vow, it's td4! Y'all are so cute.
Hon. Lady Benton, the Victorian period is the jumping off spot for SP and is totally SP.
I'm so glad people took the opportunity to Alice it up for the movie. It's such a fun premise. Here I am in a very unflattering photo of my Alice night:
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EDIT: Some of us are Girl Genius fans. The following is the sketch I commissioned from Prof. Foglio at WindyCon of Taffy & Dimo:
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The same sketch colored by Cheyenne Wright and made into a desktop by Kaja:
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Taffy- That looks fabulous all colored in!
I still haven't made it to see Alice. I had planned to go to the midnight premiere but changed my mind at the last minute since I was going out of town in the morning and hadn't packed. I'm kind of "losing steam" on the Steampunk thing and haven't added any more garb since I haven't connected with anyone here in West Michigan. It seems all of the outings or events are in the Detroit area.
Sealion, it's hard to stay motivated when there is just so little action in one's neck of the woods. In Texas there's a LOT of SP in Austin and Dallas, but I don't have the funds or oomph at the end of the week to make that drive/hotel/etc.. I'm planning on going to ComicPalooza here at the end of the month, but that's it. Maybe next year I can try to swing a trip to one of the big cons in Cali or Seattle.
And, frankly, I'm pretty much over the honeymoon w/ren, but will hit TRF once or twice over the next season. For sure on AHE.
Ya got me there Taffy! Lol. I hope you can make ComiCon...sounds super fun & Charlaine Harris (writes True Blood novels) will be there this yr.! Super cool drawing btw!
I just started reading the Charlaine Harris books, they follow the HBO series really well! Kind of great!
Steamness from a local shop called Ipso Facto:
http://ipso-facto.com/p541.jpg
http://ipso-facto.com/p542.jpg
http://ipso-facto.com/P188.jpg
http://ipso-facto.com/wr40.jpg
Here's the pages I found them on should you feel like ordering any of them: http://ipso-facto.com/jewelry.htm
http://ipso-facto.com/access1.htm
Oh & I just found the link to this on there too: http://www.steampunkmagazine.com/ best part is, you can download issues for free! ;D
Wow it seems to be a lucky day...yet more steamness! ;D
http://www.bibianblue.net/-c-28.html?osCsid=b4b0c12f01915fc9aeef518ae5da7c1a
expensive but gorgeous...
Quick bit of background: I had heard of steam punk but hadn't done anything with it until the DH and I saw Pendragon's line at So Cal. Pleasure faire. The DH fell in love with it, and then seeing more of it appear at TRF this year. (BTW if you see any of pendragon's Steam Punk stuff, get it then. She is not sending it many places, and it will not be on her site.) The DH has been working on a steam punk-esq character named"Mudge" since 2003ish, but it never went too far. Now he has the bug again.
Jump to a couple weeks ago, I went to an Alice in Wonderland premier party. I won a licensed replica Mad hatter hat as the grand door prize. I fell in love with it.
As we were leaving one of my friends said "It's fitting you won. You are the Mad costumer!" For a couple years now my actors at the theater I work for have called me "The Mad costumer" because I do seeming odd things with costumes but once they are on stage look great. And also I keep coming back to the theater to do shows. What can I say, I must be mad! ?
I have been looking for a new outfit for Lady Stitch. The Mad hatter's hat inspired me. I obviously couldn't wear the mad hatter's hat but why couldn't I take come of the concepts and run with them in my world?
A top hat but use a measuring tape as a hat ribbon. Use giant sewing needles as hat pins. Fabric roses, and pin tomatoes as decorations.
Frock coat would have mismatched elbow patches. There would be safety pins on a lapel. I would have a citation cord of a tape measure. I would have functional and random pockets in different colors and shapes. In each pocket is some thing I could use. I.e. embroidery thread or chalk. The coat would have random buttons. And decorative stitching in different colors. All of it done by me at some point. I would love to be waiting for a show at fair and just whip out a needle and thread and just start sewing embroidery on my coat hem, for no reason.
I would have a bandolier/baldric made of thread spools. And it would be functional. Though how to make the thread stay on the spools, and still see the colors would be a challenge.
Lastly collage skirt would be made up of scarps of everything I have made ever. The thing is that they will be sewn together not so that you don't see the cut edges but so that you see them. Then make a skirt out of the sewn together patchworks. Make it so it has a lot of "stacked pleats in the back so that if I wanted I could add a bustle. I could pull it up if I want o wear tights under it, or let it down if it is cold. Basically anything I wear it looks like I pulled it out of someone's old trunk.
Character concept: Lady Stitch was a seamstress for an old theatrical company. She made many, many beautiful things but never anything for herself. She was happy there until the theater was sold. The new owners didn't treat her well. They moved her sunlit sewing room to the basement of the theater where she only had one small window and no heat. When winter came she started wearing old bits of costumes in the hopes of staying warm. As she was never allowed to leave the costume shop the left over bits of the beautiful things she made were all she had to wear herself. As time went by the chemicals she used to glue things onto hats, and dye the fabric started to go to her head.
Sadly the theater shut down, and she had no where to go. She tried to stay in her little workshop, but the loneliness got to her. There were no more pretty things. Again she ventured out into the sunlight to again find pretty things. Do not shun her if you see her looking at you funny. She is merely looking at your pretty dress, and if you are kind to her she might even fix your tears or your buttons for you.
Here's a photo of my crew and I at MomoCon.
From left to right: Time-traveling person who appeared out of thin air and landed on our airship and was taken captive by us and who knows why we left the prisoner a gun, resident novelist & musician, rich kid funding the voyage, random-guy-along-for-the-money, pilot (in front of him), captain (me), navigator, weapons specialist, rich kid's sister.
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Very cool group! We talked about going to MomoCon but had a conflict. We did another show in Chattanooga. Maybe next year.
Disney release Steampunk pins
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/the-mechanical-kingdom/
I am so gonna have to look for those on my next Disney trip!
Oo a friend of ours is going to WDW in a few weeks. We will have to bribe her to bring back us a set. ;D
so i have this hat i have been itching to wear for a loooooong time and have never had the chance. it's a very wide brimmed ascot style hat.....think eliza in my fair lady at the races. would that mesh with this type of dress? all i've seen leans more toward a goth kind of look.
Steampunk is what you make of it. It doesn't have to be gothy, true there are those who go the goth end of the spectrum but I've seen some lovely ladies wearing scarlet red brocades that look beautiful with Victorian styled clothes.
*draws a blank on the hat style* Would you have a picture of it by chance?
Would you consider this a Steampunk outfit?
It's the young lady who works for Sherrie, in the Wondrous Works in Wood booth at Sherwood Forest Faire. I took this shot on 21-Mar-10.
(click the image to see the full size 4288 x 2848 photo)
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Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: Phoenix on April 02, 2010, 01:13:52 PM
*draws a blank on the hat style* Would you have a picture of it by chance?
my hat is not as elaborate as this but here are a couple of pics from the film. i sooooo wish my hat was as elaborate as this, lol! ;D
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i just love this film :)
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 02, 2010, 05:53:11 PM
Quote from: Phoenix on April 02, 2010, 01:13:52 PM
*draws a blank on the hat style* Would you have a picture of it by chance?
my hat is not as elaborate as this but here are a couple of pics from the film. i sooooo wish my hat was as elaborate as this, lol! ;D
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i just love this film :)
Any particular reason why it couldn't
become as elaborate as that?!? If it's the same basic style, then it's got the same potential as any of those other hats that started out as blanks... A few plumes, a yard or so of some yummy satin, or maybe lace is more your style? A gorgeous hatpin or two and you're all set!
This movie was actually set in the early 1900's, so it may be pushing the envelope for Steampunk just a bit, but I still adore the fashions, and all the hats during the racing scene are amazing!!! Can't wait to see yours!
Yep Rani :)
My hat is wide brimmed but not as wide as these examples. It could use a few more plumes for sure. I'm also trying to figure out what I would want to wear with it to make it go with the theme.
I went ahead and got the hat out and took a couple of pics. Took the pics on my phone so a brief description: The hat is gray with black lace and two very sparse looking plumes. The hat is woven (from something er other) as well, not fabric.
I'll get my hubby to take a pic of me wearing it when he gets home. That way you can see the proportions on a person and you know I'm not exactly tall lol, so it looks large on me! ;D
This is the front of the hat:
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This is a side view:
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Bonny Pearl, the hat is indeed Edwardian in feel and a little late for SP; however, hats are so timeless an accessory that it would meld well into a sp look.
dbaldock, that darling outfit is out & out sp - thanks for sharing.
As far as sp being gothy, it's true I personally wear a lot of black in my sp looks, but then I wear a lot of black in my daily life. Some people do brown and there is a lovely movement towards adding a lot of color, which would have been available.
There were some lovely people in sp at Comicpalooza; Phil gave those people a nice ribbon.
Bonnie, I love your hat!!! Wouldn't it be an absolutely gorgeous Jager hat, Taffy?!? :D
I think it would look perfect with a traveling suit, maybe, in a dark gray, with lighter gray trim or piping. You could add a few black and white plumes, and put one single shock of color in their midst so that it peeks out when you walk. I'm envisioning a "seemingly" prim and proper librarian/records keeper/teacher who is hiding some sort of secret life (spy, perhaps?), and hats are her one extravagance, as well as her weakness...
Tee hee! ;D
The wheels have been turning since yesterday! I am already ordering some large ostrich plumes in black, silver gray and white. I am searching for hat pins that I could also use. I ordered a monocle necklace, since I don't see putting goggles on this hat because of the bow on it.
So to keep costs to a reasonable level.... I'm thinking I might try to incorporate my pirateyness into this garb. So airship stuff? I have a spyglass around here somewhere, etc. I am on the same page with the black and gray for clothing. I am getting another pirate coat that is the same cut as the one I usually wear but all black. (This is a coat I'm getting Steampunk or not, lol!) I'm on the hunt for gray top (prolly silk) and leggings (velvety), jewelry, etc. I will just have to wear my regular pirate boots for now unless I find boots I 'just have to have' lol. I'm thinking of other things to add splashes of color here and there.
So I saw that y'all have been modifying Nerf guns. What kind of paints are y'all using on them? What are you using to sand them down with, a fine grit paper, etc? Are you keeping the ammo and using lol?
I'm getting my hubby to make me an over shoulder holster and am looking for a wide belt.
Here is the coat. Damsel in this Dress is my fave gal!
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The tail coat just screams SP and the design is so feminine. Can you make a pair of narrower sleeves?
For nerf guns I use paint designed for plastic and then paint over the base coat w/cheapo Michael acrylics. I have a Dremel so that's what I use to sand off logos, etc.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on April 04, 2010, 01:13:54 PM
The tail coat just screams SP and the design is so feminine. Can you make a pair of narrower sleeves?
For nerf guns I use paint designed for plastic and then paint over the base coat w/cheapo Michael acrylics. I have a Dremel so that's what I use to sand off logos, etc.
Hhmmm.... well the sleeves are detachable. So would that work? I don't really want to modify this garment; want to make it multi-purpose if possible.
Will you be at Scarby? We will be there Opening, Rendezvous and Closing weekends. I can show you the coat that I already have that is this exact pattern.
Painting over plastic: model paints work well. If you want to make sure it won't chip on you, be SURE to use a primer, and then put a clearcoat over it when you're done painting. You should be able to find both of those with the model paints. I can tell you from experience that if you don't prime first, the paint WILL start chipping w/use, clearcoated or not.
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on April 04, 2010, 01:21:03 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on April 04, 2010, 01:13:54 PM
The tail coat just screams SP and the design is so feminine. Can you make a pair of narrower sleeves?
For nerf guns I use paint designed for plastic and then paint over the base coat w/cheapo Michael acrylics. I have a Dremel so that's what I use to sand off logos, etc.
Hhmmm.... well the sleeves are detachable. So would that work? I don't really want to modify this garment; want to make it multi-purpose if possible.
Will you be at Scarby? We will be there Opening, Rendezvous and Closing weekends. I can show you the coat that I already have that is this exact pattern.
Sorry, hon, I've cancelled my Scarby plans for this year, money being tight and preferring to spend what I do have on another commissioned sketch (two, actually). You could go sleeveless w/a white blouse & lace jabot w/a steamy brooch at the neckline. Or v-necked blouse w/a ribbon choker embellished with buttons or gears (although I don't care for them) or an old timey pin. Leggings and boots with a little topper would make a darling look.
Understandable Taffy. I'm sure I'll see you at TRF. ;D
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on April 04, 2010, 02:13:11 AM
Bonnie, I love your hat!!! Wouldn't it be an absolutely gorgeous Jager hat, Taffy?!? :D
Nize hat, dollink!
Bonny Pearl, I'll be at TRF at least a couple of times; probably for Pirates weekend, AHE and closing weekend. That way I can indulge all my costuming loves. AHE will most likely be in time traveler garb.
Queen Bonnie formalized the steampunk branch of the Land Sharks, the Sky Sharks, airship pirates. I designed and gave out the Sky Shark badge last AHE at TRF. If there's any interest, I may design a new badge for this year. Anybody? Buehler?
A badge? Oh yes please! ;D
We will be at TRF just about every weekend so we will see you there!
Rani,
I think I might bring my hat rendezvous weekend... maybe you can help me come up with some ideas for it :)
Oh, YAY!!! I would love to see you model it, and I'm sure with all the fun and fantastic shops at Scarby we can get enough ideas to dress it up in grand style!!! Oh, now I REALLY can't wait!!!
SQEEEEEEEE! LOL! I'm ready! ;D
Well, I still have a bit of laundry to do, and all of my packing, but yeah, I know what you mean!!! I could be ready to go by tomorrow morning if I suddenly woke up and it was time! :D
Have fun! There's hardly anything better in the world that spiffing up a hat.
I wish you were going to be there Taffy!!! You can share our room, even!!! That would make 4 of us, including the renlet, and it would be far cheaper for all of us!!!
Eeek! All of my disposable income went home with Phil for my new sketch. And, srsly, I snore like a band saw - you really don't want me sharing a room with you. Y'all have fun and have an adult beverage for me, 'k?
Well, at this rate ALL my adult beverages will be in someone else's name! There are FAR too many people who are not able to make it this year, and I'm sad about that, and most definitely about you not being able to get there, Taffy... but it still does nothing to dampen my excitement!!! I'm almost... vibrating, I'm so excited!!! LOL
Hee! I know what you mean by being so excited you're all but vibrating. Calm down, get packed, and have much fun this weekend.
I'm planning a SP Loli look, complete with - GASP! - short skirt for AHE - care to Loli it up with me?
Oooooh!!! I might be tempted... :P I'll have to see what I can find between now and then, but I've been feeling the urge to break out with some sexy... although I'm not sure I'll be able to wait 'til AHE... but I'm sure I'll have some left over by the time it gets here! ;) :P heheheh
The 2010 Sky Sharks badge - I made some little zeppelins today from a vintage Japanese mold. It's an experiment to see if the air dry clay will actually dry in this humidity. Since they are small, I don't foresee any real issues with them drying. They'll need to be painted and mounted to an oval wood plaque for stability. I think I'll stamp a gear on the plaque and add some wings to the zeppelins.
These are going to be a very small production run - maybe 30 at the max, which is fine because they'll only be given to fellow RF time travelers. And of course I'll be saving a pair for the Foglios, who were inducted into the Sky Sharks last year.
Oh... as Sky Shark #1 (ummm, I am, right, since I NAMED us?!?) let me be the first to say I REALLY WANT ONE!!! Oh, ummm... I mean... may I please be the first to request a badge, Commodore Taffy? :D
Hee! YOU CAN REALLY HAVE ONE!!! You know the conditions, Rani! Let me know closer to TRF when you'll be there and I'll hold one for you & the sproglet. Bonny Pearl's already requested one, too. These are going to be BIG - very hard to miss.
Sproglet!!! I love it!!! She'll most likely want to wear her SP now for TRF, so I guess I'm going to have to put something new together for that... And yes, ma'am, we'll be there, gods willin' and th' creek don't rise!
Hmmm... I'm having visions of something a bit... maybe almost... Jyptian-esque, with a bit of corsaire thrown in, all punked up, of course... I keep thinking I'll do a Loli the very next time, but then I get all these other ideas, that seem like they would be so much more... I don't know... just more substantial, maybe, than the Loli garb would be for me. I'm having flashes of a stylized corsaire's coat done in a deep plum color plush velvet lined with quilted heavy satin, with dark fur cuffs, collar and trim, and embroidered flowering vines in greens, reds, oranges and yellows...
Oh, uhhh... sorry... just went off into a garb fantasy there for a minute or so... :-[ Gosh, I wish I could just tell someone what to make and have them whip it out for me! I can design the most amazing things in my mind, but my sewing skills are a bit more rudimentary than my imaginative skills, so I need to do the designing and someone else needs to do the sewing! It would be an awesome team, I tell ya'! Oh... and one of those fancy new embroidery machines wouldn't hurt, either... ;)
I'm most likely doing Loli on Pirate weekend - all I need is a little mini tricorn. Full on time traveler for AHE. Other than that, I need to work on my Spanish ropa for closing weekend, but I've been saying that for years.
There are tentative plans for going to TRF this year, but I don't know which weekend or if any of them will be when you're there, Taffy. I also don't know if I'd be wearing steampunk clothing. We'll see, but I'd still like another of those lovely badges. :)
AHE weekend at TRF will also be the weekend that I wear my steampunk, I'm going as a steampunk vampire!! Should be a blast!
COOL! Can hardly wait to see what you come up with, Lady Elizabeth, as you outdo yourself in all of your garb. Since you're coming in SP I'll hold a badge for you.
YEAH! I'd love a badge!! My SP stuff is the stuff I posted from Dickens on the strand this year. But of course a bit more vamped out... have to make it nice and Halloweeny ya know!
Well, Lady E, I do belong to the Vampyre Hunters Guild. Consider yourself to have been given the professional courtesy of forewarning.
Well I feel then that in return I must forewarned you that I'm not only a vamp, I am a steampunk vamp which means I time travel, have amazing laser sighting weapons, and can navigate by airship, steamship, and air balloon!!!
So I went ahead and registered for the World Steam Expo in Dearborn this May (link (http://www.worldsteamexpo.com/)) Is anyone else going?
I also ordered this dress (http://recollections.biz/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=100180-1&Category_Code=FancySuits) from Recollections for my Arcanist persona. I'm trying to figure out how to accesorize it right now.
I only *wish* I was going. The dress is absolutely lovely. Let me recommend that you nip over to the Girl Genius booth while there and pick up one of their lovely brass brooches - http://airshipstore.com/search.aspx?find=pin - to accent your gown. Say hi to them from Flora while you're at it. *jealous*
Edit: Maybe a coordinating hat or fascinator, choker or necklace, maybe little watch hand earrings, lace-up granny boots. Have FUN!
You all have got me thinking of ways to improve my steampunk selkie costume that I wore last Halloween! How did that costume look last year anyway?
Quote from: serenamoonsilver on April 23, 2010, 01:52:43 PM
So I went ahead and registered for the World Steam Expo in Dearborn this May (link (http://www.worldsteamexpo.com/)) Is anyone else going?
I also ordered this dress (http://recollections.biz/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=100180-1&Category_Code=FancySuits) from Recollections for my Arcanist persona. I'm trying to figure out how to accesorize it right now.
I reserved a hotel room but see that the deadline for pre-reg was yesterday. Oh well, I hope registering at the door won't be too much of a hassle. I'm wondering when a schedule will be posted. So far this event has been a lot of hype with very little real information.
I think I'm in serious need of a little more steampunk in my life.... last night I had a dream I was invited to a steampunk party way up north that I had to fly out to. I invited a friend of mine who's also into SP, he came with his gf and then they broke up at the party... it was a fun dream though, made me really miss my SP stuff!!
The College of Charleston had a steampunk ball a few weeks back, which I attended. It was my first foray into steampunk, so my costume is a bit half-done, but it's there. I'm the one on the right in the ridiculously tall boots. Sorry this picture is so giant.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/af7a04.jpg)
The googles my friend and I are wearing were made by me; they're just gatorade lids, the hem of some jeans, and leather from a baseball. I also have a gold-painted (water)gun holstered to my leg, using a child's belt as a holster. the rest of the belt can be seen as a bracelet around my wrist. my earrings are made of resistors, as is the ring my friend is wearing. I loved doing steampunk and can't wait to do it again.
Awesome Steam, everyone! Wish I was able to get out to more events, but right now I'm still trying to figure out how to get to Faire this season... I find myself starting to run out of steam for projects, though, the closer it gets to moving time. Just looking at my crafting area makes me dread the packing process, so starting anything new for AHE isn't happening right now. Maybe in a few weeks, after we've settled into the new place a bit, I'll start feeling a bit more crafty again! :)
Until then, I'll just check out all the Steamy goodness being shown off here!!!
Found some really great stuff today at Goodwill. Skirt with an unfinished edge that I can layer, long black skirt that looks like it buttons up on the left leg side and 2 great pairs of black boots.
I'm trying to put together a Steampunk-inspired bellydance ensemble. I think its missing a few things but I may do a 'test drive' on Saturday at Scarby.
So I'm excited to be jumping into the realm of SP and I'll be dragging my husband along (who has never worn garb) thanks to mieljolie and her man. We'll be making our debut at AHE weekend of TRF.
I have an idea in mind and have been keeping my eyes opened everywhere I am for SP opportunities and I came across some stuff that I though worked really well and is pretty cheap and easily accessible.
(Sorry if someone has already talked about this, but I didn't want to read through all 90+ posts at the moment)
But at Michael's they have a brand of beads/charms called Madame Delphine's that even says in the description, "With hints of Steampunk influences, Madame Delphine's™ is both elegant and edgy, making it versatile and inspiring."
Check it out!
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayproductlist?categoryid=164785
methinks i'm going to have to hit goodwill this week :)
Bonny... I just realized I never got to see your hat this weekend!!! :( OMGoodness, everyone was rushing around like mad, and you and I never did get a chance to really do more than say hi... What craziness! Fun, but not enough time to really talk to anyone! Will you be back to Scarby this season at all?
It was crazy all weekend wasn't it! :) No worries lol.
We are planning to be at Scarby on Memorial Weekend. Are you and the renlet coming back down? :)
I'm hoping I can work out a way. We have a place to stay if I can finagle gas money and tickets, and I'd really love to get back down there for Memorial weekend. It would be wonderful to have more time to really enjoy the place, and to see the people who have already said they'll be back that weekend! It's such an easy drive that it seems a shame to miss it, but I'll have to do some pretty creative juggling to be able to afford it... so we'll just have to wait and see. :-\
well it would be great if y'all make it! we will be spending both sat and sun at faire that weekend since it is an extended weekend. driving home on mon.
I'm certainly going to try my best! ;)
Saw quite a few steamers yesterday @ Bats Day @ Disneyland that made me envious-they were all so cute! Sigh...
I've jumped back onto the Steampunk bandwagon and gotten excited about costuming again! (I am delaying investing money and effort into any new historically accurate Ren garb in the hopes of dropping a few pounds.) I love that there is no right or wrong in Steampunk and have been putting together some outfits with a combination of things on hand and some purchases of vintage items.
World Steam Expo will be hubby's first foray into Steampunk so I have picked up a couple of waistcoats (high button with lapels) in black pinstripe and brown tweed, a bowler hat, and a vintage watch chain to wear with black denim pants and button shirts with rolled up sleeves. It think he will be more comfortable that way than if I tried to get him to dress as a dandified Victorian gentleman. :)
As for myself I have a few things I put together last year plus I an adding two new outfits. The new additions are at opposite ends of the spectrum: Steampunk influenced bellydance garb and a proper Neo-Victorian suit :lol: . I am having the dance bra constructed for me (you can't buy G-cup ready made) and plan to embellish it and the belt with pleated/ruffled organza trim, vintage buttons, pearls, & brass and copper cogs. I'll be layering black, brown, and ivory skirts with the top layer being made from a crocheted lace tablecloth. The suit is a ready-made purchase from ebay that I bought a size large and will have tailored.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/4576654574_69f36bb309.jpg)(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4576654654_2a21f4d346.jpg)
(I purchased it in purple but use the red to show the back.)
wow that is very pretty!
Oh, wonderful!!! I can't wait to see the bellydance ensemble!!! I bet it looks simply smashing!!! :)
Sealion, the suit is smashing and the belly dance costume sounds delish. I'm glad you've jumped back on the bandwagon.
I'm thinking I'll put some pennies aside for one big steamy con next year.
Here's the tablecloth I am bidding on. :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4576771050_9df949e5ac.jpg)
I'll just cut a hole in the middle, add a drawstring, and tea-dye it.
Gorgeous!!!
looking at that tablecloth reminds me of my mom. she used to crochet and i have some lovely pieces. of course i will keep them for when i have a granddaughter one day as they are special to me.
i can totaly see some fun with this piece though! :)
Both the tablecloth and the dress are lovely. I saw that dress on ebay but I had already purchased mine from recollections. I hope I get to see you in it!
So far, I have my husbands ensemble pretty put together, I ordered a suit from Dapperlads (http://dapperlads.com/index.php?c=17&p=21) for the baby (which he will probably also wear to a wedding later this summer). By going to second hand stores, I put together a sky pirate outfit for my daughter. And yesterday, I got the stuff I ordered for making my goggles, so I'm working on those and possible making a hat for myself.
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on May 03, 2010, 07:33:26 PM
looking at that tablecloth reminds me of my mom. she used to crochet and i have some lovely pieces. of course i will keep them for when i have a granddaughter one day as they are special to me.
i can totaly see some fun with this piece though! :)
I wouldn't dream of cutting into the tablecloth if it were heirloom quality! I has a stain in the middle of the linen part so I feel like I would be giving it new life. :)
Quote from: serenamoonsilver on May 04, 2010, 08:41:03 AM
Both the tablecloth and the dress are lovely. I saw that dress on ebay but I had already purchased mine from recollections. I hope I get to see you in it!
So far, I have my husbands ensemble pretty put together, I ordered a suit from Dapperlads (http://dapperlads.com/index.php?c=17&p=21) for the baby (which he will probably also wear to a wedding later this summer). By going to second hand stores, I put together a sky pirate outfit for my daughter. And yesterday, I got the stuff I ordered for making my goggles, so I'm working on those and possible making a hat for myself.
Fortunately, I won't need to purchase anything for my daughter since her renfaire "pirate" tops and skirts will work just as well for Steampunk with a few of my accessories. I'm not going to push DH & DD to participate in the convention if they don't want to but I let them know that I do want them to join me for the day that the convention goers visit Greenfield Village.
Quote from: sealion on May 04, 2010, 10:07:48 AM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on May 03, 2010, 07:33:26 PM
looking at that tablecloth reminds me of my mom. she used to crochet and i have some lovely pieces. of course i will keep them for when i have a granddaughter one day as they are special to me.
i can totaly see some fun with this piece though! :)
I wouldn't dream of cutting into the tablecloth if it were heirloom quality! I has a stain in the middle of the linen part so I feel like I would be giving it new life. :)
Oh I figured this was not something salvagable. :) Can't wait to see the finished piece!
That dapperlads site is too cute!
I got outbid on the tablecloth I posted previously but I was able to find another (not quite as wide and beautiful of a border but still nice) and I picked up several other things from ebay, the thrift shop, and Marshalls. Once the last few purchases are delivered I plan to have an afternoon of dress-up and pictures! :D
Well, shoot, I'm sorry you got outbid (which is why I don't post anything until after the auction - it wasn't me!). Pictures, yay!
Some of you may be interested in this Tesla Ranger badge by artist Cheyenne Wright - I have one and the quality is outstanding: http://airshipstore.com/teslarangerbadge.aspx
I'm still awaiting delivery of the bra so I can add embellishments but the skirts are here!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4616983494_1099bb845e.jpg)(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4616984038_000e51382b.jpg)
white Victorian petticoat from cattery2000 on ebay
black skirt from Moresca
vintage tablecloth found on ebay (I was going to cut it to make it into a skirt but I just couldn't bring myself to cut into it and decided to just wrap it and secure with the belt)
belt from JCPenney- Should I add some pearl and/or chain drapes or just leave as is?
I think to make it read more as a bellydancer you should probably have some stands of pearls and chains draping from it...i think it would be awesome if you found a way to attach little cogs and gears and such to the chain instead of the little coins that usually are used
oh yes cogs and gears instead of coins would look great! maybe some fringe hanging from underneath the lace.
lookin' great! :)
MInus the corset this is what I have going.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/Steampunkery/101_0380-1.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/Steampunkery/101_0379-1.jpg)
Ok the second picture isn't great but I hope it gets you the idea of the look.
The brown skirt is a thift store find for 2.00 that I plan on modifying only slightly, mainly I plan on getting some more victorian styled buttons and just change them out.
The black skirt is another thrift store find and its kinda hard to tell but its an aysemmetrical a-line skirt with ruffles, I'll have to get better pictures later, and I forgot to wear my granny boots with it, but it looks good with those boots IMO.
This is kind of a weird west/libriarian look I think especially considering the riding skirt, now to accesorise.
Dustpunk!!! Awesome look, Phoenix!!! Sealion, I love the crochet look, that's gorgeous! I bet it would take a dye or tea stain really well, although it's lovely exactly the way it is, as well!
Sealion, your outfit's gorgeous - love the petticoat and crochet topper.
Phoenix, so cute!
You guy's are really inspirational.
I made goggles for my arcanist:
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/may2010015.jpg)
close up:
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/may2010017.jpg)
wearing them:
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/may2010019.jpg)
Oh, very nice!!!
Just wondering how many are going to make Akon in Dallas the weekend after Scraby ends? Those that do stop by the BattleTech gaming room and say hi.
Cool goggles!
I just got Abney Park's newest album (AEther Shanties), and I have to say I think it is their best one yet. I highly recommend it, especially if you like the airship pirate variety of steampunk. :) It's got me back in a "steamy" mood, and wanting to make my coat. If only I had somewhere to wear it.
Quote from: Elennare on May 19, 2010, 01:27:20 PM
Cool goggles!
... It's got me back in a "steamy" mood, and wanting to make my coat. If only I had somewhere to wear it.
To the Mall, or Pub? ;) :D
those are nice goggles!
oh and db.... the pub works for me! ;D :P
Quote from: dbaldock on May 19, 2010, 01:39:23 PM
Quote from: Elennare on May 19, 2010, 01:27:20 PM
Cool goggles!
... It's got me back in a "steamy" mood, and wanting to make my coat. If only I had somewhere to wear it.
To the Mall, or Pub? ;) :D
I'm certain I'll wear just the coat around places, once I finish it. I should have been more specific in my post-I was meaning my whole steampunk outfit. Not sure I'm brave enough to just wear it on a normal day. :) Now, if I had an excuse to wear it, then I would have no qualms about wearing it all day, no matter where I was going the rest of the day. ...I'm weird. :P
Quote from: Elennare on May 19, 2010, 06:36:20 PM
Quote from: dbaldock on May 19, 2010, 01:39:23 PM
Quote from: Elennare on May 19, 2010, 01:27:20 PM
Cool goggles!
... It's got me back in a "steamy" mood, and wanting to make my coat. If only I had somewhere to wear it.
To the Mall, or Pub? ;) :D
I'm certain I'll wear just the coat around places, once I finish it. I should have been more specific in my post-I was meaning my whole steampunk outfit. Not sure I'm brave enough to just wear it on a normal day. :) Now, if I had an excuse to wear it, then I would have no qualms about wearing it all day, no matter where I was going the rest of the day. ...I'm weird. :P
I wouldn't say weird, I'd say you are fun! :)
Got my gun-stock in the mail finally. Woohoo!! Now I can put together my ray-gun The Jonah. ;D ;D *happy dance*
A picture to give you a general idea on what it will look like.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/Steampunkery/101_0390.jpg)
Wow, nice work, all of you! I'll get some photos taken of my new goggles I got at Anime Central this last weekend. They're brass and leather with blue lenses.
Oh, now that's cool, Phoenix!!! :D How FUN!!! Can't wait to see it all stained and assembled!
these might be interesting as part of an outfit:
http://www.unique-vintage.com/avenue-over-knee-warmerssz-smlg-p-4630.html
YAY!!! There is FINALLY a Steampunk event in my neck of the woods!! It's just a Meetup Group, but it's a start!! Yay!!
Must be nice... :P I WANT!!!
Thanks to Tammy I now have a interest in Steampunk and during one of our late nights at Waffle House I conjured up this doodle and hopefully with A LOT of help from Tammy it will become a reality.
(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs607.snc3/31963_397629554626_686304626_3939189_1187578_n.jpg)
Yay!! I can't wait to start working on it!! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Windland, that's a gorgeous ensemble. Keep us informed as it takes shape.
Thank You! ;D I will!
okay so i finally have a pic of the hat on my head lol. now this will hopefully give y'all a better idea of the actual size.
ignore the ostrich feathers, i just haphazardly stuck those in to get a general idea if i want them on the hat.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/4645897295_6222488e65_b.jpg)
Quote from: Windland on May 27, 2010, 01:41:27 AM
Thanks to Tammy I now have a interest in Steampunk and during one of our late nights at Waffle House I conjured up this doodle and hopefully with A LOT of help from Tammy it will become a reality.
(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs607.snc3/31963_397629554626_686304626_3939189_1187578_n.jpg)
I love it! ;D
Oh, my!!! What a gorgeous hat, Bonny!!! I think the plumes that would go with that are the ones that curl around in an arc, so they would wrap around the crown of the hat, but that's just my opinion. Black plumes, with one or two white in the mix, unless you want to wear it wil something colorful, and then you could match the plumes to your outfit!
Windland, awesome sketch! Can't wait to see it start to take shape!!!
That is a magnificent hat! I love it!
Cute hat alert!!!
from Retroscope Fashions: http://retroscopefashions.com/images/hats/hat15.jpg
from Art of Adornment: http://www.artofadornment.ca/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/494
(http://wedinator.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/129181710947084574.jpg)
Awesome, RFP!!! Were the b&g in SP, as well, or did they just incorporate this element?
Those are too cute!
RFP - Sa-weet!
Ok lets see what have I missed If I miss someone my apologies.
For those of you who liked my gear and ray-gun in progress picture I thank you.
Windland - Neat design should be fun to see it completed.
Serena - Delicate looking but fitting the part as well, I love what you did with those goggles.
Bonny Pearl - That my dear is a ginormus hat..I love it!
Keep up the great work on finding links and cool pictures everyone.
And now without further ado a little ray-gun update.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/Moonracer3/Steampunkery/101_0400.jpg)
The barrel is on but can be removed if needed, the trigger is on, but is too big for the guard so I need to trim that down. Lets see I have a piece of copper pipe slid into the ram-rod slot which will in theory light up. And other assorted goodies have been bought and have places marked for them I just need to put them into place. I'm actually pretty proud of the two matching parts on the main body of the gun I eye-balled them and they are darn near perfectly lined up.
I thought I'd post our final outfits for the World Steam Expo:
From Friday at Village:
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/may2010025.jpg)
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/may2010028.jpg)
BTW: I was very sad as I didn't see any other steampunks that day at the Village. Maybe because it was so hot they went to the museum.
From Saturday night:
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/may2010062.jpg)
Had a wonderful time at the World Steam Expo and got lots of compliments on the garb! I put my feet up and fell asleep as soon as we got home so I don't have any photos to share yet.
Serena- We never made it over to Greenfield Village because we didn't want to miss anything going on at the con. Thought about going today but the weather turned nasty. Love your purple gown!
Quote from: sealion on May 31, 2010, 08:58:32 PM
Had a wonderful time at the World Steam Expo and got lots of compliments on the garb! I put my feet up and fell asleep as soon as we got home so I don't have any photos to share yet.
Serena- We never made it over to Greenfield Village because we didn't want to miss anything going on at the con. Thought about going today but the weather turned nasty. Love your purple gown!
Thanks!
We mostly went over for lunch at the Eagle Tavern and so my daughter could go ride the carousel. We went over on Saturday to pick up my daughters jacket from the lost and found and saw quite a few people.
Sounds like the con was fun - *jealous!*.
The little clay zeppelins were an abject failure. The little tails & gondolas broke off if you looked at 'em cross eyed. So I got a sheet of SP rubber stamps from Etsy, w/TWO airships, top hats, gears, transistor tubes, etc. This'll make badge making fun!
Sign me up for Jealous, also... :P LOL
I know you'll figure it out, Taffy! I have faith in you! The stamps sound awfully cool! Can't wait to see what you come up with!!!
Okay, slightly culture shock confused here.
Looking at the A-Kon Convention pictures and it seems like it was highly steam punk and very little anime..........so which is which?
