GypsyWind Report post Posted November 9, 2008 was just currious as to if anyone on here is into Steampunk type leather designs, would love to work with some people on some differnt ideas =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted November 9, 2008 I have a few ideas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted November 9, 2008 There has been some recent interest in that genre. Here are some links to existing topics that may interest you. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5922 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5780 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4976 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=904 Maybe Tom Banwell will chime in here... he seems to be one of the more knowledgeable of us on the subject. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daggrim Report post Posted November 14, 2008 The steampunk designs make me weep with longing. I want to do that! Especially the helmets, and gasmasks. I make the Medieval helmets, but love the Sci Fi aspect, too. But it must take months to find enough brass pieces and hardware to make just one piece. Never been to a steampunk convention. Are there any in Minnesota? Daggrim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schno Report post Posted November 14, 2008 If you're in Southern California, one of the most amazing Steampunk experiences is right at your doorstep. The Edison is quite incredible - it was built in 1910 as L.A.'s first power plant, and then eventually fell into disrepair. The new owners dredged it from underneath several feet of water, and set about creating a brand new steampunk-inspired bar and lounge in downtown LA, complete with original architectural features and power plant hardware. (The Edison link above leads to a virtual tour of the club. It takes a little bit to load, but it's well worth it!) They have everything from burlesque shows to neo-victorian circus performances. I attended a performance of Lucent Dossier there on Wednesday and it was truly inspiring. The Edison events page has all of the upcoming shows listed there. I am hooked on the steampunk aesthetic. It has such a perfect gritty appeal to its beauty. I've begun some preliminary designs for everything from corsets to goggles to headgear. I would definitely enjoy collaborating on projects like this... after Christmas, at least. I'm neck deep in Christmas gift projects for the next two months! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted November 15, 2008 The steampunk designs make me weep with longing. I want to do that! Especially the helmets, and gasmasks. I make the Medieval helmets, but love the Sci Fi aspect, too. But it must take months to find enough brass pieces and hardware to make just one piece. Never been to a steampunk convention. Are there any in Minnesota?Daggrim A lot of a the brass bits are handmade. Others are trash-picked, repurposed metal bits. Many aren't brass at all, but are spray-painted or electro-plated by the makers to look different. I bet you could do something nifty in leather with just rivets and paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrik Report post Posted November 16, 2008 I have to say Steampunk has def got my interest piqued! I never realized it at the time i read it but the book "The Difference Engine" by William Gibson & Bruce Sterling falls into this category. The Wikipedia entry even states It is a prime example of the Steampunk sub-genre. Link is HERE I seem to remember it being not the easiest of reads at the time but will definitely be giving it another look soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daggrim Report post Posted November 16, 2008 If you're in Southern California, one of the most amazing Steampunk experiences is right at your doorstep. The Edison is quite incredible - it was built in 1910 as L.A.'s first power plant, and then eventually fell into disrepair. The new owners dredged it from underneath several feet of water, and set about creating a brand new steampunk-inspired bar and lounge in downtown LA, complete with original architectural features and power plant hardware. (The Edison link above leads to a virtual tour of the club. It takes a little bit to load, but it's well worth it!)They have everything from burlesque shows to neo-victorian circus performances. I attended a performance of Lucent Dossier there on Wednesday and it was truly inspiring. The Edison events page has all of the upcoming shows listed there. I am hooked on the steampunk aesthetic. It has such a perfect gritty appeal to its beauty. I've begun some preliminary designs for everything from corsets to goggles to headgear. I would definitely enjoy collaborating on projects like this... after Christmas, at least. I'm neck deep in Christmas gift projects for the next two months! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daggrim Report post Posted November 16, 2008 Oops, sorry about the above wacky post. But, as I was going to say... Dude! The Edison! Whatta website, whatta place. I know you're not from around here, but I just gotta say, "Ufda". In Minnesota, that's quite an emotional response. I've made a few steampunkish things over the years, before it was a genre, so that's why I like it. It's like we have the same flavor. But, I'm already tied up with what I'm currently doing, and so I'm kinda glad there's no steampunk community around here. It'd be just way too much to do. Dag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
