Category Archives: INVENTIONS

Transcript: October 12th 2012: Neo-Victorianism vs Alternate History vs Science Fiction

Posted on October 13, 2012 by admin

Tonight we’re going to split hairs, draw lines in the sand, and discuss the odd mixture of retro influence, fictional history, and good old sci-fi that makes Steampunk what it is today. To read the transcript in chronological order, start from the bottom and scroll up. Update: #SteampunkChat has new hosts for the Fall/Winter session, with either myself (@artificer13) or  @Jenny_Schwartz + guest at the helm.   Jenny_Schwartz Yes, thank you! RT @cassiecaine: @artificer13 Thanks for hosting! #steampunkchat -10:07 PM Oct 12th, 2012 sterekismylife1 Omg #steampunkchat is trending I fucking love steam punk one of my fav types of art♥ … Continue reading →

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Datamancer Keyboard Kits

Posted on January 8, 2011 by admin

Do you want to build your own Steampunk / Victorian keyboard but lack the space or equipment to build the metal parts? Here’s your solution! Continue reading →

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Steampunk Etch-A-Sketch

Posted on December 27, 2010 by admin

Bet you wish you got this Steampunk Etch-A-Sketch for Christmas, don’t you? Made by Reddit user halokitty for a friend. “Nothing on here is hot glued or slapped together. The screen is vaccu-formed to give it that old-timey bulbous look. The outer wood frame is custom built, painted, and wet-sanded to give it that gloss. The inner brass frame was laser cut. All the bits and pieces come from old machines and fittings. Nothing came from Home Depot. Some of the hoses and valves came from a 1902 boiler we just removed from our basement. Everything is made to fit … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Vespa?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by admin

Portuguese master craftsman Carlos Alberto named this faithfully reproduced Vespa “Daniela” in honor of his daughter. It’s fully functional, too. Check out detailed images and build photos on his website.

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