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06-29-2008, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In the broken temple bells, in the ringing...
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The Steampunk Thread.
Because the old ones seem to have been deleted or some such, and also because I know I'm not the only one here who loves it.
Besides I have finally managed to assemble something close to a reasonable looking clothing ensemble. I am going for a combination of Spanner wielding engine room woman/ sky pirate / lady explorer . Like so -
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Father took this one which is why my face looks even fatter than normal. He is so shit at taking my picture nicely.
I was in an excitable rush so there are no accessories to be seen ( unless you count the hair braids containing god knows how many beads, not to mention steel washers, little steel nuts and a lot of copper wire) I need to finish my gun and make holsters for my huuuge spanners....And I need a jacket of some sort. I'll be wearing this combo at the Steampunk meetup in Whitby 
So basically I invite you little buggers to post all your Steampunkish and related whatsits in here Yeeeees?
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06-29-2008, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 281
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No pictures for me, and sorry for the off topic post, but you are insanely beautiful!
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06-29-2008, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Earth.
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Looks cool, honeythorn.
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06-29-2008, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Under the clouds.
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Heheh. I have nothing yet.
But you look very neat, Honeythorn.
I'm jealous. :]
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06-29-2008, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: The computer desk
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I plan on going steampunk sky pirate/captain for Halloween. Not that I really need to use Halloween to wear it, my mom will be more likely to allow me out of the house then. I plan on making goggles, a coat and a pirate shirt and wear pants tucked into my button up boots. Very,very slightly inspired by Treasure Planet and several other things (I watched Stardust and excalimed several times that "that would be perfect for my sky pirate outfit!"), and I've wanted to do it for years, but in order to make the coat up to my standards and be able to wear it often, I'd need around $100-$150.
I plan to post pictures in the different stages of finishing things, as I only have the boots as of this moment :P. This is why I'm going to try and apply at one of the local craft stores.
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06-30-2008, 04:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In the broken temple bells, in the ringing...
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It's aaaaall good!
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06-30-2008, 06:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tennessee
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At first I was iffy on the whole steampunk thing.
Now, I've got a couple outfits and mix match into the brassy goodness...
I'll get pics up soon I can. I have a new vest I found that is working towards the goal of making an outfit inspired by both steampunk and the boy on the right of this picture: http://fc05.devi antart.com/fs25/f/2008/093/7/a/Mois_by_AmoriDais.jpg
splice the url back together..
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06-30-2008, 11:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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I have some steampunkish pseudo-corsets and a white tunic and some other things I could piece together into a decent outfit (pics later, maybe,) but I have no brass things, not even gold or any sort of accessory that is remotely steampunk.
I love steampunk though, calls to mind movies like Treasure Planet (I loved this movie years ago) and A Series of Unfortunate events, kind of. Also it appeals to my obsession with Victorian things (my room is full of Victorian era, as in actually over a hundred years old not just replica, furniture.)
Random: http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n.../steampunk.jpg
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07-01-2008, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington
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It's always nice to see some steampunk enthusiasm among Gnetters.
I have an outfit that I wear... not full-fledged steampunk, but I still like it.
(old picture from last October)
http://a322.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...9754fb9bf1.jpg
Alas, I have no friends to take pictures of me, so I'll explain that the outfit consists of: a corsetted trench coat, strappy boots, brass goggles, and a faux leather newsboy cap.
I'm also going to be building a new outfit soon, this time in actual sepia tone (much to the relief of my friends and family, no doubt, who haven't seen my in color in years).
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07-01-2008, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington
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Btw, Honeythorn, I love the hair braids. It makes quite an imaginitive touch.
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07-02-2008, 03:25 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Under the clouds.
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Originally Posted by honeythorn
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Miss Honeythorn, I sit here late in the morning and I just realize that I am jealous of your skirt. 
Imma steal it from you!
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07-02-2008, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tennessee
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I love thrift stores. Today I was after a vest, which decided not to get, at least not right now, when I found this brown two-piece suit, but the jacket and trousers are done in a very military style, with four pockets on the jacket, wide collar and shoulder 'epilets'. I'm thinking I'll replace the buttons on the jacket with something brass (right now they are the typical brown plastic ones); but combined with a couple other items I already had for my 'steampunk' outfit, it looks great! I like it with both my old 40's Willson welding goggles and my brass late-Edwardian sunglasses.
Now I need a hat. ^.^
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07-03-2008, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Earth.
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07-03-2008, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Under the clouds.
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I've never heard of the term "Deadwood" before....
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07-07-2008, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: the belltower that the bats left
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i love the glases human pain
that reminds me ive got a few pieces of clothing that would work very well together now i think about,methinks i shall be a picture whore and post a few digital vizualisations tommorow 
btw thanks for the links ophelia
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07-21-2008, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Not fashion or anything, but seriously neat.
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07-21-2008, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: In the broken temple bells, in the ringing...
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Oh that looks good.
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08-06-2008, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NJ, USA
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So, I've been idly thinking about making something for something, and steampunk seems an interesting direction (my pirate outfit is complete enough that I can do several variants). I was wondering if there's a core premise to it beyond vaguely-western-sci-fi-ishness. Can anyone suggest any films or sources to refer? Or is it kind of a brass-and-boiler free-for-all?
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08-06-2008, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NJ, USA
Posts: 121
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As much as I hate to reply to myself, I feel I should clarify - what do /you/ guys think of regarding steampunk?
Ugh, I feel like I haven't made myself clear at all, and I can't figure out how to edit my previous post. Bah, forgive the ramblings.
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08-10-2008, 11:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 64
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Originally Posted by Underwater Ophelia
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I think in another few weeks when I get paid, those links are going to make my pocketbook cry O.O
The steampunk thing is pretty neat, but I don't pull it off well. I want a pair of round sunglasses so bad though but haven't been able to find any.
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