I’m thinking with Tesla and Franklin, we could add Marie Curie and be well on our way to an awesome new Superheroscientist team a la Avengers. By Travis Pitts, via Hey Oscar Wilde!
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The old joke is that Steampunk happened when Goths discovered brown. (Ha!) Ok, so there's some truth to that. HOWEVER, there is more to the genre than brown leather and brass - you just have to look for it. (And if you can't find it, add it yourself! That's where the PUNK part comes in.) For example, check out Adam Wallacavage's octopus chandeliers, which have been making the rounds again online lately: It's Captain Nemo meets Barbie's Dream House - and I love it. There are also darker/creepier designs, but it's the cheerful color combos that make me smile: How great would this be with steampunk home decor? Although if it came down to selecting one for my own steampunk dining room, I think I'd have to go with this one: Beeeeaaauutiful. Or, for you cosplayers, how about a little NerfPunk? via Wings of Steam Here's the concept: steampunkers are known for painting/customizing Nerf guns into steampunk guns. So this group figured, hey, why not match our costumes to the guns, instead of vice versa? Aaaand NerfPunk was born. Frankly, I think it's brilliant. I'd love to see more bright colors like this worked into the Victorian/punk aesthetic. Or, if you can't work that much color into your costume, how about in your hair and makeup? By Colorful-Ayako Someday, guys, I am going to have candy colored hair. Someday. Over the past few years a lot of 'punkish elements have worked their way into my closet. Leather boots and ruffled skirts, fitted military jackets, big belts, and flouncy blouses all add up to a subtle steampunk look that doesn't look costumey. Still, most of those tend to be muted khakis, browns, and army greens - not very colorful. And, in case you hadn't noticed, I LOVE color. Which is why I LOVE these Victorian patterned knee-socks: Pinstriped Victoria Over the Knee, $20.00 (Thanks to Claire H. for the link!) Ack! Prettiest. socks. EVER. (Unfortunately, I'm so short that "over-the-knee" = "crotch level." Not good. Heh.) You also see a lot of jewel tones in the more traditional Victorian dresses used so often in steampunk costuming - lots of rich reds, teals, and purples. (Some examples here.) It's fun when you see colorful satins paired with rugged leather: such a great contrast. Ok, just a few more colorful steampunk bits and I'm done: By Will Rockwell I spy a hidden Mickey! And one last gem (literally) from Bionic Unicorn: Gorgeous, don't you think? The chains and watch guts bring the punk, while the feathers and gems make it a formal statement piece. Perfect for steampunk. (And for only $140, it can be yours!) Well, I could keep going all day, but I think that's enough for now. If you have any examples of colorful steampunk, please link to them in the comments!
What is it about Mother Nature that can be both destructive and beautiful at the same time? While many people love the sunniest of days, just as many people wish for storms. Honestly, what’s better than having a movie marathon on a stormy Sunday or falling in love in the eye of a storm? Photographer […]
This fascinating subculture was visited only once by Vermont DeadLine in my previous post entitled "And Now For Steampunk Completely Different". It is a new year, and in my humble opinion, it is worth revisiting. These people have taken every day objects and reinvented them into fascinating, [mostly] useful devices and gadgets. To me, the level of work put into creating what really is art, exemplifies Steampunk as a stand on its own genre. Thankfully, the exact recipe for creating anything Steampunk is one of constant improvisation. Using elements such as silver, brass, and copper; and items such as clock gears, old bullet casings, rivets and cogs (just for a start) these artists take you into a fantasy world of their very own. What makes steampunk especially tantalizing is the preferred method of power IS steam. Like what you see? ALL of these images were found on Pinterest, so check it out for your self by signing on and typing "steampunk" into the subject line. It's worth the trip! Elaborate Writing Utensils Pacman, anyone? A cool way to keep a Journal Wind up mouse toy Re-invented Zippo Send your kid with this cool back-pack? Leather imbued with brass purse For the beer drinkers For the housewife or cook Fantastic computer station, using an old desk and adding all computer components, Steampunk style This desk is complete with webcams, mouse, keyboard, 3 screens and I'm not sure what else.... All I can say is: It's just cool. Update (8/17/16): This was reported to me to be an organ. Now that I clearly see the brass pipes in the background, and the speakers on either side of this wonderful invention, I stand corrected! This was entitled, affectionately, "Thing" - wind 'im up! Brass goggles A regular hard-drive with a bit of Steampunk dressing... I want this laptop. Super cool case makes it a must have! Jules Verne style Steampunk brass pocket watch This little device is fabulous... it would be fun to do this with a Kindle or Notepad! Call me, Baby Old West meets an ornate Victorian friend Apple like Steampunk, too Though this person really needs to wash his hands, the lighter is interesting... Copper coffee maker - Beautiful! Yes, this is a computer mouse. It kind of looks as if it could have been one of the finger pillories from the Victorian era, it won't hurt you. For the time traveler and from a "parallel reality", I bring you The Chrono Displacement Device Steampunk trunk Steampunk - way cool - camera Victorianesque James Bond And finally, I leave you with this... Your very own Plasmatic Spirit Harvester HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2015! From Vermont DeadLine
Very cool scenery by Clockwork Couture http://t.co/CBc3qGptEr #Steampunk #Fashion #Tesla #Teslapunk
An interesting old panel of gauges used to monitor a boiler on a fishing trawler. Reykjavik maritime museum
"An inexpensive receiver, not bigger than a watch . . . " -N. Tesla (describing a component of his 'World-System' of telecommunication.) Here we see the "Telesia #4", antenna extended and tuned to telephotograph channel 5385, displaying an image of the inventor.
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Everything you need to power your High Voltage Electron Microscope. Except, perhaps, the HVEM itself...