Quote from: DT_Masters on June 07, 2010, 08:15:06 AM
Okay, slightly culture shock confused here.
Looking at the A-Kon Convention pictures and it seems like it was highly steam punk and very little anime..........so which is which?
Steampunk is a very popular subculture that's emerging right now and it seems to be big at many conventions, anime or no. Some, if not all, of the people who are into steampunk are nerds and geeks at heart, but who also enjoy anime. There are also some steampunk animes, so that's another thing that factors into it. They're both separate, yet they intermingle in varying degrees. It also happens that the city that A-Kon is held in is a place with a big steampunk community.
Quote from: DT_Masters on June 07, 2010, 08:15:06 AM
Okay, slightly culture shock confused here.
Looking at the A-Kon Convention pictures and it seems like it was highly steam punk and very little anime..........so which is which?
There is currently a thread on Brass Goggles about how we Freaks & Geeks in the US tend to intermingle while the various subcultures tend to be more insular in the UK. ;D
Quote from: Selkie on June 07, 2010, 10:53:55 PM.......Some, if not all, of the people who are into steampunk are nerds and geeks at heart, but who also enjoy anime.....
I'll apply that with a grain of salt ;D since it is a lot of my rennie friends who are leading me down that path........and it was my sci fi friends who led me to my first Renfest.
Further, as it is, more pictures are drifting out of A-Kon and there were anime folks there as well.
It may have been a prime op for me to start to drift into that world as well......but it would have been my 3rd straight weekend 6 hour round trip to the Dallas area and that would have been too much.
Quote from: DT_Masters on June 07, 2010, 08:15:06 AM
Okay, slightly culture shock confused here.
Looking at the A-Kon Convention pictures and it seems like it was highly steam punk and very little anime..........so which is which?
After fighting my way through the throngs and masses of anime cosplay to get to the art show - Akon is Anime. There were just a good number of Steampunk people there. I did not go back for Abney Park on Sat pm. Had hoped to, but spent time with daughter instead. I was TOTALLY overwhelmed by the number of anime cosplayers there. WAY too many for me, who although a "geek" in some sense of the word, is not one who enjoys anime at all.
Capt Marga
Quote from: DT_Masters on June 07, 2010, 08:15:06 AM
Okay, slightly culture shock confused here.
Looking at the A-Kon Convention pictures and it seems like it was highly steam punk and very little anime..........so which is which?
As I understand its mainly an anime convention, but the two aren't mutually exclusive either. A lot of anime have a steampunk "flavor" and there are few that are outright steampunk like "Steamboy".
Well, anime wise, gives me a year to research things...especially since mine comes from the 60's like Marineboy, Eightman, and Gigantor.
Steampunk, though.....when's the next gathering in Texas?
Not to change the topic off the whole anime thing....but I had to share!
I made my first-ever hat, and it happens to be a top hat for my steampunk outfit for All Hallows Eve weekend at TRF. The pattern was actually from a clown-type costume, but through modification and a little poster board, it has changed from a floppy, big hat into something with a little more shape. I will be putting finishing touches and decorating it to give it a little more oomph!
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f189/kricky88888/hat.jpg)
I've also been collecting little trinkets that I might post some pics on that are going to be part of my outfit.
I'm making my skirt today, and I'm SOOO having fun with Steampunk! ;D
D & Z, ya gotta have a Nize Hat! Last year I gave out little commemorative SP badges to the punkers who attended TRF on AHE. I'm trying to do it again this year - lots of technical difficulties w/the first design. Shall I put you down for a badge?
I need to go through the old posts & make a list -- sheesh!
Yes, both my husband and I (who has never worn garb before!!) are going SP on kind of a bet from some of our friends! I'll have to think of something I can make too! It'd be great to get a solid number so we have enough goodies for everyone. Another fun project...yay! :)
Okay! I'm starting a little TRF AHE SP list. Qualifications for the badge are easy - you're in SP on AHE at TRF - I'm usually there only one day per weekend - usually on Saturday. I'll be working on catching up w/names later & will repost this again before AHE, so please let me know if you don't see your name here.
TRF AHE SP Badge list (whew!)
Rani
the Sproglet
Lady Elizabeth
Bonny Pearl
Selkie
Deckard
Zhora
Cool hat! Looks really good. :)
I'm assuming you used the posterboard for support in the crown? If it starts getting droopy as the posterboard wears out (or gets rained on), you can replace it with the plastic grid used for needlepoint, and not have to worry about it getting wet or anything.
I used that stuff (I think I got something used to make rugs?) in the brim of the hat, but the bumpy edges were a pain when I was trying to slide it in place, hence the poster board. I might take a little more time and figure out a more permanant solution!
Knott's Berry Farm's Halloween theme this year is going to be Steampunk Vampires!
OMG it's true...read this! http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/halloween-haunt-knot-6687/ I've SO got to see this!
Quote from: Deckard And Zhora on June 11, 2010, 02:06:10 PM
I used that stuff (I think I got something used to make rugs?) in the brim of the hat, but the bumpy edges were a pain when I was trying to slide it in place, hence the poster board. I might take a little more time and figure out a more permanant solution!
Buckram works well too, if you're not going to get the hat wet. It's a loose-weave fabric with lots of starch or glue or something that makes it really stiff. Sadly, the stiffening stuff washes out if you get it wet.
If you found something you like, but are having issues with the edges of it, you could always cover the edges with something. Fabric binding, or even masking tape, to smooth out the edges.
Anyway, the hat looks good; if it was me, I wouldn't mess with it until it started showing wear. :)
From AoA: http://www.artofadornment.ca/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/490
Oh how cool! Those earrings are awesome!
I'm finishing my corset tonight, and have my skirt/bustle done already, so I'm going to be going on to my over-coat and then accessories soon!
I'll have to take some good pictures to show my stuff off. :P
Yet another one from AOA... http://www.artofadornment.ca/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/328
Love 'em!
oooh shinies! ;D
Just an fyi moment. For any RUSH fans out there, they are currently touring, this time around being "The Time Machine Tour". The amps, Neil's drum kit, stage equipment,etc are all made up to look steampunk-ish. We are seeing them on July 21 in Philly! Can't wait! ;D
Well, speaking of Steampunk, my character now has a name and a position on an airship! Photos later as I upgrade from last year's stuff. In the meanwhile, say hello to Rufina Rose Vermillion, aka Reds, Communications office on the Airship The Plundering Loon!
Reds.
My Character had a name before I finished outfit number one...which needs modification...
Charlotte Julianne Glass
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.vegastripping.com/images/news/rush-time-machine.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php%3Fnews_id%3D3234&h=260&w=670&sz=58&tbnid=57-fIFnAbHJMLM:&tbnh=54&tbnw=138&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drush%2Btime%2Bmachine%2Bphotos&usg=__yg8r2bomE3t64fRp6x3s6pmHbWU=&sa=X&ei=4GEzTOf8JoOclgeK4N2_Cw&ved=0CB4Q9QEwAA
Gina
One of the RUSH tour galleries showing some steampunky stage shots.
http://www.rushisaband.com/tourgallery/detail.php?id=4796&i=22
Wow those are pretty cool!
So I was watching TV with my hubby and we had the new episode of the new season of Warehouse 13 on. I was delighted to see a rather SP-looking vest, the mention of it being "steampunk" and then the use of some awesome goggles!
I picked through this really cool thrift shop in Houston and didn't have a single thing in my basket that wasn't brass or copper. My mind is already buzzing on what I can do with my cool finds. I did pick up a neat brass mug, but it seems to be corroding or something....is it safe to drink from a cup like that? I was thinking I could somehow get a "safe" plastic cup in there without it being seen from the outside. Any thoughts?
Thought you all might get a kick out of this ;D http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2007/06/gallery_steampunk/steampunkLaptop2.jpg
You all have got me hooked on steam punk! I want to get some outfits going soon when i find some time (and spare cash!)
So I am kinda running sideways with this and doing a WW1 pilot outfit with some steampunk, comic book(sky captain and the world of tomorrow) inspirations and basically praying it comes out as well as it is in my head ;D. After that I am hoping on getting some real victorian ear steam punk outfits. Looks like I am heading off to Savers!
Don't forget the thrift stores, junk shops and garage sales! Most of my Steamy stuff has come from those places, and I've found some truly amazing things!
Oh, and welcome to your newest obsession!!! ;) heheh
Nice link, btw!
Very interesting topic this! It would be extremely easy to become obsessed. :D
Heheheh! New minions ... I mean welcome to the fold, Becky10 & Mairte!
For those of you in the "frozen north" (it's a steamy 90 with a 79 dew point in Mpls @ 7:45 this evening, currently more humid here than Florida) there's going to be a Steampunk convention in Madison, Wisconsin in November http://teslacon.org/main/index.html
I just E-mailed them for Vendor info. Might be fun to reconstitute part of my airship crew from the HMA Todd at CONvergence (http://historicgames.com/todd.html) a couple years ago.
For anyone interested we had a MAJOR steampunk invasion at CoRF this past weekend. I'd post a few of the photos but they never seem to show up... so if you want to see them, go to http://www.pbase.com/delaneyalysa and head tothe CoRF 2010 area then Wine Tasting
Thanks for the pix, Lady DL. I have that pith helmet!
I finally got around to taking photos of my goggles and a choker I made. Hope you like them. The goggles were made by Crimson Chain and I bought them at Anime Central.
Goggles:
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j28/Tennyo_photos/Photos2683.jpg)
Choker:
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j28/Tennyo_photos/Photos2681.jpg)
Nice pics! Love the mini-invasion, Lady D! Great goggles, Selkie, and the choker is wonderful! :)
Just ordered a pair of jodhpurs online that i actually found on a steampunk forum that groomporter is on. Small world. ;D
Brass Goggles? :D
Fun great source, although I get tired of some of the occasional philosophical discussions about "What does Steampunk mean" or steampunk as a "lifestyle"
some people don't get that things are best on moderation...
Debates and heated discussions about costuming genres seem a bit extreme to me, but I guess I'm just here because I like the brass... :P :D
For some it's more than a costume thing. Some seem to have taken it on as a lifestyle -wearing steampunk elements in day-to-day dress like some kids in the Goth scene. Some of them seem to want to take the do-it-yourself/building things so far that someone on Brassgoggles even asked if it would be possible to create a self-sustaining steam punk village/commune.
O....k, then. That seems a little excessive to me, but so did the whole goth "movement", and any other fad/trend/craze that's people carry to extremes. Although... I'm all for DIY, and really enjoy seeing how creative people can get when they challenge themselves, so I would love to visit that village, if some group ever managed to get it up and running!
I enjoy dressing goth but as I'm dark skinned, I refuse to whiteface...would look godawful! I also only dress a certain way...victorian or romantigoth, or in black, red, or purple. There's many types of goth after all...so I guess I'm not opposed to wearing certain bits of sp in mundane wear if you can pull it off.
Personally, I don't think the "whiteface" look is good for anyone at all, really! It seems to always end up streaked, runny or chalky, and for some reason people seem to think they should stop at their chin, even though they usually have copious amounts of throat, chest, breast, arms and hands exposed, so it looks even more fake... I like the glam goth look, if someone does it really well, though, but it really would depend on the event, I guess.
I'm kind of into the whole post-apocalyptic look, but I'm really not sure if it actually has a name, so I don't know what to call it. Kind of a cross between Steampunk and Mad Max, though... with lots of piecing together, lacing together, repurposing/refurbishing/recycling and mixing of style and costuming genres... and some really great sharp pointies if you're into the whole weapons thing! :o heheh
Just finally watched Book of Eli last night, and I am deeply covetous of that machete!!! I'd love to see exactly how they had that scabbard rigged for him to pull it so smoothly out from under the back of his jacket like that, without just slicing it to rags... However, none of the rest of the movie had any type of clothing/garb ideas that appealed to me at all.
Of course there's certain amount of overlap between Goth and Steampunk occasionally in things like the "Victorian Lolita" fashions.
When I first started seeing some of the Victorian or Edwardian end of Goth appear with torn fishnets and tattered poet's shirts I thought,"bah, I could do that better" but then I grew up reading things like Sherlock Holmes and Poe and wanted properly dressed vampires, (or vampire hunters) and I'm pushing 50 so by the time it started coming around I was already "old".
Some of the post-apocalyptic stuff is great, but I'm more into something closer to the history, say British Empire still with the Raj in India, and Zulu War red coats, but with Lovecraftian esoteric mysteries, and aether-powered technology.
I really like the direction this guy goes basing his character off a traditional uniform
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Owlzilla/100_3209.jpg)
Nice... He looks so... clean!!! ;) See, I lean totally the other way, with the whole tattered, pieced together look something I really enjoy creating. I'm dreaming right now about making a cloak entirely out of scraps of leather, such as you might find littering the floor of a leather shop, in various shades of browns and darker tans, with none of the pieces being more than a few inches across, at the most. Maybe edged with a few pieces of fur...
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 17, 2010, 06:39:46 PM
I'm kind of into the whole post-apocalyptic look, but I'm really not sure if it actually has a name, so I don't know what to call it. Kind of a cross between Steampunk and Mad Max, though... with lots of piecing together, lacing together, repurposing/refurbishing/recycling and mixing of style and costuming genres... and some really great sharp pointies if you're into the whole weapons thing! :o heheh
Isn't that what they call 'cyberpunk'?
Yeah it can be, but there's also a Victorian post-apocalyptic subset to Steampunk.
I thought cyberpunk was more... modernistic and slick, like the Matrix, or something. Lots of black patent leather with weird gizmos and such...
Like some of this stuff:
(http://www.fantascienza.com/blog/stranoattrattore/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cyberpunk-1-fuco.jpg)
(http://api.ning.com/files/orqVviXAr8sukjmpVsbcq*QKwqsA6*ZmBPMJX6FUE3le40tNLDsoijrfTJMDir7Ou5GrSwjfgWKRM74667qHzvZ56taqayyT/cyberpunk2.jpg)
(http://api.ning.com/files/RCZSjPNzsg2tIdv12ynO0Iq6dGwzf5euTwogcPuqp3nexgjsHX9e12wQmeNj2zCI4cIV*WwYdFIlVoxTxawbV7hIy0NUfPY*/cyberpunk3.jpg)
I'm not really even thinking Victorian so much, though... I'm going for a much rougher look. Clothing that might be quite literally pieced together from other pieces of clothing, like you might find if all the textile mills were suddenly... gone, and few people new how to weave, so what cloth was available had to be scavenged.
Not exactly what I picture, but closer:
(http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/rodarte2.jpg)
(http://demicouture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/balmain-luisa-via-roma-2010.JPG)
(http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/files/2009/03/fashion-gas-300.jpg)
(http://multimedia.heraldinteractive.com/images/20100122/229da3_ltpFashionA012210.jpg)
Forgive me if this has already been covered but WHY do people dress Steampunk at Ren Faires? It isn't as outlandish as Storm Troopers, Trekkies or the like so it comes across more as if they just don't understand the time period. Is it just an opportunity to show off their cool steampunk attire?
I'm not trying to start anything, I truly am curious.
Well I do know that time travel tends to run alongside Steampunk...My boyfriend's and my Steampunk characters are a time traveling couple, which is a rather common idea. because of all of the invention mentality, and individuals having different ideas as to how to invent certain things. So, some people (the ones who think about things) will usually be like we traveled from such and such time to study the whatever about renaissance life or something, some kind of backstory thing. Some people that aren't major faire goers just want an excuse to wear their steampunk garb, and then there are others that arent even aware of a difference between the victorian era and the renaissance *sigh* I'm not sure how those people made it thru history class.
I kind of get wanting to wear steampunk to faire, cuz for some people there arent many steampunk events. But as for the trekkies and stormtroopers, I find that highly annoying because scifi cons are everywhere all the time. My brother is a member of the 501st (basically a highly renowned legion of stormtroopers and other armored star wars characters for those of you who dont know) and he once for a "day of wrong" went to faire as a "pirate trooper" basically he wore his stormtrooper armor and then his pirate coat, hat, accessories etc. But that what day of wrong is for lol...
Oh DUH! I never even THOUGHT of the time travel aspect of Steampunk. Ugh, don't mind me... =P
When I went in SP to TRF last year, one of the greeters at the gate exclaimed "Time Traveler" when she saw me and all but demanded that I be part of the costume contest (on AHE). The cast members I saw really loved the change and the neo-Victorian fashions really speak to me.
I think that people who love to garb will use any excuse to haul out their pretties. I saw renwear at both WindyCon and ComicPalooza this year, both of which had a steampunk theme.
However, I am working on an Italian overgown, which I will hopefully have a chance to wear this season. The plan was to wear it for Celtic Christmas weekend, but I may be headed for LosCon on that weekend.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 17, 2010, 06:39:46 PM
Personally, I don't think the "whiteface" look is good for anyone at all, really! It seems to always end up streaked, runny or chalky, and for some reason people seem to think they should stop at their chin, even though they usually have copious amounts of throat, chest, breast, arms and hands exposed, so it looks even more fake... I like the glam goth look, if someone does it really well, though, but it really would depend on the event, I guess.
I hear you Rani!
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Sorry i went missing, yes brassgoogles is the one! What a life saver that was, you wouldn't think jodhpurs would be so impossible to find. Should be coming in the mail today or tomorrow.
I have yet to see people in steampunk at our faire but i do remember a shop that had all sorts of steampunk things that is now unfortunately gone.(It was there back when i thought "what on earth is all this weird stuff?")
It's a cute little offshoot of a well established subculture, but it does not have the legs to stand on its own, that is where it ends for most people that are not part of some steampunk larp group.
There are club nights and cons available for folks to express steampunkiness, I would prefer people do it there.
Quote from: crashbot on July 19, 2010, 02:07:13 PM
It's a cute little offshoot of a well established subculture, but it does not have the legs to stand on its own, that is where it ends for most people that are not part of some steampunk larp group.
There are club nights and cons available for folks to express steampunkiness, I would prefer people do it there.
Prefer away.
There aren't any of those things in the OKC area, so Faire is all I've got, since I can't afford to travel to cons and such. I don't ever complain about anything anyone chooses to wear to Faire, and if someone doesn't like what I'm wearing, then I expect them to also complain about the Medieval garb (unless they're at a Medievel Festival, and then they can complain about the Elizabethans), the Native Americans, the Vikings, the Fairies, the Goths, the wookies and every other anachronist in attendance...
I would prefer that people not try to ruin my fun with their snarkiness...
One of the great things I love about TRF is that all are welcome. Heck after all it is like recess for grown ups. :)
I am still on the fence if snarkiness was intended or just a side effect of brevity but i like to assume that what people say comes across harsher through text than in person as it often does.
I do really like steam punk and appreciate others outfits (hell they've inspired me to make one!) but I have to agree with him that it will unfortunately never gets legs of its own as goth and punk movement (maybe we can see a similar thing to Bats day at Disney?!).
I am, what i guess you would call a "ren faire purist" and prefer to see renaissance period garb at faire but i think this is because there are so many cons and clubs and other locations near here for people to attend and it always seems the ones who are the ones who go and buy a cheapo costume pre-made but try to get as much attention as possible. If you have a well made costume and you aren't show boating, go for it, but if you are wearing an outfit from Halloween club causing crowds cause you're randomly posing in the street then i am going to get annoyed. But what can I say, its southern California, land of the fake. :-\
BUT I do understand why people at other faire wear non-period garb because not every location is blessed with such a large amount of locations to show off their handiwork.
And that is my two cents.
** Edit for clarification**
I am a limited purist ;D Barbarians, vikings, fairies are a-okay for me, teeny boppers dressed as anime characters or wearing outfits from leg avenue and WoW elf things are not my cup of tea and are usually the ones hamming it up for attention the way they act is what gets me more than what they wear usually.
No, I was not being snarky. My wedding was neo Victorian/steampunk and I think it can be pretty cool. I just think the part that developed around a particular subculture belongs in clubs that have steampunk events and the larpers already have cons and events they can attend.
I am not saying what is or is not appropriate for people to be wearing anywhere and I am far from being a purist, all my garb is Viking period.
Just my opinion.
Well, until some of those cons and clubs show up here... I'll be wearing my SP at Faire, when I'm in the mood, anyway.
There have, actually, been quite a few people right here on R/F who have been incredibly snarky, going as far as saying it was "completely ruining their faire experience", so please forgive my auto-defense mode... :P I'm very big on freedom of expression...
Not sure how elves from WoW might differ from other elves, but even they need to have a place to come out and play, and the Pink Fairy Stormtrooper I saw last year looked like s/he was having a blast (although I'm sure whoever it was, was roasting in there)! :D
so, who has some steampunky goodness pics to post? :)
Oh, no doubt! I could use a good shot of inspiration right about now!!! I've been so preoccupied with our move that I haven't done a thing in ages, but at least now I know where all my SP stuff is again, and all my garb in general, which is actually pretty amazing... for me, anyway! ::) Since I managed to get rid of a huge amount of stuff I've been holding onto for far too many years during this move, I now have a closet that I can hang all my garb in, and I'm very excited to get started on that! :D
You see some WoW elves are not the smartest people and might do something dumb like throw a painted tennis ball and yell "fireball negative ten damage", (..?,i am not a gamer). This happened the year faire gave WoW players a discount a pirate standing next to two noble women. Thats the kind of people i mean, not just people in costume.Like I said how you act is more important to what you wear. If you're there to have a good time and hanging out thats one thing, if you are just trying to find a crowd for attention then blah.
If you let something like that ruin your faire experience then you are just wound too tight, even with fireball of death dude there was a moment of "...really?!" then back to having fun, after all thats what faire is for fun, right?!
Now back onto topic, i really need to head to JoAnns and Micheal's (possibly ipso facto if its till open). I went to good will and savers and found nothing even remotely useable but did manage to loose my ray-bans there, d'oh! Anyone know a good place to get brass googles for cheap or how to make them? I am spending alot more on this than i thought i would, and yet, i have no buyers remorse! ;D
No recent pictures, but I'll try to get a pic of tomorrow's garb, which be will rather SP Loli - it's too hot to wear full Victoriana, but a short skirt & petticoat - that I'll do.
Depends on your idea of cheap, Becky. I got mine from the Steampunk Emporium (http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/001805.php?__utma=1.1758139431.1279588500.1279588500.1279588500.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1279588500&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1279588500.1.1.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=%28organic%29%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=Steampunk%20Emporium&__utmv=-&__utmk=73978770), and they are just your basic pair of actual brass goggles, with none of the cool leather or anything, and I paid $20 for them. They're the oval shaped ones, and not the round, and I had to scrape off the black paint (they were vintage unused military issue) but I like them, and one of these days I'll punk them up (when, y'know, I get around to it... ::) )
Woo that was just what i was looking for! I prefer the oval shaped ones. I love that they show you how it looks without the paint. I am going to swing by a military surplus store and see if he has anything good. I can see where all my money is going to go ... ::)
Yeah... it's really easy to catch the bug once you've seen how a few others have done things! Back in the early pages of this thread there are some links to a couple of SP fashion shows that are incredibly amazing! The creativity is completely off the charts!!! Careful though... it's hard to stop the flow of ideas once they start! ;) LOL
Here you go, wild west, victorian, steamish. There was plenty of brass and leather, theblack and white sepia kind of makes it look cooler though.
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/crashbot/wedding.jpg)
Very nice! Looks like it was an amazing day, and how fun to include something you both enjoy so much into such an important occasion! I think theme weddings have it all over the traditional sort, and it makes them so very much more memorable than the ones that are just like everyone else's! Bravo!!! Love to see more, if you don't mind sharing... :)
That, crashbot, looks awesome!
Quote from: Becky10 on July 19, 2010, 04:47:38 PM
Now back onto topic, i really need to head to JoAnns and Micheal's (possibly ipso facto if its till open). I went to good will and savers and found nothing even remotely useable but did manage to loose my ray-bans there, d'oh! Anyone know a good place to get brass googles for cheap or how to make them? I am spending alot more on this than i thought i would, and yet, i have no buyers remorse! ;D
If you don't mind painted plastic, you can get welding goggles for between $6-$10 and paint and modify them yourself. I made these (http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/may2010015.jpg) for the World Steam Expo last May for my arcansit outfit.
http://www.steampunkguide.com/Steampunk-Goggles.html
Here's a good selection at a reasonable price.
Me...I'd wear a monacle! Like my faire hoops I figure how often does one get the chance to wear one of those. :)
Anna, I would love to find a really neat monocle, but I've priced them and they seem kind of high, even on eBay! It would be fun to Steam one up, though... ;)
Now that I have taken up leatherworking, I might have to look into the Steampunk Genre again. I'm sure I can cobble up something. Utility bandolier for instance.
I'm thinking of going Steamy at my first day out to fest this year, only cause I've yet to wear my new corset for more than 10 minutes at a time.
*thinking*
Hmmm, no new pictures recently, though my ray-gun build is almost complete. It would be complete if I could find my stupid heat gun so I can re-shape the one plastic piece I have, I just hope I don't need to buy a new one.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 20, 2010, 09:50:24 PM
Anna, I would love to find a really neat monocle, but I've priced them and they seem kind of high, even on eBay! It would be fun to Steam one up, though... ;)
I don't know what prices you were looking at, but I'd say these are fairly decently priced.
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/eyewear.php?from=leftnav&__utma=1.313635018.1271295160.1278705177.1279682557.10&__utmb=1.2.10.1279682557&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1271295160.1.1.utmcsr=%28direct%29
Oooooh! An xray monocle. Kind of a steampunk version of the ren kilt check. :D
I have absolutly no outfit for this, and no event in site, but I want one all the same.
Me too Anna!
Quote from: Selkie on July 20, 2010, 10:33:18 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 20, 2010, 09:50:24 PM
Anna, I would love to find a really neat monocle, but I've priced them and they seem kind of high, even on eBay! It would be fun to Steam one up, though... ;)
I don't know what prices you were looking at, but I'd say these are fairly decently priced.
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/eyewear.php?from=leftnav&__utma=1.313635018.1271295160.1278705177.1279682557.10&__utmb=1.2.10.1279682557&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1271295160.1.1.utmcsr=%28direct%29
Well, $15-17 for a simple monocle is really way out of
my price range, and the $20 x-ray one particularly so... especially when I've run across them at yard sales and in junk shops for a dollar or so (before I ever even heard of Steampunk), but the miniature Inspectors Lens for around $6 looks promising, and could be Steamed up a bit, I think. Not sure they had that the last time I checked out that page...
For a while there Walmart kept getting monocles which was very odd. I imagine as soon as halloween rolls around it would be fairly easy to find some in expensive ones. Ebay has a ton on their Buy Now section for under $10.
So many googles this is going to be a tough one to figure out! I am almost positive I want the more oval ones. My jodhpurs did come in the other day and i think they fit...frankly i am not really sure what looks right and what doesn't but seeing as this is my frankenstien i figure i can just tinker till i like it.
If anyone wants to check it out, the current issue of Fairy Magazine (Fairie? not sure how they spell it) has a feature on Steampunk and Steampunk fairies. I didn't read it in detail, but when I was briefly flipping through the magazine at the bookstore it looked like it was kinda cool.
That's the beauty of Steampunk, Becky... it can be whatever you imagine!
That sounds like it could be interesting, Elennare! I wonder if it's online...
(edit)
Oh, ouch! I did find Faerie Magazine (http://www.faeriemagazine.com/index2.asp), but it wouldn't let me look specifically at the most recent issue, except for the cover (http://store.faeriemagazine.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/FM20Cvr_SansUPC_H.jpg). It's a bit steep, but the next time I'm in the bookstore I'll try to remember to at least look through it!
Grrrr I hate you AOA...too much cute stuff! http://www.artofadornment.ca/catalog/newest_items.php?osCsid=gpd0825v6mu3aevahh8uuf9bi1
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 27, 2010, 12:08:54 PM
That's the beauty of Steampunk, Becky... it can be whatever you imagine!
That sounds like it could be interesting, Elennare! I wonder if it's online...
(edit)
Oh, ouch! I did find Faerie Magazine (http://www.faeriemagazine.com/index2.asp), but it wouldn't let me look specifically at the most recent issue, except for the cover (http://store.faeriemagazine.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/FM20Cvr_SansUPC_H.jpg). It's a bit steep, but the next time I'm in the bookstore I'll try to remember to at least look through it!
Yep, that's the one! I was thinking about buying it (because it also had a picture of one of the most amazing fairy tops I have ever seen, and I am going to steal that idea for a costume in the future), but the ratio of adds to content was way too high for me. Especially for the price of the thing.
Definately worth looking at, though, if you find it in a book store or a library. :)
Here's the time traveler ensemble I wore to faire on Memorial Day -
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2q01qhw.jpg)
- and here's what I dressed in for MomoCon back in March -
(http://i27.tinypic.com/264olyv.jpg)
(Photo credit - http://members.fotki.com/FrameShot)
- and this is my pocket watch:
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2a65w91.jpg)
Cute and well put together! :)
Adorable ensemble! I especially like it in black and white coloring. Also, love the pocket watch!
Very intrepid, Manwariel!!! I love the whole look!
Thank you :)
the lady I work for at TRF has been bitten by the steampunk bug. She makes these amazing soft sculpture dolls.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/Wee-Peeple-Doll-Constructions/172597737371
not sure how to share the link for her facebook page...
Shandi, those dolls are too cute - I particularly like the one in the middle. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous! All of her stuff is really fun, in fact!
Hello all, i am trying to put something simple together for steampunk garb, My persona would be a
scientist/inventor airship pilot. Was thinking of starting with a light colored linen duster and a hat, ah but
what style of hat. I realy like the looks of a bowler hat, top hat possibly. So what do you all think ?
or suggest.
Thanks Folks.
Oz, will he be piloting his own small airship, or someone else's? If it's his, then by all means, a bowler or a topper would be perfectly appropriate, if he works for someone else I would think something more like a newsboy cap (motoring cap). Just my opinion, though, and probably not even worth tuppence! :)
Awesome that you're joining us, btw!!! Welcome to the World of Steam... :D
Oz pilots his own ship, think i am going to look for a grey or camel bowler.
Thanks for the input.
a proper airship pilot on duty would be wearing this
(http://www.lindante.ee/files/imagecache/gallery_fullsize/files/pilot%20cap.jpg)
Or this
(http://www.thehistorybunker.co.uk/acatalog/cap200.jpg)
like the lower one .
I love the look of John Bull hats, like a shortish top hat. Dressy, but sporty. Good luck with your garb and welcome to the fleet, Oz.
Oooh, love the lower hat. What is that style called?
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 03, 2010, 07:42:41 PM
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Oooh, love the lower hat. What is that style called?
Brown Hat? ;) ;D
Aye Taffy., have seen them also. I don't play a noble at faire so i am thinking about the same
lines if Steampunk ever comes to Syracuse area.While not a pilot i have the gadget and electronics
thing under my belt since the mid 70's so i got that covered. Have a few laser pistol designs in my
head with functional helium neon laser tubes, they look real cool lit up kinda a pinkish orange even
if i have the beam end closed off. So Ray Gun is done, hehe.
Ooooh, piccies, please. I love me a nice death ray.
But is he a bit of a gentleman inventor, or is he piloting for profit? More interested in knowledge and exploration, perhaps, or finding ways to make money with his inventions? A bit absent minded when focused on his work, to the exclusion of everything else, or sharp and out to make his mark on the world? To me, a bowler says upper-middle class Absentminded Inventor, a top hat says Gentleman Inventor, both of which would be fun to play as a bit distracted... The other two types of cap would say to me either military background or serious pilot/profiteer more than inventor.
Oh, and for either type you could carry a small journal filled with mathematical formulas in one of your pockets with some sort of cool steamy fountain pen for jotting down sudden inspiration, or drawing plans for some new invention! Maybe carry a mini folding brass T square and protractor for those unexpected squaring and/or arcing emergencies... and a magnifying glass, of course (just in case you need to heat up your lunch, you know)! ;) I can picture various small apothecary bottles attached to your belt with strange liquids and powders in them, preferably something that can cause an actual, although harmless, chemical reaction when mixed together... Oh, or a miniature chemistry set packed into some sort of hard-sided pouch (like the old field glasses case I found last year, maybe)! Of course, all the instruments for measuring wind velocity, direction and airspeed, as well, and the ever-so-handy brass sextant...
You have a shop at your disposal, along with a great deal of creativity, so it shouldn't be too very difficult for you to fabricate a few really interesting accessories to illustrate your character! Have fun, and take pictures, please!!!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 03, 2010, 07:42:41 PM
Oooh, love the lower hat. What is that style called?
It's is a British Officers Cap for a service dress uniform, stiff peak. Would be a good gentleman inventor/explorer in the service of the Crown type hat. Kind of military, but not totally. May have a small detachment of soldiers aboard the ship to command.
Thanks, Crashbot. I combed through eBay & found a black surplus cap for cheap with mystery color piping (the picture has white, but color may vary) which will look nifty with my Jagermonster badge. Oooh, and I have some neat skull beads that will make a great top button! Yay, new hat!
Edit: And it's BLACK! My favorite!!!
I like the idea Rani, i can surly be distracted by the latest new and interesting things.
You almost nailed me in real life, love learing abit about whatever i can tech wise, and
reverse engineering stuff or making things work together that should not is me to a T.
I have an cool old pair of 1940's safety glasses with mesh metal side wings, need some
eye loops for sure on them. Your making it far to easy for me to develop a character.
And my dirigable would be my transport to get to the next great thing and take it apart.
Have to mix abit of tech type pirate in there somehow.
Queen Bonnie gave her seal of approval to me last year for the Skysharks, steampunk aether pirates. You are most welcome to join the fleet, if you're so interested. I made badges last year & am making new ones this year, but only for steamers attending All Hallows Eve at TRF - I suppose it would be too much to hope that you'll be able to join us?
Taffy, I just wanted to verify this, but the steampunk gathering would actually be on October 31st, a Sunday? Or would it be on Saturday?
Since AHE falls on Sunday this year, I'll be there on Sunday. But feel free to steam it up all weekend!
Quote from: Ozium on August 03, 2010, 10:45:04 PM
I like the idea Rani, i can surly be distracted by the latest new and interesting things.
You almost nailed me in real life, love learing abit about whatever i can tech wise, and
reverse engineering stuff or making things work together that should not is me to a T.
I have an cool old pair of 1940's safety glasses with mesh metal side wings, need some
eye loops for sure on them. Your making it far to easy for me to develop a character.
And my dirigable would be my transport to get to the next great thing and take it apart.
Have to mix abit of tech type pirate in there somehow.
Well, we
have chatted a bit, and I already kind of knew about your tendency to get distracted by your latest toy, gadget or project... ;) heheh I actually have a little something that would be perfect for your SP character, so if you'll renmail me your address (because I lost the box you sent me the mini-mug in during the recent move) I'll finish it up and send it along to you!
Oh, and I love it when people asks for ideas! I have all sorts of them just wandering around in my head, waiting for the right question to bring them out! :D Oh, and speaking of fitting in piracy... you could be traveling around searching for either something that was stolen from you by Tech Pirates, or looking for some legendary device you've heard rumors of, but have never been able to confirm (Golden Compass type thing, maybe). Maybe something like "Honest Inventor set upon by Foul And Perfidious Pirates, out to recover The Most Amazing Invention EVER"... which could explain your presence amongst the SkySharks, or any other band of Aether Pirates you happen to encounter! You could have a great time coming up with the backstory for this character!!!
Quote from: dbaldock on August 06, 2010, 01:35:15 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 04, 2010, 10:29:36 AM
Quote from: dbaldock on August 03, 2010, 07:56:59 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 03, 2010, 07:42:41 PM
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Oooh, love the lower hat. What is that style called?
Brown Hat? ;) ;D
Sometimes I have to have things spelled out for me, 'k? ;)
;D You are a bad, bad man.
Ooops, sorry for getting all technical on you... LOL! ;D ;)
Has anyone else seen this link that Vault had posted on his Facebook page?
Steampunk R2-D2 (http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2010/8/9/634169142180122090-Steampunk.jpg)
Take Care,
David Baldock
That's too cool for words!!! I think I linked a pic of all the Star Wars characters done in SP a while back, somewhere in this thread, but they were just the action figures. This one looks heavy! I wonder how big it is...
nice work on sombodys part.
Steampunk leather dog. (http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/2750071.html) :o :o :o
This coming weekend at Bristol I believe is Steampunk weekend.
Quote from: Lord Clisto of York on August 10, 2010, 10:13:36 PM
This coming weekend at Bristol I believe is Steampunk weekend.
