Flash and Glitz
How the Fearless Fabricator steampunked his modern camera.
costume
In the Field
Here is my new utility belt in action, in the Peruvian jungle.
Madame’s Utility Belt
When on the track of an exciting botanical discovery, I cann0t be burdened with bags, nor do I generally wear …Read the Rest
Marscon
Photos from our adventures at Marscon 2010 are up here. We had a lovely time!
Brocade Smoking Cap
Instructions for making a brocade smoking cap, even if you’re not much for sewing.
The Custom Construction of Corsets – pt 3 – adding structure to the back layer, finishing and boning in a corset.
This entry is part of a series, Construction of Custom Corsets» Part -1 Part 2 This is part three of …Read the Rest
Feel Free to Buy Me a Kraken Pendant
Beautiful jewelry from Hansen Art Guild’s Steam and Sterling Etsy shop. (Gearwork Thor’s Hammer! Krakens!)
The Custom Construction of Corsets – pt 2 – Pattern Making, Fabric under layer, and Tailoring
This entry is part of a series, Construction of Custom Corsets» Part 1 was the custom pre-pattern Part 3 adding-structure-to-the-back-layer-finishing-and-boning-in-a-corset/ …Read the Rest
Would you care to join us?
Several of us in the Steampunk Family will be attending the Rock Creek Cemetery picnic, Sunday November 8, one o’clock …Read the Rest
Philomena’s Fright
Philomena von Hedwig tries to introduce Halloween customs into the Academy, with eerie results. A Steampunk Family Halloween story.
The Construction of Custom Corsets – pt 1 – Pre Pattern
This a solidly intermediate skill-level project …. If you can do it all yourself, I’ll be impressed. (And we want pictures!)
Etching brass and copper – Part One.
Part one of tips on etching – preparing your design and the metal.
Hat pins
While many things are going on in the lab, most are still in the secret classified category until after the …Read the Rest
