I was in a Steampunk kind of mood today so what's a crafty gal to do? Pop open a copy of one of her favorite Steampunk books 1,000 Steampunk Creations: Neo-Victorian Fashion, Gear, and Art and get her creative juices flowing....or steaming as it were. Let's just say it worked. Here is what I came up with:
And let's just say while I like this very much it is going to turn into something much bigger!
All I did to make my Steampunk decoration was grab a gear, I think this one is from a Harley, an old glass tube, some chandelier crystals, wire and a clip/ring style curtain hanging part.
I just wire wrapped the parts into the center of the gear and hung it from my cafe rod in my window.
Let's just say I am all "geared" up for more Steampunk style decorating!
Neo-Victorian Fashion, Gear, and Art
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Steampunk is a burgeoning counter-cultural movement; a genre, community, and art form. The Steampunk movement seeks to recapture the spirit of invention, adventure, and craftsmanship reminiscent of early-nineteenth century industrialization, in part, to restore a sense of wonder to a technology-jaded world.
Packed with 1,000 color photographs, 1,000 Steampunk Creations features a showcase of stunning jewelry, fashion, accessories, headgear, artwork, home decorations, and curious contraptions.
Dr. Grymm's alter ego, Joey Marsocci, proprietor of Dr. Grymm Laboratories, has been a freelance designer of theme park attractions, toys, puppets, graphic marketing, film props, and private consignments for more than 18 years. His custom contraptions and sculptures have been seen in Steampunk exhibits and publications around the world, including the Steampunk Exhibit held at the Oxford University History of Science Museum in 2010 and The Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas, NV. He also hosts an annual Steampunk art show, Steampunk Bizarre, which takes place in Hartford, CT and is the feature artist of the 2010 documentary entitled "I Am Steampunk." Visit his website at http://www.drgrymmlaboratories.net.
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