Oh... my!!! :o As in, an official theme weekend, or an invasion type thing, do you mean?!? I will be
very interested to hear how that goes, and I'm sure we would all love to see some of your wonderful photos, m'Lord! I soooo wish I could be there for that!
Quote from: Lord Clisto of York on August 10, 2010, 10:13:36 PM
This coming weekend at Bristol I believe is Steampunk weekend.
Jealous!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 10, 2010, 11:19:42 PM
Quote from: Lord Clisto of York on August 10, 2010, 10:13:36 PM
This coming weekend at Bristol I believe is Steampunk weekend.
Oh... my!!! :o As in, an official theme weekend, or an invasion type thing, do you mean?!? I will be very interested to hear how that goes, and I'm sure we would all love to see some of your wonderful photos, m'Lord! I soooo wish I could be there for that!
I isn't and oficial weekend. But, I shall get pics of interesting people.
Quote from: Lord Clisto of York on August 11, 2010, 07:03:48 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 10, 2010, 11:19:42 PM
Quote from: Lord Clisto of York on August 10, 2010, 10:13:36 PM
This coming weekend at Bristol I believe is Steampunk weekend.
Oh... my!!! :o As in, an official theme weekend, or an invasion type thing, do you mean?!? I will be very interested to hear how that goes, and I'm sure we would all love to see some of your wonderful photos, m'Lord! I soooo wish I could be there for that!
I isn't and oficial weekend. But, I shall get pics of interesting people.
;) I look forward to seeing them!!! How exciting! Wish I could be there to join in the fun!
I won't be doing it, but I do like the concept and many of the looks people put together with the intricate and elaborate pieces.
Steampunk fiction...... I'm kinda getting into it. Boneshaker was my first foray, but now I am reading Kindom of Ohio.
Wasn't sure how I felt about it - just grabbed it off the library shelf, not even realizing it was considered steampunk - so I googled to find some book reviews and found this....
http://steampunkscholar.blogspot.com/2009/12/kingdom-of-ohio-by-matthew-flaming.html
Made for some pretty interesting reading. Not going to offer my opinion, just putting it out there as something that might be worth taking a look
I ordered this...
http://www.bytheswordinc.com/p-6825-clockwork-hard-leather-corset-39-201.aspx
Bra and Corset
Gina
I am incredibly jealous...like I can't even describe...
Oh... wow. That's quite a chunk of ready cash you dropped there! :o I'm also terribly envious!!! It's beautiful...
I also like the Treasure Map corset and bra set. And now I have something to drool over for years... LOL Can't wait to see pics of you in it!
Quote from: arbcoind on August 12, 2010, 08:28:21 AM
I ordered this...
http://www.bytheswordinc.com/p-6825-clockwork-hard-leather-corset-39-201.aspx
Bra and Corset
Gina
Hadn't seen Laser-Cut Leather like that before. Pretty neat, and much quicker than doing it by hand.
BTW: There's a typo or syntax error in your Avatar URL. It's not displaying alongside your post, but it is visible on Photobucket:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/Gina3102/PT-20081025-003.jpg (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/Gina3102/PT-20081025-003.jpg)
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/Gina3102/PT-20081025-003.jpg)
Take Care,
David Baldock
Does anyone know where I could by blank hat pins...I'm working on a sort of mad hatter costume for halloween...I want to decorate my own hat pins...I've already found some fun things to put on them...
Quote from: arbcoind on August 12, 2010, 08:28:21 AM
I ordered this...
http://www.bytheswordinc.com/p-6825-clockwork-hard-leather-corset-39-201.aspx
Bra and Corset
Gina
Let us know how it looks and fits. I'm really considering getting the bra and it'd be nice to know if its worth it :)
Quote from: ArielCallista on August 13, 2010, 12:31:15 AM
Does anyone know where I could by blank hat pins...I'm working on a sort of mad hatter costume for halloween...I want to decorate my own hat pins...I've already found some fun things to put on them...
I've found 4" pin blanks at Michaels and 6" on eBay; I think other people have had success at Hobby Lobby. I use the clear mushroom-shaped earring backs they sell at Michaels to hold the beads on.
RE: Clockwork bra and corset....Once I receive them and see that they fit, I will post pics. I'm a little concerned that it's in two pieces, but then again that might be a good thing.
RE: Avatar problem...not that this is on topic, but I just cannot get an avatar pic to post! But yes, that's me in the red fairwear.
Gina
Thanks so much Taffy! I'll have to check while i'm out today...Hobby Lobby's website doesn't show any but theres alot of things their site doesnt show...
While I plan to be attending TRF on Halloween, I really am wanting to just wear my selkie costume I wore at Anime Central. It doesn't really fall under steampunk so much and I don't want to modify the dress to fit with that style. I'm not sure what to do. ???
Quote from: Selkie on August 13, 2010, 01:27:48 PM
While I plan to be attending TRF on Halloween, I really am wanting to just wear my selkie costume I wore at Anime Central. It doesn't really fall under steampunk so much and I don't want to modify the dress to fit with that style. I'm not sure what to do. ???
Just come and have fun. That's what it's all bout.
Quote from: arbcoind on August 13, 2010, 07:33:46 AM
RE: Clockwork bra and corset....Once I receive them and see that they fit, I will post pics. I'm a little concerned that it's in two pieces, but then again that might be a good thing.
RE: Avatar problem...not that this is on topic, but I just cannot get an avatar pic to post! But yes, that's me in the red fairwear.
Gina
Gina, R/F will not let you post a picture from your computer files, so you have to host it online somewhere first. If you put the picture on a site like photobucket then there is a "direct link" box that will show up under the picture. Click this to copy it, then paste it in the appropriate field on your R/F Forum Profile Information page. HOwever, if you move the file around in your photobook album at a later date then it will disappear from your R/F settings. If you have a picture somewhere like facebook, right click the photo, choose "view image". When the image appears on it's own page in your browser copy the URL in the address field of your browser screen and paste it in the "I have my own pic" field on your Forum Profile Information page. Also, if you first crop the image into a square, instead of leaving it in the usual rectangle shape, it will not stretch out of proportion, either squishing or stretching you unnaturally... Hope this helps!
Rani, thanks for the suggestions. I'm using a pic in photobucket. David suggested I resize the pic...I'm not very good with this sort of thing, but I'm going to keep trying.
Back to steampunk...! My friends think I'm really crazy, off the deep end with all of this talk of steampunk fashion.
Gina
This weekend, for as hot and miserable as it was, proved to be fairly fruitful.
I worked a little on my Spanish ropa/Italian overgown and that is almost completed. I also painted & stamped the rest of the limited run - less than 20 - TRF AHE SP badges. If you are going to be at TRF on AHE in all your steamy finery and aren't yet on the list for that badge, let me know asap. I won't be making any more once they're all spoken for. I also hit up Goodwill & found some nice brown lace-up ankle boots and a cute taupey-tan bolero that's just begging to be steamed up and "discovered" the manga Vampire Knight at the 1/2 Price Books & am enjoying those.
Finally, I received Girl Genius Vol. 9 in Thursday's mail. Imagine my surprise to find that the sketch I commissioned of Jagers Taffy & Dimo was included with some Jager-y goodness in the back! ;D
Who is on the list, as of now, Taffy?
So my coat should be on it's way at the end of this week! I haven't really collected many SP items though.... gonna have to remedy that! Still not sure what to do with the hat either. :-\
To the best of my ability, this is the list to date (if you asked to be here & aren't, please let me know asap!):
Rani
the Sproglet
Lady Elizabeth
Bonny Pearl
Selkie
Deckard
Zhora
I will have my Bristol pics up soon and I got several of the Steampunk Sunday.
I REALLY need to get some pics taken of my current projects!
I finished my bionic arm made from leather belts and a copper hinged desk lamp...that's a vague description, but you'll get it when I show pictures!
I am really close to being done with my coat (I HOPE that AHE is cool) that has tails. I had a hard time with this as the lovely tails of the coat covered up my wonderful bustle, so I modified the coat so that my bustle sticks through. It's kind of funny.
The next thing I will be working on is to modify my cell phone to fit in a SP-looking case and still be functional. If you have seen Warehouse 13, think of the Farnsworths they communicate with!
And my lovely husband found some AWESOME pocket watches that he got on ebay for $.01. The only thing was that they were shipped from China so between the two of them it was around $20 once shipping was included. But for two pocket watches?! Not bad!
I'm still in search for boots (I need to get some flat, tall lace up boot/explorer types that aren't too expensive) and I have an idea for a cute umbrella. I also need to get DH working on modifying our Nerf guns and make holsters.
I know it will be here before I know it!!
D&Z, I'm watching Warehouse 13 as I'm typing. Your projects sound really fun - can hardly wait to see your arm.
Me doing my best Mina Harker lol:
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(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll127/MB2008_01/th_DSCF1574.jpg) (http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll127/MB2008_01/?action=view¤t=DSCF1574.jpg)
(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll127/MB2008_01/th_DSCF1581.jpg) (http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll127/MB2008_01/?action=view¤t=DSCF1581.jpg)
The white thing on my hat is a small cameo, the red in the back are flowers w/wet look drops on them.:) My apologies for the messy room too, this was rather spontanious...photo lesson #1: make sure you move your laundry lol :-[
This is the necklace I was wearing:
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And the one I usually wear:
(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll127/MB2008_01/th_DSCF1586.jpg) (http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll127/MB2008_01/?action=view¤t=DSCF1586.jpg)
Lady M, that's gorgeous! Love the bustle, and the pink is just lush!!! Wonderful!!!
Thanks Rani! ;D The corset's actually orange, but I'm flattered nonetheless lol
It does have an orange cast to it, but it must be my monitor, because it even looked pinkish in the larger pics to me. It's still beautiful, though!
I'll be heading to Dallas next month for FenCon and decided I needed a new jacket. I've got a couple of Nancy Reagan era red jackets and I started mods on one today. The front was trimmed to crop length, vest style (v's) and the back has beetle wing tails. I'll start the sewing over the coming weekend. I'll make black grosgrain arrows for the front, trim them w/gold & black velvet ribbon and each of the points will get a reproduction Victorian gold button (think of a Michael Jackson military/band jacket). If I get real ambitious I'll open up the sleeves and trim them up with a couple of rows of yet more black ribbon. Finally, I ordered some braided epaulettes from eBay to top them off. But I think the shoulders may want some cording? or pearls a la George Michael?
This will be worn with an undervest, my black walking skirt, a huge vintage marching band hat and I'll carry my big poleaxe. I am really looking forward to my roadtrip!
Sounds like lots of fun! Get pictures!!!
And update from By the Sword on my order for the clockwork bra and corset. They tell me each piece is hand made to order but not by them. They have no idea when they will receive the finished items and ship them to me. They billed my credit card on 8/11/10.
Just a warning to anyone who wants to purchase this item(s). Your credit card will be billed way ahead of shipping.
Gina
That's one pee-poor way to do business. Although I'll never be able to fit into one of those gems, it's good to have the word out.
As far as my jacket is concerned, I ordered a boat load of black silk ribbon. I'll still do the arrow trim, but now I'll leave a tail of about 4" on each one in the center a la the Dr. Watson dinner jacket in the RD, Jr. Sherlock movie. Only silk ribbon will do!
Walmart! has boots!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Womens-Da-Viccino-Sofit/13969757
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Womens-Adi-Designs-Pony-20/13884337
the sizing bites! but those are nice prices
SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEE!! My new Damsel jacket just shipped! I am referring to the one I posted pics of a while ago in this thread. :)
*doing happy dance*
Gratz! Love Damsel jackets!
Ummm... I have the feeling that pics are in order... (I'm lookin' at you, Bonny!)
There's a DiTD tailed bodice with sleeves for sale here in the forums that looks like it would fit me perfectly, and if I could afford it, it would be mine today... She's asking $250 for it, though, and that's just altogether out of my price range for anything at all, at this point. :-\ Can't wait to see Bonny's new coat, though!!!
i will post pics! ;D
YAY. . . . . THE CONCORDIUM GOES TO PRESS THIS WEEK!
http://www.theconcordium.com
Quote from: SirBlackFox on August 26, 2010, 12:06:24 AM
YAY. . . . . THE CONCORDIUM GOES TO PRESS THIS WEEK!
Is this a by subscription mag only or will it be carried by B&N, etc? I'd love to get my crocheted mitts on one.
http://www.theconcordium.com
Omg, I so wanna read this!
Me to, me to!!!
It's available by subscription only, mates. B&N thinks that the audience for the magazine is too small.
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on August 25, 2010, 02:34:57 PM
SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEE!! My new Damsel jacket just shipped! I am referring to the one I posted pics of a while ago in this thread. :)
*doing happy dance*
Do post pics when you get it! I just placed an order with her for an overbust vest with tails, I've been waiting years to save up. I'm so excited to see what yours looks like!
Quote from: SirBlackFox on August 27, 2010, 12:56:07 AM
It's available by subscription only, mates. B&N thinks that the audience for the magazine is too small.
Aw man...that sux...what about Borders?
hhhmmm well the coat got here! Great! the coat is too big.... not great.... :(
gonna have to get with Michelle and see what can be done to take it in in the waist. it overlaps where the front lacing/grommets are....
oh no thats terrible :( but you can still post pics of it hanging up or something!
Also, about how long did it take her to make it for you, do you know? I'm hoping mine will get here by a certain date and i just put the order in.
Awww... that sucks! Hope you can get it sorted out by AHE!
Looks like I've been "informed" that we will be Faeries at least one day of that weekend, so I'm thinking about some sort of SP Faerie, perhaps... (I insisted on SP last year, and she went along, so this year she gets to choose) I saw the coolest wire wings in one of the fashion show albums last year, and they looked at least possible to make... I'm one of those people who is still deciding what to wear as I'm headed for the door, though, so we'll see what I actually have on when I get there, I suppose. ::)
Quote from: Delireus on August 27, 2010, 06:10:46 PM
oh no thats terrible :( but you can still post pics of it hanging up or something!
Also, about how long did it take her to make it for you, do you know? I'm hoping mine will get here by a certain date and i just put the order in.
I am not worried about it D. This is my second purchase with her. My first purchase was while at OKRF.
It only took about 3 to 4 weeks max to get this coat. I have sent her a note and I hope to get this straghtened out quickly.
Retroscope is delving more into SP...
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00097W.jpg -Steampunk Spiral Vest Blouse
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00082.jpg -Steampunk Button Blouse
Plus they've got these coming soon:
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00066I.jpg
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00066IS.jpg
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/v00006ISL.jpg
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/v00006BL.jpg
After sewing much of the weekend, here is my military jacket for FenCon next month. It started out as a Nancy Reagan era jacket from Goodwill. I reshaped the hem and added almost 8 yards of silk ribbon and then metallic cord/trim/reproduction buttons. The front trim was inspired by Jude Law's Dr. Watson dinner jacket. And I apologize for the craptastic photo quality.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0747.jpg)
For some reason, Photobucket isn't flipping the picture vertically, so:
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Wow Taffy that looks wonderful!
Quote from: The Lady Mercedes on August 29, 2010, 06:26:34 AM
Retroscope is delving more into SP...
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00097W.jpg -Steampunk Spiral Vest Blouse
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00082.jpg -Steampunk Button Blouse
Plus they've got these coming soon:
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00066I.jpg
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00066IS.jpg
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/v00006ISL.jpg
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/v00006BL.jpg
I really like retroscope fashions and after I found their website I looked for other stuff similar to it online. I found a site called Fanplusfriend.com that had the exact same stuff for about the same price while having tons of other stuff. Mostly it was Lolita styled things but they had the most amazing coats.
I really liked this bustle skirt and decided to order it. I did a bit of research about the site to make sure it was legit and the only problems I saw were from people who made custom orders, sometimes the site messed up the sizing. Since mine wasn't custom, I decided to buy. I put my credit card info in and ordered the right size and I thought everything was alright. Well the confirmation email I got that I thought would tell me that everything went through said something like "ok well we can't take the money out of your card ourselves so you need to go to this site and enter in the info again". Like I had to memorize the final price and enter it into a different site and everything, it was really weird.
I just didn't feel right and decided not to buy. Like I said, retroscope fashion has a lot of the same stuff which is nice. I read on their site somewhere, I forget, that fanplusfriend supplies them with their stuff that the woman who owns the site designs, I think. I don't remember well, and i'm not saying anything is wrong with retroscope, I just had a problem with fanplusfriend. Has anyone ever bought from FPF? While I didn't, they have some cool stuff and thankfully retroscope has the bustle I was going to get from FPF, so I shall get it there.
Sorry to hear you had problems w/FPF...however you should be ok w/RS. I got my skirt, mourning dress & hat from there & all was smooth. No idea about FPF though...
Oooooh, I love that chocolate brown bustle skirt!!! THe other things are pretty, but my problem with Victorian fashion is that I can't stand to have anything so close to my throat... Not only does it drive me nuts and make me feel like I'm going to choke, I just don't look good in it, either. I need a fairly low scoop neckline or else I end up looking like I have no neck. :-\ Some things I've just learned to avoid...
Taffy... I am in awe of your talents, grrrl!!! Geez... Just the coolest! :D
I hear 'ya Rani! I'm not a big fan of high collars or turtlenecks either but the 2 shirts I own aren't too bad...I like the fact that the tan one is striped. Maybe it's because I love pinstripe lol. These are the ones I want from there: http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/TP00066PS.jpg
http://retroscopefashions.com/images/lolita/v00006PS.jpg
Oh, very pretty!
I hear ya'll on the high necklines. I made a beautiful capelet last year to wear to WindyCon. I put it on and it was like the full moon had risen. Yuck!
Thanks for the compliments on my jacket - *bows humbly*. Rani, this isn't so very hard to do, especially since you don't have to make the jacket - saves a lot of time.
Steampunk Wedding Cake on WeTV's Amazing Wedding Cakes (http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/2779308.html)
I saw that on TV last night - the wedding seemed cool! Everyone was in Steam Punk for it - the bride and groom looked especially cool.
Oh, wow... great cake!!! Did you check out the wedding blog (http://www.empblog.com/?p=2295)?!? The details are fantastic, and it looks like they had a marvelous time with it all!
I particularly love the way she layered the corset under her cut-away dress bodice...
Oh... did you notice at the very end.... her dress was from Damsel in This Dress
I saw that last night! I was practically drooling! Trying to get my brother to do a steam punk wedding now, it's not working too well.
Quote from: mehan on August 30, 2010, 02:42:57 PM
Oh... did you notice at the very end.... her dress was from Damsel in This Dress
I was wondering if that was Devlyn's work! I would be ticked if that was a knockoff.
Wonderful cake!
I'll have to dig up more of my wedding pictures. I liked our venue and outfits a little better, but that cake was cool. I'm sure it was well into the thousands. My wifes dress was a custom made take on a mourning gown, I really liked it.
I'm kind of getting steampunk fatigue though. It seems all things Victorian are getting that label slapped on them. Last club night I went too, people just wore googles and rayguns with the same Victorian outfits they wore for a Victorian night...eh, whatever.
I'll have to catch that when they reair it-looks super cool! And I agree Rani...they are super cute!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on August 30, 2010, 01:49:41 PM
Oh, wow... great cake!!! Did you check out the wedding blog (http://www.empblog.com/?p=2295)?!? The details are fantastic, and it looks like they had a marvelous time with it all!
I particularly love the way she layered the corset under her cut-away dress bodice...
And the little gears on the table cards and the keys that say dream and life in the 1st pic are scrapbook findings from Tim Holtz Ideology line. I love that stuff, only cheap good sized gears I've ever been able to find. I've got the set of keys, key holes, and other nifty things. Amazing wedding :)
Now that's the kind of wedding you want to go to. Not the same old same old.
Crashbot, it'd be fun to see your pictures, and you *should* like your wedding best. It was yours!
I never get tired of seeing fun clothing worn by fun people, be it Rennaissance or Steampunk. Nothing tired about it at all! So endlessly inventive.
I'll see if I can find a few. I posted one a few pages back, but there are many more. I dig the whole genre when folks are imaginative and creative about it and I really dig, coming from a punkish type background, the DIY stuff the most.
When I wanted gears for something I was going to make, I just sent out an email at work asking for all the old broken clocks, pipes, electric motors, etc. After all the "are you building a robot or a bomb?" jokes I ended up with several boxes of steamy stuff. Then lazy kicked in and I havent made anything, yet.
Ok, so I finally got my hubby to take some pictures of my work-in-progress. I still have a lot of tweaking and "finishing" to do, as well as adding some important things like footwear and a mini topper, but here's the first look. I know there's a lot going on!! :P
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f189/kricky88888/IMG_6938.jpg)
Here's the up-close look at my "bionic arm" made from recycled belts and an old desk lamp. Still need to finish the glove and fasten the shoulder pad on better. I also will have to mod the white shirt by cutting off the sleeve as I don't like the white material underneath.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f189/kricky88888/IMG_6944.jpg)
Here's the back view with the bustle sticking through my "tux" tails. When faced with the choice of showing off the bustle or having long tails, I couldn't decide. My dad reminded me of the hot pink dress and blue coat in the new Sherlock Holmes where her coat goes around the bustle, hence the idea for this!
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f189/kricky88888/IMG_6942.jpg)
I have quite a lot left to do, but after realizing I'm not going to have to completely re-do my whole corset (I just made it more of an under-bust and I'm going to rig up something more permanent to cover me up-top) I'm rather happy with the way it is turning out!
Truly spectacular!
love the bionic arm! what did you use for the shoulder part? both the padding and the black thing attached to it?
The whole shoulder apparatus is a "Rollerblade" brand knee pad that I spray painted. I'm still trying to figure out some way to rig it up over the coat so it doesn't move around on me. :D
All:
I have a few more shots up (mostly from DragonCon) of steamy goodness...
http://www.stalkwell.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17993 (http://www.stalkwell.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=17993)
They include at least two steam punk fashion shows, and a lot of very creative people.
The wife also has some new things posted...
http://www.faeriebox.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=161 (http://www.faeriebox.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=161)
More to come...
Stalk well...
Lovely shots, Stalkwell. I know I've seen the steamy in B/w/sepia coat & model on LJ. Thanks for sharing.
Need some help with Steampunk makeup. My workplace does 'Book Character Day' where the kids can dress in costume & of course the teachers get into the act as well. I have an awesome 1/2 face mask (Its Phantom of the Opera-esque) but I cannot wear it to school. Therefore I'm looking for some cool make-up ideas that will accent instead of cover my face. I'm a steampunk explorer so not as frilly as some garb.
Wow great pics! Love it!
Quote from: cowgrrl on September 15, 2010, 08:37:17 PM
Need some help with Steampunk makeup. My workplace does 'Book Character Day' where the kids can dress in costume & of course the teachers get into the act as well. I have an awesome 1/2 face mask (Its Phantom of the Opera-esque) but I cannot wear it to school. Therefore I'm looking for some cool make-up ideas that will accent instead of cover my face. I'm a steampunk explorer so not as frilly as some garb.
I'd go very natural - some powder, blush, a little eyeliner, mascara and a touch of neutral lipstick. Have fun!
Taaaacky double post, 'k?
Tomorrow I'm off to FenCon in Dallas. Although it doesn't have a theme, per se, there are a couple of boards of interest; one is a tutorial on making mini top hats (squee!) and the other is on Victorian clothing (squee! again). There may be others, but these two caught my eye. I will go armed with pen and pad for a multitude of notes.
Check this baby out...pure sweetness! http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Custom%20Bikes/black_widow_steampunk_chopper.htm
Dear Sweet Mother of Pearl - hominahominahomina. WANT!
Hmmm, I have an "M" license.
Gina
Oh, now that is just... sexy!
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Knoty-Dragon/FUNNY/jawdrop.gif)
Only worry I have is it's suspension system, it mite be a little bit of a rough ride...still want it though! ;) ;D
Don't care for motorcycles, don't know why, just don't. Never wanted one ever...Until now! That is one sweet ride!
Yep, just went back and looked again...still want!
Quote from: The Lady Mercedes on September 17, 2010, 04:51:44 AM
Check this baby out...pure sweetness! http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Custom%20Bikes/black_widow_steampunk_chopper.htm
Oh, I'd seriously ride that chopper! Hmmm.....wheels/gears churning now...
Marga
It looks to me like it's got spring shocks on front and back, but it also looks awfully low to the ground, so I'm guessing they don't have a lot of give to them... Reminds me of a drag bike, really, so maybe it's only made for the straight and narrow.
Sure is purdy...
I like the colors and the simplicity. So much Steampunk stuff is over detailed. I'm not sure I could physically ride it though. Seems like it should stretch a bit longer or the seat should sit a bit lower.
Here's a new offering from Team Sable that incorporates a Harley engine in it's SP design, and it's actually available on the market, while the "Black Widow" in the above link is still only a concept design, and may never see production.
Barro (http://www.dieselpunks.org/forum/topics/team-sables-barro-steampunk)
(http://api.ning.com/files/gLP2d2-CrruTkSUpY-YEJko0wIEPB1ofbiK5hVO54FVw1J5KaDmiu7X5K7A2kTW97gLB2RyGGXIhKR6l9gKqokqFC9rmgGiw/5f90cacd133a.jpg)
I really like the way the designers of the Black Widow have created a totally new design concept for the frame and struts of the bike, though, and made every SteamPunk (or DieselPunk, if you prefer) element something that is actually intrinsic to the function of the machine, rather than just cosmetic. You can just look at it and see that it's not your average bike, but something completely new. I hope their design turns out to be solid, and marketable. It's gorgeous, even without the connection to SP...
FenCon was a blast. Not a lot of people were garbed, but those that were - HOOBOY! There was lots of steamy goodness, a lovely Dr Who, and an even lovelier gentleman in some very different drag. Cons RAWK! I attended some boards on, among other things, Victorian sewing techniques, mini top hat making, paper clay head piece making, why Alice in Wonderland is still relevant, a couple of sets of Tom Smith songs, and bought lots of CD's, a new top hat to mod, and a Foglio sketch (yay, me!). And I finally got a picture of me in my finery:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/FenCon%209%2017%2019%202010/100_0766.jpg)
I hope everyone's weekend was fun!
Well the boy toy and I are taking the plunge into the steampunk madness.
We have decided to attend the FX convention in Orlando next month and since its a free for all we have decided to go steampunk.
We already bought some accessories this weekend, now its time to work on garb and on steaming up those accessories.
Oh, Taffy... you look Mahvelous, Dollink!!!
I'm tinking ze het might vant zome nize plumes to mek it MUCH more BIGGER!!! :D
It's all just wonderful!!! Love the trim on the jacket, and the hemline mod is fantastic!
Taffy,
don't know why but my computer wasn't showing pictures.
Love the hat, it goes awesome with the jacket.
The HAT! It's old and kind of tough, but oddly delicate (like me). I tried throwing some plumes on it, but nothing moved me. I was asked to (and did) model and explain my outfit by one of the catwalk moderators, but was too whipped to do anything but eat pizza and crawl into bed by the time of the evening masquerade contest. The skirt is one of the best things I've ever made - not because it's so well done, but because it's so versatile. I'll post my gray & pink set if the photographer sends it.
Taffy - it was so nice to meet you at the FenCon. That outfit looked fabulous!
Redkimba, it was my pleasure. Meeting someone nice from this board is always a joy. And thanks!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 20, 2010, 01:23:58 PM
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(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/FenCon%209%2017%2019%202010/100_0766.jpg)
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Do you know John Philip Sousa? ;) ;D
Where are those 76 Trombones when you need them? :o :D
You're looking good! I notice that your costume isn't quite as
mechanical as some Steampunk outfits ... what character are you depicting?
Take Care,
David Baldock
Lookin' good Taffy! :)
Quote from: dbaldock on September 20, 2010, 10:59:27 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 20, 2010, 01:23:58 PM
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(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/FenCon%209%2017%2019%202010/100_0766.jpg)
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Do you know John Philip Sousa? ;) ;D
Where are those 76 Trombones when you need them? :o :D
You're looking good! I notice that your costume isn't quite as mechanical as some Steampunk outfits ... what character are you depicting?
Take Care,
David Baldock
Hee! It's not as steamy as I had in mind. The jacket is a riff of Jude Law's dinner jacket in Sherlock Holmes. I really wanted something that had a Napoleonic flavor, with the colorful coat & shako. I had been carrying a tall poleaxe, if that helps.
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(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/FenCon%209%2017%2019%202010/100_0766.jpg)
You DO know that next year's FenCon (FenCon VIII) theme is Steam Punk???
Stalk well...
Stalkwell, actually, I did not know that. There were several SP'ers there and just a lovely, nice group of people. I'll probably attend next year, if all is well. Thanks!
Hell, if that's the case, then I'll figure out a way to make it down there as well!!! Taffy, maybe I can get my mom to keep my renlet and we could share a room... (I'm loads more fun to room with than, say... your mom...) :D It could cut costs in half for the both of us, and I'm sure we'd both be so exhausted by the end of each day that neither would keep the other awake with our own particular brand of night rustlings...
(edit for spelling OCD)
Rani, sounds like a deal to me!
WewT!!! Gaaahhh... now I have to wait a whole YEAR!!! :D
Seriously, sounds more like a PARTY to me!!! It's always easier to catch that second (and thrid) wind when you have a partner in cri... err, uhhh... I mean when you have someone to motivate you, after a long day of attending panel discussions and costuming workshops... :P heheh
It's that Lucy and Ethel effect. I just heard from someone on LJ that he may bring Vanamonde next year. Maybe next year is Mamma's turn!
Ooooh... is he young, blond and rakish (hopefully)? :o
Lucy and Ethel... or Thelma and Louise? :P LOL
I dinna have a clue. He was one the GoH's this year.
And you didn't even get a look at him? Geez, what were you doing the whole weekend... attending costuming workshops, or sumthin'?!? ::) :P
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 21, 2010, 12:38:52 PM
WewT!!! Gaaahhh... now I have to wait a whole YEAR!!! :D
Seriously, sounds more like a PARTY to me!!! It's always easier to catch that second (and thrid) wind when you have a partner in cri... err, uhhh... I mean when you have someone to motivate you, after a long day of attending panel discussions and costuming workshops... :P heheh
And by all means, if you are in SP... ENTER the MASQUERADE!!! Muster is at 6 or 7 on Saturday, competition at 9. Masquerade is usually the pinnacle of the con... great outfits, great music, and all the 'in' crowd will be there ;-)
Stalk well...
Sounds like fun! Guess I'll have to do a bit more work on my sky-ship engineer...
The big theme for hall and contest costumes at FenCon this year was Steam Punk, there where many, many SP themed costumes...honestly, I'm starting to get little tired of seeing them. I heard rumours that next year All-Con or FenCon, or both, would have a SP theme ??? I can't blame them for wanting to get the SP'ers bucks into their cons, and hopefully teach them about SP as a speculative fiction genre, not just the costuming movement that came after goth.
I just hope the googles and gears trend lasts that long.
Anyways, on to the photos...
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon004.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon005.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon017.jpg)
I'm not totally down on the Steam punk stuff, I thought this steam segway was really great!
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon027.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon031.jpg)
But, you can still have a really nice costume without googles and gears....
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon018.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon030.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon010.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon002.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon025.jpg)
Also of interest, there where at least 12 or 15 guys in kilts around the con, (all Utillikilt's or similar except for me and one other fellow) but I didn't get pictures of any of them! No way to tell how many of those guys only donned their kilts while in the hotel, but a dozen or so kilties out of a crowd of about 650 is a pretty good number at a non-Celtic event.
Sp'ers are here to stay. For at least a while. Some may grow bored. Some may grow out of it. Some will cycle in and out.
Me, I'm planning my headpiece for next year already! Yes, it will be gear oriented - and is the first thing I have ever worn or made that does have gears.
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Well, SP has been around as a sub genre of Sci-Fi for a few decades, and one would see SP based costumes worn at con by fans from time to time. My gripe is that I think a lot of folk's current attraction to SP is not because they read Morlock Night or Warlord of the Air and loved the genre, but rather because it's a trendy, and often easy fashion statement. I say 'easy' because it often seems like all some folks do is stick some googles and watch parts on the gothic/victorian/vampire/faire gear they already had. Like I said, I saw many SP costumes at FenCon, and most of them seemed very well thought out and carefully assembled, but to me the good ones are diminished by the ones that didn't seem to think or care as much.
Not everybody has the talent or money to spread around to make/collect truly great garb. I consider mine to be middlin' and shudder to think what I wore a couple of times to faire. One does what one can with one's ability and $$$. I just appreciate people making some - any - effort to join in the fun. And that's for any event. I for one am not going to complain that someone's garb/makeup/headwear/persona/theme is not up to my less-than-perfect standards.
I also make an effort to change out what I wear to functions. Not the same thing every single time. Now that's booooooring.
Well, you see people with "Gothic/Victorian/vampire/faire gear" because those are a better part of the fan base of the subculture. I've been seeing Steam punk outfits running around the goth/industrial clubs since the mid 90's. I am sure those people might have been into the Sci-Fi genre back then., but I don't think have to be a fan of the sci-fi genre to be a fan of the aesthetic.
Its typical of anything though. X is more X than X because they did X first/better/for X reason before everyone else and now that others are doing X it is trendy and therefore X is not as X anymore.
I'm just here for the brass... :P
This is actually a pic of my cousin Laura. She lives down in that area, is very talented and creative, and has the resources to invest... all of which lead to some wonderful garb, for all the different events she attends. She's very into Ren, also, but I guess she doesn't have much interest in the forums, or at least I've never seen her here, anyway.
Quote from: Zardoz on September 22, 2010, 11:22:54 AM
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/FenCon2010/fencon017.jpg)
I met her and listened to her schpiel on her outit at the catwalk. It truly is a small world.
I realize that my tone towards the steampunk topic comes off pretty negative. Rest assured, while I obviously have some issues, they are with what I see as current trends, and not the folks involved.
As Crashbot said, You don't have to be a fan of the SP genre to be a fan of the aesthetics. He's quite right, but I do think that's too bad, because there's a lot of good SP material out there, and the "non-fiction" versions of the times and fashions SP is based in are interesting too.
And while I do decry what I see as an 'overload' of SP themed stuff at the moment, I admit that a Sci-Fi con or this thread is not really the best backdrop for that critique!
Please let me say that it was never my intent to run down anyone's sincere attempts at costuming, SP or otherwise. If I came across like that, I apologize to anyone I may have offended. I love peoples creativity, and like Taffy noted, I just appreciate folks making an effort to join in the fun.
BTW; Here's a photo of Taffy I took at FenCon..
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/fencon013.jpg)
I like her outfit quite a lot, it's reminiscent of some of Kaja & Phil Foglio's SP stuff, which I like, and it has Color! which is missing from so many SP costumes.
I like it too and I see the paisley and beading of your skirt better in this picture. :) Taffy can you tell me more about the character that inspired this? I'm curious how all the bits and pieces relate.
Jagerkin RULE!!! :D
Oh, and uhhh... some of those Wulfenbachs are ok, too...
But that Sparky new Heterodyne, now... she's an altogether different kind of story!!! ;) heheh
You might as well be speaking Martian, Rani.... :D
Googling Jagerkin....haha..I added the Rule, like it's part of a name.... duh.... :P
Is Wulfenbach and Heterodyne the two different looks I see Taffy in?
Just curious.
They're all characters from Girl Genius, but the black coat with the gorgeous trim is one of her Jager outfits... which (she probably won't tell you) is directly based on a drawing Phil Foglio (artist who draws Girl Genius) drew FOR her, OF HER as a Jagermonster, and then proceeded to put into the latest GG BOOK!!! Our Taffy is now immortal... :o :D She owns the original, but he, of course, owns the printing rights, and he surprised her by putting it in the book without even telling her what he was planning, and then he sent her a copy of the book with it in there! LOLOL
Sorry, Taffy... I should probably have let you tell the story! :P
Anna, if you read a few pages of the online comic you might just find yourself hooked... and shortly thereafter you'll be speaking the same language (and probably in the same accent) as the rest of us GG addic... er, uhhh... enthusiasts! ;)
Nice! What an honor. :)
Thanks for the story, Rani. :) I'll have to do a bit more reading I see.
I think you'll enjoy it... :D
Ack! Taffy has been outed as a Jaegergurl! Actually, I did post this sketch earlier in the year when I received it. And I will add: Volume 9 - the webcomic, in which this was published, won the Hugo award last year for Best Graphic Story. And they also won the Hugo Award in the same category a couple of weeks ago for Volume 10 OVER a Neil Gaiman Batman.
