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Capt. Robert of Abney Park shows a quick and easy way to dress up some inexpensive canvas pants

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crafting with brown bottles

Started by Ilah B. Last reply by Sharon Fiscus Apr 4. 3 Replies 1 Like

I like the look of brown glass bottles. You can but them, but some of the cooking extracts I get come in brown glass bottle so it becomes a recycle craft. Brown bottle look a bit steampunkish all on…Continue

altered books

Started by Ilah B. Last reply by Drina Morrow Apr 4. 2 Replies 1 Like

I have just started exploring altered books. I am working with taking an notebook or blank book and dressing it up a little.This is a composition notebook that I have covered with some parchment…Continue

the no sew doily corset style belt

Started by Ilah B. Last reply by Josephine Daphne Boone Apr 4. 1 Reply 2 Likes

I do not really like the way a corset feels on me. I have been experimenting with alternatives. Wide belts with corset style lacing are much easier to make than corsets. They are not designed to…Continue

Steamy Party and Wedding Projects

Started by Lisa Rooney. Last reply by Lisa Rooney Mar 17. 41 Replies 0 Likes

Do you have an inexpensive steampunk party decorating idea? Please share it here.

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Comment by Lady Sophronia Bloodthorne-Clark on June 9, 2013 at 9:01pm: Sorry for the double post. I've tried to delete each of them, but for some reason the system will not cooperate.

Comment by Lady Sophronia Bloodthorne-Clark on June 8, 2013 at 9:09pm

: Well, the hot weather requires either short sleeves, or no sleeves. I'm not a hot natured person, but our weather is very humid. Of course, I realize that Steampunk is creating an alternate reality, so being completely historically accurate isn't always the aim, just a reasonable facsimile, so I'm working on a sleeveless outfit of some sort, so it will probably more of a military/adventure type than my current one-though my coat is a rather military peacoat style. However, its not wool, but a very(shhh)unsteampunk polyester blend, but I knew that it was the only kind that I could possibly wear, but even it is still too heavy for wear during the long, hot summer, when one has to spend some time in a non airconditioned environment, even if its only to get from point a to point b. I did get away with it early in the spring, but that is only because it was a little unseasonably cool at the steampunk event I went to.

Comment by Lady Sophronia Bloodthorne-Clark on June 8, 2013 at 9:06pm: Well, the hot weather requires either short sleeves, or no sleeves. I'm not a hot natured person, but our weather is very humid. Of course, I realize that Steampunk is creating an alternate reality, so being completely historically accurate isn't always the aim, just a reasonable facsimile, so I'm working on a sleeveless outfit of some sort, so it will probably more of a military/adventure type than my current one-though my coat is a rather military peacoat style. However, its not wool, but a very(shhh)unsteampunk polyester blend, but I knew that it was the only kind that I could possibly wear, but even it is still too heavy for wear during long , hot summer, when one has to spend some time in an non airconditioned environment, even if its only to get from point a to point b. I did get away with it early in the spring, but that is only because it was a little unseasonably cool at the steampunk event I went to.

Comment by Lady Beatrix Kittywick McCormick on June 6, 2013 at 12:23am: Thank you for the compliments, Mr. Sprockett and Lady Bloodthorne-Clarke!

Linen and cotton are perfect for hot, dry weather. Swapping the wool vest and skirt for cotton would work wonderfully for Texas summer weather. The wool works well, year round for me, in Alaska.

Comment by Lady Sophronia Bloodthorne-Clark on June 5, 2013 at 6:29pm: Amazing bargain, and great bargain hunting! I love the vest, but I am currently trying to adapt my steampunk outfit to the hot Texas weather-at least in my region-which will hang on until at least late September, and probably October. So, I love the vest, but the wool would be a definite no-no. You definitely look like a Steampunk lady of authority.

Comment by Lady Beatrix Kittywick McCormick on June 3, 2013 at 8:54pm: Wonderful idea! I have a lot of feathers in my stash.

Comment by Phineas Wotan Sprockett, O.C.C. on June 3, 2013 at 6:35pm: Great outfit! Love the fact that you put it together so inexpensively. Suggestion: Perhaps a feather "cockade" or other feather ornament for your hat.

Comment by Lady Beatrix Kittywick McCormick on June 3, 2013 at 5:38pm: Greetings fellow Frugals! Thought I'd share my $3 thriftstore find. Its my homage to Annie Oakley. The hat and boots are borrowed, and the jewelry was already mine, but the linen shirt, wool vest, and wool skirt were $1 each....and in my size! Any suggestions for accessories...other than a gun and gun belt...those are in the works.

Comment by Randall Chambers on April 17, 2013 at 11:02pm: Hey everyone! I ve produced this Silent Film. It's a modern Steampunk film - "The Steampunk Queen of the Silent Age" . We are trying to make 11 more 30 min episodes. We have a pilot for your viewing enjoyment. Please if you can take a look at our indiegogo and possibly share. We are also always looking for props and prop makers to be part of the team if in the So Cali area.