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admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:00:59 +0000

Steampunk Jewelry Necklace

The world of Steampunk is currently enjoying a renaissance.
Out of all the strange and fascinating Steampunk accessories that go with this Neo- Victorian art form, my passion is for Steampunk Jewelry.

When I see someone wearing Steampunk Jewelry, it’s like a symbol, as recognisable as the compass and setsquare of the freemasons, the pentagram of the Wiccans or the Ankh of the Goths (and lets not forget Ancient Egyptians!).

In my mind there is so much more to Steampunk Jewelry than cogs and old watch parts glued to rings and pendants, with the repurposing of these components there is an intrinsic appreciation of the skill and artistry of the past.

Securing old watch parts has become no easy task, as enthusiasts are snapping up vintage timepieces and contemporary watches are comprised mainly of plastic, making them irrelevant.

Whilst there has always been a collectable market for wonderfully crafted timepieces

Sadly broken or less collectable watches were discarded, but with the Steampunk movement the intricate and beautiful objects of yesteryear have been given a new lease of life.

When you open the watches and clocks of yesteryear it’s like opening a treasure chest; you’ll often find rubies along with the elaborate and gorgeous movements.
With the resetting of these movements and rearrangement of the components these antiquated artefacts take on a fresh new relevance in this wonderful and intricate art form.

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Steampunk Classic “20,000 Leagues under the Sea” The Moving Picture!

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:32:07 +0000

Steampunk Leviathan

There’s no doubt that Jules Verne’s 1869 tale “20,000 Leagues under the Sea” could be considered a Steampunk classic, along with the works of HG Wells. Quite what these authors would make of the term “Steampunk” is another thing altogether.

So I’m absolutely delighted to hear that one of my favorite Film Makers; David Fincher will be directing this Neo Victorian classic! I loved Seven, Fight Club and Zodiac and whilst they are in no way considered Steampunk they’re definitely dark classics.

When asked what the appeal of filming 20,000 Leagues hold for him, David Fincher responded “”You know, the idea of doing a gigantic Steampunk science fiction movie from 1873″

It’s surprising that so far there have been no out and out Steampunk blockbuster movies and whilst there have been many recent films with Neo Victorian leanings, no one has yet made a definitive Steampunk film – here’s hoping this will be the first of many!

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A Curiously Steampunk Potato

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:23:16 +0000

Steampunk Mr. Potato Head

Almost every day there seems to be some fresh and new invention in the world of Steampunk, but never in my most feverish of dreams would I have considered a Steampunk Mr. Potato Head, yet he is here he is!

Mr. Potato Head has been around since 1952 in one form or another, but perhaps the maker, George Lerner, found the blueprints from 1852 in some sort of bizarre time capsule.

I’d love to see some more accessories made available for this Neo-Victorian Mr. Potato Head, perhaps a walking cane (or better yet, swordstick), a trusty revolver for more fiendish adventures, pocket watch and if he gets especially thirsty, a small hipflask of port or brandy.

To see more of this wonderful Steampunk creation, visit the inventor’s Flickr page below:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/saritamarianyc/

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Steampunk – a New Hope

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:27:01 +0000

Steampunk Boba Fett

Steampunk is continuously crossing boundaries and genres and it’s only natural that it’s found its way to Star Wars through the work of artist Greg Peltz.

I love this Steampunked Boba Fett, one of the more popular characters from the film which is weird considering what a minor role he had in the first films; it must have been that enigmatic mask, the strong silent bounty hunter…

As the artist points out, Boba is now clad in Neo Victorian coat and tails which may play havoc with his jet-pack. Other Steampunked characters on the artist’s site include Darth Vader in civil war attire, a dapper 3CPO and Chewbacca complete with monocle.

Visit Greg Peltz’s site to see more Steampunk Star Wars:

http://gregpeltz.blogspot.com/

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Steampunk Guns at the ready!

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:12:23 +0000

The Liberator

In dark times those who are ahead of the curve, particularly ladies and gentlemen of a Steampunk persuasion, will be preparing themselves for all eventualities.

Many folk are naturally concerned with portends concerning a full scale zombie apocalypse.

Whilst some may scoff, only the other day, I clearly saw the distinctive outline of a zombie hoard in my tea leaves.

Not only that, whilst dashing through collection of shopping emporiums (all under one roof) I could distinctly see the first signs of the brainless undead, peering absently and vacuously through windows at clothes and inanimate objects.

So what better way than for a Neo Victorian adventurer to kit themselves out for impending calamity than with this Steampunk Gun, the Liberator, fashioned by a gentleman with a wonderful moniker; Colonel J. Fizziwig…

Arm yourself today by visiting:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/d68e/

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Steampunk Keyboard going…going…gone!

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:50:10 +0000

Would you look at that this Steampunk marvel!
A spectacular piece of Neo Victorian craftsmanship created by Richard R. Nagy of Datamancer.net.

If I had more shillings in my coffers I’d be highly tempted to secure this in the auction currently taking place on eBay. Alas, I cannot stretch to the sum being asked, being one thousand and five hundred pennies (or cents), not without selling more Steampunk Jewelry this month at any rate!

The keyboard is made from solid brass and antiquated leather and also includes genuine keys from the nineteen thirties/forties.

Imagine the sorts of novels you could conjure up using such a wonderful device and with some of the modded monitors and Steampunk USB sticks doing the rounds, you really could have some fully functioning Neo-Victorian marvels for your home office.

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Steampunk Jewelry Butterfly for the Soul

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:10:36 +0000

Steampunk Butterfly for the Soul

This is one of my latest Steampunk Necklaces, a charming, bejeweled butterfly caught upon a chain.
The Butterfly has many meanings in folklore and symbology.