The Foglio sketch: (http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/Foglio%20Folio/sveethot_2560x1600.jpg)
Me (cosplaying myself - hee!): (http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/FenCon%209%2017%2019%202010/fencon004.jpg)
Anna, there is no rhyme or reason to the red/black outfit. The coat was picked up at Goodwill - a hip length Nancy Reagan era granny jacket - and I modded it, removing the old frog fastenings, changing the hem style (the back has tails), and adding the trim. There are about 7 yds. of black silk ribbon in the front. The dangles were based on Jude Law's dinner coat in last year's Sherlock Holmes, which was in turn based on the British Home Guards' uniform (I believe). Anyway, there's a lovely photo of Czar Nicholas wearing one in a family pic w/Queen Victoria. One of these days I'd like like to do the military tunic in its original black - I have a black velvet coat that would work nicely ... hmm.
Since one of my favorite color combos is red & black, of course it went w/my black skirt. The hat is a folly I picked up on eBay - an old marching band hat (shako), which is fairly period to the the jacket style. I dremmelled off the raised star & added a clock to the watch just for fun.
I really did not mean this to be an homage to GG, but it certainly ended up looking that way. Mostly, people wanted to know where the band was, which was not my intention!
Check this...
(http://www.ruethedayblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cake0.jpg)
I thought it was worth a mention... :D
And now for something completely NSFW: www.littledeathray.com
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 26, 2010, 06:58:56 AM
And now for something completely NSFW: www.littledeathray.com
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Knoty-Dragon/FUNNY/24.gif)
Little death...that is hilarious.
I'm not even gonna ask how you happened to stumble upon that one, Taffy! Bwwwwaaaahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!
Next Monday (10-11) - "Castle" on ABC at 10 p.m. will have a Steampunk themed episode...WOOT!
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on October 04, 2010, 10:03:26 PM
Next Monday (10-11) - "Castle" on ABC at 10 p.m. will have a Steampunk themed episode...WOOT!
Just checking to make sure someone posted it.
Saw this exchange on the
Dickens on The Strand Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/dickensonthestrand) last Wednesday, and mentioned it in the TRF sub-Forum:
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandExciting new event coming to Dickens Saturday night!! Can anyone guess what?
Quote from: Kurt KoopmannI hear Steampunk. Not sure how I feel about that just yet.
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandDon't be afraid of Steampunk, Friends! Steampunk is simply a celebration of the arts and sciences of the Victorian era!
Are any TRF folks planning to take part in the DoTS Steampunk Event?
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: dbaldock on October 05, 2010, 12:16:10 AM
Saw this exchange on the Dickens on The Strand Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/dickensonthestrand) last Wednesday, and mentioned it in the TRF sub-Forum:
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandExciting new event coming to Dickens Saturday night!! Can anyone guess what?
Quote from: Kurt KoopmannI hear Steampunk. Not sure how I feel about that just yet.
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandDon't be afraid of Steampunk, Friends! Steampunk is simply a celebration of the arts and sciences of the Victorian era!
Are any TRF folks planning to take part in the DoTS Steampunk Event?
Take Care,
David Baldock
I can't say for certain, but this is most intriguing and definitely a possibility. Thanks for posting!
I'd certainly be there if I was in the neighborhood...
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 05, 2010, 08:03:16 AM
I'd certainly be there if I was in the neighborhood...
"Won't you be my neighbor?" ;) ;D
LOL I'm kinda a neighbor... but in a rather large and spread out neighborhood, I guess. I'd have to be a good deal closer to make it to this event, however.
I would like to share that this coming Spring we here in OK will be having our very own Oklahoma Steampunk Expo (http://www.oklahomasteampunkexpo.com/), and it would be wonderful to see all of you here! I'll even have couch and floor space for up to 3-4 guests, as long as you don't mind close quarters and air mattresses! Nothing like the huge Cons, of course, but it sounds like it's going to be fun, with lots of planning still happening. Everyone on their fb page has been invited to attend the planning meetings, so I think I'm going to try and make it this month, if I can.
The folks over @ Into a New World have FINALLY updated their website-check out what we get 4 sp: http://intoanewworld.com/2010_Calendar_of_Events_TG4.php
Sucks that it's all the way in Ventura tho... >:(
Quote from: dbaldock on October 05, 2010, 12:16:10 AM
Saw this exchange on the Dickens on The Strand Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/dickensonthestrand) last Wednesday, and mentioned it in the TRF sub-Forum:
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandExciting new event coming to Dickens Saturday night!! Can anyone guess what?
Quote from: Kurt KoopmannI hear Steampunk. Not sure how I feel about that just yet.
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandDon't be afraid of Steampunk, Friends! Steampunk is simply a celebration of the arts and sciences of the Victorian era!
Are any TRF folks planning to take part in the DoTS Steampunk Event?
Take Care,
David Baldock
Ummmm........Could be interesting. We were planning "Dickens/Strand" again this year. May have to try a wee bit o' Steampunk.
Seattle's steampunk con (SteamCon? I can't remember the name of it for sure right now) is also coming up! It's in November. From the website, it looks like it'll be pretty cool. And sounds like it was pretty cool last year as well.
Don't think I'll be able to make it, though. :( We're supposed to be moving right around then, so, sadly, doesn't look like there'll be time to fit the con in.
Quote from: Elennare on October 06, 2010, 12:55:12 PM
Seattle's steampunk con (SteamCon? I can't remember the name of it for sure right now) is also coming up! It's in November. From the website, it looks like it'll be pretty cool. And sounds like it was pretty cool last year as well.
Don't think I'll be able to make it, though. :( We're supposed to be moving right around then, so, sadly, doesn't look like there'll be time to fit the con in.
I'm doing my darnedest to make it to SteamCon next month (11/19-21, I believe). The motto on last year's t-shirt was: Steampunk needs historical accuracy like an airship needs a goldfish. Which philosophy is why I love SP.
In addition to the Studio Foglio team, James P. Blaylock is the Writer GoH & I'd like him to sign a book or two for me.
Anyone else going to SteamCon next month?
Because every mad scientist needs a ... pretty apron?:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/100_0781.jpg)
The test tubes are a Martha Stewart kit, complete with corks and specimen labels. I intend to fill mine with, among other things, Cthulhu eggs (black tapioca pearls). Oh, and a little nip!
Don't forget the Slaver Wasp eggs!!! :o Oh, and the neon green Gak goo!!! :D
Just reserved a room and tickets for TeslaCon in Wisconsin next month. http://teslacon.org The vendors' room was full but we may have a chance to demo/sell one some of our Victorian appropriate games/cards during down time in the mystery game room
The 37th Annual
Dickens on The Strand Festival (http://www.galvestonhistory.org/dickens_overview.asp) is a Victorian Christmas event on The Strand in Galveston, TX, which occurs the first full weekend of December each year. For 2010, it's Saturday & Sunday, December 4th & 5th. There are also special ticketed events on Thursday & Friday, December 2nd & 3rd.
More information has been posted on the
Dickens on The Strand Facebook page (//http://):
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandSaturday night. 9pm. Steampunk Ball. Get your dance on to Victorian dance music mixed with a modern fresh beat by DJ INFAMOUS.
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandSteampunk Square. All day Saturday & Sunday. Shop for items with Steampunk Flare, meet the crew of Airship Isabella and view the Steampunk Museum and Bizarre!
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandA Steampunk Circus will follow the 7pm Pickwick's Lantern Light Parade. Fortune tellers and living crystal balls, safari experts taming steampunk lions and firespinners to name a few......
Quote from: Dickens on The StrandJoin us this year at Steampunk Alley and meet the crew of the Airship Isabella!
EDIT: Made text Bold, so it's easier to read.
I am registered and have my Hotel room request in for the 2011 CONVergence convention 30 June-3 July. The theme will be STEAMPUNK. Rest assured, I will be making some more Victorian ensembles for myself, as well as for my sister and Niece in California who plan to attend.
Those who have not yet considered this, might want to. http://www.convergence-con.org/ (http://www.convergence-con.org/)
Online registration and Hotel room requests are now open.
Thanks for the heads-up that room requests are open for CONvergence. Looks correct the rumor we heard that they are giving preference to people who volunteered last year.
Just a heads-up:
Remember with Halloween coming up it might be the perfect time to find some inexpensive bits to fill out your steampunk outfits -especially during the post-Halloween discounts http://www.spirithalloween.com/product/Fn-Mad-Hatter/
Just struck me whether I might be able to get some extra use out of my 17th century buff coat for a steamy persona. I don't want to modify it but I wonder if it might double as protective coat for some sort of scientist or engineer. Problem is that it's heavy elk hide so it can get pretty warm.
(https://s-hphotos-ash2.fbcdn.net/hs322.ash2/60203_469084408898_673048898_6456912_3870139_n.jpg)
Quote from: groomporter on October 10, 2010, 12:53:19 PM
Just struck me whether I might be able to get some extra use out of my 17th century buff coat for a steamy persona. I don't want to modify it but I wonder if it might double as protective coat for some sort of scientist or engineer. Problem is that it's heavy elk hide so it can get pretty warm.
(https://s-hphotos-ash2.fbcdn.net/hs322.ash2/60203_469084408898_673048898_6456912_3870139_n.jpg)
Nice shot, you must have had an excellent photographer... ;) 8)
I didn't realize it was elk hide when I met, and visited with you that day.
Are there any
attachment points on the coat to hook or hang
Steamy accessories?
Take Care,
David Baldock
That's a beautiful coat, groomporter. Maybe leave it open w/a lab apron & gloves for a scientist?
Quote from: dbaldock on October 10, 2010, 04:43:36 PM
Nice shot, you must have had an excellent photographer... ;) 8)
I didn't realize it was elk hide when I met, and visited with you that day.
Are there any attachment points on the coat to hook or hang Steamy accessories?
Take Care,
David Baldock
;D
No, it would need a belt or something on the outside.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 10, 2010, 05:02:43 PM
That's a beautiful coat, groomporter. Maybe leave it open w/a lab apron & gloves for a scientist?
That's kind of along the lines I was thinking
Just replace the sash with some sort of leather affair, with lots of gadgets hanging off of it, and I think it would look VERY much like a mad scientist's lab coat. :)
Can't forget the spiritualist end of Victorian times.
Happy Crowleymas! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley
The Concordium is HERE! Subscribers will get them early next week. http://www.theconcordium.com
Congratulations, and good luck on the new venture! I'd crack a bottle of champagne over your new launch, but I don't want to get the pages wet. :D
Yea! *does happy dance* ;D
How exciting! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see the cover art, and find out what's inside this first issue!
Quote from: SirBlackFox on October 13, 2010, 09:14:24 AM
The Concordium is HERE! Subscribers will get them early next week. http://www.theconcordium.com
Wonderful!! Congratulations on the new endeavor!
There is a new steam punk comic out: Lady Mechanika - http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=782&ai=101438
I picked up one last night - #0 - and was favorably impressed. The artwork is beautiful, it has a good steamy/scifi feel to it and the storytelling is well done. There are some early sketches and character info in the back, making this a wonderful jumping off place for a new series.
Two big thumbs up from this reader!
Figured I'd post the link here. It's too far for me.
Emerald City Steampunk Expo
http://www.emeraldcitysteampunkexpo.com
OMG how fun would that be! Love the whole Emerald City theme. I wanna go. :'(
Hah! I go to school here in Kansas but I'm from Houston originally. Do you know how frustrating it is to live in one of the biggest cities in america then go to the middle of kansas?
Finally! Though Wichita is 2 hours away, I am so there :D
Quote from: Delireus on October 16, 2010, 03:06:36 PM
Hah! I go to school here in Kansas but I'm from Houston originally. Do you know how frustrating it is to live in one of the biggest cities in america then go to the middle of kansas?
Finally! Though Wichita is 2 hours away, I am so there :D
Have fun!
FYI: I was at 'Goth Gap' (AKA Hot Topic) today & picked up some steampunk-looking fingerless gloves for $9. Probably not the most authentic but they were inexpensive & go with my garb. Might be worth a look-see if you're near one.
Hey Taffy, I hate to say this, but I won't be able to make it to the steampunk invasion at TRF. College is interfering, so maybe next year or something. :(
No prob, Selkie. Rani & her daughter are also taking their AHE a different direction. Truthfully, AHE is too much fun to limit it to one theme every year. I'll still carry a handful of pins for those who do show up in SP. I know that the themed weekends are set in concrete, but it would be fun if we could have a day of our own.
I picked up some black leather gloves today at Target. The have maybe a 3" quilted cuff - just the front - and so I'm happy to have found my mad scientist gloves. Now ... to cut off the fingers or not. I'll probably ending up cutting them off for dexterity's sake.
LOL I STIL don't know what I'll be wearing on AHE... ::) I just can't decide, and I haven't had much time lately to give it a great deal of thought. I've been busy crafting, but all of it is for other projects, or other people, and I haven't even been able to consider what I want to do for a costume! I can't wait to see your Mad Scientist, though, Taffy... I just know she's going to be Uber Steamy!!!
I'd probably cut the gloves, though, just because if I didn't it would end up being 90 degrees out and my hands would just melt! Of course, if it turns out to be chilly... Well, there's the dilemma, eh? ;) heheh
Ooooh... you could cut them 2/3 of the way, from the palm side, and figure out a way to flip them back and attach the fingertips to the knuckle area so they wouldn't flop around, and then they could be "convertible"!!! It would certainly add to the whole "Mad Scientist" look... ;)
This may have to be the next thing for my Scottish persona when I'm not wearing a kilt or trews: Black Watch tartan "Breeches" in a jodhpur style from What Price Glory... May have to do them in a slight lighter weight wool however.
http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=3081&bc=no
(http://onlinemilitaria.net/images/Scottish_Black_Watch_Tartan_Breeches.jpg)
Oh, groomporter, those are simply delicious. You have the build to wear those w/grace & aplomb and I hope to see you in them one fine day. Lovely find!
Is there a big 3 pattern out there for a Victorian shirt (preferably mid 1800s, though a Gibson style would work, too). I feel like I've searched all of them, to no avail, but I'd really like to make one for the SF Dickens Faire (I know, not Steampunk, but I didn't know where else to ask).
This is what I'm going for (though I will be adding a Peter Pan collar):
(http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/victorianattire/.mids/whitezigzag28-40-1.JPG)
(http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/victorianattire/.mids/whitezigzag28-40-4.JPG)
What feels like it's teasing me is that half the Butterick patterns are shown with a lady wearing a Victorian shirt and something else. But the patterns are always for the something else.
Probably need some different boots and maybe putties, but I think I'm long enough in the legs that I could pull off the look...
Quote from: Lady Rebecca on October 17, 2010, 10:30:28 AM
Is there a big 3 pattern out there for a Victorian shirt (preferably mid 1800s, though a Gibson style would work, too). I feel like I've searched all of them, to no avail, but I'd really like to make one for the SF Dickens Faire (I know, not Steampunk, but I didn't know where else to ask).
This is what I'm going for (though I will be adding a Peter Pan collar):
(http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/victorianattire/.mids/whitezigzag28-40-1.JPG)
(http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/victorianattire/.mids/whitezigzag28-40-4.JPG)
What feels like it's teasing me is that half the Butterick patterns are shown with a lady wearing a Victorian shirt and something else. But the patterns are always for the something else.
Here ya go: http://trulyvictorian.com/catalog/441.html
Edit: While this is not one of the Big 3, I can thoroughly recommend their patterns. They are printed on heavy paper and are really nice quality. She also ships super fast.
Hello! I haven't been around the forum much lately and with graduations, weddings, grandbabies, etc. taking up my time I haven't been working on my garb. My son is getting married October 30th and is having a costume party reception so I am looking forward to an excuse to wear my Victorian/Steampunk garb! I'm planning to dress as a proper Victorian lady for the ceremony, photos, and dinner but after that I will strip down to my camisole, corset, and bloomers and add some steampunk accessories. :D
Sealion, now this is the kind of wedding/reception I like! Have fun & congratulations all around!
Sounds like a great time! Remember to pose for lots of photos, in your skimpies as well as in your finery, and post them for us, please!!!
Surprised Black Fox hasn't been by to post this but...here's a group of steampunk folk at MDRF yesterday. (I'm in the back, right, with the blue/teal bodice)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs729.snc4/64921_444658746850_707276850_5898755_517031_n.jpg)
Oh, yay! Lady Joyce Ann posted this on my facebook page yesterday, but it was tiny and I couldn't make out any detail, but I can see all of you now! Looks like it was a nice turnout, and everyone looks wonderfully Steamy!!!
What was funny was when a group of us were walking around the faire before the photoshoot, we'd hear people in passing: "is it a Steampunk brigade? Steampunk day?". :)
What a lovely turnout of highly steamy punkers. It looks like a good time was had by all. And *jealous!*
EDIT: I finally broke down & bought a subscription to the Concordium today. I'm really looking forward to receiving it.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 18, 2010, 09:39:57 AM
I finally broke down & bought a subscription to the Concordium today. I'm really looking forward to receiving it.
It got great response at MDRF yesterday when I showed off a few. . .sold a few of the first issues, a couple of subscriptions, and the promise of more! Huzzzzahhh!
And here's a group of us that met up earlier in the day. :)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs385.ash2/66357_10150106014122729_766717728_7495813_1314369_n.jpg)
Lovely pics! Love it!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 17, 2010, 06:47:59 PM
Sealion, now this is the kind of wedding/reception I like! Have fun & congratulations all around!
My future daughter-in-law told me today that she wants me to help her come up with a steampunk-ish/burlesque circus ringmaster or lion tamer outfit for the reception. (She's thinking more the ringmaster look but wants to carry a whip. ;D )
Quote from: analise on October 18, 2010, 07:50:35 PM
And here's a group of us that met up earlier in the day. :)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs385.ash2/66357_10150106014122729_766717728_7495813_1314369_n.jpg)
Nice photo! I think I might have seen in on Flikr last night???
Maybe? I haven't seen it on flickr, but I haven't been looking. :)
Anyone in the area attending this? http://brooklynindiemarket.com/2010/09/28/steampunk-2010-fashion-show-and-exhibition/
Wish I could...
also, has anyone seen the new album & pic by Sugarland? looks like a bit of the steam going on there...lol
http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_sugarland/article/0,3038,GAC_26497_5042208_05,00.html
http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_sugarland/article/0,3038,GAC_26497_5042208_06,00.html
Just a comment:
Was in Hobby Lobby today and in the scrapbooking section, they had some neat Steampunk-inspired metal things. Gears, keys, cool little frames, all kinds of nifty stuff (and reasonable prices!). Also they have a small clock-making section which...while there are no gears, there were some cool clock hands.
Also:
I have a resin Star Wars blaster replica someone made for me several years ago when I thought I wanted to do Star Wars costuming. It's basically sat in a box ever since. I've been considering repainting it to make it look more Steampunk (I've got liquid metal paint stuff in gold, silver, and copper tones) but I don't think the whole thing should look metallic. Probably part should look like it's made out of wood but I'm totally drawing a blank on how to accomplish that. Thoughts? Better ideas? Anybody repaint a toy/replica gun before?
Analise, if you go back through the pages of this thread you will see several painted guns, of different types... and some descriptions of the methods used to paint them.
Well okay.
I've now scrolled through the entire 119 pages of this thread (though I admit, I was mostly looking for pictures and did not click through every link or I'd have been here all week!). I saw several very cool guns and some discussion on painting and I did get a few ideas for what to do with my gun.
Didn't see anything referring to simulating wood on something that isn't wood, however, so if anyone has any thoughts on that (preferably some way it can be done without looking cheezy), let me know.
What about using something like this to cover small areas?
I have no idea what a starwars blaster looks like so i dont know how well it would work...
http://www.rvinyl.com/Wood-Grain-Vinyl-Film-Mahogany.htm
Quote from: Becky10 on October 27, 2010, 01:09:04 AM
What about using something like this to cover small areas?
I have no idea what a starwars blaster looks like so i dont know how well it would work...
http://www.rvinyl.com/Wood-Grain-Vinyl-Film-Mahogany.htm
Maybe!
Here's what mine looks like:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/anaili/ebay/aug067.jpg)
It's really just the brown part on the handle I was thinking of making look like wood but I suspect the only way to even approach verisimilitude would be to paint it on because anything I apply (like those vinyl sheets) would look funny, due to the texture of the handle. At the moment, I'm considering just leaving it brown and then seeing how it looks when I finish repainting the thing everywhere else.
It might be a bit tricky to get a wood grain look on the handle given it's texture. But, here's how I would attempt it.
Paint the whole thing (that you want wood looking) in the darkest of the 3 shades of brown you want to use (or just use the brown that's already there). Next, paint lines in the wood grain pattern you want using the medium brown. Then, use your light brown and add some more wood grain lines. Try to put them inbetween some of lines already there. The tricky part with the lines is going to keep them looking good over the texture, but if you're careful it should work. To finish it off, use a brown wash on the handle to smooth it out a bit and bring out the texture of the handle. A wash can be either ink, watered-down paint, or an already prepared product. If you're using ink or watered-down paint, add a tiny bit of dish soap so it flows better.
Dish soap? Huh. That's something I would never have considered adding to paint.
It looks great the way it is. Unless there's something that's egregiously Star Wars, I'd let it be.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on October 27, 2010, 02:11:27 PM
It looks great the way it is. Unless there's something that's egregiously Star Wars, I'd let it be.
It's pretty much an exact replica of Han's blaster:
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080329135132/starwars/images/e/eb/HanEndor.jpg)
(and besides, I already started on repainting other parts so either way I have to figure out something to do with it. :) )
A bit OT, but...
Are there any plans for a SP invasion at TRF this year? Or have I just missed it all?
Stalk well...
Maybe make that thingy on top look like a telescope? Gear covers on those round bits?
Quote from: Becky10 on October 27, 2010, 03:19:36 PM
Maybe make that thingy on top look like a telescope? Gear covers on those round bits?
You and I have similar thoughts on the matter. :)
Quote from: Stalkwell on October 27, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
A bit OT, but...
Are there any plans for a SP invasion at TRF this year? Or have I just missed it all?
Stalk well...
I think there may be a mini invasion on AHE Sunday. I'm planning on going SP and there were some others, but some have dropped out. Hope to see you there!
Here's a whole page of Steampunk weapons for you.
http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/02/02/steampunk-weapons/
Maybe if you gilded the raised portions of the handle like pic 11 and 6 with the rest being brown it might read as wood or gold embosed leather.
Quote from: analise on October 27, 2010, 01:55:44 PM
Dish soap? Huh. That's something I would never have considered adding to paint.
Only add it for the wash layer. The idea with a wash is you want it really runny, so it gets in all the little nooks and crannies and brings out the details/textures that are there. The soap breaks the surface tension so it doesn't glob in weird places. If you're buying already prepared wash, you don't need to add any soap.
I wouldn't add it to paint you plan to, well, paint with, or you could have issues with it running places you don't want.
Mainstream comics go SP - Luann: http://comics.com/zoom/341483/
I found this on the internet today, it's a test for what type of Steampunk are you?
http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/the-steampunk-style-test
I hope I'm not posting anything that was done before... Too many posts to check, so if I did I do apologize.
Anyway to start things off I was found to be:
An Air Pirate, the embodiment of steampunk fantasy. Admittedly, you would probably be more comfortable in a pulp adventure or Eberron fantasy, but you are able to find your niche in the less serious side of the genre. You are probably somewhat light on your technological accessories, but the ones that you do carry have a roguish dash to them. Your clothes are most likely styled after those of Victorian aristocrats or loyal airship officers, the better to show off your wealth and the spoils of your raids. Chances are you prefer to be flashy and extravagant, and frock coats are perfect.
Cute quiz. :)
I got:
QuoteYou are the Ragamuffin, the embodiment of steampunk playfulness. Chances are, you approach the genre from a much more casual and lighthearted standpoint than most other fans. To you, there is always an element of play inherent in the genre, and you may very well enjoy fashion as much for the opportunity to dress up as for the style itself. You probably wear goggles as an accessory, and rarely as actual eye-protection. Your outfits are likely to incorporate a lot of brown or cream, and combine large boots, Victorian corsets or vests, aviator caps or bowler hats, and gypsy skirts or slacks, simply because you like them all.
Well...you be the judge:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs885.snc4/71855_10150274953550062_777030061_14938993_666146_n.jpg)
My skirt is actually sort of gypsyish. Or something. Fluttery. I don't have a picture that really shows that, though.
Mostly, I'd say the write-up is fairly accurate, for me.
"You are the Officer, the embodiment of steampunk's military sensibilities."
Not surprising, but would have been interesting to have some occult options to reflect the Lovecraftian influence I also like
Not sure if this is a good thing or a "gosh, you are boring" thing:
The Citizen
You are the Citizen, the embodiment of steampunk's everyday side. You realize that there is far more to a rich, living environment than adventurers and lunatic engineers. For every gentleman-scientist or airship fleet admiral there are a dozen or more "ordinary people" who prevent the genre from devolving into a mass of cardboard caricatures, and you take pride in exploring the great diversity of a steampunk world's population. Your clothing could easily come from any social group or society, and you are equally liable to dress upper, middle, or working class. However, the unifying feature to your fashion sense is that it does not get carried away with "looking steampunk," instead creating a person who could have just stepped out of the crowd in a novel. Some people may claim that your style is too close to historical accuracy to be steampunk, but fortunately you know better.
Quote from: groomporter on November 01, 2010, 10:26:36 AM
"You are the Officer, the embodiment of steampunk's military sensibilities."
Not surprising, but would have been interesting to have some occult options to reflect the Lovecraftian influence I also like
I went as a Mad Scientist, complete with test tubes of Cthulhu eggs (black tapioca in green liquid candy) and Cthulhu spawn (yam noodles, one of the singularly most disgusting looking foodstuffs I ever hope to see).
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on November 01, 2010, 01:55:45 PM
Quote from: groomporter on November 01, 2010, 10:26:36 AM
"You are the Officer, the embodiment of steampunk's military sensibilities."
Not surprising, but would have been interesting to have some occult options to reflect the Lovecraftian influence I also like
I went as a Mad Scientist, complete with test tubes of Cthulhu eggs (black tapioca in green liquid candy) and Cthulhu spawn (yam noodles, one of the singularly most disgusting looking foodstuffs I ever hope to see).
I am soooo bummed I didn't get to see your Mad Scientist!!! I looked and looked for you on Sunday, and I called several times and even asked everyone if they had seen you, and I never did manage to find you... :"( I obviously just missed you in a couple of places, also... I was bummed, and so was Scally Wag (my renlet's new pirate character) because she had been looking forward to showing off her Landshark pin AND her Skyshark pin, both of which now live on her tricorn!!!
So...I'm considering making a Steampunk/Victorian style Snow White (same sort of idea as my Renaissance Snow White Noble Garb that premiered at Rendezvous 2010)...but I'm stumped as to what sort of steam punk or victorian style I should go with...I'm thinking something less steampunk that I can accessorize to be steampunk...but on its own its more historically correct...but what sort of look should I go for...any suggestions? I know you guys are always full of brilliant ideas!
Found this on etsy:
(http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.185269822.jpg)
And this one on DeviantArt:
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs22/i/2009/252/6/a/Steampunk_Snow_White_in_color_by_khallion.png)
That first pic of the snow white bodice is from Damsel in this Dress! That was for this Halloween, I think it's genius. She also had a Beauty and the Beast one as well as Red Riding Hood and a few Alice in Wonderland stuff with a new take on them
Oh, I totally forgot to post that part... ::) Yes, it's from DiTD... but I forgot to look at the price. Sorry!
BTW... my SP test results:
Your result for The Steampunk Style Test ...
The Air Pirate
11% Elegant, 41% Technological, 17% Historical, 60% Adventurous and 63% Playful!
The Air Pirate
(http://cdn.okcimg.com/php/load_okc_image.php/images/0x0/0x0/0/9213338101193576548.jpeg___1_500_1_500_cb94de6a_.png)
You are the Air Pirate, the embodiment of steampunk fantasy. Admittedly, you would probably be more comfortable in a pulp adventure or Eberron fantasy, but you are able to find your niche in the less serious side of the genre. You are probably somewhat light on your technological accessories, but the ones that you do carry have a roguish dash to them. Your clothes are most likely styled after those of Victorian aristocrats or loyal airship officers, the better to show off your wealth and the spoils of your raids. Chances are you prefer to be flashy and extravagant, and frock coats are perfect.
I can deal with that... and, oooooh, check her boots!!! ;) :D LOL
My quiz results:
The Explorer
36% Elegant, 48% Technological, 20% Historical, 52% Adventurous and 40% Playful!
You are the Explorer, the embodiment of steampunk's adventuring spirit. For you, clothing should be rugged and reliable, and just as functional as it is attractive. You probably prefer khaki or leather, and your accessories are as likely to include weapons as technological gizmos. You probably wear boots and gloves, and maybe a pith helmet. Most of what you wear is functional, and if you happen to wear goggles people had better believe that you use them. In addition to Victorian exploration gear, your outfit probably includes little knickknacks from your various travels. Above all, you are a charming blend of rugged Victorian daring and exotic curiosity.
I got this:
The Ragamuffin
32% Elegant, 41% Technological, 17% Historical, 32% Adventurous and 60% Playful!
You are the Ragamuffin, the embodiment of steampunk playfulness. Chances are, you approach the genre from a much more casual and lighthearted standpoint than most other fans. To you, there is always an element of play inherent in the genre, and you may very well enjoy fashion as much for the opportunity to dress up as for the style itself. You probably wear goggles as an accessory, and rarely as actual eye-protection. Your outfits are likely to incorporate a lot of brown or cream, and combine large boots, Victorian corsets or vests, aviator caps or bowler hats, and gypsy skirts or slacks, simply because you like them all.
The Aristocrat
71% Elegant, 48% Technological, 47% Historical, 48% Adventurous and 14% Playful!
The Aristocrat
You are the Aristocrat, the embodiment of steampunk elegance and poise. For you, dressing steampunk is first and foremost about simply looking good, with accessories and details to follow. However, this does not mean that you ignore the demands of creating a "steampunk look." Your outfits weave together a balance between technology and style, and between period accuracy and beautiful anachronism. While your fashion inspiration may come from anywhere across the Victorian social spectrum, you always find a way to make your outfit beautiful. You will probably be found in the clothes of the steam age elite simply because of the greater elegance available to them. Chances are you dress this way because you like it, and you would still dress in this manner even if steampunk was not a popular interest.
OMG DitD did a Snow White! Awesome!
Just got back from Teslacon in Madison, WI as guest demonstrators playing our period games and especially featuring our game Pope Joan which was popular in the 1800's.
The theme was that the hotel was actually an airship and we were on the maiden voyage of the new HMS Explorer II. The first night was pleasant, but for a attempted sabotage "killing" a crew member, and starting an on-going interactive mystery. We were busy demonstrating our games, but my gist of the storyline is that much of London has been by a Tesla weapon launched from a stolen airship that is the sister ship of the one we are on, and is in the hands of a evil mastermind.
I attended a panel on men's steampunk fashions. the panelists seemed knowledgeable about clothing for the 1800's but I didn't really learn anything I didn't know but then I've done reenacting for a while now...
No plastic badges were required like at big Scifi cons, rather we were issued nicely printed "passports" which would get stamped to show if you have paid for some additional features like unlimited coffee/tea from the tea room, and help keep track of something regarding the on-going mystery.
The mystery involved 8 scenes over the course of the weekend as an interactive play and attendees are encouraged to talk to each other about potential clues throughout the event and watch for the agents of the evil Dr. Proctocus
There were something over 400 attendees. Sounds like they've already decided they will need a larger hotel next year for a submarine voyage setting, and are possibly planning a trip to the moon for 2012. It was a well organized event for a first year and we're definitely planning on going back. There were people from as far as Wyoming, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
A few pics http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=292904&id=673048898&l=4abea70625
Stylin' the new hat, for 18th, 19th century and steampunk use
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs581.ash2/150326_495945853898_673048898_6953842_7526726_n.jpg)
Snazzy new headwear, GP! Sounds like TeslaCon was well set up.
I don't know how many of you guys are familiar with Demonia shoes/boots. They are a cheap but durable brand mostly, we goths and punks have been wearing them for years.
Anyway, they have a steampunk line now.
http://www.pleaserusa.com/regular.asp?div=2%5FDEMONIA&dpt=1%5FWOMEN&ctg=60%5FPUNK&WebFormat=12&PW=150&PH=150
http://www.pleaserusa.com/regular.asp?div=2%5FDEMONIA&dpt=2%5FUNSEX&ctg=10%5FPUNK&WebFormat=12&PW=150&PH=150
Basically, they are the same boots we gothy types have been wearing for a long time, with some steampunk adornment. The mens boots are kinda lame, but the womens stuff looks pretty good.
One of the interesting things about Teslacon was that we saw lots of people we knew from the MN/WI Renfair community as well as the midwest historical reenacting community, so it seems to be drawing people from a large cross-over of historical hobbyists.
Someone else's Teslacon pics
http://s1188.photobucket.com/albums/z408/Tinted_Fish/TeslaCon%201/?start=all
Quote from: crashbot on November 07, 2010, 06:47:52 PM
I don't know how many of you guys are familiar with Demonia shoes/boots. They are a cheap but durable brand mostly, we goths and punks have been wearing them for years.
Anyway, they have a steampunk line now.
http://www.pleaserusa.com/regular.asp?div=2%5FDEMONIA&dpt=1%5FWOMEN&ctg=60%5FPUNK&WebFormat=12&PW=150&PH=150
http://www.pleaserusa.com/regular.asp?div=2%5FDEMONIA&dpt=2%5FUNSEX&ctg=10%5FPUNK&WebFormat=12&PW=150&PH=150
Basically, they are the same boots we gothy types have been wearing for a long time, with some steampunk adornment. The mens boots are kinda lame, but the womens stuff looks pretty good.
Yes the Tesla line-they're friggen awesome!
TeslaCOn sounds amazing, GP!!! Wish I could get to something big like that one of these days!
Crash, those shoes and boots are gorgeous, although I wish they had a lower heeled version! I don't have to have flats, but I can't do the really high ones, either. Great styles, though... :o
I've seen all those shoes everywhere! (by everywhere, I mean like 3 other steampunk sites, not just around town. But that'd be cool if they were). I swear I'd wear these every day! - http://www.pleaserusa.com/ProductDetail.asp?div=2_DEMONIA&dpt=1_WOMEN&ctg=60_PUNK&STYLE_CD=CRYPTO-301&PROD_CD=CRYP301%2FBN%2FMF
Oh... LOVE the new chapeau, btw, GP!!! Looks like it will lend itself to lots of different styles!
If this has not come up already, If you're in the Houston area, there are some SP activities this year at the 37th Annual Galveston Dickens on The Strand Victorian festival , the first weekend in December, 12/4-5/10.
http://www.galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_New_Events.asp
That sounds like so very much fun! There are so many events down in the Houston area... If the weather were more mild in the summer I would seriously think of moving down there!
Article on Teslacon
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/article_5c1adba8-ead4-11df-b39a-001cc4c03286.html
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 08, 2010, 10:11:04 AM
That sounds like so very much fun! There are so many events down in the Houston area... If the weather were more mild in the summer I would seriously think of moving down there!
We have Air Conditioning here, and Hurricanes, too... :o
Air conditioning is not enough to make up for being physically ill every time I step outside for 6 months out of the year, though... unfortunately. I can't live half my life inside, either!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 08, 2010, 02:59:59 PM
Air conditioning is not enough to make up for being physically ill every time I step outside for 6 months out of the year, though... unfortunately. I can't live half my life inside, either!
The girl in the bubble... ;) 8)
Quote from: dbaldock on November 08, 2010, 04:01:38 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 08, 2010, 02:59:59 PM
Air conditioning is not enough to make up for being physically ill every time I step outside for 6 months out of the year, though... unfortunately. I can't live half my life inside, either!
The girl in the bubble... ;) 8)
Yeah... I'm gonna have ta' pass, I think. :-\
BTW here's the text of a little handout we were giving away at Teslacon
Victorian Games
A few games played in the Victorian era
Card Games
Chemin de fer
was a casino game and is an old variation of Baccarat. The house isn't involved in the game, the casino provided a Croupier (dealer) the table, cards and chairs. For this service the house took 5% of all Banker winnings, but the gambling was done exclusively between the players.
