The Crossroads of the Aether
New and need outfit advise
I'm pretty new to steampunk and i have a few ideas for an outfit but i was wondering if anyone has any good tips/trick on certain parts on how to build it.
My ideas
Mouth Mask Breathing apparatus to small tanks
Top Hat/Goggles (obviously)
Some sort of shoulder pad system for one shoulder with maybe the tank and a machanism going down my arm?
Rest would gentlemanly attire
Any Suggestions on how i could build/purchase these items?
Perry
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Permalink Reply by Professor G. L. MacGregor on -
There is a very good instructional book called Steampunk Gear, Gadgets, and Gizmos: A Maker's Guide to
Creating Modern Artifacts by Thomas Willeford. It contains how-to guides for making goggles, a breathing mask and a mechanical arm, among other things. I highly recommend it, and besides, Thomas is a nice guy.You can find it on Amazon here
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Permalink Reply by Joshua T. Perry Jr on -
This has really helped!
Iv thought about that tank system as i don't want it to be large i was thinking of using a spray gun canister so that i can have it on my shoulder? spray it up and attach?
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Permalink Reply by Mildred A. Stockhill on -
1. Go to A LOT of 2nd hand shops, stalk ebay etc
2. Like I said, Look for spats sold at scottish pipe band shops. These are mostly between $20-$40 and made of real wool
3. Top hats, try Ebay, 2nd hand shops.
4. Do try to get your hand good in a sewing machine, if you dont own one yet. Try to find one that can sew through leather, or try to find a tailor to make you leather shoulder pads. Also, try shops that sell 'Larp' (live action role playing) shops, they mostly sell shoulder pads.
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Permalink Reply by G.A. Jack Hammerquist on -
And you must not forget. Go to cons where a lot of vendors bring all these items under one roof!
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Permalink Reply by Ophelia on -
Hey,
If you want a really long-lasting quality top hat, I bought one from here, and I've had it for quite a while now. It's extremely sturdy and I'm surprised how I haven't destroyed it by now (I'm not the most careful person). That is my recommendation for you, otherwise I agree that YouTube is a good place to look at for making your breathing apparatus. Best of luck with the crafting! :)
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Permalink Reply by Bronze Knight on -
On a mask or breathing apparatus you may want to look at military surplus stores and online for old gas masks. Now if your set on just a lower-face mask and then wearing goggles that's fine but you can also use a gas mask for in place of them.
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