For the Germans, butterflies were believed to be witches trying to steal the cream from the butter churns, whilst for the Mandarin Chinese, butterflies are a symbol of a long life.
The Russian’s word for Butterfly signifies the tiny creatures were associated with the soul and so to for the ancient Greeks, whose word for butterfly is “psyche”, which literally means soul.

My Steampunk Butterfly is a study in Violet and Pink, with a Vintage Ruby Jeweled Watch Movement and Amethyst and Rose Swarovski Crystals, mounted upon a silver plated filigree butterfly and can mean whatever you want it to!

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Writing a Steampunk Novel?

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:30:33 +0000

Whilst the new USBTypewriter™ isn’t really Steampunk, I think anyone with a love of the antiquated merging with future technologies will love this new invention.

The maker, Jack Zylkin, describes the gadget as a “new and groundbreaking innovation in the field of obsolescence” and whilst this may be true, personally I love obsolescence! Steampunk Jewelry is an art form which is borne from obsolescence with all of those gorgeous vintage watch movements being rescued from the yawning abyss of ever growing landfill.

As you can see from the video, you get the aesthetic pleasure of using an old fashioned typewriter which serves as your keyboard with the attendant tip-tapping clatter of the typewriter, hooked up by USB to your PC, MAC or Ipad for a very strange fusion of old and new.

The USBTypewriter™ seems like the perfect way to get your Steampunk novel written, in retro-futuristic fashion and style!

To see more, visit:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/usbtypewriter

Here’s some more roundups from the world of Steampunk:

steampunk science museum show at oxford uk – art donovan from the oxford university museum of the history of science sez, “i have been given the great honor of curating the world’s very first museum exhibition of steampunk art. seventeen artists from seven countries- the steampunk …
new york city – city of steam (robot included) – i’m on the lookout for some victorian era clothes to wear to the steampunk themed chaos communications congress this winter. if you’ve got a source or costume shop to recommend, let me know. while searching for top hats, bow ties, …
DeWitt Incognito Steampunk Watch | Impact Lab – DeWitt Incognito Steampunk Concept No. 1 Man, watches don’t get much cooler or crazier looking than the DeWitt Concept No. 1, a one-of-a-kind timepiece.
steampunk fashion going mainstream – steampunk fashion-wear is now all the rage. steampunk is a subculture that encapsulates the aesthetic expression of a time-traveling fantasy world, one that embraces music, film, design and now fashion, all inspired by the extravagantly …
Steampunk Costume » Blog Archive » Steampunk Sound Effects: The … – This is my diy project “steampunk doomsday machine”. it is a fuzz /compressor like external effect .But i made it with decent steampunk influences. So with a lot of wood and brass/ copper .At the top you see two 230 volts DC driven …
Steampunk Dreams over at ZBS – What utter joy this morning to open my mailbox and find a little gift from ZBS, one of their new, heavy-duty, industrial strength steampunk state of mind.
steampunk laptop winds up to power on – this amazing laptop creation by datamancer beautifully melds old world style with modern technology. under the hood of this lovingly handcrafted wood case is a hewlett-packard zt1000 notebook computer, running windows xp and ubuntu …

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Steampunk Maker Extrordinaire Mark Eliot Schwabe

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:29:06 +0000

Mark Eliot Schwabe

I’ve just added a new page to Steampunk Jewelry which will feature interviews and photographs of Steampunk Makers and Artists.

This week I’m featuring an interview with Mark Eliot Schwabe, a designer of Neo-Victorian wonders and all sorts of fascinating crafts and sculptures, an artist extraordinaire with a great story in how he found his place in the constantly evolving world of Steampunk.

Over the coming weeks I hope to add to this new page, whilst keeping the main page for my latest Steampunk Jewelry designs and snippets of news of the strange and bizarre!

You can find the interview with Mark Eliot Schwabe by clicking on the all-new Steampunk page.

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Steampunk Cufflinks for the next (or previous) Generation!

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:33:32 +0000

Steampunk Cufflinks for all generations!

Steampunk Cufflinks, that most perfect gift for Father’s Day! Well, depending on where your Father sits with the whole Neo-Victorian movement…

But why not get your Dad involved today? Or better yet, his Dad! Yes, I’m proposing a Steampunk Grandfather, naturally clad in full Victorian regalia, complete with goggles.

Just think, the Steampunk Father or Grandfather would be the perfect person to carry a well concealed swordstick and you never need worry about their safety, knowing that they are armed at all times.
I think it’s high time the swordstick made a comeback.

Googles would also be a perfect accessory for your Steampunk Father/Grandfather, exactly what they need when their hidden away in their sheds and workshops making whatever exactly it is, that they work away at…

So bring your Fathers and Grandfathers into the future (or perhaps the future-past) today, send them a pair of Steampunk Cufflinks and together we can create a whole new Neo-Victorian Subculture!

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A Steampunk Sword of Light

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:28:58 +0000

Is the might of the evil Neo-Victorian Empire bearing down on you?

If a swordstick will not suffice, perhaps it’s time to consider bringing out the heavy guns… or, um Sabers.
Not any old Saber though, this is a Steampunk Lightsaber!

This futuristic, yet arcane sword of light will cut down your foes in a trice. No longer do you have to go through the ritual of profanity and goading your enemy into attending a formal duel, now you can simply pull your sword of light and dispatch your adversary to Valhalla, or Hades, or wherever their bound.

I believe the Steampunk Lightsaber is the future!

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Pocket Globes for Steampunk Adventurers

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:39:26 +0000

Steampunk Globe

Whilst taking a short break from creating Steampunk Jewelry and traveling across the four corners of cyberspace, in search of wonders and adventure, I discovered a delightful emporium; Bo Press Miniature Books.

I love this Cairo Pocket Globe. Cairo, surely the destination for any self respecting Neo-Victorian seeker of occults treasures and knowledge…

The artist, Patricia Sweet, designs and illustrates her own tiny books and binds them using traditional methods, a true artisan! The paper and leather covers come from all over the world and the content inside the books include old songs, imaginary maps and even tiny tomes regarding lizards!