More info on Wikipedia at https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Baccarat#Chemin_de_Fer
Cribbage
Sir John Suckling, (1609-1642) is often said to have been the man who standardized the modern rules for Cribbage. William Crockford, the founder of Crockfords's Club, which became the largest social/gambling club in Victorian London is said to have earned much of his starting capital for his gambling club by winning 1000 pounds in a marathon 10,000-point Cribbage game against a London butcher. The 4-player game was more popular in Victorian times than it is today. In fact, Charles Dickens wrote about fourhanded Cribbage in the "The old Curiosity Shop":
"Mr. Quip is a dishonest player: Among his various eccentric habits he had a humorous way of always cheating at cards, which rendered necessary on his part, not only close observance of the game, and a sleight-of-hand in counting and scoring, but also involved the constant correction, by looks, and frowns, and a kick under the table, Richard Swiveller, who being bewildered by the rapidity with which his cards were told, and the rate at which the pegs traveled down the board, could not be prevented from sometimes expressing his surprise and incredulity".
Ecarte
This two-player game is played with a 32-card deck, the cards of each suit ranking from high to low K-Q-J-A-10-9-8-7. Five cards are dealt to each player, one is turned to determine the trump suit, and the object is to win at least three out of the five tricks. If neither player will undertake to try to win three tricks with the hands they are dealt, both may discard unwanted cards and are dealt an equal number of fresh cards in exchange.
More info on Wikipedia https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Ecarte
Faro
This casino gambling game originated in France in the late 1600's, where it was known as Pharaon (first recorded 1688), and became extremely fashionable in Europe in the 18th century. After 1820, Pharaoh (Pharo, Faro) disappeared from Western Europe but became extremely popular in America during the Gold Rush, but is rarely played nowadays. It became a casino game when Nevada legalised gambling in 1931, but went out of fashion in the 1950s.
Detailed rules here: http://www.thegamesforum.com/Faro.htm
Play Faro Online http://www.gleeson.us/faro/
Loo
This is a game of which was popular in England from the 17th to the 19th century. It is played by 3 to 8 players, using a 52 card pack. There are versions in which three or five cards are dealt. In either case players have the opportunity to stay in or drop out. Anyone who stays in takes a proportionate share of the pot for each trick they take, but has to pay in an amount equal to the whole pot if they fail to take any tricks. In some versions players who decide to play have the chance to discard some of their cards and have their hand replenished from the undealt stock.
Rules for Three card and Five Card Loo can be found at http://www.davidparlett.co.uk/histocs/loo.html
Whist
Whist was played widely in the 18th and 19th centuries. Whist was derived from the older game Ruff and Honours, and is and ancestor to modern Bridge. The classic game of whist is a plain-trick game without bidding for 4 players in fixed partnerships. Although the rules are extremely simple there is enormous scope for scientific play, and in its heyday a large amount of literature about how to play whist was written. Rules at http://www.pagat.com/whist/whist.html
Other Games
Hazard
Hazard is the ancestor of the modern game of Craps. In fact, it has been suggested that the name "craps" comes from the "crabs" a term for the worst possible roll in Hazard, a 1-1. Hazard, in some form dates at least to the Medieval era, and variations on it continued to be the most popular dice games in Europe and common in Victorian gambling "hells" until the mid-1800's. It was often played on simple table with a circle in the center: http://www.historicgames.com/gamehall/gifs/HazRowlandson.jpg
Rules:
https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Hazard_%28game%29
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dice-play/Games/Hazard.htm
Backgammon
Backgammon, is the oldest, most consistently popular board game in Western history. There are variations on Backgammon that have been played on a recognizable board going back to Ancient Rome, whereas evidence of what we might recognize as chess only goes back to around 600 A.D. There are older surviving games that are still played, but none has remained as popular as Backgammon. This makes Backgammon one of the few games that could have been recognized by any soldier Roman Legionaire as well as a Vietnam-era "grunt", and therefore could be played by reenactors portraying almost any era.
MacGregor Historic Games
Purveyors of games of the past to historical reenactors around the world
www.historicgames.com
Quote from: dbaldock on November 08, 2010, 02:50:45 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 08, 2010, 10:11:04 AM
That sounds like so very much fun! There are so many events down in the Houston area... If the weather were more mild in the summer I would seriously think of moving down there!
We have Air Conditioning here, and Hurricanes, too... :o
And humidity all year round! Bring your gills if you come visit. I live in Kansas half of the year then back to Houston for the other half, and I've gotten soft against the humidity :( But we make up for the weather with good activities (that sadly sometimes happen outside, but still fun!) ;D
Quote from: Delireus on November 09, 2010, 03:31:28 AM
Quote from: dbaldock on November 08, 2010, 02:50:45 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 08, 2010, 10:11:04 AM
That sounds like so very much fun! There are so many events down in the Houston area... If the weather were more mild in the summer I would seriously think of moving down there!
We have Air Conditioning here, and Hurricanes, too... :o
And humidity all year round! Bring your gills if you come visit. I live in Kansas half of the year then back to Houston for the other half, and I've gotten soft against the humidity :( But we make up for the weather with good activities (that sadly sometimes happen outside, but still fun!) ;D
And I enjoy outside activities! I just don't like to feel like I'm literally stewing in my own juices while I'm involved in said activities! Sometimes even AHE can be a bit too warm for me, and that's at the end of Oct! It's not much better up here in OK, either, and I've been wanting to move back to CO since I got here... but family keeps me here for the moment.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 09, 2010, 08:02:41 AM
Quote from: Delireus on November 09, 2010, 03:31:28 AM
Quote from: dbaldock on November 08, 2010, 02:50:45 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on November 08, 2010, 10:11:04 AM
That sounds like so very much fun! There are so many events down in the Houston area... If the weather were more mild in the summer I would seriously think of moving down there!
We have Air Conditioning here, and Hurricanes, too... :o
And humidity all year round! Bring your gills if you come visit. I live in Kansas half of the year then back to Houston for the other half, and I've gotten soft against the humidity :( But we make up for the weather with good activities (that sadly sometimes happen outside, but still fun!) ;D
And I enjoy outside activities! I just don't like to feel like I'm literally stewing in my own juices while I'm involved in said activities! Sometimes even AHE can be a bit too warm for me, and that's at the end of Oct! It's not much better up here in OK, either, and I've been wanting to move back to CO since I got here... but family keeps me here for the moment.
You've got to admit that the Houston weather does allow for the generation of quite a bit of
Steam, for the Steampunk Events... ;) ;D
Oh, no doubt! I just wish there were more SP events closer to me. I'm pretty excited about the Expo coming here this spring, though, but I'd also like to get to one of the really BIG events someday...
Saw this in a catalog today and thought of y'all! :)
http://www.signals.com/signals/Item_Watch-Movement-Jewelry_HK5472G_ps_srm.html (http://www.signals.com/signals/Item_Watch-Movement-Jewelry_HK5472G_ps_srm.html)
Now that's Steamy!!! Awesome!
Video from Teslacon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN1ufXOAf3A
WOW! The most amazing thread of SP inspired Batman. Just scroll through each page. I <3 SP Batman! http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9176&page=1
Note: let the pages load. There are many more examples in the following pages.
Terry Gilliam's animated steampunk adventure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMuirCKzYEU&feature=player_embedded
I recently bought Roku video streaming box http://roku.com (http://roku.com) for our TV, but I had to buy a video splitter switch box so I could leave both our DVD and the Roku plugged in at the same time and found this hideous thing.
(http://hosting.dinodirect.com/hosting/61/20100126/A11610000F/av-selector-expansion-switch-box-3port-way-rca-1-big.jpg)
It's a switch so it needs to be easily reachable even if not directly visible, but who wants it sitting on top of the TV?
It's functional, but the wires come out in four directions so it looks messy as well as ugly, so I have it tucked next to the TV to be somewhat accessible, but mostly out of sight. One of my post-holiday projects is to take it apart and mount the guts in a slim wooden case so the wires all come out the back and it won't look as bad sitting on top of the white oak veneer entertainment center.
Got something of your own that's modern and needs a total redesign?
I bought a 19" flat screen telly for my in-the-planning stage sewing/craft/library/guest room. Maybe a pretty frame around it.
My parents have a roku...they don't have a splitter like that...they have the dvd player, dvr, and roku connected in a loop and it has never caused them an issue...
Just saw this announced on Facebook
January 15th will be the day the new temporary site goes up and you may begin registering for TeslaCon 2! There will be a limit of 650 total tickets, and this will include the Grand Royale memberships.
http://teslacon.org
Looks like fun! Wish I could afford to attend this year...
Too far, too expensive. But thanks for posting.
Hopefully we'll get to see GP's photos from this year, at least! I bet it will be spectacular!!!
I met the organizers at WindyCon in '09 - I believe it was the 1st TeslaCon. Nice people, great photo setup, and well organized. I hope they continue to be successful enough to host this event every year.
Unfortunately I only took a handful of pics at Teslacon this year. They filled the hotel this time and were already looking for a bigger one for next year so I'm figuring there's a good chance it will keep going at least until the SP fad dies down as the "in" subgenre of Sci/fi (unless there's a good movie or TV show appears that makes it more popular in the mainstream). With the interactive mystery story format Teslacon had I assume they won't want it to get as big as other cons, but will want to keep it as intimate as it can be with 500+ people. ;)
I like that it's not one of the huge McMegaCon's. Makes it more likely that attendees will want to dress and play along, I think. The website is really neat, and it sounds like it was a great time last year! I particularly like the Tea Room idea, where guests can go and have High Tea at any time during the weekend, for just a one time fee of $10. How awesome is THAT??? I bet you could sit there all day and see everyone who was attending pass through the doors! Just claim a table and hold court all day! Much easier on granny-boot clad feet than walking around all day, eh? :D
Oh... now I REALLY want to go!!! I can't wait for our Exposition, here, and the chance to spend the whole weekend in garb! Oh, geez... that's in less than 4 months!!! Whatever will I wear?!? :o
Geez, whatever will you wear, Rani? Time to put it in gear because these things are stylin'. There were lots of people at FenCon that I think never left the hospitality suite, just sat there hogging all the seats all the time. I hope there will be lots of interesting boards for you to attend.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on January 03, 2011, 01:13:11 PM
I particularly like the Tea Room idea, where guests can go and have High Tea at any time during the weekend, for just a one time fee of $10. How awesome is THAT??? I bet you could sit there all day and see everyone who was attending pass through the doors! Just claim a table and hold court all day! Much easier on granny-boot clad feet than walking around all day, eh? :D
Yeah it was nice we could grab a cup of coffee or tea and a cookie or two between teaching games.
We made this offer for next year
QuoteMy wife and I are very interested in doing something similar next year -possibly with a little more organized program on our part. We don't mind being in the dealers' room at events, but it is much easier to teach games if we have a more intimate space that is away from the noise of a large merchants' room. If there could be a dedicated ship's "casino" room where we could demo (and sell) during the day, we were thinking we could bring another person or two with us and possibly offer to schedule some times for learning some specific games: Say... From 11-12 learn whist... from 3-4 learn the casino card game Chemin de Fer, -or something along those lines.
We also noticed the three merchants in the "cabana suite" rooms across from the pool, and although we heard there may be a change to a larger hotel, we would be interested in learning if similar suites might be available next year for what I described above. Also, since I like to play a little music, we might also be willing to use the space to host a music jam later in the evening when we are done playing games.
Another option might be to have a dedicated ship's open gaming room, maybe with us against one wall during the day, and several open tables in the rest of the room so people could sit down and play "pick-up" games of other Victorian/steamy games like Gloom.
Oh, that sounds like FUN!!! (sigh) In fact, it ALL sounds like so much fun that now I'm really bummed that I can't afford to go... :( We'll be lucky if we manage to make it to all the Faire's we're hoping to attend this year, though... and there's nothing in the budget for hotel stays at all.
You'll have to try and take more pics this year, please!!!
Steampunk Store window (http://www.stylebistro.com/Fashion+Forum/articles/6SI8P2hSn4V/Bergdorf+Goodman+Brings+Posh+Steampunk+Windows)
Elegant NYC department store Bergdorf Goodman rang in the new year with a set of elaborate, Steampunk-inspired windows. The gorgeous clothes are framed in dramatic scenes of science fiction-tinged travel fantasies, inventors and exploration
More here http://tinyurl.com/bobbinst
WOW! Soooo much going on there that it's hard to pick out details, but the pics in the Flickrstream album (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anyeta/5316807268/in/set-72157625604025019/lightbox/) are a bit bigger, and easier for my poor eyes to take in! Interesting take on the genre, and some really unexpected clothing choices... at least, to my eye. There are some Victorian influences to a few of the designs, and some obvious nods to SciFi, as well as all the bling you'd expect from a New Years display. I'm going to have to to look more closely at it all when I'm not quite so dizzy and cross-eyed, though (serious pain meds from this morning's dental surgery... :-\ ), to decide whether or not I like it. The sets are gorgeous, though, and some of the props are really sweet!
Nice link, RFP! Thanks!!!
SP is the theme for this year's AllCon in Dallas; http://www.all-con.org/main.html , coming up on March 18-20 2011. They are having a lot of SP related stuff all weekend, including a Ball Saturday night.
Ok...for all you leather crafting folk....know a good place to get some stamps of gears or cogs? My bf is beginning to get into the SP style, and he's wanting to try his hand at making a few leather pieces.
All I know is to just scroll through the different stamps until he finds something he thinks will work. I don't do that kind of tooling, though, so I can only suggest Tandy or eBay... You might ask Grov directly, since I haven't seen him post here in a few months. He might have some ideas.
Steampunk bloomers?
So I recently bought this skirt: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2712745
And despite appearances, the length in front is a bit shorter than I feel comfortable with, especially if I should care to sit down while wearing it! :)
I would love to find some neat, pretty bloomers to go under it but so far I'm finding stuff I'm not interested in, or the pretty ones don't go up to my size (I'm a 14/16). The person who made the skirt is working on plus size bloomers, but does not as of yet offer them. That, and I think I'd like something in a shiny coppery brown to go with the pattern on the skirt (as my bodice is in that blue color).
Any thoughts? Suggestions? My other idea is just to layer another, slightly longer, skirt underneath.
Bloomers would be way cute. Have you looked on Etsey? There are half a dozen pages of bloomers. Some custom made and not too expensive. I'd think twice about satin and maybe get something cooler and more breathable. Black could work with some black lace and ribbons and black stockings.
Vah vah boom!
Note if you search in Etsey be specific as to "steampunk bloomers" or "renaissance bloomers" or you'll get pages of stuff you don't t want.
I did look on Etsy and did find a couple of things. But so many are in black or white! Bleh. (damsel is coming out with black pinstripe ones that I'm in love with but again...she doesn't have them in my size yet!)
OMG!!! I just met one of the guest authors who will be featured at the OK Steampunk Expo here this April... on plentyoffish.com!!! I think we might even meet for coffee at some point... :D
Wow that's awesome! Have fun if you do!
I actually just finished a marathon chat with him on YIM... around 6 hours, I think! LOL He's interesting, and fun to talk to, and I'm pretty sure we're going to become friends!
Yay!!!!!
There will be a Steampunk Ball at All-Con in March this year. You can read all about it right here: http://www.all-con.org/brp.html
I have a so so steampunk http://picasaweb.google.com/Hikadaf/Kilt#5528092532890772898
Now i am going to make a airship pirate
Quote from: Sir Garath on January 14, 2011, 04:58:44 PM
I have a so so steampunk http://picasaweb.google.com/Hikadaf/Kilt#5528092532890772898
Now i am going to make a airship pirate
Love the jacket and waistcoat! And topless pix - WooHoo!
One of the ladies I know from High School days just posted this link on her Facebook Wall -
Octavio Vera - Steampunk Shoes (http://www.octaviovera.com/metropolis/index.php?page=shop.browse&category=&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1)
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: dbaldock on January 14, 2011, 10:15:42 PM
One of the ladies I know from High School days just posted this link on her Facebook Wall -
Octavio Vera - Steampunk Shoes (http://www.octaviovera.com/metropolis/index.php?page=shop.browse&category=&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1)
Take Care,
David Baldock
Sweet Mother of Pearl, David - those are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
G... you are such a freak! :D Love the new togs!
Oh, and I wouldn't make it 3 steps in any of those shoes... not without breaking a bone somewhere, anyway! Fun to look at, but not for ME to wear!!! :o
All I can say is...ouch! :o I agree Rani, deffinetly NOT for me! lol
Back in the olden days, I thought anything less than 5" was a flat.
Some shoes are just for activities other than walking... ::)
I ain't talking no big deals ... I ain't talking no high heels
Love the little peep toes. :)
So dainty...so kick butt. :D
I'm sorry, GP, but having those heels up in the air would constitute a deadly weapon! I mean, it's all fun and games... until someone loses an eye. :P :D
Taffy, you are to be commended! Rotflmao @ groomporter & Rani :D
The International Steampunk City Event... Jeff Mach is involved.
http://internationalsteampunkcity.com/ (http://internationalsteampunkcity.com/)
I thought I saw a link to the side for flats on that show page...
I'm loving the heels though!! I can walk in heels up to a 6", after that my feet start screaming. :D
Oops, never mind....there is a page for flats, but no shoes in that category yet. Lol.
BubbleWright, that looks like so much fun! An entire town given over to the event. I wish I lived closer.
Oh, Bubblewright, that sounds like a blast. Would that I were closer to any of these events.
Gaaahhh!!! Oh, I can hardly WAIT until that site is completely up and running... and I'm guessing it would be well worth the time and expense of a visit!!!
I decided I needed a Spring/Summer walking suit as my black one, as much as I like it, is more suited to cooler weather. Last year I made a lilac taffeta walking skirt, but hadn't done anything about making a jacket. I decided to make a sleeveless (aka vest) jacket with an apple green lining. The lining pops out to be a large lapel and it will be reversible, so one side will be lilac w/apple green lapels, and vice versa. I'm about 80% done w/it.
I sewed two rows of purple grosgrain ribbon around the hem of the skirt last year. I'll layer some apple green ribbon on top of the purple ribbon to tie it into the top. I'll make a coordinating corselet to wear under it in the next couple of weeks.
Wow, that city sounds awesome! Too bad I'm too far :(
Taffy, you wear me out with all your projects! I can hardly wait to see what you produce when you finally get your own sewing room!
I was at michael's the other day and found some potential steamy goodness. In their scrapbooking section they have little gears and locks and clock work stuff then they have a section of charms and pendants called "industrial chic" which is the same kind of things. Pretty neat stuff.
I get my gears at Michaels or Hobby Lobby (or any scrapbooking store). Tim Holtz's stuff is amazing, and I just got some new gears by 7 Gypsies.
At B & N last night, you know how on the end of some isles they have certain featured books? Well, I nearly burst out laughing when I saw "Steampunk Fiction" at the end of one of them...
The sleeveless jacket is on the back burner whilst awaiting a new shipment of spiral boning. There won't be a lot of time to sew this weekend, if any, but a matching bustle and coordinating anklet spats are in the planning stage.
Steampunk Sarah Palin comic - http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/01/20/steampunk-palin-comic/ (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/01/20/steampunk-palin-comic/)
Yeah, it's real.
Buy it here - http://www.antarctic-press.com/html/version_01/viewitem.php?id=5651&bk= (http://www.antarctic-press.com/html/version_01/viewitem.php?id=5651&bk=)
Is that not the most ridiculous thing you've ever seen?
"Robama!" Hahahahaha
I want a tee shirt!
"Incidentally those costumes -- the only ones they have -- strongl appear to be left over from a production of "Our American Cousin." You know, the play where this happened:"
This made my day lol
Yet another link. This fellow gives new meaning and depth to the phrase Steampunk Contraptions.
CLICKY>>>> http://www.drgrymmlaboratories.net/ (http://www.drgrymmlaboratories.net/)
last month, "Dickens on the Strand," did a steampunk theme section, complete with vendors, and a band. I didn't get to see the band, but the fashion is very industrial, lots of gears, goggles, "victorian adventurer" style. Lots of aviator and airship influence. Lots of brass, with words like "baron" or "baroness." Hand-tooled leather is common as well. Girls like high-heel boots with gears attached, boys like motorcycle type boots with gears attached. Stovepipe hats, lots and lots of these. Bird cages, propellers, etc. I particularly liked the steampunk hat made out of a cowboy hat. Very texas!
It reminds me a lot of "Dr. Who." meets "the future that neverwas."
Cool stuff. My guess it will be popular at Renaissance Festivals with patrons. It's off-theme for historical events, but it's a lot of fun! Nice to see a different crowd enthusiastic about something. The costumed participants did seem to be a different demographic than your typical "traveling patron."
I went to my first Steampunk event last night. It was just a Meet up group, but it's the group that did the Upstate Steampunk Convention here in Greenville last November. James came with me, and it was alot of fun!! The vast range of folks there intrigued and shocked me. From being on this forum, reading this thread I already knew most ages were interested, but I didn't expect to see the lady that could've almost been my great-grandma, lol.
Anyway, this has renewed my interest, and James is gonna help me with some accessories.!!!!
For any SP knitters: The Sanguine Gryphon - http://www.sanguinegryphon.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22_97
They sell the patterns. They have a shawl that I want so badly...
Order of Nefarious Villains Card Set - http://chetart.com/blog/?p=2806
would be neat to use them as a type of 'calling card'
PS - he has an etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/chetart?ref=seller_info
Hee! I want to be an agent of SCORN!
I'm sure most of you already know about Dresslikeapirate.com, but did u have a look at their Steampunk mens (https://www.dresslikeapirate.com/scart/steampunk-men-c-44.html), ladies (https://www.dresslikeapirate.com/scart/steampunk-ladies-c-45.html), & Accessories (https://www.dresslikeapirate.com/scart/steampunk-accessories-c-46.html) yet? Well have you? Have you?! lol :P ;D
Beautiful stuff - I'd seen some of the sp stuff earlier, but they've added lots more. Thanks for sharing!
Ooooh... lots of fun stuff there, and some decent prices, also! Wish I could afford to go shopping...
You're welcome, glad you guys liked it! ;D
Yes, thanks for the site...I ordered this:
https://www.dresslikeapirate.com/scart/pirate-wenches-lolita-pirate-jacket-p-613.html?osCsid=245e87aa4995865ac9b2fc6da622b6f7
Yummy!
Gina
Yea awesome! Snap a pic when it arrives & let us see how it looks! :)
I received the pirate jacket yesterday. It is TOO DIE FOR! It fits perfectly. The fabric and construction are beautiful. It's machine washable. I'm going to wear it on Saturday so maybe I can get someone to snap a pic of me in it.
Gina
I'm so glad for you - enjoy taking your new pretty for a stroll.
Nice! Can't wait to see it!
http://mail.aol.com/33356-111/aol-1/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=1.31033573&folder=NewMail&partId=2&saveAs=IMG_20110305_190231.jpg
We took a pic of the front, but it didn't come out. I'll see if my friend still has it on her phone.
Gina
I can't open the link.
Me either. I get an error message that says "You are no longer logged into AOL". I don't even HAVE AOL...
I received the link in an email through AOL. That appears to be the problem. I'll try to resolve this.
Gina
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa108/Gina3102/?action=view¤t=IMG_20110305_1902121.jpg
Gina
Beautiful - both the jacket & you!
Yea! Love it! ;D
How's this for a Steampunk bicycle...! :
CLICKY>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-big-front-wheel-vintage-bicycle-unique-design-/320666591397?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa937e0a5 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-big-front-wheel-vintage-bicycle-unique-design-/320666591397?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa937e0a5)
Quote from: BubbleWright on March 09, 2011, 04:48:18 AM
How's this for a Steampunk bicycle...! :
CLICKY>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-big-front-wheel-vintage-bicycle-unique-design-/320666591397?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa937e0a5 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-big-front-wheel-vintage-bicycle-unique-design-/320666591397?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa937e0a5)
...WANT!!!...That was looks like soooo much fun to ride about on!!! ;D
Wow - that's beautiful. Ditto that WANT!
Oh, awesomeness!!! Pretty reasonable price, also! Could use some steamy paint, and maybe a cool accessory or two, but really fun!!!
Paint some flames on it...put some playing cards in the spokes....streamers on the handlebar grips....just like old times! :D
Well, I was thinking more along the lines of antique copper paint, brass horn, maybe some cool brass handles for the brakes... that sort of thing. Oh, and some sort of steamed up suspended lock-box for under the seat and along the back of the frame!
Merlin, you forgot the "banana seat".
Gina
yeah, but banana seats came a bit later... I never had one of those on my bike.
didnt those have wider contoured wooden or metal seats? I dont think they had padded seats at first
New steamy Simplicity pattern - woohoo!: http://www.simplicity.com/p-6060-misses-costume.aspx
taffy,
i saw those too.
Waiting for the simplicity sale at joanns
Oooh! I really like that one! I think someone is going to be getting a nice new jacket soon! And by that someone, I mean me. ;D
(sigh) I wish by that someone, you meant ME!!! ;) :D
While I love trulyvictorian for their very well made patterns, sizing, and HA, I have been wishing for some more fantastical SP patterns. I detest the ren sleeve wings & neck trim on the Simplicity pattern, but I'm thinking that by changing the sleeves for more floofy Vic sleeves, you could have a heck of a fine SP jacket right there. ;D
It looks like the back of that jacket could be draped into a very pretty bustle with just a little imagination, also... That's part of what I love about SP... anything is possible with just a little imagination!!! :) :D
This coat, worn with gathered pants, would make a cute steamy Turkish/belly dancer costume, too.
Particularly if you left off the sleeve and the neck ruffle and just kept the little cap..
If only I had an excuse...:) I really like that pattern! My airship pirate might need a new coat.
If I had any idea what size I would be the next time I have an excuse to dress up (Halloween?), I might start working on something. :(
I will have this pattern...I think I might make some small modifications to it to be my new pirate coat :)
I think it needs poofy sleeves
Quote from: ArielCallista on March 30, 2011, 11:44:00 AM
I will have this pattern...I think I might make some small modifications to it to be my new pirate coat :)
OMG, w/the right fabric & big cuffs, super sexy pirate coat! Great idea!
And Auryn, I'm with you for a SP coat - poofy sleeves all the way! trulyvictorian has a pattern that is nothing but 1890's sleeves. http://www.trulyvictorian.com/xcart/product.php?productid=95&cat=6&page=1
Thanks for that link Taffy, I love the sleeve in the bottom right.
Think these would be too much??
hehe
This is the pattern I'm going to use for my SP jacket- albeit with a bit less poof, I want to be able to walk through a doorway without turning sideways
(http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.94624641.jpg)
{modified 3 times because I have no idea where my head is today}
Speaking from experience, these sleeves need some support. Otherwise they wilt like a tired balloon. Not so pretty. I think they'd look great on this coat.
The big poofy sleeves above the waist and the sloping hips/full skirt/bustle below the waist, combined w/a corset made the waist look smaller in comparison.
Got spats for my pointy boots (http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll127/MB2008_01/0331110332.jpg)! ;D
oohhhhh nice
Very, very nice!!!
Thankee ladies!
I went to JoAnns to get that new pattern and they don't have it yet D: and prolly won't til like Tuesday. Not that I need it for anything specific, but I WANT it now.
Steampunk Daguerreotype Speakers - http://har.ms/blog/steampunk-speakers/
Awesome speakers - thanks for sharing!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on March 30, 2011, 09:06:16 AM
This coat, worn with gathered pants, would make a cute steamy Turkish/belly dancer costume, too.
Ooooh! I like that idea!
Quote from: sealion on April 02, 2011, 09:10:07 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on March 30, 2011, 09:06:16 AM
This coat, worn with gathered pants, would make a cute steamy Turkish/belly dancer costume, too.
Ooooh! I like that idea!
I've been known to have a good idea. Not often, but on occasion.
Steampunk Giants in the Street. There is a theater group that does street theater with giant puppets in Nantes, France. A friend sent me a slide show with music on one of their events. I found the slide show online but no music. See link below, click on full screen:
http://www.slideshare.net/derek409/french-street-theatre (http://www.slideshare.net/derek409/french-street-theatre)
That was pretty amazing! Surreal... but amazing!
Sigh, I wish Ventura wasn't so long a bus ride away.... IANW Steampunk (http://intoanewworld.com/Steampunk.html)
This weekend is the Oklahoma Steampunk Expo (http://www.oklahomasteampunkexpo.com/), and I have to decide in the next few minutes whether I'm going all three days, or just one. Thankfully, kids are free, so Scally can come with me any day, and tickets aren't very expensive at all... but the next few days are going to be incredibly stressful, with meetings and inspections regarding my housing, and a construction crew that's supposed to come in and tear out all the cabinets and counter-tops in my kitchen and bathrooms, and replace them with something... functional. No telling how long that will take, and I'll need to be here to make sure they don't destroy anything else, since they've already done close to $300 worth of damage to my personal property, and they weren't even working on MY place at the time!!!
(sigh) It would have been nice to have more than 16 hours notice that I have to move everything out of my kitchen and baths, particularly since I have a 10:50 meeting this morning... STRESS!!!
*jealous* :'( Have lots of fun and I really hope that this well attended and people are garbed.
Oh, so do I!!! From what I understand all the vendor spaces have been sold out, and they even had to open up new space in the hotel for more, so they must be expecting a good turnout! I still don't know what I'm going to wear, and I have no real time to figure it out between now and then, with the total chaos surrounding my house right now... I might just have to go naked!!! ::) :D
Wish you could come up for the weekend...
So, I've finally manage to talk my man into dressing up for faire. Yay! (I'm so tired of dragging a naked man around.) But, he's chosen to go what else but steampunk time-traveler. Hey, it's a start. He's worked a long time to come up with something.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B5RTRIwRjbo/TXOxgK6jsXI/AAAAAAAAAh0/RAB_4iyVOgI/s1600/samedi_n_me_02.jpg)
To get him "geared up" we've gone to few local smaller events in our new sp. However, this is the first time all day at ren faire during broad daylight, and it's Scarborough of all places. :) We're not too sure of the response we'll get. There were rumors that a steampunk invasion will occur this weekend. Wonder who all is donning their gadgets and heading out this weekend. I'd like him to have friendly faces his first trip dressed. **Crossing fingers that he'll enjoy it and want to do it again**
Thanks for sharing all the wonderful links. I spent half the day perusing this thread. :) It's been awhile on the forum here for me, and I totally forgot about this steampunk thread.
Mieljolie, what a wonderfully steamy couple you make! Very nice ensembles.
Thanks Taffy! Your own awesome characters have been really inspiring to us. Will you be venturing up to Scarby this year?
No, I'm moving at the end of the month and funds are squeeky tight. Then in June I've got A-Kon in Dallas to attend - I'll be sporting some duds for this! Makes me wish for my own personal papparazi.
Congrats on the new place. I don't envy the moving part. Can't wait to see pics of the duds!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on April 13, 2011, 08:38:52 PM
Then in June I've got A-Kon in Dallas to attend - I'll be sporting some duds for this! Makes me wish for my own personal papparazi.
Careful - I work in the area. And since I'm participating in my own Project 365, I'm always looking for an interesting shot to add to the collection. ;D
I hope to see you there.
mieljolie, you guys looks great! So cute
So I was at the mall this evening and went into Claire's jewelry. Amongst the neon colored tu-tus and those jelly bracelets, I found some awesome steampunk jewelry! I was quite stunned really. They had this bracelet made of zippers with a little gear, military, and star charm that I really liked. - http://data.whicdn.com/images/7660567/54667-390X350_thumb.jpg?1299330553
These aren't the best pics, no close-up's I'm afraid, but they also had these 2 necklaces that I really liked too.
http://www.claires.com/images/caimages/GrindingGearsNecklace_54442-390X350.jpg
http://www.claires.com/images/caimages/54196-390X350.jpg
I think the bracelet was 8$ or so and the necklaces were 10$ and 12$, but I forget. I didn't get anything, but I think it's cool to see stuff like this actually popping up in 'normal' stores. I know they've had keys and birdcages for forever, but those only go so far before I have to turn to the internet for my steamy stuff. If you have a Claire's near by, go check it out.
The jeweler that I've purchased my many dragon rings from at Scarborough is starting to do some steampunk pieces. It's not something that I'm very familiar with, but you might drop by and take a look. It's at Dragon's Nest Jewelry next to the Ivanhoe stage on Taylor Lane. Tell him Merlin sent you and maybe I'll get a discount when I buy my next ring!
I'm more of a DIY jewelry person. Why not make your own? You can get parts at flea markets and secondhand stores very easily and at good prices. I've got a project I want to finish with the zippers I take out of old clothes. I've also made a "time-turner" necklace for a friends b-day out of broken clock parts and recycled jewelry pieces:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O9WJ5g2hniI/TZeQGmSDKNI/AAAAAAAAAos/HUe1-6BcULs/s400/sp_necklace_68_md1000.jpg)
And I've got the best of two worlds - hand-made jewelry that I don't have to make myself as my mom beads.
Well, that's even handier! My mom sews a little, but no beading. :( Guess I have to make it myself, still. ;)
Hmm...There's always hope for the daughter.
BTW, if anyone is interested, I've posted a few more of our gadgets and things on my blog:
http://mieljolie.blogspot.com/search/label/steampunk
I still need to get pics of the alterations I've made to my corset and the new goggles we've made recently. Samedi's 3rd goggle attempt looks really good! I'll try to run outside today and snap off a few of them today.
Mieljolie - I am amazed at the stuff you've got in your blog. Dang, woman, you & the sweetie are really, truly creative.
Thanks, again, Taffy! We've finally found something creative we can do together without wanting to strangle one another half way through. ;D
Awesome goodies, Mieljolie!!! I'll have to take a look at your blog as soon as I'm not running around like crazy trying to get this mountain of things to be done back down to the molehill it usually is... but so far I'm impresses!
Thanks, Rani! We're planning to go to faire this weekend, so I'm "running around like crazy", as well. I've got three people besides myself to help dress. :)
That's awesome! I have been hearing that there's supposed to be an invasion at Scarby this weekend, so you should be in good company!
I'm not even sure we'll be able to attend our Expo here this weekend... because the stupid mgmt. company for our apartments is making me take everything out of my kitchen and bathrooms so they can come in and rip out the cabinets and counter-tops and replace them. Granted, it will be nice to have functional cabinets, but they couldn't have picked a more difficult time than THIS particular week... because it seems like every single thing I absolutely have to get done this month has to be done this week!!! :-\ ::)
Well of course! "When it rains, it pours", right? :D I was absolutely swamped last month with projects. I'm so glad things are much slower this month for me. I get time to play on my own projects.
I wasn't sure if any of you had seen these pieces of work. When we were visiting over there we were drooling like crazy. We eneded up only being able to get a book, but yikes, so many goodies, so little time..
http://www.wetanz.com/rayguns/ (http://www.wetanz.com/rayguns/)
Quote from: LadyStitch on April 15, 2011, 12:46:28 PM
I wasn't sure if any of you had seen these pieces of work. When we were visiting over there we were drooling like crazy. We eneded up only being able to get a book, but yikes, so many goodies, so little time..
http://www.wetanz.com/rayguns/ (http://www.wetanz.com/rayguns/)
My son gave me the book last year - lovely stuff & entirely to drool for.
I still haven't slept, and I'm trying to figure out what to wear this weekend... because I bought my weekend pass for Oklahoma Steampunk Expo last night, and I'm thinking about heading that way this afternoon when Scally gets out of school. Thank goodness kids under 12 are FREE! Not gonna dress tonight, though, because it was a very long night... and it's been a really long day, also. Tomorrow I'll figure out something, though...
Razzle frazzle goshd - I mean, have a great time!
LOL I'll do my bestest!!! ;)
Ok... got my OK Steampunk Expo album (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.1813683354243.2099056.1604843044&closeTheater=1) up on facebook, although I haven't had time to do more than fix red-eye... so there's been no lighting work or color correction done at all. It's pretty much just raw, but there was some great stuff there!!!
A small sampling:
Steamy Family
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206571_1813688994384_1604843044_31779400_4558225_n.jpg)
Post Apocalyptic Cowboy
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216057_1813690034410_1604843044_31779402_504514_n.jpg)
Awesome hat seller! (I have her info if anyone wants it...)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206621_1813692874481_1604843044_31779409_5047757_n.jpg)
Great Masks!
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/215419_1813694914532_1604843044_31779416_2878226_n.jpg)
Even a few steamy kilts in attendance!
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217282_1813696514572_1604843044_31779420_4271064_n.jpg)
Airship Isabella had the most amazing accessories!!!
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217083_1813706914832_1604843044_31779451_1221899_n.jpg)
And yes, I DID get business cards from everyone I spoke to!!! ;) :D
Airship Isabella was here at ComicPalooza last year & a lot of them came to pay homage to Phil. They are quite amazing.
