He's Amazing, He's fantasic,
His methods are quite drastic,
But he'll help you when you're sick!
Ladies and Gents we proudly present-
Doctor Mechanic!




Just a new costume design I'm working on. He needs to be made for August 17th and I for one am hugely looking forward to making him. His main features are: Mechanical arms, X-ray eye with added diagnosis vision, voice modulator diaphram and coal powered arm drill.

I'm the one who posted the Khaos Krew back in May, just to give you an idea of what sort of things I can do. Doctor Mechanic will be a challenge in a lot of ways, specifically doing the arms and most of the electrics required. I am most looking forward to his corset, mainly because there are not enough man corsets around.

I spent the day custom building steampunk panties on a model...best.day.ever.

Pictures as soon as I can take some at the shoot on Friday.

We are retiring this line of goggles finally (MK1.1) this is the last pair made with that line of goggles design.



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any one remember Gershiwa from battle angel? :D

Well, the only phrase I know en français is "Je suis le grand fromage," but I like the French well enough. Much thanks for sending us Mssr. Lafayette back when, y'all.

But my favorite French thing? I'd say Jean Chrétien, but he's not French French, so I guess I'll say... the concept of liberalism. Or croissants. Either one, really. They're both nice.

 but seeing as now I finally have all the pictures of my photoshoots from anime boston I thought to share them with you guys~



( Madame Elderige Belvedere of Belvedreary Botanicals (image heavy) )

ajthemistress was looking for an alternative to a skirt she didn't care for or pants and in result, I promised I would post pics of the Bicycling/Walking Skirt I made.

I do apologize for the wrinkles, I didn't know it was packed away... and when it was freed from it's tote, the iron is no where to be found. *sigh* My house is full of boxes.... Please forgive my wrinkles.

My model is tultema and though there was conversation if 'pinning her down' to get these pictures, but I don't think those particular images will ever surface, as my little Resurrectionist has quite a big shovel....

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  Hello All,

First, sorry for the mad cross posting, second, if this is not appropriate for this community please feel free to delete it. I just wanted to get the word out to as many creative, passionate people as possible! Thank You!


I am directing a production of Steven Dietz's Dracula for Halloween weekend in New York City and I am looking for a Costume Designer/Wardrobe Supervisor. I have an idea of what I am looking for as far as color palette goes, however the design element would be entirely left up to you. I am looking to incorporate some steampunk elements into the show, going for more victorian-styling rather than a specific Victorian era. I am extremely open to new and innovative ideas, you would have several people working under you for costume construction. (and if you are interested in working construction please let me know) If you are interested in applying for the position please send any questions you might have, as well as your resume or past experience to spongetheatricals(at)gmail(dot)com

We are also looking for Prop makers, painters, running crew and extra hands if you are interested in building you resume and working on what is shaping up to be an amazing show!

So this is what we're looking for...

 

On July 24th, and July 29th-31st, a 35mm Tim Burton-esque short film about Cordelia Botkin, San Francisco's notorious Victorian-era female serial killer, will be shooting at the Arboretum and San Pedro courthouse.

 

The film is set in a stylized, slightly askew world and we're looking for people with steampunk and victorian costumes to populate the park and be featured audience members in the courtroom. 

 

It's super low budget, but we can offer copy/credit/and meals and the chance to work on a fun project with a dedicated crew.  Please contact Eric Bergemann eric.bergemann@gmail.com or 917-657-1769 for more info. 

So, Labyrinth of Jareth is over for 2009 (or is it? Bwahahahahahaaa) and it was as always, a delight of the senses.

The LA Weekly has a great write-up about it here:

http://blogs.laweekly.com/style_council/events/enter-the-labyrinth-of-jareth/

Two Clockwork Couture founders made it into the gallery and more images are under the cut:

Jozua in our Clockwork Men's shirt, Blanchards Aviator hat and goggles.

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Hi there! This month is a light one for steamy wares at Sihaya Designs, as I instead have been diligently working on a series of intent necklaces using oils, herbs, and botanicals. Nevertheless, I have one necklace to offer you-- The TimeKeeper's Daughter: The Way Home II.

The Timekeeper's Daughter-- The Way Home II

Every so often she would wear his key about her neck; the worn brass bore the marks of her fingerprints and the warmth of her skin. Acquaintances reckoned it odd and speculated in the salons-- what could it be? An inheritance? The key to an attic filled with riches? A relic? Such an odd girl, but so pretty-- cheeks like roses and eyes that gleamed topaz like jewels.

In truth, the key was more fantastical than anyone could ever suspect. The life of a Timekeeper is not easy. She wore the key for one simple reason-- so that no matter where she was in time or place, she could find her way home.

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This necklace features an antiqued brass key hung with a curio bottle, a tiny key, brass findings, and fire-polished glass rounds. It measures 20."

Warmly,
Christina

Ok this is not realy steampunk, more dieselpunk perhaps certain folk would say.
I thought I would post it none the less.

It's a piece I am working on for a contest. I wanted to create somthing envoked by the likes of Rocketeer. This is the result. She used to have a jet pack but I ditched it as it was messing the comp up.