I imagine lovers of all things Steampunk, will appreciate these amazing, Lilliputian handmade journals and books and you can even fill them with your own writings and adventures, perfect for recording your daring exploits as you map the world aboard your airship.

You can visit Bo Press Miniature Books at the link below:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/beepalix

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Steampunk Paper-craft War Machine!

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:07:04 +0000

I just found this absolutely stunning piece of Paper-craft on a really cool and interesting Flickr Page which has all sorts of fantastic photographs with masses of weird and wonderful crafts, including a set of spectacular Tarot Masks and accompanying prints.This “Steampunk Walker” was an entry for the upcoming “1000 Steampunk Inspirations” (which sound like a very exciting project!) and is made entirely of paper, paint and glue.

To see more of these wildly imaginative creations click the link below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/visioluxus/

See and download the full gallery on posterous

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Steampunk Laptop complete with Quill

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:37:03 +0000

One of many clichés with coffee shops is there’s always an obligatory writer in the corner, huddled over their laptop, tapping away on their keyboards, working on their novels or screenplays, a half-forgotten cup of coffee gently steaming away.

I’m one of those writing-types myself.

If you took a poll of the patrons in any coffee shop, just how many of them would be writers? A fair amount I’d wager!

Whilst writing in coffee shops may be a bit of a cliché, imagine going into your local caffeine emporium with this frankly astonishing Steampunk Laptop, taking out the accompanying quill, firing up this beast and setting to work on your latest masterpiece…

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What the Deuce? Steampunk Cakes?

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:53:57 +0000

I just found this fascinating website where people took part in making Steampunk Cakes. Cakes!
It seems everyday there’s some sort of amazing new Steampunk USB device, mask or even a Stormtrooper, but who would have thought of cakes?
Well, clearly quite a few people and you can see really cool delicious-looking designs here:

http://artisancakecompany.com/?p=1249

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Steampunk Rings Showcase Video

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:48:48 +0000

I’ve just made a brand new video showcasing some of my latest Steampunk Ring Designs and I really hope you enjoy it!

Without a doubt, Steampunk Rings are one of my biggest sellers; it’s hard to believe that I’ve sold nearly 1,300 pieces of Steampunk Jewelry since I began crafting and designing my pieces nearly two years ago to the month.
What a huge surge in popularity there’s been for all things Neo Victorian since then…

If you like the video, please rate it on YouTube, it’s always inspiring to get feedback!

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Steampunk Headphones for Aural Delight and Neo Victorian Style!

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:08:43 +0000

One of my favorite websites, the mighty Instructables.com, has a fantastic tutorial which shows you exactly how to construct your very own, rather spiffing set of Retro Steampunk Headphones!

Now you can listen to your much loved gramophone collection in Neo-Victorian splendor!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Steampunk-headphones/

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London Particulars on Overbury Ink

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:08:38 +0000

London Particulars has just been featured on a rather special website, Overbury Ink, as part of their SteamTuesday features.
It’s always nice to have an opportunity to share our whimsical art and Steampunk Jewelry with the world and Overbury Ink is a particularly cool site!

It’s really worth taking the time to explore Overbury Ink, there are plenty of Steampunk features, as well as fantastic features on Photography, Couture and Fashion and plenty of posts for lovers of the strange and unusual!
Overbury Ink

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The 10 Coolest Steampunk Gadgets… Ever! » Coolest Gadgets

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 01:27:29 +0000

via coolest-gadgets.com

I love this Steampunk Dalek!
I can imagine seeing them trundling through the filthy streets of Victorian London, exterminating without mercy, until an intrepid Steampunk Adventurer dashes forth from the shadows and dispatches the rolling evil geniuses with a modified sword-stick “Huzzah – take that infernal fiend!” and their invasion is brought to a halt, as it is every time they appear on Dr Who within at least two episodes…

Here's some more cool Steampunk Wonders for your delight and pleasure:

bioephemera.com » A Steampunk Green Man – Digital artist Almacan (Kazuhiko Nakamura) creates intricately detailed surrealistic portraits, equal parts Giger and da Vinci. This one reminds me of an insectoid Green Man about to disperse into the undergrowth. I am inspired by surrealism and cyberpunk styles of art.
steampunk fashion going mainstream – steampunk fashion-wear is now all the rage. steampunk is a subculture that encapsulates the aesthetic expression of a time-traveling fantasy world, one that embraces music, film, design and now fashion, all inspired by the extravagantly …
pac-man? that's pac-gentleman to you – this custom made toy by artist/sculptor doktor a is a wondrous tribute to the classic arcade game, pac-man. the one-of-a-kind sculptural toy is entitled “the secret history of video games: pac gentleman”. …
steampunk laptop winds up to power on – this amazing laptop creation by datamancer beautifully melds old world style with modern technology. under the hood of this lovingly handcrafted wood case is a hewlett-packard zt1000 notebook computer, running windows xp and ubuntu …
Steampunk Star Wars | Les Jones – While prowling around Dave's Long Box for a seekritt project I found a link to Eric Poulton's blog and his ideas for Star Wars rendered in steampunk. I'm just.

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The Aeronaut Steampunk Necklace Wonder!

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:48:01 +0000

The Aeronaut

This is one of my latest pieces of Steampunk Jewelry, comprising of a Vintage Watch Movement with a pair of Steamy Silver plated Brass Wings and a sixteen inch Antiqued cable chain in silver tones.

I named this piece The Aeronaut because I think it would be a perfect piece of intrepid explorers of the skyways and clouds. Indeed, it would almost be bad form to take to the skies without a suitable badge of office! Of course it may well attract the attention of sky pirates, but I would assume you will also be traveling with an armament or two…
To see this exquisite (although I do say so myself) piece, please feel free to come and browse in my shop which does a brisk trade in Steampunk Jewelry.