Sounds like a good time was had by all. And by the way ... *jealous!*
They truly ARE amazing... and they have make better toys than BATMAN!!! :D
You SHOULD be jealous, because we had an incredible time... and you totally could have been here!!! :P There were even people who had their dogs there!!! IN the hotel! :o :D
:P
Had a blast at Scarby for Steampunk Invasion on Sat! They even consented to let us walk in the parade. (Upon reflection of my sore feet, that may have been punishment.) :D Posted some pics of us on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.1341622918846.34913.1779400169
Mieljolie, the pictures are terrific & y'all look wonderful. I am so glad to see the faire experience opening up to different interests and welcoming Steamers as were Pirates, Fairies, Magickal Folke and other sundry non-ren types.
Thanks, Taffy. We were impressed at the positive response we got. We were stopped by lots of folk who expressed an interest in creating their own SP character. Of course Samedi had to lecture everyone we met on making their own gadgets and not buying everything from ebay. :) He had so much fun harassing kids with his weapons, too. It was really fun.
possible steampunk weekend at KYHRF.
Mieljolie, wonderful pics, and amazing work on all the incredibly steamy stuff!!! Looks like everyone had a great time, as well!
Glad we've connected over facebook, also! ;)
RFP, that sounds like lots of fun! Hope there will be pics... ;D
Its Official!!! STEAMPUNK WEEKEND!! June 25th & 26th (Mystery, Magic & Kaboom Weekend) $2.00off gate admission if dressed in Steampunk Attire..and even a Steampunk Costume contest!!
of course this is the weekend I might be in Atlanta for another faire.
Quote from: renfairephotog on April 19, 2011, 11:34:06 AM
Its Official!!! STEAMPUNK WEEKEND!! June 25th & 26th (Mystery, Magic & Kaboom Weekend) $2.00off gate admission if dressed in Steampunk Attire..and even a Steampunk Costume contest!!
of course this is the weekend I might be in Atlanta for another faire.
This IS good news!
Oh, now THAT's outstanding!!! How cool that some of the major Faires are recognizing the genre, and welcoming it this way!
Of course, I know a few people will just be thoroughly ticked off by it... :D Oh well, not everyone likes everything, and that's ok.
Now I'm REALLY excited to see the pics!!!
Last year CRF in NC had a SciFi Fantasy weekend, lots of Steamy folks attended!!
listed on ebay: Custom SteamPunk Iron Man Marvel Legends or Universe - Item number: 120712891203
This figure set is of Tony Stark and his Iron Man suit. The suit runs on steam power, fueled by the combustion chamber in the chest. Tony Stark hand forged this suit from Copper, Steel and Brass held together by countless rivits and weld seams.
Anthony comes with custom made hammer and goggles, and his tool belt. Goggles are removable and can be worn on his head, placed over eyes or removed from the figure entirly. The hammer can be held or placed in his belt. Tony stands 4 inches tall. The Iron Man Suit is fully articulated, it boasts 37 points of articulation: Ball joint shoulders, swivel bicep, hinge elbow, ball jointed wrists, and each finger and thumb is double articulated, ball jointed waist, swivel and cross hinge hips, knee joints and ankle joints, and lastly ball jointed head. He can be posed in many positions. The Iron Man suit is large, standing at 11-12 inches high. He works in either the Marvel Universe world with the included Tony Stark, or Marvel Legends line.
The Iron man suit also has a light feature for the chest cavity that flickers. There is a switch inside, there is a rear hatch that opens and the light can be turned on from within. Check out the video on my blog to see the light effect and more pics: packratstudios.blogspot.com/
Wow, that is incredible and worth every penny some lucky winner pays for them.
http://work.failblog.org/2011/04/26/job-fails-i-dont-always-work-from-home-but-when-i-do-its-awesome/#comments (http://work.failblog.org/2011/04/26/job-fails-i-dont-always-work-from-home-but-when-i-do-its-awesome/#comments)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Knoty-Dragon/FUNNY/jawdrop.gif)
Oh... wow. Words just cannot express the complete and utter... AWESOMENESS of that. Seriously.
Wow, NBL, ditto that JAW DROP!
Hokie Smokes, Bullwinkle?!!!
And it's not just the desk... it's the whole freakin' ROOM!!! Geez...
The Steam Punk World's Fair, Somerset, NJ, May 20th - 22nd, 2011
http://www.oneiroievents.com/thesteampunkworldsfair/?p=3230 (http://www.oneiroievents.com/thesteampunkworldsfair/?p=3230)
That room is awe-inspiring!! :O
I'm afraid these pale in comparison, but I got some pics of my SO's new googles...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X65lbU39LpY/TbrdxcDpKeI/AAAAAAAAAsw/2ZfMRYhs8XE/s400/goggles_v3_09_md1000.jpg)
There are more pics on my blog here (http://mieljolie.blogspot.com/2011/04/goggles-steampunks-essential-provision.html).
BubbleWright, I'd love to attend this one year. For this year, I'm having to stick closer to home.
mieljolie, I am stunned (in a good way) by the work you & the hubby do. Simply wonderful!
Not sure if anyone has seen/shared this yet, just found it myself and thought it was great. I feel like I should print a copy off and give it to my parents :D
http://www.mcsweeneys.net/links/monologues/25steampunk.html
Thanks for sharing - I like the part about borrowing the grandfather's railroad watch indefinitely. Further down the page was a title that about made me cry from laughing - A Senator Brings the Necronomicon to his Filibuster. Cthulhu fhtagan indeed.
Taffy... I think you, out of everyone I know, should garb a Steampunk Cthulhu priestess. Just. Because. ;D
Ah! I didn't see the Necronomicon one. funny stuff.
And I second this Cthulu Priestess notion.
heheheh. It's so ... E-Vil! And the Lovecraft time line wouldn't be so far out of the SP frame. hmmm -- Hedy (that's Hedley): My mind is aglow with whirling, transient nodes of thought careening through a cosmic vapor of invention.
This would call for the mother & father of all headpieces. I must go to ponder this in R'lyeh.
WooT!!! I soooo love it when she takes my suggestions and runs with them... Muuuaaahahahahaha!!!!!
Yeah, 'cuz I don't have anything else to do. ;p I haven't even completed my A-Kon garb for next month and here I am thinking: Cthulhu priestess, yes, it could be done.
A little mood music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFsx9dKLGlI
ROFL!!! Awesome!!!
Yup, Tom is Pretty Darn Awesome!
I found a little pack full of clock pieces at Hobby Lobby in the polymer section! I've made three pieces so far and still have a ton of gears leftover.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on May 05, 2011, 09:08:18 AM
Cthulhu priestess, yes, it could be done.
If you do this, an accessory idea: http://www.etsy.com/listing/70923259/chocolate-milk-squid-scarf
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt9/redkimba_photo/tentacletiescarf.jpg)
Awesome scarf. I bought some rubber tentacles (to be worn on the fingers) today. I need to affix them to something -- maybe a headband?
I love how I just toss out random ideas and Taffy brings them to life! Kinda like a cosplay Dr. Frankenstein... :D
maybe on that headband you can have the ends extended somehow and covered with the tentacles...Like when lolita headbands have long ribbons coming off the ends.
So I go off for awhile and come back to neato ideas from everyone! Love to see what everyone is doing, now I just need to stop pulling so many hours in at work so I can attempt to get some of my projects done.
I'm still finishing up ray-gun #1 and I had a awesome brainstorm the other night for #2. Then to top it off a fun idea for clothing, and then a random wierd idea of a Steamy MIB.
Those are the ones that are currently percolating in my mind but if you were to give me a day or two I'd probably come up with plenty more ideas.
Please someone tell my brain to take a break. I don't have enough time to finish my current projects let alone start 2-3 more.
Steampunk Ghostbusters Tee of the Day: When there's something strange in your Victorian London neighborhood, who are you going to contact via speaking-tube? Why, the Spectral-Smashers, of course! They'll be right over in their horse-drawn Ecto-buggy.
Designed by Jerry Bennett, "Spectral Smashers" is Teefury's one-day-only tee of the day
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt9/redkimba_photo/SPghostbusters.jpg)
I'm wearing a SP Star Wars t-shirt as I type. The Death Star is a hot air balloon. Flying my nerd flag with pride.
I pretty sure I have a dork flag, myself, since I just don't make enough money to be considered a real nerd, I think... ::) :D
Which came first? Dork, I think, then nerd. Is there a difference?
Nerds are the really smart socially awkward ones, that go to work for NASA, or IBM, or some video game developer... but I think dorks almost all go into either IT or some other sort of computer field, end up playing dress-up at Ren Faires and Cons, and rolling dice in the basement until they... well, I'm not really sure how they end up, since that would be our generation, huh? ::) :D
Pretty sure geeks still have to bite the heads off of chickens at carnivals, though... ;) LOL
(Disclaimer: I have never actually SEEN a geek bite the head off of a chicken, but I DID go see Ozzy in Black Sabbath when I was 15... however, there was no biting during that particular show...) :P
;D
I like what a friend said in his podcast: when it comes down to it, most everyone is a nerd in some way whether you're a science nerd, a history nerd, a football nerd or a scrap-booking nerd...
Well said, groomporter.
Hey,
I've got to make some vacuform shin and arm guards for a customers outfit. I've got a friend that got board over mamorial day weekend and built one in his garage. (Nothing greater and more terrifying than a theater tech geek being board ;D) I'm just not sure how to go about actually making the mold and other such. Can you point me to a particular site? Thanks :)
I'd recommend getting in contact with someone from here: http://www.501st.com/
I know nothing about vacuforming, but I know those guys do a lot of it.
If no one jumps to help you, I could get you in contact with my brother...he's a member of the 501st...TK8382 to be specific :) He works alot right now tho so I'm not sure about how quickly he could help you...
I have completed my first steampunk outfit! My bodice had little card suites, hearts, clubs, spades, you know, so when I found this poker belt buckle at a thrift store I had to jump on it. I painted a black light up gun and added a gauge to it too. I also made my cuffs, pouch and goggles. I wore this to a con recently and it was so much fun! People would come up and be like "I love steampunk too!" and it was so nice to talk to people about it, as not many of my friends are in to it. I must say, I got a lot of my inspiration from this very thread, so thanks guys!
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182636_489059047573_574617573_5877595_136626_n.jpg)
Oh, VERY nice!!! Looks like you had lots of fun!
It occurred to me that some of the ANIMUSIC computer animated music machines are truly Steampunk in design. Check out link:
CLICKY>>> http://www.youtube.com/AnimusicLLC#p/u/13/toXNVbvFXyk (http://www.youtube.com/AnimusicLLC#p/u/13/toXNVbvFXyk)
In addition to all the anime cosplay at A-Kon this last weekend, there was an amazing amount of steampunk/neo-Victorian. I'll get it online asap, but am currently interweb-less at home.
I think Animusic is some really awesome programming. You'd be amazed at some of the stories that have gone around about Animusic. I got an email from a friend and he was going on and on about how many takes it took for the balls to hit all of the drums, and that all the parts were from John Deere tractors (I think it was the video called Pipe Dream).... Oy! I really wish folks would check their stories before they inundate my email box!
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 15, 2011, 12:58:27 PM
I think Animusic is some really awesome programming. You'd be amazed at some of the stories that have gone around about Animusic. I got an email from a friend and he was going on and on about how many takes it took for the balls to hit all of the drums, and that all the parts were from John Deere tractors (I think it was the video called Pipe Dream).... Oy! I really wish folks would check their stories before they inundate my email box!
What ... don't you like the out-takes from animated movies? ;) ;D
There are some lovely steam punk elements in the new American McGee's Alice game. And Alice's costumes? - absolutely swoon-worthy.
Quote from: dbaldock on June 15, 2011, 01:01:22 PM
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 15, 2011, 12:58:27 PM
I think Animusic is some really awesome programming. You'd be amazed at some of the stories that have gone around about Animusic. I got an email from a friend and he was going on and on about how many takes it took for the balls to hit all of the drums, and that all the parts were from John Deere tractors (I think it was the video called Pipe Dream).... Oy! I really wish folks would check their stories before they inundate my email box!
What ... don't you like the out-takes from animated movies? ;) ;D
Actually, David, I
do enjoy those! I think it's hilarious that the studios would even take the time to write and produce those, considering the amount of work involved.
http://www.etsy.com/transaction/51915068
I received this item on Monday. Cannot wait to wear it!
Gina
http://www.etsy.com/transaction/51915000
This I love. It showed up on Saturday and I wore it to my mom's birthday party with my black victorian blouse and bustle skirt.
Gina
Ooooh... gorgeous pieces, and a couple of really nice shops there, as well!!!
Nice accessories, arbcoind. Very pretty. I was delighted to see Hawaii as the origins of the first piece. Bet it's hard to find materials there. :D
I've been so busy crafting lately. Just wanted to share some new hats we've been having a blast working on. No SP outfit should be complete without a hat or some type of hear adornment, right? :) (If you click the pics, it will take you to the blog post about them.)
- Reworked mom a felt hat for her new sheriff/gambler outfit:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qT5iEb3_rDI/Tfef_3BqMzI/AAAAAAAAAzE/t2PnDUxrLQg/s400/100_1638b_vin_md1000.jpg) (http://mieljolie.blogspot.com/2011/06/meet-new-sheriff-in-town.html)
- My recycled cardboard hat loosely inspired by Joanie Stubb's grey hat in the HBO series "Deadwood":
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0DbEnCW-P3w/TefFBksHx3I/AAAAAAAAAx4/4P83DMAkn7I/s400/100_1567b_vin_md1000.jpg) (http://mieljolie.blogspot.com/2011/06/steampunk-cereal-box-hat.html)
- And for all the airship pirates, our reworked felt "pork pie" tricorne with "cockade" my daughter has claimed:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PwXAsdgmu14/TftwIIkb-gI/AAAAAAAAA0M/l6tsy04Z9us/s400/100_1721b_md1000.jpg) (http://mieljolie.blogspot.com/2011/06/cant-leave-well-enough-alone.html)
I'm currently working on some Victorian-style hat pins. These are made using wire hangers (and are 8-10" long!):
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1JcXotyNvHY/TfevLgf4H0I/AAAAAAAAAzk/gbXQelXNuCg/s400/100_1594b_md1000.jpg)
Wearing hat pins still scares me, but I'm getting used to it. They would make very handy (and lethal) defensive weapons. ;)
beautiful hats, and gorgeous pins, also!!! Wonderful work! I'm very curious about the cardboard hat... any close-ups of it, by any chance?
Edit:
Woops... didn't realize the photos were links! Never mind... (church lady voice) ;D
Thanks, Rani! The cardboard hat was made with cereal boxes. And, yes, there are loads of pics on my blog. ;) I finished it just in time to wear it to Scarby Memorial weekend. The 4ft long tails of the hat scarf were flying like banners in the breeze. :D Had to tuck them into my belt. I'm hoping my man will eventually make a hat like this one out of leather. He wore a red one he'd been working on. He wants to make a different hatband before I post about it.
Here we are:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1383324921370&set=a.1383324041348.39111.1779400169&type=1&theater (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1383324921370&set=a.1383324041348.39111.1779400169&type=1&theater)
Steamy bellydancer!!! Awesome!
I know that most of y'all are nowhere near me, but the Upstate of SC has a Steampunk Convention!! Last year was the first year, and they did so well, they are doing it again this year, in the fall.
http://wwwupstatesteampunk.com (http://wwwupstatesteampunk.com) is the website if anyone wants to check it out. I'm actually vending this year, and I'm so freaking excited!!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on May 31, 2011, 12:12:06 AM
Which came first? Dork, I think, then nerd. Is there a difference?
Coming in late but I always refer to myself as a dork. I say a dork is a nerd who is aware of their nerdiness. As I am FULLY aware I consider myself a dork.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gocomics.com%2Fdogeatdoug&ei=q7EMTtirOITMgQeTm8zfDQ&usg=AFQjCNH6nXnnjUtQXnHGkypnOSsgL6PzvA
Gina
ROFL That's awesome!!!
Heheheh!
My first Steampunk Gun Creation. What do you think?
Original:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jgSmLAYFU1Q/ThEoHJgZh4I/AAAAAAABfXc/WlLm589Z8bk/DSC01138.jpg)
Steampunked:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-czFF3aPOY0U/ThEnagCrOYI/AAAAAAABfXU/qd1i1zx3eQk/s800/Northwest%252520Harris-20110703-00961.jpg)
Quote from: MrHyde on July 03, 2011, 09:48:26 PM
My first Steampunk Gun Creation. What do you think?
Original:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jgSmLAYFU1Q/ThEoHJgZh4I/AAAAAAABfXc/WlLm589Z8bk/DSC01138.jpg)
Steampunked:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-czFF3aPOY0U/ThEnagCrOYI/AAAAAAABfXU/qd1i1zx3eQk/s800/Northwest%252520Harris-20110703-00961.jpg)
Looks good Hyde, here's one I did for a friend last year;
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/29167_1296485093793_1280320130_30710311_4081641_n.jpg)
What did the original of that one look like? Was it a squirt gun?
My 10YO daughter has become enamored of Steampunk. She has decided she wants to be a Steampunk artist. We've been brainstorming but I'd love other ideas. We were thinking some knickers pants with a skirt over them & tucked up so you see the pants underneath. A loose, flowey shirt & maybe a vest. She already has goggles & we'll be brainstorming some punk-ish artist goodies.
Any thoughts appreciated. She's very excited about this new garb.
Quote from: MrHyde on July 04, 2011, 12:49:40 AM
What did the original of that one look like? Was it a squirt gun?
Yep, transparent green squirt gun from the Wallmart dollar closeout rack. No 'mods' other than sanding the rough edges and logos off and some paint. I did it for one of the girltourage for her SP outfit.
Here's some of my rayguns; all, except for the Starfleet phaser on bottom right, are kit-bashed or slightly modded and repainted water guns.
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/31317_1301972870984_1280320130_30723043_3198500_n.jpg)
One good tip I'll pass along is that before I close up the fill hole I'll pump some caulk or builder's adhesive in there to add a little heft to the piece.
I never go to the Sci-Fi cons with out a few rayguns! If nothing else, they're fun at parties!
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/Apollocon%202011/101.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg301/olmark/Apollocon%202009/apollocon09003.jpg)
Here is my first try at a gun and goggles. Wore them and my costume for the first time at ComicPalooza
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/Manducat/100_1921_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/Manducat/100_1917_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/Manducat/100_1920_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/Manducat/100_1922_edited-1.jpg)
I am huge fan of the movie "Repo the Gentic Opera" and if you have seen it you will see the connection.
Started out as a 1.00 water gun. I used plastic spray paint to cover it and then used acrylic and powdered pigments to achieve the color, added bits and bobs and have myself a gun :) I also sanded off the logos and other stuff.
Great gun! Love the color work - well executed!
Very nice! I love the scroll work...
Happy b-day Nicola Tesla! He would've been 155 yesterday! :)
From the Asto Databank (http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Tesla%2C_Nikola)
So, I realize I have been absent from this thread FOREVER (considering I was the one who started it... :D)
But I got busy with pirate stuff and didn't do much steampunk.
I did however throw some stuff together for Firewater, a steampunk/cowpunk charity event that took place in Dallas this past weekend. Here are some photos from the Dallas Observer-
http://www.dallasobserver.com/slideshow/night-moves-steampunk-and-burlesque-at-firewater-33735576/
Ron caught a photo of my best friend and I here- I thought we looked rather dashing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronald_the_bald/5924141469/
You two look amazing!!! I LOVE your corset!
Here's a couple of thoughts about SP and firearms, based on the idea the when discussing SP things, we are in the broadest sense, basically talking about somewhat advanced technologybeing used in the late Victorian/ age of industry era, usually powered by steam instead of electricity or gasoline etc....
My thing is, gunpowder and firearms predate steam power by hundreds of years. And for hundreds of years gunmakers have been trying to make their arms smaller, lighter, simpler and easier to carry and use. About the only impact steam had on the firearms industry was the use of steam powerplants in the factories.
Now while a SP Raygun could look like anything, when thinking about more traditional arms I think it's funny to see some of the big complicated stuff folks lug around http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-1465-annialator-mk-ii-steampunk-weapon.aspx when I think about the fact that by the mid 1890's some pretty advanced early automatic firearms like the Mauser model 1896 'Broomhandle', or the early Borchardt-Luger pistols were coming along.
We should be extremely careful in trying to place our own particular definition on what a "true Rennie" is... I know people whom I would consider true Rennies in every sense of the word who are in no way historically or period accurate... but they are true Rennies, nevertheless. And someone can be a true Rennie and still enjoy Steampunk, as well, and want to bring it to Faire or anywhere else. One does not, in any way, preclude the other...
As for the guns, gadgets and goggles, well... bigger is always much more exciting in the movies, right? It's never the guy with the little bitty pistol who goes in and cleans out the nest of villains, is it? No... it's the guy with the heavy duty firepower.
Besides, whoever heard of a miniature death ray? ;) :D
I think I just have some irresistible urge to drop my 2 cents in, on far too many topics, I'm sure... ::) :D
Personally, though, I feel that trying to impose a rigidly interpreted scientific logic onto a purely fantasy inspired cosplay genre seems to me to completely negate the whole aura of fun and over-the-top creative impulse that spawned it in the first place. I love the fact that everything about Steampunk is overly complicated, super augmented and ornately embellished... and it's precisely all the fine little details and minute touches that make me want to examine things closely, and exclaim over all the hidden little treasures I happen upon.
Because it FUN!!! :D
Well, I was not making an indictment about SP in general , just posting some thoughts on the firearms thing that popped into my little brain.
Way back before SP bacame a festive 'purely fantasy inspired cosplay genre', it was a subgenre of Science Fiction literature, and that's where my mind is at when discussing it. Like most good SF, early SP's speculative fictions had a basis in reality. People always say SP is insired by the work of writers like Jules Verne, and Verne put a lot of "scientific logic" into his work.
Thank you so much Rani for directing me here! I am going to put together a steampunk outfit for TRF this year! I am super excited and have been looking at TONS of stuff online but if anyone knows of plus size steampunk stuff let me know! here are a couple of things that i have found that peeps might like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/BELLY-DANCE-RENAISSANCE-STEAM-PUNK-COSTUME-SKIRT-SkS7-/300568755490?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb4b3d22
http://www.damseldress.com/
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on June 04, 2009, 10:10:14 PM
Spats are also a simple and effective accessory. Following is a free pattern, easily modified to make them knee length or for the fluffier limb. I think I needed about 3/4 yd each of fashion fabric & lining & two packages of bias tape, and lots and lots of buttons. I made a toile for future usage.
Grov, full steam ahead!
http://www.thankyoufornotbeingperky.com/spatspattern/spatsPattern2008.pdf
Thank you so much for this! I dont sew but I have a cousin who does and she is already making me a cute chemise so I will hit her up for this too!
THanks
Since Steam punk is nothing but PURE FANTASY (and so is ren faire, if you're honest), the only limits are the wearer's imagination. Personally I'm not going to get my knickers in a twist if there is no way in Hades that a firearm has ever, would ever, could ever, operate. I just like how it looks. Give me a 2nd hand store, some bits pulled from here & there, paint, glue, a semi-solid plan of action & I am in business. Never mind the fact that the gun is Nerf, the paint is enamel, the shiney is from ca. 1980's earrings, the strap is from a belt that last fit in 1990.
Getting on a soap box about how steam punk (guns/clothing/hats/blahblahblah) is inaccurate historically is a waste of time and energy because, again, it's FANTASY. It never happened. It is set in a loose time frame - Victorian England, because that's when there was a lot of scientific/mechanical breakthroughs going on. The Vic clothing is elegant and looks good on just about anyone. There was also a strong sense of wanting even every day things to be beautiful. At least if you could afford it.
Steamers, because they know it's fantasy and has little historical basis, tend to be more open in what's acceptable to them as "steamy". We don't have to be HA because it's FANTASY. Yeah, there's stuff out there that makes me cringe. Same at ren fest, same in my mundane life. Meh. It's not my place to judge. If I had a lab/studio/smithy where I could make X, I would. Since I don't, I does the best with what I gots.
EDIT: I look back at any of my early attempts at costuming and die a little. But even if what I made was gawd-awful, at least I made the effort. I don't wear the same thing every day (including to events) and complain that other people's efforts are not up to my standards.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on November 04, 2010, 09:03:37 AM
The Aristocrat
71% Elegant, 48% Technological, 47% Historical, 48% Adventurous and 14% Playful!
The Aristocrat
You are the Aristocrat, the embodiment of steampunk elegance and poise. For you, dressing steampunk is first and foremost about simply looking good, with accessories and details to follow. However, this does not mean that you ignore the demands of creating a "steampunk look." Your outfits weave together a balance between technology and style, and between period accuracy and beautiful anachronism. While your fashion inspiration may come from anywhere across the Victorian social spectrum, you always find a way to make your outfit beautiful. You will probably be found in the clothes of the steam age elite simply because of the greater elegance available to them. Chances are you dress this way because you like it, and you would still dress in this manner even if steampunk was not a popular interest.
Taffy you and I have something in common! I got the same!
Mistress April, you'd laugh if you could see me in my everyday uniform of jeans & a t. But I do love to dress up and totally adore the curves you can only get from a good Victorian corset. I'll never wear another non-Vic bodice or corset again.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 12, 2011, 02:17:39 PM
Mistress April, you'd laugh if you could see me in my everyday uniform of jeans & a t. But I do love to dress up and totally adore the curves you can only get from a good Victorian corset. I'll never wear another non-Vic bodice or corset again.
I bought my first corset (see profile pic) at CastaDiva at the first year of Sherwood and have been in love with corsets ever since. I have decided to purchase a new one this year, probably from Damsel in the Dress and maybe one from Scarlett's Corset!
And I am sure you look fab in yours!
Quote from: Mistress April on July 12, 2011, 02:54:25 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 12, 2011, 02:17:39 PM
Mistress April, you'd laugh if you could see me in my everyday uniform of jeans & a t. But I do love to dress up and totally adore the curves you can only get from a good Victorian corset. I'll never wear another non-Vic bodice or corset again.
I bought my first corset (see profile pic) at CastaDiva at the first year of Sherwood and have been in love with corsets ever since. I have decided to purchase a new one this year, probably from Damsel in the Dress and maybe one from Scarlett's Corset!
And I am sure you look fab in yours!
I'm so hippy I either have to have them custom made or make them myself. I've finally gotten to the point where my underbust corsets are coming out well-made, but haven't had the brass ones to make an overbust one yet. Much less one w/a busk -- those things scare me!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 12, 2011, 03:31:15 PM
Quote from: Mistress April on July 12, 2011, 02:54:25 PM
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 12, 2011, 02:17:39 PM
Mistress April, you'd laugh if you could see me in my everyday uniform of jeans & a t. But I do love to dress up and totally adore the curves you can only get from a good Victorian corset. I'll never wear another non-Vic bodice or corset again.
I bought my first corset (see profile pic) at CastaDiva at the first year of Sherwood and have been in love with corsets ever since. I have decided to purchase a new one this year, probably from Damsel in the Dress and maybe one from Scarlett's Corset!
And I am sure you look fab in yours!
Well I am no skinny minny and I was actually worried about ordering online from Damsel in this Dress for that reason but I think if I order it ahead of time and have a prof take my measurements then it will be ready for TRF!
I'm so hippy I either have to have them custom made or make them myself. I've finally gotten to the point where my underbust corsets are coming out well-made, but haven't had the brass ones to make an overbust one yet. Much less one w/a busk -- those things scare me!
Quote from: Mistress April on July 12, 2011, 02:54:25 PM
I bought my first corset (see profile pic) at CastaDiva at the first year of Sherwood and have been in love with corsets ever since. I have decided to purchase a new one this year, probably from Damsel in the Dress and maybe one from Scarlett's Corset!
It sounds like you're looking in the right places!
Beware the ebay copycats of Damsel in this Dress (Von Lancelot comes to mind), if you haven't already seen them.
There have have been quite a few knock offs posted on ebay over the last few years, and they are not nearly as well made. They are designed to look like a corset without actually doing what corset does (squishing). O.K. for stick thin girls but not meant for shaping at all.
Quote from: Rowen MacD on July 12, 2011, 04:45:32 PM
Quote from: Mistress April on July 12, 2011, 02:54:25 PM
I bought my first corset (see profile pic) at CastaDiva at the first year of Sherwood and have been in love with corsets ever since. I have decided to purchase a new one this year, probably from Damsel in the Dress and maybe one from Scarlett's Corset!
It sounds like you're looking in the right places!
Beware the ebay copycats of Damsel in this Dress (Von Lancelot comes to mind), if you haven't already seen them.
There have have been quite a few knock offs posted on ebay over the last few years, and they are not nearly as well made. They are designed to look like a corset without actually doing what corset does (squishing). O.K. for stick thin girls but not meant for shaping at all.
Thank you! I am excited about upcoming TRF and wearing everything I am putting together
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 12, 2011, 01:55:01 PM
...
Steamers, because they know it's fantasy and has little historical basis, tend to be more open in what's acceptable to them as "steamy". We don't have to be HA because it's FANTASY. Yeah, there's stuff out there that makes me cringe. Same at ren fest, same in my mundane life. Meh. It's not my place to judge. If I had a lab/studio/smithy where I could make X, I would. Since I don't, I does the best with what I gots.
...
Hmmm, I wonder if there's a
Steampunk People of Wal Mart web site? :o ;) ;D
Quote from: dbaldock on July 12, 2011, 04:58:07 PM
Hmmm, I wonder if there's a Steampunk People of Wal Mart web site? :o ;) ;D
OMG. I would
LOVE to see that!
Quote from: Rowen MacD on July 12, 2011, 05:06:57 PM
Quote from: dbaldock on July 12, 2011, 04:58:07 PM
Hmmm, I wonder if there's a Steampunk People of Wal Mart web site? :o ;) ;D
OMG. I would LOVE to see that!
You just have to look... there are generally several in most Flickr streams and Picassa albums. :D
So I was watching Pawn Stars this evening and a guy came into the shop with a Bague Pistolet. This is the first time I have ever seen one and instantly thought Steampunk!! Has anyone tried to replicate these?
Here is a link to a site I found that has pics of an antique with bullets. History is that these rings are 1800's, mostly worn by ladies and yes live ammo.
http://www.littlegun.info/curios%20et%20antiquites/a%20bague%20pistolet%20fr.htm
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/5935958918_0e806a69cc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41799285@N04/5935958918/)
bague pistolet a broche (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41799285@N04/5935958918/) (http://www.flickr.com/people/41799285@N04/)
WANT!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 13, 2011, 10:45:03 PM
WANT!
Me Too!!!
Did you see the other items in the 'curiousities' section of that web page? A crucifix pistol and other items. Pretty cool. It's like James Bond circa 1800's lol! :D
I need the Pistolet Piege! It's a Trap Pistol
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CDIQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcriminalwisdom.com%2Fpost%2F408676857%2Fthis-is-a-very-rare-antique-trap-pistol-screw&ei=evkeTt2KJZD1gAft1_HQAw&usg=AFQjCNFNRN4JKFDb3amn0vz4Mg0X6K_ekw
Gina
(http://cheezpictureisunrelated.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/wtf-photos-videos-steampunk-leia.jpg)
Oh... VERY nice! :o
This Steampunk Leia is far sexier than the original.
Did some more mod's to my Nerf arsenal. Thought I would post for people to get/give ideas:
Here is the original:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lxQ1lFApdHw/TiIUIgGYNKI/AAAAAAABgFs/jTa884k0Mo4/40800_736x627.jpg)
Here is my first version:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Sfx9f5T1BYU/TiIUO0AH0gI/AAAAAAABgF0/RuSAiybu7X8/s720/Northwest%252520Harris-20110716-01005.jpg)
Here is my second version:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XmqufseXWKI/TiIUPLyeOyI/AAAAAAABgF8/BhnsusoLx3c/s720/Northwest%252520Harris-20110716-01004.jpg)
Here is my third version:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bQDf7o39dEc/TiIUPBlCzRI/AAAAAAABgGU/q48_I7OuFaA/s720/Northwest%252520Harris-20110716-01006.jpg)
I also found this small Nerf gun and thought each of the kids could hang it mod'd from their belts:
Here is the original:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1RxCYvoqCfo/TiIUJFk3HkI/AAAAAAABgE4/y6t0G_1CZRU/B8996C80D56FE1124DCC8AF0F5284A2C.jpg)
Here is my first mod:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AR-_1bWv4x0/TiIUW_ejdvI/AAAAAAABgGc/eS143I6IXvE/s800/Northwest%252520Harris-20110716-01009.jpg)
Here is my second mod:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aZlNVD9-m0A/TiIUX7OTilI/AAAAAAABgGw/_m7rcDJwbDA/s800/Northwest%252520Harris-20110716-01010.jpg)
Here is my third mod:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SPtoISY6GZE/TiIUYIq42eI/AAAAAAABgG8/w2oj6123a14/s800/Northwest%252520Harris-20110716-01011.jpg)
Nice work... I like the color scheme on the first version of the first set best.
what kind of paint do you use on the nerf guns?
Nice jobs. I have that Tek 6 gun in my to-do pile and just bought (1/2 price) a Nerf Barricade RV 10.
Mistress April..... I take them apart first. Then I base coat them with Krylon Fusion and detail them with an acrylic paint. Once I am done I put them back together. It is a plus if they still fire but if not oh well.
Quote from: MrHyde on July 17, 2011, 12:48:29 AM
Mistress April..... I take them apart first. Then I base coat them with Krylon Fusion and detail them with an acrylic paint. Once I am done I put them back together. It is a plus if they still fire but if not oh well.
hmmm well i think i will make a trip to goodwill and see if i can find one. i really want something small though to strap to my thigh for my outfit
Ok fellow steampunkers! :P
I need help with putting together my costume. I cant sew...no really not even a button, so I will be purchasing everything but I am having a difficult time putting it all together in my head. I really want a victorian styled look but with a badass edge. make sense? I thought that it did, at least in my own mind, but I am having a hard time completing it. I also want to make steampunk fairy wings since I will be attending 1000 dreams weekend. Below is some of what I am looking at.
Skirt: http://www.damseldress.com/store/display/2090/38/knee-length-bustle-skirt
I was thinking about doing this in the crimson red. Now how do I dress this up underneath? Patterned tights? leggings? what? I would like to have a small gun with my outfit and maybe a few other things on a belt....
Corset: http://www.damseldress.com/store/display/2072/41/military-trim-torian-corset
I was thinking the black and gold medallion fabric.
I am also going to add a little cropped jacket to it. something like this http://www.damseldress.com/store/display/2095/40/cropped-vest
I would like to add this to the wings but I have to make it and I have NO IDEA how. http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6238.0.html
any help is appreciated!
Just briefly, as I'm at work & swamped, sockdreams.com has a great selection & free shipping. I got some red striped OTK socks in a regular (non-plus) size & they worked fine, even going somewhat up the knee. I'm bookmarking the bolero page!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 19, 2011, 02:26:22 PM
Just briefly, as I'm at work & swamped, sockdreams.com has a great selection & free shipping. I got some red striped OTK socks in a regular (non-plus) size & they worked fine, even going somewhat up the knee. I'm bookmarking the bolero page!
Thank you! I will check out their website! Also, the cropped jacket is AWESOME. I know she will have some totally new styles coming out soon in her magazine. She has a new one that is ruffled and looks very victorian.
My problem with wearing bright colors across my rear end is that, well... bright colors tend to draw the eye... to my rear end. :-\ :D
As for the key, here's a decent (and simple to follow) tutorial (http://www.chezlin.com/how-to-wind-up-key/) for making one. I have some better ideas of how to attach it to your garb than this person does, though, so if you decide to make it let me know, and I'll write out some simple instructions for seating it in a foam board gear cog that you can attach to your belt.
I really love the stand up collar on that little vestlet... and I think I might have to mod a Turkish vest pattern I have to look slightly similar. The corset is pretty, also.
I agree with Taffy about the stockings, although I'd make them thigh high with a garter belt. Not striped, though... maybe floral patterned lace for this outfit. Torrid (http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Intimates/Hosiery.jsp) has some great styles, also.
There are all sorts of tutorials out there for modding water guns and toy guns, so just google it. Lots cheaper than buying one! But if you do decide to buy something, you absolutely cannot go wrong with anything from the amazing group of artists with The AirShip Isabella (http://airshipisabella.com/). All their work is custom and one of a kind, though, so you would either have to commission something, or find them at a venue somewhere (like San Japan (http://san-japan.org/v3/sjinfo/convention-times-layout) Aug. 5-7 in San Antonio).
For jewelry, well... I feel compelled to mention that I make Steampunk jewelry, and so do several other people here on the boards. ;)
Oh! You'll probably want a topper, or a mini-topper, as well... and there are some fairly cute, and cheap, ones on ebay, but they all come from China. But if you want something really beautiful you should check out Darlene's work at Caveat Emptor Costumes (http://host.pappapak13.com/~cecostum/category_13/Steampunk-Hats.htm). She uses vintage hat bases, and will even design something in the colors you specify.
