January 2010 Blog Posts (56)

Steampunk Soiree in Chicago, Tuesday Jan 26th!

This is a semi-private, invitation only event that all members of the steampunk community are invited to. Message me for more details! It is at an amazing location, so don't miss out on this fantastic mixer!

Best,
-Joe

Added by Lrd Brn Joseph C.R. Vourteque IV on January 9, 2010 at 1:12pm — No Comments

My Steampunk Style

I am going for Steampunk Cthulhu, an adventuress who captures the lesser creatures of the mythos. My husband Jayger is my trusting brawn. I have accessories, an underbust corset but no other clothing. I welcome your suggestions.

Added by KatChasm on January 9, 2010 at 9:38am — 3 Comments

A reading lesson with Silent Movies

My 9 year old son has learning delays because of cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He has begun to read, but he is often a reluctant reader. Yesterday, I returned home from work to find him sitting on his sister's lap in front of the computer, happily watching Buster Keaton movies on YouTube. Each time words would appear on the screen, my daughter would pause the video and he would read all the words. He loved this reading lesson!

His favorite video was The House to be… Continue

Added by Lisa Rooney on January 8, 2010 at 7:05am — No Comments

JUNK 86

J.U.N.K. # 86

(Justinian's United Network for Kids)

Steamcon report

On October 23rd 2009 I arrived at the Seattle airport, I found my way to retrieve my bag, luckily this time no one gave me any problems with my gauntlet. Then I stood at the shuttle pick up patiently waiting for my transport to the long awaited Steamcon event. I knew that I was probably going to be early for my room but the event had supposedly already begun. I did not mind, I would have… Continue

Added by Emperor of the Red Fork Empire on January 7, 2010 at 1:21am — 1 Comment

A Cozy Night of Auditory Delights, Metro Gallery, Baltimore, January 30, 2010 -UPDATED-

That is correct Ladies and Gentleman! This lovely crew of sky hooligans will be docking at the city of Baltimore. January 30th. Our objective is simple.....raid the Metro Gallery. There will be rum and whiskey for all (so the show is, unfortunately, 21 and over).

Doors will open at 8pm and the show will start at 9pm. The price? a mere eight dollars, that's right folks less than the price of a meal at your local dining establishment.

Be there as The Clockwork Dolls… Continue

Added by The Clockwork Dolls on January 6, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

In want of a new model

Hello every one ,I am starting a new series of portrait paintings ,they are in the steampunk motif of course , and I am looking for anyone interested in being the model for the new series of womans portraits ,I cannot offer much in the way of payment but will give any who want the original painting done of them ,I have posted a few from my day of the dead series I just finished ,they are of my best friend and have decided after 10 paintings of her I am starting to look obsessed lol ,if anyone… Continue

Added by ted thompson on January 5, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

steampunk linkblog, January 5 2010

A reminder that the giveaway for a gorgeous pendant from Chrononaut Mercantile is still going on, and anyone who comments (on that post, not this one) is entered in the drawing to win! So go have a look!

In other steampunkish news,… Continue

Added by Steampunk Librarian on January 5, 2010 at 11:18am — No Comments

A Quick update!

Just a quick update. If you want to keep up with what is going on with my photography (which you should) follow the link over to my blog and see what I am upto daily. ....

http://awhitesphotography.blogspot.com/

Added by Professor Foto on January 3, 2010 at 5:31pm — No Comments

The Extraordinary Voyages of Baron VonClaus

I am currently working on a character based on the German toy manufacturer Baron Christoph VonClaus. “Chris” Von Claus is a rather stout human male, born in Brandenburg, Germany in the year 1825. His family was well off, but in the 1840s Christoph built an industrialized factory for the manufacturing of his amazing toys. He became independently wealthy with his blockbuster toy 'The wheel and the stick.'

On one of his numerous trips to… Continue

Added by Kidzero on January 3, 2010 at 1:49pm — 2 Comments

Giveaway from Chrononaut Mercantile! Win a Chrononaut Pendant Necklace!

Happy 2010, Empire denizens! The good people at Chrononaut Mercantile are having a giveaway to start the new year, and it takes place right here on this very weblog.

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Heather and Jeff of Chrononaut Mercantile are celebrating the recent launch of their website with a giveaway for 2010! One lucky reader will receive a Chrononaut Pendant Necklace, handcrafted from a reclaimed watch movement.…

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Added by Steampunk Librarian on January 3, 2010 at 10:23am — 30 Comments

Pondering of the oil lamp vaporizer

As I am awaiting moving to a larger home with a garage, as my mate I think has begun to grow weary of walking around 2 makeshift work stations, one for metal and glass work, and one for fabrics, stains and clays, along with 1 mini chopper in parts and another scooter in pieces awaiting for parts. This maze consuming my kitchen nook and dining room area. I have promised to keep my works to small scale until a garage or den can be allotted to my projects.

My current project that I have… Continue

Added by Professor Lascivious on January 2, 2010 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Beyond Victoriana gets spotlighted on Steampunk Magazine!

I'm thrilled to announce that Beyond Victoriana has received an endorsement from the wonderful people over at Steampunk Magazine. Check out their kindly words of encouragement here.

And, just as a reminder, Beyond Victoriana will be making its reappearance on the aethernets starting January 17th.

Added by Ay-leen the Peacemaker on January 2, 2010 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

The synthetic dream foundation "mechanical serpent"

The Synthetic Dream Foundation's newest album "Mechanical Serpent" is currently finished and being manufactured as you read this. The album is a stylistic continuation of the sound created during the last two albums, with a deft fusion of industrial, IDM, electronica, and orchestral music. The album features guest vocals by Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion and The Gathering), Summer Bowman (the machine in the garden), Susan Siren, and Tamara Kent. The album is being released by Mythical… Continue

Added by mysticalfairy on January 1, 2010 at 11:53pm — No Comments

Did you know that Cap and the General won Best Costume from CosWatch after AnimeBoston?

http://www.coswatch.com/?p=212

I was just searching for pics of steampunk at AB, trying to show Rob here a picture of one of the SCA people we had camped with who cooks, and found this by chance. What a great find. ^_^

Congrats Cap! Congrats General!

All best,

Whisper

Added by Whisper Merlot on January 1, 2010 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Steampunk in the Park - A Steampunk Picnic, March 27, 2010

For you lovely people in the Atlanta area, consider this your save-the-date for Steampunk in the Park, March 27, 2010. The first annual event of its kind, Steampunk in the Park is a steampunk picnic to be held in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. The event will begin at 2:00 PM and we'll be meeting at the bandstand, near the lake, dressed to the nines in our steampunk finery. This is a potluck picnic, so attendees are requested to bring one or two food or drink items to share. There will be at… Continue

Added by Joie-Elise Prideux on January 1, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

it continues

The journey continues into the pursuit of building my own airship. The considerations are many as I am finding.

My vision of my airship is filled with dark wood, thick and plush tapestries that cover the furnishings. I am of a mind that there should be a galley as it is fitting to have a place to dine during my travels.

When I see pictures of airships my heart skips a beat and I am prone to get lost in them. Such are the dreams that often find their way into the mundane… Continue

Added by Whitering on January 1, 2010 at 8:56am — No Comments