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The Steampunk Chopper

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:31:29 +0000

This is an amazing contraption! Can you imagine donning your Brass Goggles and cape, riding out through the wastelands upon this Steampunk beast? Fighting crime in all of its nefarious forms, a Neo-Victorian Caped Crusader no less?

Naturally, a lot of Ladies and Gentlemen of the Steampunk persuasion will choose the Penny Farthing or Airship as their mode of transport, but if you need to get there quicker, and in a style that is guaranteed to strike fear into the hearts of your foes, then this Steampunk Chopper is for you…

http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/black-widow-steampunk-chopper-to-scorch-the-road-in-style/

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A Steampunk Short…The Anachronism

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:31:47 +0000

I just watched The Anachronism, a short film which is now available online and will be a hit for any fans of Neo Victorian adventures, as it features what can only be described as, as a Steampunk Squid, with very strange contents, washed up a small island shore…

Here’s the trailer and a link to the website, where you can watch the short film for free.

http://www.theanachronism.com/home.html

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A Steampunk…Leg!

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:44:27 +0000

I’ve seen many strange sights in the wonderful world of Steampunk; naturally there is all manner of jewelry, USB drives, masks, guns, clothes and now a Steampunk leg piece!
The artist, skinz-n-hydez mentions some of the materials which include Brass, Copper, Odds and Ends and “a little blood”…

http://skinz-n-hydez.deviantart.com/gallery/

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Deep Crimson Steampunk Ring

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:58:34 +0000

Deep Crimson Steampunk Ring

I’m really pleased with how this Steampunk Ring turned out, it’s a study in scarlet (or perhaps crimson) and silver. The ring is made from a vintage Elgin oval seventeen ruby jeweled watch movement which I then set with nine deep Red Siam Swarovski Crystals.

One word of warning, if this Steampunk beauty is spotted upon your finger, it may attract the attention of a passing vampire, who may mistake the red crystals for drops or deepest red blood.

I recommend carrying a small bulb of garlic in your pocket, and if you can fit a stake into your other pocket then all will be well…
You can see this and more Neo-Victorian wonder and other gleaming beauties by visiting my Steampunk Jewelry shop!

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Steampunked USB Drive with Tin Box

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:39:38 +0000

I’ve seen some really cool Steampunk USB flash drives before, but I love this “Steam Train” drive, it’s a really elegant, brassy bold Steampunk design.This “Steam Train” USB is definitely more expensive than a lot of others on the market, but this is a real work of art and each drive is signed and dated by the artist, Will Rockwell and comes in its own beautifully designed tin box.

I better start saving now!

http://www.atcrux.com/2010/04/07/steampunk-usb-drive-%E2%80%93-blending-art-and-technology/

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A very Steampunk Dwelling

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:55:40 +0000

As an addict of all things Steampunk, the idea of living in a fully kitted out Steampunk Home would be wonderful and I do collect curios and vintage pieces, but not to the extent of Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum who have turned their home into a shrine of all things Neo-Victorian!

I love this Victorian Organ Command Desk, complete with Horn Speakers and an iPhone dock!

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A Steampunked Chick (and Heart)

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:35:49 +0000

Sunday morning and my usual search for all things Steampunk, Gothic and peculiar brings an excellent yield!
With Easter a not too distant memory, what could be better than a Steampunk Chick lovingly preserved by a Taxidermist Artist?Lisa Black is a an Artist from New Zealand who is making some pretty amazing, vivid and bizarre art, I have to say the Steampunk Heart did give me the collywobbles, but it’s certainly a piece of brave and fascinating creativity!

http://www.dyscario.com/design/steampunk-taxidermy-by-lisa-black.html

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Love these Free Steampunk Wallpapers

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:55:44 +0000

There are some absolutely amazing, free Steampunk-Themed Wallpapers over at howtogeek.
I love this train, I wish all trains could look like this, it might be an environmental catastrophe but at least it looks cool…

Here’s a link to see all of the designs:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14007/desktop-fun-steampunk-theme-wallpapers/

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Super Sterling Steampunk Ray-Gun!

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:36:45 +0000

This is not just a Steampunk Gun, oh no it is so much MORE than that! Its also a pipe, toothbrush and nail clipper amongst a host of other things.
I have no idea how anyone could function without one!

http://mental-design.blogspot.com/2010/03/metapen_6165.html

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http://makersmarket.com/products/627-plague-doctor-steampunk-leather-mask

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:25:33 +0000

Deliciously creepy Steampunk Plague Mask by Bob Basset, a wonderful team of artists and mask makers in Ukraine!

http://bobbasset.com/archives/date/2010

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Who are you going to summon?

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:53:50 +0000

Love this video by League of Steam, Ghostbusting since the 1800′s…

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Beautifully Bejeweled Steampunk Ring!

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:42:54 +0000

Beautifully Bejeweled Steampunk Ring

I’m working with a lot of color in my Steampunk Jewelry, maybe it’s the first hints of Spring and perhaps the last of Winters drear, a reappearance of crisp blue skies – or maybe I just like Swarovski crystals! I hope you do too!

This Steampunk Ring is designed from a Vintage Swiss Ruby Jeweled Watch Movement set with two soft, rose-pink Swarovski Crystals.

I love Vintage watch movements, each one is completely unique and quite often I leave them plain to show off the artistry of their makers, but sometimes the odd crystal here and there can enhance their unique beauty!

If you want to see more of these Steampunk treasures, you can view them at London Particulars!

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Steampunk Gameboy!

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:19:47 +0000

Straight out of the labs of a mad inventor, comes a purely Neo-Victorian, Steampunk wonder.
It’s almost as if a Victorian inventor, with a finger or two on some future pulse, conjured a picture of a future device, designed purely for fun and pleasure.