Unless you're looking for something in leather, and then I would suggest Robert Watson (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.446392124820.242419.543114820). I met him at the OK Steampunk Expo this year, and he does the most incredible leather work! In fact, I met both of these last two artists there, and can't say enough good things about them! I get nothing for the referrals, either, so I have nothing to gain by suggesting them, other than knowing that everyone who checks out their stuff will see something they just love! Oh, and Robert does gun mods, also, and really cool mask and SP armor accessories, as well...
Oh... and speaking of REALLY COOL leather accessories... did anyone here know that our very own Auryn does the most INCREDIBLE leather work I've seen in AGES?!? It's truly beautiful, and I think she might be willing to take commissions, as well... ;)
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 19, 2011, 04:01:12 PM
My problem with wearing bright colors across my rear end is that, well... bright colors tend to draw the eye... to my rear end. :-\ :D
As for the key, here's a decent (and simple to follow) tutorial (http://www.chezlin.com/how-to-wind-up-key/) for making one. I have some better ideas of how to attach it to your garb than this person does, though, so if you decide to make it let me know, and I'll write out some simple instructions for seating it in a foam board gear cog that you can attach to your belt.
I really love the stand up collar on that little vestlet... and I think I might have to mod a Turkish vest pattern I have to look slightly similar. The corset is pretty, also.
I agree with Taffy about the stockings, although I'd make them thigh high with a garter belt. Not striped, though... maybe floral patterned lace for this outfit. Torrid (http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Intimates/Hosiery.jsp) has some great styles, also.
There are all sorts of tutorials out there for modding water guns and toy guns, so just google it. Lots cheaper than buying one! But if you do decide to buy something, you absolutely cannot go wrong with anything from the amazing group of artists with The AirShip Isabella (http://airshipisabella.com/). All their work is custom and one of a kind, though, so you would either have to commission something, or find them at a venue somewhere (like San Japan (http://san-japan.org/v3/sjinfo/convention-times-layout) Aug. 5-7 in San Antonio).
For jewelry, well... I feel compelled to mention that I make Steampunk jewelry, and so do several other people here on the boards. ;)
Oh! You'll probably want a topper, or a mini-topper, as well... and there are some fairly cute, and cheap, ones on ebay, but they all come from China. But if you want something really beautiful you should check out Darlene's work at Caveat Emptor Costumes (http://host.pappapak13.com/~cecostum/category_13/Steampunk-Hats.htm). She uses vintage hat bases, and will even design something in the colors you specify.
Unless you're looking for something in leather, and then I would suggest Robert Watson (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.446392124820.242419.543114820). I met him at the OK Steampunk Expo this year, and he does the most incredible leather work! In fact, I met both of these last two artists there, and can't say enough good things about them! I get nothing for the referrals, either, so I have nothing to gain by suggesting them, other than knowing that everyone who checks out their stuff will see something they just love! Oh, and Robert does gun mods, also, and really cool mask and SP armor accessories, as well...
Oh... and speaking of REALLY COOL leather accessories... did anyone here know that our very own Auryn does the most INCREDIBLE leather work I've seen in AGES?!? It's truly beautiful, and I think she might be willing to take commissions, as well... ;)
OMG Rani you are awesome! Thank you so much for all of this!
I am hesitant on wearing thigh-highs just cause they can be uncomfortable, even though they look awesome, so i was thinking some of the patterned tights from Torrid.
And where is your jewelry listed? etsy? ebay?
I am even more excited now!
I don't have a sales site.. I just take commissions at this point, but I do have a couple of previous pieces you can check out on my facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1444314200245.2058841.1604843044) page.
Mostly I just design a custom one-of-a-kind piece based on a style and/or color scheme, and I haven't had any complaints so far... ;)
I think I should set myself up as a Personal Costuming Shopper... I love finding all this stuff! :D
Rani you are a wealth of information and way too sweet.
Just fyi- this quote from you made me laugh out loud when I was at the point of pulling my hair out while i sat in a corner rocking back and forth
QuoteMy problem with wearing bright colors across my rear end is that, well... bright colors tend to draw the eye... to my rear end
How do you guys feel about sleeves for steampunk?? long or short?
I am about to start cutting the mock for my steampunk shirt- I want to look as close as possible to victorian period but I'd much rather have a short sleeved shirt than a long sleeved one.
But I don't want to look ridiculous in short sleeves.
Quote from: Auryn on July 19, 2011, 04:30:50 PM
Rani you are a wealth of information and way too sweet.
Just fyi- this quote from you made me laugh out loud when I was at the point of pulling my hair out while i sat in a corner rocking back and forth
QuoteMy problem with wearing bright colors across my rear end is that, well... bright colors tend to draw the eye... to my rear end
How do you guys feel about sleeves for steampunk?? long or short?
I am about to start cutting the mock for my steampunk shirt- I want to look as close as possible to victorian period but I'd much rather have a short sleeved shirt than a long sleeved one.
But I don't want to look ridiculous in short sleeves.
I dont know about accuracy but this is what i plan on purchasing for my shirt top. that way i am comfortable also.
http://www.hipsandcurves.com/plus-size-lingerie/p-10435-plus-size-edwardian-cotton-lace-chemise-lingerie.aspx
they also have a whole little section with steampunk stuff (really more victorian styled)
so i looked through Hips and Curves "steampunk" section and really there isnt anything steampunk there except for the bloomers and so forth
The cool thing about Steampunk is that it's pure fantasy... so there IS no "accuracy"... ;) :D
Bloomers are FUN, though, and fit right into SP/Victorian style very nicely!!!
That bustle skirt is pretty awesome, though...
I can vouch that Rani makes sweet jewelry, I got a necklace she made for the gift exchange the boards did last Christmas and I love it!
April, I am absolutely in love with Damsel in this Dress's stuff! However, if you're looking for a little short jacket in a hurry, I've always gotten mine from normal clothing stores. Dillards, Forever 21, Macy's and the like always have them in the business dress up sections you know? I found the perfect long sleeve red bordello jacket for 6$ on sale once! But I tend to like to change my look constantly, so it's handy to buy something cheap that'll do for 1 or 2 weekends as oppose to something more expensive that I'll feel guilty for not wearing to every faire. I'll pay good money for my major items like skirts, corsets, and hats, but I'm constantly changing up my accessories!
BTW, I've got a pirate coat and a wench corset from Damsel out of the black and gold medallion fabric you mentioned and it is so much more amazing than the photo makes it look! Very rich gold and a velvety black. She sent me a little test swatch to make sure I liked it and I was able to make a matching pouch! Good choice :D
Quote from: April Marie on July 19, 2011, 04:43:10 PM
Quote from: Auryn on July 19, 2011, 04:30:50 PM
Rani you are a wealth of information and way too sweet.
Just fyi- this quote from you made me laugh out loud when I was at the point of pulling my hair out while i sat in a corner rocking back and forth
QuoteMy problem with wearing bright colors across my rear end is that, well... bright colors tend to draw the eye... to my rear end
How do you guys feel about sleeves for steampunk?? long or short?
I am about to start cutting the mock for my steampunk shirt- I want to look as close as possible to victorian period but I'd much rather have a short sleeved shirt than a long sleeved one.
But I don't want to look ridiculous in short sleeves.
I dont know about accuracy but this is what i plan on purchasing for my shirt top. that way i am comfortable also.
http://www.hipsandcurves.com/plus-size-lingerie/p-10435-plus-size-edwardian-cotton-lace-chemise-lingerie.aspx
they also have a whole little section with steampunk stuff (really more victorian styled)
that is soo cute and shmexy at the same time!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 19, 2011, 07:45:08 PM
The cool thing about Steampunk is that it's pure fantasy... so there IS no "accuracy"... ;) :D
Bloomers are FUN, though, and fit right into SP/Victorian style very nicely!!!
That bustle skirt is pretty awesome, though...
I bought the parisan long black skirt and I LOVE it. I wore it for RenFest last year and also for a mardi gras themed awards banquet that my work did. you can tie it up with ribbon or leave it long either way it is beautiful.
I love that chemise, AND the camisole... and both lengths of the bloomers! Might have to go shopping sometime soon! ;) :D
Has anybody read Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate books? I ask because I have a desire to fit some pockets to a parasol, like the one Alexia has. Any advice will be appreciated! (if you haven't read these books, do so! They are a cross between Steampunk and Vampire/Werewolf novels set in, of course, Victorian England, and a blast!) Gramercy.
I've read them and they're so much fun to read! I can't offer any tips on how to make that sort of parasol, but I would love to see photos of it once it's made.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 19, 2011, 04:01:12 PM
My problem with wearing bright colors across my rear end is that, well... bright colors tend to draw the eye... to my rear end. :-\ :D
As for the key, here's a decent (and simple to follow) tutorial (http://www.chezlin.com/how-to-wind-up-key/) for making one. I have some better ideas of how to attach it to your garb than this person does, though, so if you decide to make it let me know, and I'll write out some simple instructions for seating it in a foam board gear cog that you can attach to your belt.
I really love the stand up collar on that little vestlet... and I think I might have to mod a Turkish vest pattern I have to look slightly similar. The corset is pretty, also.
I agree with Taffy about the stockings, although I'd make them thigh high with a garter belt. Not striped, though... maybe floral patterned lace for this outfit. Torrid (http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Intimates/Hosiery.jsp) has some great styles, also.
There are all sorts of tutorials out there for modding water guns and toy guns, so just google it. Lots cheaper than buying one! But if you do decide to buy something, you absolutely cannot go wrong with anything from the amazing group of artists with The AirShip Isabella (http://airshipisabella.com/). All their work is custom and one of a kind, though, so you would either have to commission something, or find them at a venue somewhere (like San Japan (http://san-japan.org/v3/sjinfo/convention-times-layout) Aug. 5-7 in San Antonio).
For jewelry, well... I feel compelled to mention that I make Steampunk jewelry, and so do several other people here on the boards. ;)
Oh! You'll probably want a topper, or a mini-topper, as well... and there are some fairly cute, and cheap, ones on ebay, but they all come from China. But if you want something really beautiful you should check out Darlene's work at Caveat Emptor Costumes (http://host.pappapak13.com/~cecostum/category_13/Steampunk-Hats.htm). She uses vintage hat bases, and will even design something in the colors you specify.
Unless you're looking for something in leather, and then I would suggest Robert Watson (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.446392124820.242419.543114820). I met him at the OK Steampunk Expo this year, and he does the most incredible leather work! In fact, I met both of these last two artists there, and can't say enough good things about them! I get nothing for the referrals, either, so I have nothing to gain by suggesting them, other than knowing that everyone who checks out their stuff will see something they just love! Oh, and Robert does gun mods, also, and really cool mask and SP armor accessories, as well...
Oh... and speaking of REALLY COOL leather accessories... did anyone here know that our very own Auryn does the most INCREDIBLE leather work I've seen in AGES?!? It's truly beautiful, and I think she might be willing to take commissions, as well... ;)
Hey Rani! Where can I find your stuff? Do you sell on Etsy or Ebay?
Quote from: April Marie on July 22, 2011, 11:33:42 AM
Hey Rani! Where can I find your stuff? Do you sell on Etsy or Ebay?
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 19, 2011, 04:28:17 PM
I don't have a sales site.. I just take commissions at this point, but I do have a couple of previous pieces you can check out on my facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1444314200245.2058841.1604843044) page.
Mostly I just design a custom one-of-a-kind piece based on a style and/or color scheme, and I haven't had any complaints so far... ;)
I posted the above link a couple of days ago, but I guess it wasn't very noticeable... sorry! There's not much on there because I haven't had a chance to take pics of my recent work, and a few pieces I sent off without getting pics at all! ::)
I don't really do "ready-to-wear", since I really don't have room for stock here in my place. I generally just do custom pieces on commission, based on the look the buyer is trying to achieve and the style of clothing or costume it's meant to go with. Budget is a consideration, as well. I generally ask several questions, and create something unique based on the answers...
I already have an idea for something that would set off the outfit you just showed us... ;) :D
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 22, 2011, 01:55:49 PM
Quote from: April Marie on July 22, 2011, 11:33:42 AM
Hey Rani! Where can I find your stuff? Do you sell on Etsy or Ebay?
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 19, 2011, 04:28:17 PM
I don't have a sales site.. I just take commissions at this point, but I do have a couple of previous pieces you can check out on my facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1444314200245.2058841.1604843044) page.
Mostly I just design a custom one-of-a-kind piece based on a style and/or color scheme, and I haven't had any complaints so far... ;)
I posted the above link a couple of days ago, but I guess it wasn't very noticeable... sorry! There's not much on there because I haven't had a chance to take pics of my recent work, and a few pieces I sent off without getting pics at all! ::)
I don't really do "ready-to-wear", since I really don't have room for stock here in my place. I generally just do custom pieces on commission, based on the look the buyer is trying to achieve and the style of clothing or costume it's meant to go with. Budget is a consideration, as well. I generally ask several questions, and create something unique based on the answers...
I already have an idea for something that would set off the outfit you just showed us... ;) :D
I am so sorry about that! I guess I missed it! Awesome though about the idea. PM me and let me know what you are thinking!
;)
Finally got to working on the mockup of my blouse for steampunk.
I really like the sleeve, especially the pintucks on the lower half.
The shirt is going to be a bright white with embroidered flowers (the center of the flower is cut out).
I think I am going to stitch the pintucks with bright spring green thread for a little touch of color.
What do you think??
the mock up is just plain muslin- i don't know why it shows up white in one of the pictures
I need to make a couple of adjustments to the connection of the sleeve to the shoulder and the length of the collar.
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/steampunk%20mockups/steamyshirtmockup2.jpg)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/steampunk%20mockups/steamyshirtmockup1.jpg)
That's awesome! Wish I had learned how to sew!!!
Oh, very nice! I wish I had the patience for mock-up... but that's probably why I only sew fairly simple things. I just can't wrap my head around making something twice that I will only end up with one of... that's wearable, anyway.
Or maybe I'm just lazy... ;) :D
That's really nice. Love the style.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 24, 2011, 08:40:16 PM
...I just can't wrap my head around making something twice that I will only end up with one of... that's wearable, anyway.
Or maybe I'm just lazy... ;) :D
I know, Rani. I'm the same way. I just don't like wasting fabric. But I only buy cheap stuff. If I invested in nicer material, a mockup would beat ruining your really nice fabrics that you pay a bundle for. :)
Count me in the lazy school of sewing, too. Besides, one of the joys of being MAD! is never knowing quite what you'll end up with!
I dont particularly like making mock ups but 9 times out of 10 i am frankensteining patterns
and I have found that my body measurements don't match up to the sizes the big 3 think I should be
so I much rather waste some $1/yard muslin than my $7/yd embroidered cotton or silk.
its especially helpful when I am doing techniques I haven't done before- like the sleeve stay in the poof and the pin tucking on the sleeve on this shirt.
Thanks for the compliments :)
I just finished cutting out the real fabric so hopefully I should have the shirt finished in a couple of days
I buy nice fabric... when it's on clearance, and it's 50% off the red tag price... ;) heheh
Btw, Auryn... LOVE those sleeves!!!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 24, 2011, 11:14:57 PM
I buy nice fabric... when it's on clearance, and it's 50% off the red tag price... ;) heheh...
LOL! I've got you one up there. I buy REMNANTS on clearance. AND, you know the mark them an additional 40-80" off due to the sale on the regular price bolt! ;D Seriously, I do that. Walk away with what totals a few yards of fabric for under $1. And now, a vendor just moved into our flea market that sells fabric off the bolt! They've got some lovely velvet super cheap! Goodness, I think I'll be sewing a lot more in the next few months! :)
Ooooh... I haz a jealous!!! :o
Seriously, though... the Hancock's closest to me doesn't ever have anything good in their tiny remnant rolls. Seldom anything more than 1/2 a yard, and it's almost always some sort of nasty poly/knit something. Never any of the yummy cottons or linens, and especially never any velvets or upholstery fabrics. They do sell the bolt ends of upholstery for $4-8 per yard, though, and they occasionally mark those down by 50%, but just a couple of times a year.
Anyone in the Dallas / Fort Worth and surrounding area going to the Steampunk / Wild, Wild West Festival to be held at the Four Winds Festival site in Tyler TX. The Festivals web site event calender list the date as Oct. 9-10 Sunday and Monday. I'm checking with the festival staff on the dates to make sure it's correct.
Unfortunately that is the opening weekend for the Texas Renaissance Festival which is very bad timing.
what do you guys think??
I just did a laser test on veg tanned leather.
im thinking this with a nice honey colored stain and then a sealant would look smashing
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/steampunk%20mockups/gearleathertest.jpg)
^^Like!^^
Gina
Very nice on the leather.
Sweet leather!
Very cool!
I found the cutest pair of boots but I am worried since they have a little heel that it wont work for TRF! kinda bummed!
http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w[0]=gender%3Awomen&w[1]=attribute%3ABoot&pp=1&view=detail&p=14&colourID=3003
ok, so i have decided to save my sanity and just hire someone to make my key for my wings! anyone interested?
here is what i want except i would like it brass colored! i can purchase the materials just need someone else to assemble!
http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6238.0.html
Those are adorable!!! But you'd be much better off wearing them to a Con than to Faire... although my cousin wore some similar last year, and she was fine. Of course, she lives in heels...
So if you decide to get them, I would suggest you get them now, and wear them daily for the next couple of months, everywhere, just so your feet can become accustomed to them on all sorts of ground.
Quote from: Clarendon on July 26, 2011, 07:22:40 AM
Anyone in the Dallas / Fort Worth and surrounding area going to the Steampunk / Wild, Wild West Festival to be held at the Four Winds Festival site in Tyler TX. The Festivals web site event calender list the date as Oct. 9-10 Sunday and Monday. I'm checking with the festival staff on the dates to make sure it's correct.
We'd love to but that's Star Wars Days. If we don't go to SWD we'll probably go to TRF. Having a child dancing in the Nutcracker seriously limits our weekends starting in October. Looks like fun though.
Just picked up a couple of sheets of stiffened craft felt at Hobby Lobby today, and am busy creating a pattern for my first ever mini-topper... I plan on using the felt as the pattern, itself, and making the bodies out of several of the brocade and chenille samples I've got. I haven't decided what I'll use to stiffen them with, but I know I don't want to use buckram because it loses it's shape if it gets wet. I thought about plastic canvas, though... and it comes in different thicknesses, so the very thinnest might just work.
keep us update Rani, Id love to see how it comes out.
Rani, as you know, I love toppers of all sizes and anxiously await your new chapeau. Yay, you! There are lots of tutorials on the webs, if you need a little help. The only thing I took away with me from the board last year was that the brim is a lot bigger than you'd think.
Well... since you ask. Uhhhh... I just happen to have an update. ;D
After drafting the pattern {which was surprisingly easy, btw) I was so excited to try it out that I decided to go ahead and cut out the pieces, just do see if it looked like it was going to work. I used one of those chenille samples I've been trying to talk myself into making pouches with for, well... ever... (do NOT use upholstery chenille for making hats... it sucks... and it will unravel completely if you aren't careful), cut out the pieces... and decided to sew a couple of them together.
Yes... I stayed up all night. ::) But... I now have my very first mini-topper, and all that's left to do is decorate it! Well, and work on my techniques a bit... and figure out the easiest way to actually sew the pieces together... and decide if I will EVER again fully line another hat. :o
(Edit: I need to press the brim, as well... and maybe slip a piece of florists wire inside of it, just to give it a little shape... )
It has been a VERY long night... but it was very productive, and lots of fun! And I actually have something kinda cool to show for it...
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252193_2078628737712_1604843044_32069031_1463073_n.jpg)
Oh, and it's actually completely black, but I couldn't get a decent photo of it in my house, because all my lighting sucks... so I had to play with it a bit in photoshop to get ANY detail to come out at all. The background is one of the silk skirts I got last week along with the saris that I stumbled across on craigslist.
Taffy, you're right... I DO need to enlarge the brim a bit... and widen the opening some, as well.
Oh, that's cute. And looks like it was a lot of work. Which was the 2nd thing I took away from the mini top hat board.
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 27, 2011, 09:04:36 AM
Oh, that's cute. And looks like it was a lot of work. Which was the 2nd thing I took away from the mini top hat board.
Oh, yes... I was a huge amount of work! But I think it will get a bit easier, and a little faster, once I have more practice. I also sewed every stitch...
by hand. ::)
Because of the scale I just couldn't really get my head around trying to sew any of it on the machine... and I'm not sure I'll ever be able to get to that point, either. :-\
That hat is adorable! I just made my first hat last semester, I took a fabrics dying and millinery class at my college (I'm a technical theatre student, it was under costuming)
It was a boater hat, like...those straw hats with the red white and blue ribbon around it that you see people on boats with from a long time ago? Only it was out of buckram, baby felt, and fabric. We had to sew through 4 layers of buckram by hand! My teacher said that since she had to when she was younger, so did we XD. Oh, it took like 4 weeks. We literally had to hammer the huge needle into the buckram and pull it out with pliers it was so thick. However, because of the law of justification of effort, I have never loved anything so much in my life as that hat! I bet you love yours too because of all the hard work you put into it, and because it's so adorable ;D
Awww... thanks. And yes, I do really love it! Although I'm also looking very critically at it to see how to make it much better next time. I haven't been able to put it down yet, though... LOL I had to decorate it, of course! I'm about to fall over now, because I haven't had any sleep... and if I had to do this for a living I'd starve to death, because there's no way I could charge enough to justify the amount of hours I have in this project... ::)
Hopefully, though, I will be able to seriously streamline the process, and make a little something with it, as well...
Et viola!!!
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Sorry for the large photos... that's just how my phone sends them to facebook... so that's how they post here.
it looks fabulous Rani! You did a wonderful job! I was thinking about making my own hat for my steampunk costume and decided that i would forgo a hat this year.
Rani- love the hat.
I particularly love the little organdy poof in the back
Thanks, ladies... It was lots of fun to make, and now that I know what NOT to do ( ::) :D ), I think the next one will go much faster! Particularly since I plan to use a brocade instead of the cursed chenille... ;)
I was realizing, though, as I was looking around for various things to trim this one with, that I've been collecting bits of ribbon, lace, trim, cord, appliques and such for literally years... and if I could just get it all much better organized than it is now, I could probably make a few dozen different kinds of hats all from my stash, without spending anything out of pocket for a good long time. Particularly after coming home from the party on the 4th with a whole zippered plastic storage bag (think bed-in-a-bag size) full of thread... every color you can think of. Family friend was going to throw it out, after her mother passed. Yes... I've got a whole lotta crafting supplies. ::)
I think I'm going to try one in the leather I just got in a couple of weeks ago, as well... after I get my pattern perfected, of course. ;)
I really love this - very nice job!
Thank you, Taffy... ;) Knowing how much you're into toppers, your approval makes me feel really great about this whole project!
Oh yeah... did I mention that I made the whole hat (except for trim, of course) out of a single 16 x 16 fabric sample? ;D
Well, heck, that makes things even mo' bettah! ;D
Oh, Gods.. I can't even SEE straight! I have to get a couple hours of sleep... before I fall over!
I wish the girl upstairs would make her 4y/o STOP running across the floor... ::) Sounds like she's got a herd of stampeding elephants up there!!!
OMG, I went to the most wonderful mini shop here in Austin on my lunchbreak. It is called Mysterium and the woman who owns it specializes in Steampunk. Super cute stuff!
Quote from: April Marie on July 27, 2011, 01:52:14 PM
OMG, I went to the most wonderful mini shop here in Austin on my lunchbreak. It is called Mysterium and the woman who owns it specializes in Steampunk. Super cute stuff!
Call me jellie! Did you find anything you couldn't live without?
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on July 27, 2011, 02:18:59 PM
Quote from: April Marie on July 27, 2011, 01:52:14 PM
OMG, I went to the most wonderful mini shop here in Austin on my lunchbreak. It is called Mysterium and the woman who owns it specializes in Steampunk. Super cute stuff!
Call me jellie! Did you find anything you couldn't live without?
LOL, several things I am afraid! I bought some great spray mist called "mutiny" from a company called Steambath! I also saw several cute flasks that I am going to go back and get and then she makes beautiful and interesting fans....oh and her goggles were very reasonable (even though i am not going that direction with my costume)
you can look her up on Facebook!
I can't wait to get somewhere with my laptop to see the hat...I have finally been bit by the SP bug...can't wait to start working on things ;D
Welcome aboard, Wyckd!!! Steam is... Awesome!!! So glad you finally decided to join us... ;) ;D
Welcome, Wyckd! I see all the fun people are on the SP board!
Ran across a neat source for old style cloth-covered wires and plugs for that authentic look on electric devices and mods.
http://www.sundialwire.com/
Ooooh, I like those! I'll have to bookmark that in case I get a late night urge to start building clanks in my Victorian smalls... ;) :D
I've been feelin' a bit... sparky, lately! heheh
Thanks for the warm welcomes everyone...don't know why it has taken me so long to get into this...the more I see the more I like! ;D Of course the dangerous part is I am now trying to come up with garb...
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 27, 2011, 10:31:18 PM
Ooooh, I like those! I'll have to bookmark that in case I get a late night urge to start building clanks in my Victorian smalls... ;) :D
I've been feelin' a bit... sparky, lately! heheh
I've actually gotten a little sleep this weekend and am losing those sparky inclinations. Let's see, good mental health or sleep deprivation driven psychotic sparkiness? It's a hard choice.
Thanks, Groomporter, for the spiffy link - will check it out later.
Yay! Welcome Wyckd! I am also new to SP and these fabulous people on this thread have really helped me with it so I am sure they can steer you too!
;D
I worked on my desktop last night to make it steamy! Yesterday was my 21st birthday and I got a new laptop, as well as splurging at Archivers (a scarpbooking store) and bought some amazing steampunk stuff! They have this blank, empty pocket watch. its like just a casing, not even a clock in it so you can put anything you want. Oh, it will be awesome later on, I assure you.
Anyways, here's my new desktop!
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/251718_10150221757542574_574617573_6968096_2565679_n.jpg)
I especially like my light blub clock on the lower right corner. The big gauge thing is a weather reader, but it appears to not be working so good, as it didnt update itself this morning, but I've fixed it.
And a close up of my icons, I tried making them fitting too.
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I downloaded the clock and the weather gauge from yahoo widgets. I'm still tweaking it a bit right now, so this is as far as I've gotten.
Delireus, very nicely done. I'm so jealous of people who can do this kind of thing since I'm a hopeless luddite. It's good to see the steamy apps coming out for those of us who love (and can figure out how to use) them. OT, I always think of the Prince song when I see you.
Delireus, nice job on your laptop. Very creative!
A warm welcome to April Marie and Wyckdblyss. You will find that we are enablers in all things Steampunk! I know my "collection" has grown since reading and posting in this thread. In fact I checked out the Fluevog website. I could not resist a pair of shoes. Bad, bad, bad...but hey, they will look very cool with my Steampunk garb.
Gina
Quote from: arbcoind on July 28, 2011, 11:14:51 AM
Delireus, nice job on your laptop. Very creative!
A warm welcome to April Marie and Wyckdblyss. You will find that we are enablers in all things Steampunk! I know my "collection" has grown since reading and posting in this thread. In fact I checked out the Fluevog website. I could not resist a pair of shoes. Bad, bad, bad...but hey, they will look very cool with my Steampunk garb.
Gina
OMG, I know I loved their shoes but I was unsure how comfortable and practical they would be at TRF!
Ah, I'm not sure if the shoes are faire worthly or not. I just plan to wear them with my "mundane" world steamy stuff.
Gina
I have two pairs of Vogs granny boots. They're both going to the shoe repair shop for stretching. Part of it's me (bad neuropathy), but I hope stretching them corrects the comfort issue.
I know I said it on fb, but once more... I hope you had a wonderfully Happy Birthday, Delireus!!!
I received this email from Fluevogs regarding my recent order...how cute of them:
Your Fluevogs can't wait to meet you...
We wanted to let you know about a change to the status of your Fluevog order, placed on 2011-Jul-27.
Your order is now complete!
1. Your order was carefully taken from our Dot Matrix and passed to our Fluevogian Elves, who started searching for your exact item(s).
2. Our well-trained packing specialist gathered everything needed to do the best packing job he could, especially for you. Only when completely satisfied with his deliverable, he sent word to the FluevogFleet using incensed smoke signals.
3. We welcomed the Fleet which always consists of three solar-powered FluevogVans - one for security, one for your package, and one for refreshments and supplies. We briefly chatted about what great taste you have and how good looking you are, but then they were off and on their way to make the final delivery.
Gina
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Oh, nice... makes me want to order from them, just so I can imagine them standing around talking about how good looking I am!
lol, well considering the price of their shoes they should be standing around talking about them!
but that was a super cute email to send!
aww thanks again! It was a great birthday!
Some of those shoes...oh my god, I would skip out on rent if I could for them! I can't wait till fall starts so awesome boots come back to stores! I'm definitely not a sandals gal :P
Some different patterns:
A. Underbust vest corset, up to a 42 (laced) waist; I'm going to add a vest front, tails - swallow tails, maybe, & Napoleon collar. It could alse easily have a full pirate skirt & detachable pirate sleeves, or ghawazee style, or lab coat - just amazing amount of potential: http://cgi.ebay.com/Steampunk-Asylum-Corset-Sewing-Pattern-High-Back-S-/250842527668?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1715848902371372128#ht_755wt_952
B: 3/4 sized top hat (they also have a mini topper pattern): http://cgi.ebay.com/Victorian-Buckram-3-4-Hat-making-Sewing-KIT-/250803345364?pt=UK_Crafts_SewingPatterns_EH&hash=item3a650b57d4#ht_1426wt_952
They are a bit pricey, but are unusual enough that I thought they were worth sharing. I look forward to trying these.
Oh, I LOVE that vest/corset!!! I like that the back laces, and that it has a full back, instead of the type that just comes right up under my arms... and then stops, so that it chafes. It is pretty expensive, though!
Hmmm... maybe you could make a tissue paper copy... and share! ;) :D
The National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania is presenting a Steampunk Horologia Festival in mid-September. A visit to this Museum anytime will teach you everything there is to know about time, concepts of time, and the mechanics of time pieces. Given Steampunk's fascination with time, clocks, and small gears, this will be an amazing event. On Friday September 16th they will hold the Timeworks Ball and on Saturday September 17th, tours, workshops, demonstrations, and entertainment are to be had. See link below for information and check out the rest of the site whilst you are there:
CLICKY>>> http://nawcc.org/index.php/special-events/steampunk-horologia-festival (http://nawcc.org/index.php/special-events/steampunk-horologia-festival)
allright I just finished my blouse
what do you guys think?? All I have left is to add buttons to it
I need to add lace to the shirt that will go underneath it and I will be done as far as 'tops'
after this I can start working on all the leather goods and my goggles
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:o :o :o
Ohhhh... WOW!!! It's gorgeous! I LOVE the collar... and the sleeves... Can we get a front view after the buttons are on, please? And a close-up detail of the collar?
BubbleWright, that sounds like such a fun event. Wish I could go.
Auryn, wonderful job on the blouse. It's beautiful.
Only because you asked, here are some details of the finished blouse. I am contemplating going over the button holes with a bright lime green embroidery thread to match the lime green thread on the pin tucks.
The sleeves look green because I put a layer of green organdy between the outer sleever and the internal sleeve- it makes the poofyness better and I liked the color contrast
Sorry if this is too picture heavy
The buttons that I used- german glass buttons I got on clearance at joanns
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/steampunk%20mockups/steamyblousebutton.jpg)
I havent decided yet if I will wear the collar open or closed- if closed I have a beautiful broach to go on it
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/steampunk%20mockups/steamyblousecollar2.jpg)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/steampunk%20mockups/steamyblousefront.jpg)
details of the lace on the cuff and collar
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/steampunk%20mockups/steamyblouse-sleeve.jpg)
this is the lace that i put on the camisole I will wear underneath it
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/steampunk%20mockups/steamcamilace.jpg)
Soooo pretty!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the ensemble!
Beautiful detail work and the buttons are fab! Nice work.
New York City Apartment Sails Back in Time
http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/new-york-city-apartment-sails-back-in-time.html
Have you ever wanted to live inside the retro-futuristic world of a Jules Verne novel? Do you prefer submarine portholes to skyline views? Then say hello to your dream home.
...
Transforming a plain-vanilla co-op into a Jules Verne wonderland took about two years. 'Like other large projects, the initial budget and scope were quite modest compared to the beast it would eventually become,' he said. The 1,800-square-foot space is configured as an open loft with one bedroom and two full baths, which are hidden behind walls of antique piping, gears and cogs.
Mr. Noritz, a filmmaker, said photos of zeppelins informed the design, as did steampunk style, which is inspired by science-fiction and fanciful interpretations of Victorian-era technology. 'I wanted to build a unique experience for visitors and myself,' he said.
Hahahaha beat me to it!
Can anyone loan me the money for that place??? I love it.
Wow! We just got back from WorldCom, a Sci Fi convention held in Reno. We got to wear our Steampunk wear and met our favorite Steampunk author, Gail Carriger. What fun! We saw other Steampunks, picked up a few new books, and even got to kiss a drag queen! (got a ribbon to put on our badges for that) My daughter wore her hat with a modified band which holds all sorts of vials and tools that a true scientist would need. It was a hit with other punks, and one writer, who said he wanted to use it in his new book. Hmmm. I showed off my punked out parasol, which started life as an umbrella. If I can get her to help me, I'll post pics of her hat. (I am helpless at photos) ;)
I just finished my steampunk corset. It's the first Steampunk thing I've done!
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Lady Rebecca I adore that corset
Love the color combinations.
Did you do the embroidery by hand??
Marvelous!!! You are so talented, LadyR!!!
Lady Toadflinger, I am green with jealousy over your WorldCon adventure! Sounds like tooooo much fun. I'm planning to attend WC in 2013 when it's held up the road in San Antonio.
Lady, Rebecca - hominahominahomina! That is one beautiful corset!
Somewhat OT, but the control room has been looking decidedly SP-ish of late, Mayfaire Moon's TARDIS corset: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/08/tardis_corset.html
I.Want.So.Bad. Only about $900. *sitsincorner&whimpers*
Oh... wow. :o I'd like to see it open!
Quote from: Auryn on August 22, 2011, 06:25:01 AM
Lady Rebecca I adore that corset
Love the color combinations.
Did you do the embroidery by hand??
Nope, I'm not that talented (or patient). I started making it in a class at Costume College, and before we got there, the teacher had us choose one of 4 embroidery designs. Then she did it on her machine, and it was all ready for us when we got there. I wish I had an embroidery machine!
But thank you!
I don't know if this has been posted, but Bristol Ren Faire has declared an official SP invasion weekend and are "pulling out all the stops": http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200320356683905
If you go, pics, please! And are you listening, TRF management?
I saw this on a t-shirt for sale at worldcon: Steampunk means never having to say"is this period?" Ha!
One other thing I forgot to mention, we visited a Reno Ben Franklin Crafts store and found some great black mini top hats to decorate as fascinators. The price....$3.59! They are fairly light weight, but sturdy enough to be covered with fabric and dressed up.(also got a tiny one for my daughter's Boston Terrier. As she said, he already has his tux on! :D)
Was at JoAnn the other day and Amy saw and fell in love with this pattern -
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Anyone done it?
Thanks,
Drac
Quote from: Drac on September 02, 2011, 08:07:37 PM
Was at JoAnn the other day and Amy saw and fell in love with this pattern -
(http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.238612696.jpg)
Anyone done it?
Thanks,
Drac
I bought it, but I haven't played with it yet.
I have indeed. I left the sleeves off to make it vest instead of jacket. Here's me at World Steam Expo from May (I wish I had gotten better pics):
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/0052.jpg)
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/0042.jpg)
Serenamoonsilver, very nice. Did you do the pleating on the skirt?
I saw a woman wearing the coat at the local steam punk meet up. I'd like to see some boning in it.
Serena,
I love the little Sailor Boy! What a sweet family group!
Ohh I wanna do that! LOVE the sailor outfit on your little boy.
Wonderful pics! Can't wait for our next Steam event!!! Whatever it will be... lol
You know... I would think there would be a better way of doing the badges for something like this. They just look so completely out of place, and it can really interfere with the overall impression of a costume to have this large rectangle of mundane plastic right out where it can't help but catch the eye...