This is my first post, and so I feel mildly ridiculous even asking all you strangers out there. But whats the worst that can happen, right?
Right.
So. I am new to the steampunk thing, and sorting out my outfit. As many of the victorian/edwardian fashion needed waiflike figures, Im pretty SOL. Im not big, but am certainly not boy like in my build. I LOVE corsets, and have several. However, they are all mideval in style, and Im not sure how to convert them to Steamyness. While in the mall the other day, I fell in love with this, sorta.
Now, as a rule, I dislike Fredricks corsets. They arent super quality, but the LARP Im jumping into is only a couple of sessions. And it comes in NEON yellow and green.
Is something wrong with me for wanting to work this in to a costume? Do you guys think I could make it work somehow? Im thinking black riding pants or bloomeresque pants, knee high combat boots, and, uh, some other stuff. Likely going for a slightly haughty librarian/academic look.

please, dont judge me! :)

Input for the newbie welcome, seriously.

We finally got our gallery sorted out, see the whole line, and pre-show on our website www.starkers.com

(because of the frames, I can't directly link, just click the gallery link and follow the path th [FAT] 2009)

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The League of Cincinnati Steampunks hosted the Time Travelers Picnic last Saturday at Loveland castle to which a few members of the Airship Archon were able to attend. A good time was had by all eating, conversing and exploring, here are a few pictures from the event.

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Hey everyone! I'm new to all this steamy goodness, but have been bitten by the bug, and bitten bad! Already bought myself a top hat, and even sketched out a design for an outfit.

Now I'm just looking for a little help, mostly in accessorizing. I'm trying to do an aristo/explorer type, and I'm not completely sure what accessories to be looking for.

I'm also looking to make myself some goggles, but haven't really found a tutorial that really suits my fancy.

I've posted a picture of myself from a photo shoot from this past weekend in Bridgewater, with my top hat, because I'm very happy with it. While the photographer was scouting out a good spot to take some pictures, I put my sunglasses on my hat, which he loved. We got a handful of pictures of me like that, and I feel very steamy in them, haha.
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So, a bit about myself now that I've babbled on about other things:
My name is Pixie, and I've been lurking here about a week. Finally got the courage to post, especially once I saw how this picture came out. I live in upper Mass during the summer/holidays, and down in Rhode Island during the school year. Still have one year left, at which point I'll be a licensed drama teacher. I work at King Richard's Faire (Sept/Oct), and love going to ren faires, usually as a pirate. I have my own costume design company, but it's pretty low key at the moment. I'm hoping to expand once I'm done with school.

Alright, that's all I can think of for the moment!!
xoxo
Pix

Currently available in Gold Rush Metallic, Antique Brass Metallic, and Metallic Silver~
Cost: $20 / pair + $3 shipping
Payment Options: PayPal only please

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These come on hair clips or headbands, to be worn as costume head wings for any costume, club wear, or for your lolita coordinates.

All of our wings are made from high quality sintra plastic, cut by hand and sanded down to a smooth finish, then heat formed to the desired shape. We use only the best paints - these are colors from Rustoleum's line of metallics. I love the little flecks of glitter in all these paints. The resulting finish is simply gorgeous. After several coats of paint we seal the wings with a coat of clear gloss for a super shiny finish.

If you're interested in a custom pair of wings in any color or style, you may send me a note on BG or email me at Laura@OutlandArmour.com

I'll be putting these up for sale on our Etsy after Otakon, but for now I'm offering them exclusively to readers of steamfashion, _cosplay_, and the Brass Goggles forums. ^_Q

Thanks for looking! <3



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http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/498994

just saw this today, and though maybe some of you guys might appreciate it.

Hi guys! (long time viewer, not-often poster)

As mentioned a few weeks ago, Australian magazine "Fiend" has a Steampunk theme this issue, and I co-ordinated the Sydney fashion shoot. (More Victorian, with a hint of steam, admittedly)
I haven't got scans of the mag pages, but here is a mock-up of my original proposed photos and storyline. In the end, the story part wasn't used (although 7 images were), but I hope you find it amusing! We certainly had fun shooting it :)


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Adventures in Steam

All pictures are property of Fiend Magazine and Katie Sheppard of Dollface Productions, www.dollface.net.au; not to be reproduced without credit.

Models: Danica Lee, Debzillah, Matt Davis and Luke Markham.

I was at Polaris (a local sci-fi/media convention) this weekend and didn't have the time or energy to get really kitted up so I pulled a bunch of stuff from my closet and put together a casual outfit. The skirt is one I wear regularly, the boots I got awhile back before I even got into steampunk but have become my default steamy boots because they're just awesome. The vest I had serendipitously fallen in love with at the mall, of all places, the day before.

The hat I made for my Steampunk Lolita costume; it's a bit much for this outfit but I wore it because I haven't gotten around to making another steamy headpiece yet. Hair was a bit flat at the end of the day; I just swept it up into a quick n' dirty Gibson-girl type swirl and didn't have any rats.

The blouse is a funny story - it's silk satin, really well made. I used to work for an employment agency where we'd help create business opportunities for immigrant women, and one previous project had been a costume shop. There were all these costumes left over that nobody wanted, so I acquired a bunch of them. That was over 10 years ago and most of the stuff (some of it involved...questionable colour choices) has since been given away through successive moves, but for some reason I managed to keep the 1890s blouse despite not knowing what on earth to do with it. And then Friday came around and I thought "Hm I need a blouse that's more Victorian-looking...wait..." LOL



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So myself and my partner in crime, missdeth , have come up with some new fun pieces and wanted to share!




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