A device for children who seek a diversion away from kites, hoops and throwing stones at drudgers and pleasure boats from bridges overlooking the Thames.

And then this inventor took a time capsule and placed it deep within the ground and a century later, we find the first prototype of the Gameboy, a thing of bronze and cogs, a modern marvel!

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Steampunk Jewelry Butterfly in Crystal Pink

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:25:07 +0000

Steampunk Jewelry Butterfly

Firstly, and belatedly, I just want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year from my Steampunk Jewelry Blog!

I have loads of interesting Steamy projects this year and I’m still working hard to keep my Etsy shop well stocked, despite consignments and galleries and all sorts of brilliant mayhem!

I hope you like this; it’s one of my newer pieces, a Vintage Watch Movement Butterfly.
This piece is made from a Ruby Jeweled Watch Movement, accented with Pink Rose and Fuchsia Swarovski Crystals.
I then set this upon an intricate silver-plated filigree butterfly.

I’m going to be adding all sorts of new designs to my Steampunk Jewelry Shop so please bookmark this page and I sincerely hope you have a wonderful 2010!

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Gleaming Elgin Steampunk Jewelry Cufflinks!

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:35:04 +0000

Gleaming Elgin Steampunk Jewelry Cufflinks

I have no doubt that these Cufflinks will fairly gleam upon your cuffs!

I made these striking Steampunk Jewelry cufflinks from a pair of gorgeous, perfectly matched Vintage Elgin 15 Ruby-Jewelled Watch Movements which came in a lovely and unusual oval design. I then set them onto a pair of Silver-Chrome-Plated Cufflinks.

I just love the craftsmanship which Watchmakers used to employ in their work! I can’t see digital watches ever making such interesting and elegant jewelry.

If you like the cut of these gleaming Steampunk Jewelry lovelies, then please visit my Etsy shop where you can find more Neo-Victorian goodness by clicking here!

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Colors of London Particulars

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:29 +0000

I just made a new Steampunk Jewelry video, deciding a splash of color is needed for these long dark Autumnal evenings!

Hope you like the new designs and the colors and crystals!

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Steampunk Jewelry Ring With Keyhole and Mystery!

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:28:24 +0000

Steampunk Keyhole Ring

This in one of my latest creations, a variation on my bestselling Steampunk Jewelry Escutcheon Ring and I hope you agree that this is a rather splendid item and will look alluring on any type of finger, be it lean, chubby or withered…
This Ring will do your fingers justice!

When you own my jewelry your going to have in possession, unique wearable art, unlike anything else on the market!

This Adjustable Ring is suitable for sizes 8.5 – 12 and I’m happy to make any adjustments for you if you know your Ring-size!

I’ve sold to hundreds of satisfied customers through my Etsy Shop, which you can visit here.

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Red Glittering Steampunk Jewelry Necklace Wonder!

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:52:21 +0000

Red Swarovski Crystal Steampunk Jewelry Necklace

“What is this wonder?” I hear you exclaim!

What you spy here, Ladies of distinction and Gentlemen of generosity and taste, is a Steampunk Necklace comprising of Ruby-Red
Swarovski Crystals set atop a Vintage Watch Movement, mounted upon a pair of Brass Wings.

The measurements of the chain are eighteen inches and the wings measure fifty-eight millimetres.

When you add this necklace to your collection you can be safe in the knowledge that you’re wearing a uniquely designed, handcrafted necklace, for the individual at heart.

I’ve sold my Steampunk Jewelry to hundreds of satisfied customers through my Etsy Shop, which you can visit here.

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New Steampunk Jewelry YouTube

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:29:52 +0000

I just put together a short video with some of my latest pieces of Steampunk Jewelry -- hope you enjoy it!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmW2qNiT5i4

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A Steampunk Jewelry Birds Nest!

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:14:57 +0000

I recently made a new Steampunk Jewelry Assemblage Art Necklace where I combined lots of different compliments. The piece featured a vintage clock cog and face with an antiquated skeleton key and a homemade antiqued copper birds nest with a seed pearl egg. I love to mix and match and try different combinations and I think this one worked.
Because the piece sold incredibly quickly and was a one-of-a-kind, I’m planning to make similar Steampunk Jewelry designs soon and I really hope you enjoy these new pieces!

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Steampunk Jewelry Necklace and a Mayfair Demon Harpy!

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:38:58 +0000

Sometimes, simplicity can work better than any amount of embellishments!
I was thinking of adding some crystals or a Stamping to this Steampunk Jewelry Necklace but I love the Watch Movement on its own!
So I simply added Silver Finished Cable Chain and then created a very brief fictional history to accompany the Pendant and should you wish to hear about Lady Cruzzletwist “The Demon Bore of Mayfair” head over to London Particulars for more…

steampunk jewelry Pendant

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The Beauty of Steampunk Jewelry and the Beast

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:37:59 +0000

Here is a new Steampunk Jewelry creation… I hope it won’t affect your delicate sensibilities…

Do not be alarmed! The tentacled behemoth on this Steampunk Necklace has been neutralised by a Witch and will never quake or slither again. Wear this necklace in complete safety – a ward against those that must not be named beneath the waves, the old ones…

Steampunk Jewelry

Steampunk Cufflinks traded for an old Puddle

admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:43:59 +0000

If you would like to know how a Puddle was traded for Watch Movements to create this Steampunk Jewelry then see the story below…

These wonderful Steampunk Cufflinks have a stranger history than most!
The watch parts themselves were made by a very odd gentleman.
He turned up at my shoppe one miserable grey, sopping wet October afternoon and presented me with his jewelry, cogs and watch movements – I’d never seen such splendour before!
“How much for these fine pieces?” I asked and the strange man said nothing. Instead he pointed at a puddle in the yard outside my window.
“You want a puddle?” I asked. He nodded and thanking my good fortune, I at once accepted his peculiar request.
Off he went, and picked up the puddle from the yard as if it were nothing more than a plate and sloped off and was soon lost in the rain.
Its only now, that I wonder what the value of the puddle could be, and the strange, deep black space left behind in my yard causes me the most sleepless of nights.
So buy these exquisite cufflinks now while you can, for I wonder if the hole where the puddle lay might not grow and take myself and my Shoppe away with it.