Brass Farthing - steampunk-inspired barbershop group "For all your Victorian, but manly vocal needs!" sings a clever and dirty ditty about trombones at this year's Bay Area Maker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sncmrkNG84Q&feature=player_embedded
Great pics, cute kidlets!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on September 03, 2011, 08:12:42 AM
Serenamoonsilver, very nice. Did you do the pleating on the skirt?
I saw a woman wearing the coat at the local steam punk meet up. I'd like to see some boning in it.
I did do the pleating, but because that's a poly satin, it looks more like a ruffle. I don't know if I'd put boning in the jacket if you're wearing it over the bustier which already has boning in it, but it defintely could using some adjustment, as I saw two other people wearing it and they all had that bunching issue I had. I only got to talk to one of them and she had someone else sew it for her.
And thank you all for the compliments. The sailor suit is a rather sentimental thing--I was talking to mother-in-law about finding a sailor suit for him and she told me she had just the thing. A few days later she brought that over along with pictures of my husband wearing it when he was little.
Oh, now THAT is a precious memento!!! And now that you have the photos of both of them wearing it you can create something to display them, as well!
Hello all,
we are finally back from DragonCon
I figured I would share some of the pictures I took. Sorry if its too picture heavy.
We were planning on marching in the parade as superheroes- cheetara and the flaming C but we ended up marching in the steampunk sect instead.
here are some of the pictures.
My beloved gave me this as an early bday present (my bday is at the end of October) so I could wear it to DCon
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/DragonCon%202011/DSC00014.jpg)
Here we are-one of the spectators took this picture
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(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/DragonCon%202011/DSC00172.jpg)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/DragonCon%202011/DSC00170.jpg)
I really liked the whole chest and back piece on this guy- couldnt figure out what he was though
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/DragonCon%202011/DSC00192.jpg)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/DragonCon%202011/DSC00173.jpg)
The steampunk contingent waiting to march
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I loved this lady's hat
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/DragonCon%202011/DSC00188.jpg)
WewT!!! You two look AMAZING!!! I LOVE your weapon, and I really, REALLY want one!!! I want more close-ups of all your accessories, as well! The skeleton watch is beautiful, and such a sweet birthday gift, and from someone who will always support your mad costuming whims, which makes it even MORE special! Can't wait to see all the rest of your pics from this weekend, as well!!!
You look great, Auryn. Nice job.:)
You look mahvelous, Auryn!
All this mad, inspired, sparky costuming is the reason I fell in head over heels with SP. And that hat - totally made of win & awesome.
I found this on CNN. Interesting comments too.
http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/05/steampunk-trend-barrels-ahead-at-dragoncon/?hpt=hp_bn8
Thanks for the pics Auryn. The two of you look great!
Thanks for the compliments guys, it means a lot.
I read the article too. The dirigible they talk about is pretty awesome, I saw it in the parade.
I wonder if all the costumes they talk about people saved up for sunday night when they tried to break the world record because to be honest, I was kinda surprised at how few steampunk costumes we saw.
maybe we were just not in the right place at the right time.
I agree, nice pics!
I like looking for fun ideas and you guys have gotten me in the mood for some steampunk and check out what I found. This is beyond cool! I wanna try it
http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Necktie-Corset-Dress/
That looks like lots of fun! I saw a cloak made from ties earlier this year at our Faire! If I could get enough ties in the exact colors I want, I think I'd make one...
Steampunk sighting: My daughter and I were on a thrift store crawl today in Sacramento, and saw an unusual sight. Down the road went a young man on his motorized cycle (like a very early motorcycle). He wore a leather flying helmet, knickers and braces, and, of course, airship goggles! We regretted the fact that we were driving in fairly heavy traffic, so were unable to snap a pic with a cell phone. Wonder where he was headed....(the airstrip for a dirigible flight?) ;)
Wonderful steam punked Victorian clothing exhibit in Houston: http://sites.hccs.edu/mediaroom/?p=2727
I spent a couple of hours there earlier today with the 42nd Airship Batallion, many of us in full regalia. One man had a zoetrope projecting in his top hat.
I am eagerly awaiting pics, please!!!
I merchant at Renfaires, and I love seeing the Steampunkers. It's a breath of fresh creative energy. I just returned from Bristol, where the people watching is prime during business lulls. I especially enjoy seeing people who are just starting out on their garb, whichever century. I remember my first attempts with a grin and a cringe. So, it's with fondness that I sometimes just gotta laugh out loud at the crazy outfits. I LOVE their bravado, and admire their courage to wear some of the things I see.
Freshman Steampunkers wear even more outlandish garb than Freshman Rennies. WWII army gear, Renaissance clothes, giant boots, cardboard accoutrements, Halloween costumery, all combined with a fine piece of expensive headwear. I'm glad that the genre is being embraced by the Renfaires. Bristol RF had a Steampunk day during their 9 week run. Now, I just wanna see an airship land at the faire!
Doug
Daggrim, I know what you mean by "a grin and a cringe." Some of my earlier stuff has truly been cringeworthy. I'm also a people watcher at TRF. I buy a drink & a nosh, maybe window shop a little, and just enjoy the parade of humanity. All I know is I WANT a zoetrope - maybe built into a bustle? Lord knows there's certainly enough real estate back there.
Here are some pics that others have posted - these pics cover just about everything I took pics of: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1579934634
Is anyone planning on wearing steampunk to TRF this year, particularly on All Hallows' Eve?
Quote from: Selkie on September 20, 2011, 02:31:28 PM
Is anyone planning on wearing steampunk to TRF this year, particularly on All Hallows' Eve?
I am going as a steampunk eve!
There are many going Pirate Weekend in Steampunk. I know we may plan to. So, along with the regular pirates, we may see some airship pirates, too. We may also be SP again on All Hallow's
The 42nd Airship Battalion is planning an invasion on 10/22. I may or may not make it as my BFF is visiting next month.
I'm still not sure what I'll be wearing... or if we'll even still be able to make it down there this year, or not.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 20, 2011, 02:57:52 PM
I'm still not sure what I'll be wearing... or if we'll even still be able to make it down there this year, or not.
not taking no for an answer! you have to come AHE!!
The Family Hyde will be there in Steampunk. Steampunk mod'ing is the one thing in this crazy world that I find relaxing.
Quote from: April Marie on September 20, 2011, 03:41:47 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on September 20, 2011, 02:57:52 PM
I'm still not sure what I'll be wearing... or if we'll even still be able to make it down there this year, or not.
not taking no for an answer! you have to come AHE!!
Oh, believe me... if there is a way, ANY way at ALL, then we'll be there!!!
(http://cheezpictureisunrelated.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/wtf-photos-videos-tastes-like-clock.jpg)
Ooooh... yummy! That is exceptional!!!
I would feel bad about cutting let alone eating one of these super fancy cakes...
Pffft... hand me the knife! I want to see if it's got gears on the INSIDE!!! :P :D
I would run an experiment comparing textures, flavor, mouth feel, and time in which it took the subject (me) to repeat. FOR SCIENCE!
Sparks... ::) :D
Quote from: NoBill Lurker on September 24, 2011, 12:12:49 PM
Sparks... ::) :D
We just can't HELP it!!! Sometimes creation MUST be presaged by destruction (occasionally on a MASSIVE scale)...! ;) :P ;D
And the rest of us are left cleaning up your Sparky messes... ;)
Oh... I have the feeling there wouldn't be too many complaints about cleaning up after I gutted a couple of those cakes...
... especially if the gears are edible, also! ;D heheh And, hey... and least it wouldn't EXPLODE!!!
Y'know... probably... this time...
Trying to decide how to lend a SP touch to a formal look of a kilt with a Prince Charlie coat & vest without adding superfluous gears or cogs... Googles seem a little silly with evening wear.
(http://www.blacktieguide.com/Contemporary/jackets/prince_charlie_Moss_bros_hire_cropped.jpg)
Actually changing all the buttons out to a nice gear would look really nice.
The buttons don't necessarily have to be gears.
Switch them out to nice ornate looking brass buttons,
change the chains on your sporran for brass chain.
A friend suggested a couple airship medals on the chest. I don't really want to modify the jacket buttons since I want to have it for regular formal wear as well. Maybe time to finish a steamed cane to carry. Or an airship capbadge for my glengarry.
I'd love to see you make that staff. Maybe hang a couple of keys. And wear a chronometer. Like the idea of medals too. A gentleman explorer type.
So elegant, groomporter. Some medals would be very sharp, maybe you could find a vintage camera stamping to hang from a ribbon.
Yes, and a monocle. :)
The 42nd Airship Battalion will be there on10/22; Airship Isabella on 10/23.
I've got a reproduction skull and crossbones "death or honor" pin I was thinking of mounting on a pair of wings, or something to turn it into a cap badge. If it turns out it's something I might try to make a mold of and sell. BTW I'm making plans for Teslacon II that we'll be attending next month. http://teslacon.org/
Exhibit running now til Jan 2012 at Muzeo in Santa Ana: click me (http://www.muzeo.org/exhibit_current.html#steampunk). If you scroll up, they've also got one called The Queen's Gallery...I so want to see them! ;D
Oh, that sounds like FUN!!!
I know, doesn't it?! :D
Putting together some steampunk garb for my son. He's going to a post KCRF performer's party. Making a gauntlet thingee with lights and noise (I'll let him decide what its purpose is!), and also making a rifle. His garb is a bowler hat with goggles, glasses with loupes, a wing collar shirt with an ascot and (cogged) stickpin and (cogged) cufflinks. Ultra modern but goth looking grey vest. Old timey pocket watch with chain. Trousers are an old style pattern but microfiber, cuffed at the hem. Wing tip shoes. Still making the accoutrments, but should be done in about a week or so! Fun!
My new airship look:
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f41/serenamoonsilver/steampunk/032.jpg)
Serenamoonsilver, so cute!
Ooooh, FUN!!!
Booky wooks! link (http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Bible-Illustrated-Scientists-Literature/dp/0810989581/ref=pd_sim_b_67)
Quote from: April Marie on September 20, 2011, 02:45:29 PM
Quote from: Selkie on September 20, 2011, 02:31:28 PM
Is anyone planning on wearing steampunk to TRF this year, particularly on All Hallows' Eve?
I am going as a steampunk eve!
Do you have a picture of how it turned out?
Gonna be teaching some period games at http://teslacon.com next week. I'll bring the laptop and try to live stream some video from the webcam. Try to remember to post the link here. Also gonna use my mini videocam to try to get some candid video during the weekend.
Quote from: The Lady Mercedes on November 09, 2011, 08:00:16 PM
Booky wooks! link (http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Bible-Illustrated-Scientists-Literature/dp/0810989581/ref=pd_sim_b_67)
I got this for my birthday a few weeks ago, it's sitting
right next to me on my desk. I love it! I highly recommend it to anyone, no matter their experience in steampunk. I wish it was pocket size so I could carry it with me everywhere when people ask "what exactly is steampunk?" It's great!
I love this book! I picked it up at the late (sniff, sniff) Borders book store in our area. I have read it from cover to cover, and showed it to anyone who asks about SP. Even though my husband dumped coffee on it, (gasp!), it still has a place of honor on our coffee table. It even mentions my favorite SP author, Gail Carriger. Great book.
Trying to figure out what we're forgetting before leaving for http://www.teslacon.com
Gonna try livestreaming it from our gaming hall. Keep an eye out at http://192.168.0.7:9090/1/stream.html starting tomorrow afternoon.
Saw where Jodi Resler-Gustafson (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1242248812), from Minnesota, posted a photo of some Steampunk Henna Art that she did on the Minnesota Society of Costumers Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2187887057016&set=o.135881173098890&type=1&ref=nf).
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/316066_2187887057016_1242248812_32044101_1031825752_n.jpg)
Wow... that's really nice!!! It looks like the main part was done with a stencil, though... those circles are just too precise. Still... awesome!!!
Quote from: groomporter on November 17, 2011, 11:42:03 AM
Trying to figure out what we're forgetting before leaving for http://www.teslacon.com
Gonna try livestreaming it from our gaming hall. Keep an eye out at http://192.168.0.7:9090/1/stream.html starting tomorrow afternoon.
Having technical difficulties so streaming won't happen, but have a mini video cam I'll be wearing to get some candid footage.
Found this on CNN:
http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/18/the-classy-clockwork-couture-of-steampunk/?hpt=hp_bn8
A Few Teslacon II pics
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150467559063899.419706.673048898&type=1&l=108561fb72
Here was a audio preview for Teslacon II I missed before leaving for it
http://www.teslacon.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/TC_RadioSpot.mp3
Next year's storyline is a trip to the moon.
Went to Dickens on the Strand in Galveston, Texas Saturday. They have a Steampunk square which was really cool with vendors and all manner of Steampunk. Also there were entertainers based on Steampunk. What was really cool though was that Steampunk was EVERYWHERE! You would see women with gorgeous gowns with a set of goggles on their head. Also Saturday night the hosting Airship presented a play (which was alright but I will admit that the wife and I did wander off), then they had the Steampunk Circus with a guy who ate glass and was a human blockhead to name a few (kind of the old freak show), then they had a fire show which was FREAKING AWESOME!!!! The night finished with the Steampunk Ball which was an outside courtyard dance for the Steampunk community. It was DJ'd with Steampunk music. I had heard of Abney Park and Tartanic (which really isn't that Steampunk) I know has been playing Steampunk balls and what not but this music was AMAZING. I have spent all night tonight researching different bands. I love Vernian Process for one. Highly encourage all you Steampunkers to venture into the music as well because it really lends to the look and amazement!
Thank you for the review, Mr. Hyde. Let me add Professor Elemental as a wonderful musician.
Ug, I lived in Houston for 18 years and the second I moved to Kansas for school, I hear about Dickens. I'm never able to come home for it since I'm there the week before for Thanksgiving break and 2 weeks after it for Christmas. Woe.
But, while I was home for Thanksgiving, I was able to go to TRF twice! We caught Tartanic and they said they had a new steampunk album out. I do agree that the stuff I have heard from them is not exactly my idea of steampunk, but I do love me some bagpipes! It may be a case of trying to catch on to the bandwagon, but...I don't know, I can think of worse music to be at a steampunk ball :)
Glad Dickens was fun! I saw Airship Isabella at a con here in Wichita a few weeks ago and then saw them again at TRF one weekend, small world. I know they were at Dickens.
Well, has everybody seen the Youtube video "Just glue some Gears on it and Call it Steampunk"? If you haven't caught it yet, check it out! (just search for glue some gears on it) It's funny, and has a tune that will stick in your head!
Quote from: Lady Toadflinger on December 09, 2011, 04:31:21 PM
Well, has everybody seen the Youtube video "Just glue some Gears on it and Call it Steampunk"? If you haven't caught it yet, check it out! (just search for glue some gears on it) It's funny, and has a tune that will stick in your head!
That was fun... here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFCuE5rHbPA
http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/14/thy-fearful-gadgetry-steampunks-mad-scientists/?hpt=hp_bn8
Another article on CNN...
Gina
I dont know if this has been posted already or not,but i thought it was too good not to share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFCuE5rHbPA
Hello Fellow Time Travelers.... February 14th is my 3rd Wedding Anniversary. Leather is the gift. Very into Steampunk. Need suggestions for the wife. She has corsets already.
what about some cool bracers,
or a pouch/purse
Quote from: Auryn on January 12, 2012, 05:26:27 AM
what about some cool bracers,
or a pouch/purse
... or some whips?
Corset of the day...
http://www.corsets-uk.com/cd-313-brown-steampunk-style-corset-with-chain-detail.html
Hyde, you should check out some of the stuff a friend of mine does. His name is Robert Watson (sorry, don't know what I was thinking earlier, but Watson is the correct last name), and you can find him in my facebook friend list. He's extremely talented, and he's got an extremely Steamy imagination! He does custom work, as well. Tell him you got his name from me.
You know, Auryn does beautiful leather work, as well. I don't know what her schedule is like, but you might get lucky and find an opening!
Oh, and I'm thinking a gorgeous shoulder bracer, maybe with some shiny brass accents...
Quote from: MrHyde on January 11, 2012, 11:40:46 PM
Hello Fellow Time Travelers.... February 14th is my 3rd Wedding Anniversary. Leather is the gift. Very into Steampunk. Need suggestions for the wife. She has corsets already.
Maybe a leather halter? Like a belt at empire waist, with straps.
Quote from: Rowen MacD on January 12, 2012, 06:57:12 AM
Corset of the day...
http://www.corsets-uk.com/cd-313-brown-steampunk-style-corset-with-chain-detail.html
If you're going to have corsets of the day, you should at least make sure they are fully populated... :o ::)
LOL Merlin... you crack me! That's from a company called Corsets-UK, and every day on facebook they have daily deals where they list several corsets as their "corset of the day", and mark them down by 75-85%, or more. I got my last one from there, and it's extremely well made, and very pretty! I'll be wearing it to the next Steampunk event I attend, in fact!
This is a good definition (for me anyway):
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt9/redkimba_photo/Miscellanea/steampunk1.jpg)
Quote from: MrHyde on January 11, 2012, 11:40:46 PM
Hello Fellow Time Travelers.... February 14th is my 3rd Wedding Anniversary. Leather is the gift. Very into Steampunk. Need suggestions for the wife. She has corsets already.
There is no such thing as too many corsets
I wanted to pick you guys' brains.
This year is going to be the first time I will be a vendor at a Steampunk Con.
I have been doing art shows and vending at small ren faires for about 10 years- so I have the vending part down.
What I am perplexed about is what kind of products should I make for a steampunk con.
I have to be honest I have been rather dissapointed by the majority of offerings for the steampunk genre that I have seen at different comic cons
and even at DragonCon the offerings were very dissapointing
Id love to hear what you guys think
Mr. Hyde, don't know what your wife's steampunk style is, but perhaps a cute little leather tophat? Or if the budget is a bitt too tight for that a small bunch of leather roses would make a lovely and very personal gift. She could pin them to her hat or wear as a corsage or wristlet or wear them in her hair. There are many sites online for these and I know there are faire vendors that make these. If you are handy you might even make them yourself. Search youtube for "How to make leathet roses". You can even scent them to make them even more romantic. :)
Auryn, how fun. No real advice, but I know you'll come up with something wonderful. My own thoughts are that a fun, spontaneous and relatively inexpensive item would be the thing.
Cross-posting this in a few threads today, but I know too many people here who will be interested in the info!
Hancock Fabrics is having a big sale today, and if you get their flyer there is an extra 10% off entire purchase coupon in it that is a rare event! McCall's and Simplicity both 5/$5, and broadcloth for $1.49 yd...
Michael's is also having a clearance sale, and they have some coupons online, including a 25% off entire regular price purchase, and that NEVER happens!
Quote from: Auryn on January 15, 2012, 09:15:26 AM
I wanted to pick you guys' brains.
This year is going to be the first time I will be a vendor at a Steampunk Con.
I have been doing art shows and vending at small ren faires for about 10 years- so I have the vending part down.
What I am perplexed about is what kind of products should I make for a steampunk con.
I have to be honest I have been rather dissapointed by the majority of offerings for the steampunk genre that I have seen at different comic cons
and even at DragonCon the offerings were very dissapointing
Id love to hear what you guys think
At Teslacon which is an actual steampunk convention there was a fair mix of stuff from books of historic interest, quite a bit of miscellaneous jewelry ( Picked up some cufflinks since I forgot mine.) Four or five clothing venders (a couple focused on corsets). A couple boothes more focused on prop weapons. A couple artists (painting drawing). I wasn't too impressed with most of the canes/walking sticks, so I'm going to be sure to have mine to sell next year. Here's a list of the actual venders who attended. http://www.teslacon.com/site/information/vendors/
Problem is there is the whole DIY as a large aspect to SP, so I think the quality needs to be high enough for people to say "That's better than I can make or have the time to do..." One thing I rarely see is more military uniforms based on the red coats that were still being worn. I've been tempted to do something based off a Zulu Wars style uniform for a while.
Thank Rani
of course there are NO hancock fabrics anywhere near me- the closest is 3 hrs away literally 10 min away from my in-laws' house.
groomporter
what would you think of a vendor that sells supplies for the DIYers??
For example- funky jewelery beads and findings as well as metal parts for guns, accessories etc
That's one of the things I considered mentioning, I haven't seen anyone selling much in the way of raw materials.
BTW an acquaintance just posted on Facebook a schedule of Steampunk cons around the country for 2012
http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/01/steampunk-cons-2012
Quote from: Anna Iram on January 16, 2012, 09:51:58 AM
Mr. Hyde, don't know what your wife's steampunk style is, but perhaps a cute little leather tophat? Or if the budget is a bitt too tight for that a small bunch of leather roses would make a lovely and very personal gift. She could pin them to her hat or wear as a corsage or wristlet or wear them in her hair. There are many sites online for these and I know there are faire vendors that make these. If you are handy you might even make them yourself. Search youtube for "How to make leathet roses". You can even scent them to make them even more romantic. :)
Auryn, how fun. No real advice, but I know you'll come up with something wonderful. My own thoughts are that a fun, spontaneous and relatively inexpensive item would be the thing.
I really like the leather rose idea. Any faire vendors you recommend that sell outside of faire?
Quote from: Auryn on January 16, 2012, 01:19:33 PM
Thank Rani
of course there are NO hancock fabrics anywhere near me- the closest is 3 hrs away literally 10 min away from my in-laws' house.
groomporter
what would you think of a vendor that sells supplies for the DIYers??
For example- funky jewelery beads and findings as well as metal parts for guns, accessories etc
I've only been to one steampunk con, and I was a tad disappointed by the stuff there as well. Granted, it was the con's first year and there were only about 10 vendors however. Maybe I'm just looking for different stuff than what most people sell, but since I do make a lot of my own stuff, I leaned towards buying hard to find supplies at this con more than pre-made objects. One vendor had big gears, vacuum tubes, and other odds and ends. I thought it was a great idea! Saved me shipping fees and wait time, you know?
Perhaps you could offer supplies, and then display or even sell a finished example of how to use those supplies. Like, if you're selling a fabric pouch with gears and other stuff on it, sell a plain pouch and the loose gears as well, for those who want to make it themselves. That's just a suggestion, obviously you could apply it to the goods you sell. But, I think selling supplies is a great idea!
Mr. Hyde, don't know the name of a specific vendor, just recall seeing them and thinking they were pretty. Try doing a leather rose search on Etsy. Tons there.
Anyone bought patterns from Harlots and Angels in the UK??
They are also on ebay as st.dizier
It has already likely been mentioned before, but I cared not to read this many pages of topic to see. I just got an email from Medieval Collectibles and their offerings of steampunk accessories is growing. ;D Some of their stuff can be pricy but they also have some more affordable items as well.
http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/s-79-steampunk.aspx (http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/s-79-steampunk.aspx)
They DO have some really cool things! Gorgeous hats!
Radio show I listen to called Darkest Radio is right now doing an electrical/steampunk/cabaret themed episode because the host Darkest Jack did an interview w/a member of a band called Steam Powered Giraffe! If you happen to miss it, you'll be able to listen to it here (http://darkestjack.com/podcast/2012/02/06/darkest-radio-episode-64-with-steam-powered-giraffe/). The playlist can be found here (http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=285678868160938)!
Thanks, Lady M!
You're very welcome! :)
Check out one of Monster High's upcoming dollies named Robecca Steam here (http://www.monsterhigh.com/bios/robecca)...quite interesting!
Doth mine eyes deceive me? Could it possibly be an actual Steampunk radio station (http://loudcity.com/stations/radio-riel-steampunk)? Why yes, yes it is! ;D There's also a podcast called The Clockwork Cabaret (http://www.clockworkcabaret.com/)
Lady Mercedes, thanks for the heads-up on the SP radio! ;D
:o :o :o Tattoo tights (http://www.etsy.com/shop/tattoosocks?page=2)!!! :o :o :o
Oh, and thanks for the link, Lady M! Listening right now! ;D
You're very welcome NoBill @ Rani! :) Oh, one I forgot to add that's kinda in the same vein is The Den of Iniquity (http://www.live365.com/stations/mrirony?play=2): Dark Cabaret, Circus Noir, Gypsy Punk, Carnivale, Southern Gothic and Funeral Ballads
I am back and how I've missed everyone!
Anyodd, backin january the Queen Mary had a steam punk con and my guild was asked to come preform. It was my first event and I was playing Princess Alice. My goodness it was so fun. Just found out we've been asked back for next year :)
Becky, we've all missed you, as well! Don't just disappear like that!!! We LIKE having you around, you know... :P
And AWESOME about the performance! Congratulations!!! And on the QM, as well... how impressive! Would LOVE to see pics... (hint...) ;D
Haha I'll try not to disappear anymore! It was an amazing event!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/408051_10150512835602752_713877751_8557980_401893094_n.jpg)
This is from the ball they had that night, we were all dead tired so me and my "brother" kept making jokes back and forth to keep the energy going. It was so much fun, our queen was having fun trying to set people up and while I was sent to go mingle she had the prime minister fetch this absolutely GORGEOUS man I had been watching like a hawk for the past 2 days. I just about died when I saw him heading to the stage, he ended up trying to teach me how to dance alone on the top of the ship and it was perfect. That boy knew how to play his cards just right, I do however have a boyfriend so a stolen kiss on the cheek was as far as that went! Frankly I was shocked he was interested, I knew he had spotted me gawking at him(....on multiple occasions) and he kept laughing at me everytime he'd catch me so I did not expect him to be attracted to me AT ALL! Made my freaking year, haha.
Here's a goofy video clip I am in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kLgXMl0Efhc#t=233s
I am at like 3:52 on this, Joe came up and asked for a picture when they were actually recording, funny thing is I had actually seen his channel about a week before and the entire time was thinking "he looks familiar" it wasn't till right when he kissed me that I realized who he was and what was happening! There's also a horrible interview with me somewhere but I was pretty damn tired so its just bad haha.
Some albums to love if you haven't gotten them already:
The Sepiachord Companion (http://www.amazon.com/Sepiachord-Companion-HUMANWINE/dp/B002ODD0JE/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1331119037&sr=1-1)
A Sepiachord Passport (http://www.amazon.com/Sepiachord-Passport-Various-Artists/dp/B0042EJDSA/ref=pd_sim_m_3)
A Dark Cabaret (http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Cabaret-Various-Artists/dp/B000B5XZY2/ref=pd_sim_m_2)
A Dark Cabaret 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Cabaret-2-Various-Artists/dp/B005DKGO66/ref=pd_sim_m_5)
Steampunk, Vol. 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Cabaret-2-Various-Artists/dp/B005DKGO66/ref=pd_sim_m_5) & Steampunk, Vol. 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Vol-Soundtrack-Falksens-Chronicle/dp/B006IY1NNU/ref=pd_sim_m_39)
Article (http://www.gothicbeauty.com/fashion/3053-steampunk-couture.html) from Gothic Beauty Magazine
And it's nice to see you back Becky! :)
Cool sounding event (http://www.retroscopefashions.com/SPO/SPO.html) for those in the Las Vegas area or planning to go there! :)
http://floridasteampunkexhibition.eventbrite.com/ (http://floridasteampunkexhibition.eventbrite.com/)
The Florida Steampunk Exhibition East
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM - Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM (ET)
Daytona Beach, FL
TESLA Con is a Steam Punk Convention that will be held 30 Nov.-2 Dec. in the Madison, Wi. area. I am thinking about going.
http://www.teslacon.com/site/ (http://www.teslacon.com/site/)
I wanted to share some of the pieces I have been working on
let me know what you guys think
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/Steampunk%20Products/IMG_3225.jpg)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/Steampunk%20Products/IMG_3232.jpg)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/Steampunk%20Products/IMG_3230.jpg)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/AurynsLair/Steampunk%20Products/IMG_3227.jpg)
Quote"let me know what you guys think"
Where are the gears???................. just kidding. Nice job!
I want to start incorporating some copper tubing for some of the canes I make to have a more steampunk flavour. Any suggestions on keeping it polished? I'm going to keep it away from the handle so skin oils/perspiration will be a minimum. I'm afraid some sort of clear coat will get eventually get bumped and scratched. Just some car wax perhaps?
Auryn, wow. You are so creative.
Groomporter, this stuff looks promising. Claims to work well even on copper cookwear. Won't chip or crack. Non toxic. Never used it, but here's the link:
http://www.everbritecoatings.com/faq.html#jewelry
Hmm? thanks I'll check it out.
Love ALL your art, Auryn! The bug-eyed goggles are so much fun!!! :D
Groomporter, are you wanting the copper to stay bright and shiny? I don't know about other people, but I love the look of old copper, after it's darkened. It gives a piece the feeling of antiquity, as thought it's been handled for a really long time. The copper wire I use is fairly old (I've had it for over 15 years, myself, and I got it used), and it's now starting to take on a wonderful aged appearance, and it darkens with handling, so that by the time I've finished a piece the copper itself is really beautiful.
Of course, that's just my preference... :)
Now that is what I call CREATIVE!!! Way to go Auryn!!!
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on March 22, 2012, 09:02:39 PM
Groomporter, are you wanting the copper to stay bright and shiny? I don't know about other people, but I love the look of old copper, after it's darkened. It gives a piece the feeling of antiquity, as thought it's been handled for a really long time. The copper wire I use is fairly old (I've had it for over 15 years, myself, and I got it used), and it's now starting to take on a wonderful aged appearance, and it darkens with handling, so that by the time I've finished a piece the copper itself is really beautiful.
Of course, that's just my preference... :)
I have mixed feelings. Sometimes I want it bright and shiny as if I have minions. Gotta keep the household staff busy -idle hands and all that... what?
Thanks guys
;D
Groomporter
I get the whole keeping the minions busy thing, otherwise they cause so much trouble.
However you might want to consider going both routes.
For example allow one cane to tarnish but also wrap some copper where it would be handled regularly- it would create a great juxtaposition of contrast.
Would increase the look of wear and age of the piece.
Not sure of the rules regarding promotion of sites/vendors. This is a friend of mine, makes lovely stuff, and I am all about supports independent artists. Go buy something!
Azrael's Accomplice Designs
https://www.facebook.com/azraelsaccomplice
http://www.azacclothingcouture.com/
^^Nice things there...thanks for posting!^^
Gina
Crash, we've all posted links to sites for artisans with cool stuff, here... so if you find something that fits the theme, or even better, know the artist personally, then we're always happy to see it! And buy, if we're able... ;D Thanks for the link! Some gorgeous stuff in there!
Shameless plug:
We now have the new Steampunk Tarot in stock.
http://historicgames.com/RPcards.html
GP, it looks fantastic! If I had a bit more ready cash on hand I would definitely be ordering it!!!
Yeah, this is much better than some "Steampunk" playing cards that recently came out. They just had special backs, but boring standard fronts and face cards, whereas this tarot is all original new art.
What I could see of it is gorgeous, and the price is comparable to other decks, although the shipping seemed a bit high, I thought. I guess with the extras, though, it's probably about what Priority would cost.
Yeah the 300 page paperback manual adds quite a bit of weight for the postage.
Found these thanks to Gothic Charm School: Imperium Park (http://www.wildeimagination.com/c-21-imperium-park.aspx)
It seems many Faires are scheduling a Steampunk Weekend. This year PARF is having a Time Travelers Weekend. I plan to attend as a Steampunk mechanic and will bring my Steampunk/Tweed Ride TREK bicycle. This is an automatic 3-speed. Power for the gear changer is supplied by a front hub generator. The wood fenders are custom made, with a 1930's German fender ornament. The vintage headlight/horn and tail light are circa the 1960's and fitted with LED bulbs. The panniers are converted from Swiss Army ammo carriers dating to the 1960's. The seat is a Brooks B-57 touring saddle with a Brooks tool bag. The leather look accents on the chain guard and water bottle are Contac brand vinyl. The final touch is the pair of cork handgrips, which are shellacked. See links below for photos of my bike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28247229@N02/6953231132/in/photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28247229@N02/6953231132/in/photostream)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28247229@N02/7099300945/in/photostream/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28247229@N02/7099300945/in/photostream/)
Quote from: BubbleWright on April 27, 2012, 08:41:18 PM
It seems many Faires are scheduling a Steampunk Weekend. This year PARF is having a Time Travelers Weekend. I plan to attend as a Steampunk mechanic and will bring my Steampunk/Tweed Ride TREK bicycle. This is an automatic 3-speed. Power for the gear changer is supplied by a front hub generator. The wood fenders are custom made, with a 1930's German fender ornament. The vintage headlight/horn and tail light are circa the 1960's and fitted with LED bulbs. The panniers are converted from Swiss Army ammo carriers dating to the 1960's. The seat is a Brooks B-57 touring saddle with a Brooks tool bag. The leather look accents on the chain guard and water bottle are Contac brand vinyl. The final touch is the pair of cork handgrips, which are shellacked. See links below for photos of my bike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28247229@N02/6953231132/in/photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28247229@N02/6953231132/in/photostream)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28247229@N02/7099300945/in/photostream/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28247229@N02/7099300945/in/photostream/)
You Sir, have a very sharp looking bicycle!
Looking at trying a new look with my khaki jacket and kilt. I just got a 4-yard turban in the mail today, which is drying (Came with instructions to hand wash it in cold water before using.) Discovered the basket hilt from my broad sword would fit on the Indian wall-hanger pseudo scimitar I've had for years. I figure I can tuck the sword under a gold waist sash that I have with my ray gun on my other hip for the Scottish adventurer/mercenary who has spent time in one of the "'stans." -That is if I can figure out how to wrap the turban before CONvergence this weekend there are several tutorials on Youtube. Idea inspired by Alexander Gardner http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Gardner_(soldier)
See previous post from Yesterday. Need a little more practice, but...
First attempt: More Beduin style?
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/Misc/Photoon2012-07-03at1304.jpg)
Second attempt: more Sikh/Indian style? This also seems a bit cooler without the loop around the neck.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/Misc/Photoon2012-07-03at1357.jpg)
Very Laurence of Arabia! Nice... ;D
I think the sorta Sikh style needs a pin or something on the front maybe
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on July 03, 2012, 07:53:21 PM
Very Laurence of Arabia! Nice... ;D
This is one of the coolest steam punk looks yet, You can have fun with this!
Here's some colorful turbans:
http://www.moroccancaravan.com/item.asp?p=78
http://www.bargello.com/Style+M612-323-Men-0-6272.htm
http://www.bargello.com/Style+M611-323-Men-0-6271.htm
http://www.bargello.com/Style+M604-323-Men-0-6141.htm
Or perhaps a modified french foreign legion Kepi?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kepi_mg_3387.jpg
I really look forward to doing something different for the fashion show at CONvergence this weekend. There's a bunch of demonstrations on Youtube for how to wrap different styles of turbans that I referred to in case anyone's interested. Here's where I got the turban fabric http://www.gosikh.com/index.php , but it's really just some light weight cotton fabric 1 meter wide and 4 meters long and ended up costing about $4/yard including shipping so you can probably do just as well at a local fabric store.
Check out link for a bubble blowing Steampunk Time Machine... I want one!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
http://www.flickr.com/photos/webcompanion/4851410049/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/webcompanion/4851410049/)
Same machine but in 3-D... get out your 3-D glasses...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdmpWnIzoRI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdmpWnIzoRI)
awesomesauce!
That is freaking genius!
I'm sharing this with a buddy who is confined to a wheelchair.....
Very nice! Love it!!!
A couple pics from CONvergence this weekend. Waiting to see some pics from the fashion show which should show the raygun on my right hip and the sword tucked under the sash on the other side. I didin't know there was a competition, but won an honorable mention for a "historical based" character and got lots of compliments for a more original look
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/Misc/541627_10151251495134867_872598611_n.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/Groomporter/Misc/Photo07061711.jpg)
Great look, GP! Congrats on the honorable mention!
Steampunk Moon Fairy (https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/539209_10151137242651578_568379014_n.jpg) by Amanda Haney.
Cute!
Steampunk fun:
Steampunk Paper Dolls (http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Paper-Dolls-Dover/dp/0486489485/ref=pd_sim_b_4)
Steampunk Stained Glass Coloring Book (http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Stained-Glass-Coloring-Dover/dp/0486485781/ref=pd_sim_b_19)
Creative Haven Steampunk Designs Coloring Book (http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Haven-Steampunk-Designs-Coloring/dp/0486499197/ref=pd_sim_b_1)
The Steampunk Coloring and Activity Book (http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Coloring-Activity-Book-Illustrations/dp/1933149639/ref=pd_sim_b_2)
A Steampunk Tale of the Curious Canine, His Best Friend and the Lady Who Flew: Paper Dolls and Storybook (http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Tale-Curious-Canine-Friend/dp/1935223534/ref=pd_sim_b_13)