Steampunk Jewelry Cufflinks

Steampunk Jewelry at London Particulars has just passed over 200 Sales!

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:56:59 +0000

I was so happy to reach my 200th Sale this weekend! Thank you to everyone who has supported London Particulars!

I truly expected sales to slow as it seemed that Steampunk Jewelry and the whole Neo-Victorian genre hit a passing fad with the mainstream, but it seems more popular than ever, which is just so exciting!

For me, Steampunk is such a fascinating artform that it would be a real shame if people lost interest but the great news is that it seems to be soaring to greater heights!

So here’s to another year of innovation, style and Neo-Victorian quirkiness and of course, Steampunk Jewelry!

Golden Steampunk Jewelry Ring

Steampunk Rings and Steampunk Jewelry musings from London Particulars

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:35:59 +0000

I’m always trying to find new ways to make Steampunk Jewelry. I know there are so many people selling Neo Victorian Jewelry now – everyday there seems to be dozens of new Steampunk Jewelry shops on Etsy!

So to try and stand out, I like to play with new designs.
I made this Steampunk Ring in an attempt to blend Gothic with Steampunk Jewelry and I think it works!

Gothic Steampunk Jewelry Ring

Steampunk Jewelry Ring from London Particulars

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:33:59 +0000

With this Steampunk Ring, I offer the simple and stark warning that anyone, anyone – who doesn’t consider buying this lovely piece of Steampunk Jewelry, should consider that they leave their fingers bear, which simply will not do!

Bear in mind our Victorian Ancestors wouldn’t even let a table leg remain uncovered! So I made this Steampunk Ring in an effort to cover your naked fingers…

Steampunk Jewelry Ring of Gleaming Silver!

Steampunk Cufflinks, Get your Steampunk Cufflinks here!

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:59 +0000

I have made more Steampunk Cufflinks, my Studio is currently filling with Steampunk Jewelry!

I’m sure I actually dream about all of these little Watch Movements and how they could come back to life and start tick-tocking away… it might be the ultimate alarm clock!

Steampunk Cufflinks from London Particulars

Steampunk Jewelry and my new Foray into Steampunk Jewelry Necklaces

admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:00:59 +0000

One of my most popular items is Steampunk Jewelry Necklaces and yet I haven’t made as many as Cufflinks or Rings, or even Earrings!
I have just made some new items which I will showcase here and I hope you enjoy them and much as I enjoy making them!

Steampunk Jewelry Necklace With Wings!

Steampunk Cufflinks

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:00:59 +0000

When it comes to Steampunk Jewelry, one of my favourite items to make are Steampunk Cufflinks.
They seem to have such a crossover appeal, from “Steamy People” to Goths and even (self-confessed!) Geeks! I love the idea of an office meeting with my Watch Movement Cufflinks glinting of the sleeves of CEO’s! Perhaps that’s just a dream but you never know!

Steampunk Cufflinks by London Particulars

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Steampunk Jewelry Article

admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:00:59 +0000

I wrote an Article for a great Website called Ezine Articles, which is a great place to post a written piece on any subject you feel passionately about!

Steampunk Jewelry – A Present From the Past
By Lora Sutton

The world of Steampunk is beginning to emerge into the mainstream from the various, underground circles where it has long been a well-kept secret.

Steampunk fashion is now appearing on the catwalks and beginning to catch the eye of the media and it will be interesting to see if the whole movement will evolve or whether its followers will forsake it once it hits the high street.

There is so much to Steampunk, from the classic books of Jules Verne and HG Wells to the “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” Graphic Novels of Alan Moore, art, role playing games, clothes, but for me its Steampunk Jewelry that I love the most.

I have been making my own Jewelry for quite some time and have always been interested in vintage pieces, the remnants of yesteryear. So when I saw that there was a whole new way to reappropriate the past and give it a modern context, via Jewelry – I was in heaven!

As a main component, I’ll buy old watches and timepieces anywhere I can find them but the bulk of my material has come via the Internet. Over the past year the cost has been increasing as sellers realize that there is a market for vintage watches (broken at that) and instead of listing “Watches for repair or parts” they are now rebranding them as “Steampunk” and upping the prices.

I love to take these old timepieces apart and discover the treasures they contain.

A lot of the time, you find plastic workings from modern watches, but often when you find a watch that was made pre-sixties, you will find tiny rubies that are used as bearings because they are so resilient.

When you look at the workings of these old watches you can only marvel at the craftsmanship that has gone into making them. It is little wonder that all these intricate pieces have inspired another art form, Horological Collage, which uses watch parts to create pictures. This translates beautifully into Steampunk Art and some of my favourite pieces utilise this technique.

Once I have an abundant supply of vintage watch parts to fashion into Steampunk Jewelry, it’s simply a question of finding the best way to reappropriate the cogs and movements and it’s never long before inspiration strikes.

I love the fact that I’m giving something so skilfully made, which was sadly discarded as junk, a new life.

Surely that is the ultimate form of upcycling!

Lora Sutton Steampunk Jewelry Maker and Artist http://www.steampunkjewelry.ffxoh.com/

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lora_Sutton

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Steampunk Jewelry Ring The First of Many!

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:59 +0000

I have just realised that I have this Blog, which I have neglected to update (due to making masses of Jewelry and planning more!) and I do not use it to showcase my work! So I am going to rectify this immediately!

So here is my first entry in a series of London Particulars Steampunk Jewelry entries!

Brass Steampunk Jewelry Ring

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My Saucy Steamy Valentines!

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:00:59 +0000

I was recently approached by a very steamy Blog called Sex and the Ivy and the owner has very kindly featured some of my cufflinks!

So if your not easily offended and want to see an excellent, Saucy and Unique Valentines Gift Guide for the Adventurous Gift Seeker – then look no further!

http://sexandtheivy.com/2009/01/28/sex-and-the-ivys-2009-valentines-day-gift-guide/

Steamy Steampunk Jewelry Cufflinks

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Steampunk Cufflinks to aid Cult Leaders

admin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:05:47 +0000

I just made some new Cufflinks and I firmly hope that they will help people stand out from the gray masses, as there are so many milling around outside – especially with all the Shop Sales!
I have tried not to go out in order to escape being crushed in some lunatic stampede for a reduced I-Phone and making Steampunk Jewelry is a fine way to avoid the horror of Post-Christmas Shopping Hell!

Bronze Steampunk Cufflinks

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Steampunk Jewelry in Seattle Style!

admin — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:30:17 +0000

I was thrilled to be approached by Seattle Style recently and asked to do a Q&A with regards to my work!
The piece is now up on their Blog with a short interview and some pictures featuring my Steampunk Jewelry!

http://www.seattlestyle.com/thelounge/2008/12/16/cufflinks-with-a-twist.html

Seattle Style Steampunk Feature

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Steampunk Jewelry and The Nightmare before Christmas

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:30:55 +0000

I have been making Jewelry for some time and when I discovered Steampunk it was love at first sight!
I’m completely taken with the idea of an alternative Victorian Age, of billowing clouds of steam, airships and mad inventors (rather than the real life Victorian age of poverty and covered table legs!).
My Steampunk Jewelry began to sell slowly on Etsy, along with my Husbands Art (he uses London and Victorian Silhouette Art in a lot of his imagery so its in keeping with my jewelry). Things were slowly ticking over with weekly sales but I had absolutely no idea how things would take off in the run up to Christmas, with my sales trebling!
If you’re a fellow craftsperson and new to Etsy then I wholly recommend you have adequate packaging ready. I think recycling is vital and make a concerted effort to keep wasteful packaging to a minimum, but when your trying to get up to ten packages ready to ship at the same time – making boxes out of old Amazon packages can get weary!
I think a lot of new seller in a similar situation to mine, I saw one Etsy Seller who ended up selling around 1000 novelty soap products in a day! I can only imagine what her house must have looked like! And then there are those frosty looks from the other customers in the line at the Post Office – it seems the Christmas spirit can thaw temporarily in those endless lines!
I think part of reason that I have had such a hectic time with my online store is the way that Steampunk has really taken off and crossed over into the mainstream.
From something that was once a niche, it’s branched out and now a lot more people have become aware of the unique and inventive crafters who are making such fantastic Steampunk wares.
So this may have been a Steampunk Jewelry Nightmare before Christmas for me – but its one I would gladly repeat.
Next year I will be prepared!

Gothic Steampunk Jewelry Ring by London Particulars

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The Strange Tale of Fiona Stickclick

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:46:57 +0000

I created a new Steampunk Jewelry Ring and wrote a short story to compliment it.

Rather than merely creating Jewelry, I have decided that it might be fun to give it a little history and intrigue and lend a story to my works.

The Story is over at my Etsy Store, so if you wish to read a short, fairly strange tale, then head on over there…

Steampunk Jewelry from the Private Collection of Professor Thistlequick

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Steampunk Jewelry the Movie Part 2

admin — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:56:17 +0000

I’ve really gotten into making these little movies now!

Here is a new one which showcases my new range of Steampunk Jewelry, hope you enjoy it

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Steampunk Jewelry the Movie!

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:46:15 +0000

I have just taken some time out from making Steampunk Jewelry to make this movie of my pieces. Perhaps movie is a slightly grandiose description but I hope you enjoy it!

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Time for more Steampunk Jewelry!

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:14:56 +0000

I’m still gathering the materials for my foray into the world of metal etching but time is precious and slipping ever more rapidly thru my fingers. I’m experiencing some doubtfulness that my handy work will make it under the tree this year but the exciting prospects of this process are keeping me on the materials trail.
On a more positive note I just finished some new pieces of Steampunk Jewelry and I’m excited to be listing them in my Etsy shop over the next few days.
My favorites include a panicked Chicken Little I created using Horological collage and a new version of my Dandelion Clock design.

Steampunk Jewelry Chicken Little

Steampunk Jewelry Dandlion Clock

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What better device for planning Steampunk Jewelry?

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:20:56 +0000

I just found a great video all about the Datamancer “Steampunked Computer”.
I’d really like to use this amazing looking PC for planning and designing my Steampunk Jewelry!
All I need is a cape and some piped-organ music and I’d be well away…

For more information on this strange and wonderful device, see below:

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-steampunk-computer-the-archbishop-by-datamancer-for-sale-on-ebay

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Finally a perfect way to protect your precious Steampunk Jewelry!

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:53:02 +0000

Taking a little time out from making my Steampunk Jewelry, I have been investigating Dr. Grordborts Infallible Aether Oscillators! Pricey but perfect if you need to disintegrate pesky beasts!

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Gearing up for Christmas with my Steampunk Jewelry

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:09:33 +0000

Its almost November and Christmas is right around the corner, can you believe how 2008 has flown by?
For me, the holidays have always been a creative time when I look forward to giving my wild creations to family and friends.
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been very busy gathering supplies and I’m about to start creating new Steampunk jewelry designs for the holiday season but at this time when there is so much to be done, I keep finding myself distracted by all the amazing techniques and tutorials that are available these days…one that has really sparked my imagination is metal etching!
Mmm… it involves bubbling acid and can help me to feel like a mad scientist, can you get more Steampunk than that?
I’m really hoping that I’ll find the time to try some of these new ideas soon, and achieving some aesthetically pleasing results in time for Christmas would be a big plus…now where did I put my goggles?

London Particulars Steampunk Cufflinks

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Regarding a Victorian home on wheels and Steampunk Jewelry

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:07:15 +0000

I just found a great interview with Jake von Slatt (also known as Sean Slattery) of steampunkworkshop.com.
I love the quote where Sean describes Steampunk: “I like to call it the intersection of technology and romance, it’s a way of injecting some humanity back into modern life,”
I think that’s so true, there is a dark romance to Steampunk; it is a fantastical aside from our modern world of bland, mass-produced technology.
I try to achieve the same feelings with my Steampunk Jewelry and I hope my work stands out a little and conjures up impressions of somewhere else a little removed from the twenty-second century.

Link below:

http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/science-technology/steampunk-modern-tech-vintage-design-6158.html

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A tip for the adhesion of Steampunk Jewelry and other tricky things!

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:36:08 +0000

In the construction and creation of Steampunk Jewelry or any form of jewelry making, you may find yourself perplexed by the wide range of ways to connect your precious pieces.
Fear not, there is a great site called This To That which will give you the best adhesive to glue…you guessed it…this to that!
Be it leather, glass or metal…paper, plastic or wood, just plug in your materials and click on the Let’s Glue tab and presto!
You also get the best options for your materials as well as helpful hints and explanations as to the choice of adhesive.

http://www.thistothat.com/

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A Steampunk Jewelry making tip

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:02:04 +0000

Finding great tools to work with when making something is, in my mind, essential. Perhaps one of the least (or perhaps MOST?) obvious tools, when making Steampunk Jewelry is a pair of watchmaker’s tweezers.
Tweezers are tweezer you might say…but this is just not so!
The main problem that crops up is this; tweezers made of ferrous metals or alloys can become magnetized making precision placement of the tiny metallic elements a time consuming and aggravating task, at best.
Solution, you guessed it, watchmaker’s tweezers!
Luckily these day finding what we need online is a fairly quick and simple task and many jewelry suppliers stock essential tools so when you are browsing their catalogue, for Vern’s sakes don’t just gloss over the humble tweezer section!

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Fantastic Contraptions

admin — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:01:50 +0000

This does not really fit into the genre of Steampunk Jewelry but I think it’s worth taking a close look at the amazing imagination, artistry and skill of Stephane Halleux. The artistry, which has gone into these pieces, is wholly inspiring to me.
His work takes you immediately into another world, his characters and creations surely have a life of there own… somewhere and I wish I could take a peek into that imaginary universe!

For more details see: http://www.stephanehalleux.com/

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I pledge allegiance!

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:17:40 +0000

This Post is slightly off the topic of Steampunk Jewelry but there is a really great online movement called the Handmade Pledge and I am keen to spread the word.
In the most basic of explanations, you can take an online pledge to give handmade and request that others do the same for you.
Taking the time and effort required for giving handmade is an idea that fits snugly into the Steampunk genre where most thing are DIY and the Handmade Pledge promotes fantastic sites like Etsy where artists and craftspeople can sell their own handcrafted items online.
I think the thing that I like most about the Handmade Pledge is that its taking a stand in the corner of the handmade, creative and the unique, stating that there is value there, and of course that is something we can all forget amid the daily bombardment from corporations, advertisers and brands.

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A Steampunk Dalek!

admin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:10:42 +0000

Again, I digress from making Steampunk Jewelry to enjoy well made distractions!

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Steam Punk Duel

admin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:10:41 +0000

Nothing to do with Steampunk Jewelry or the making of, but it’s a fun video!

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Steampunk Jewelry Post Review

admin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:49:31 +0000

I found some other great Blog Posts – not only Steampunk Jewelry, but the various other strange and exciting niches of the Steampunk general:

Jabba, Bib Fortuna, Leia and Salacious Crumb: Steampunk Style – Jabba, Bib Fortuna, Leia and Salacious Crumb: Steampunk Style.
The California Steampunk Convention 2008 – Steam Powered:- The California Steampunk Convention 2008… http://www.steampunkconvention.com/. Running from Friday 31st to Sunday the 2nd of November… All the ususal suspects Jake Von Slatt, Abney Park etc… …
Steampunk Generations – In the world of steampunk, time is, in essence, frozen. You may be in a futuristic world or in the past of our Earth. The rules are very simple. Technology does not pass a certain knowledge level. Whether your world is dystopic or …
Put The Vintage PEW PEW Back In Your Life With A Steampunk Ray … – Weta Collectibles is releasing a limited edition of 50 of this steampunk rifle, Lord Cockswain’s “Unnatural Selector” A Ray-Blunderbuss from Dr. Grordbort. What do you get for your $4500 – $7900 (depending on what edition number you …
Steampunk Yoda – Bjorn Hurri keeps churning out Steampunk versions of Star Wars characters. His latest is Yoda. Click through to see the entire image. *Previously: Steampunk version of The Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland. *Buy steampunk oddities at …
Picking Up Steampunk – Steampunk, the Martha Stewart-meets-Jules Verne DIY subculture known for such labor-intensive projects as retooling sleek laptop computers with the splendid casing of Victorian music boxes, is going strong and in oodles of different …
Doll-house steampunk keyboard – What’s better than a full-size steampunk keyboard? A dollhouse version for your little miniature anachronisms! Steampunk Keyboard, The Mini Me Version (via Craft)
On the road to Maker Faire: Airships in Albaquerque – On the road to Maker Faire: Austin I realized I was happening through Albaquerque just in time to see the largest gathering of hot-aired wind-bags since the Republican National Convention (ba-dum-ching!). But seriously, folks. …

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