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| Steampunk Costuming |
 Nov 23 2007, 01:11 AM
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 Nat. Treasurer  Group: Nat. Committee Posts: 15 Joined: 15-December 05 Member No.: 18 I'm currently working on: various State: SA  |
Hey does anybody else apart from me, really enjoy steampunk costuming?
There is nothing like the thrill of walking down the street in neo-victorian clothing with the only thing to protect you is a steam powered portable analytical engine sitting in your breast pocket (or so i would imagine if I had one). |
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Nov 23 2007, 08:12 AM
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 SA Chapter Rep Group: ACG Organiser Posts: 1,126 Joined: 23-April 06 From: Adelaide Member No.: 53 I'm currently working on: SGU uniforms State: SA |
Sorry Hass... it's just you...
Not! Although I've never done it myself I always like the things your 'league' comes up with! Where do you keep the boiler for your steam-powered analytical machine? I like things with dials and knobs, they're just so much more reliable than buttons and touch screens. -------------------- To protect the world from devastation... R
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Nov 23 2007, 09:18 AM
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 Kind of Obsessive Group: Forum User Posts: 642 Joined: 4-August 06 From: Brisbane Member No.: 117 I'm currently working on: Doctor Who Scarves, Romana II, Rorschach, Corsets. State: QLD |
I'd suggest that for something pocket sized, it's probably clockwork rather than steam powered
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Nov 23 2007, 09:19 AM
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 Bringer of Chatter Group: ACG Member Posts: 261 Joined: 4-March 07 From: Adelaide Member No.: 448 I'm currently working on: Too many to mention State: SA |
I've been meaning to do something steampunky for the past 3-4 years but haven't gotten around to it!
Lately it seems every time I turn on the TV I see the music video for The Smashing Pumpkins' Tonight, Tonight which is heavily inspired by George Meilies and is just beautiful. -------------------- |
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Nov 23 2007, 10:47 AM
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 NSW Contact Group: ACG Organiser Posts: 1,240 Joined: 30-June 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 98 I'm currently working on: underpinnings 1700s to 1900. Regency day dress State: NSW |
I love steampunk, though I don't have anything *yet*. I've a hankering for late 1830s steampunk ... though it seems I'm on my own in that 'decade' of steampunk.
An LJer mentioned afilm that's been made in NZ and is more steampunk that straight horror - not that you'd guess it by the marketing. http://www.perfect-creature.com/ I can't wait for it to get released here (fingers crossed it does), and feel like I should have a steampunky ensemble to wear to it. I just haven't defined my vision for it yet. Yes my bellydance teacher told me that I think too much! -------------------- You have a much better life if you wear impressive clothes. Vivenne Westwood
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Nov 23 2007, 03:36 PM
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 Costume Lover Group: Forum User Posts: 1,154 Joined: 29-April 06 From: Adelaide Member No.: 56 I'm currently working on: JAFA Regency wardrobe; vintage skirts; Generic Jedi State: SA |
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! I got introduced to it formally just earlier this year, but I did like it before then just didn't know what it was called.
I just love the mixture of victorian elegance with futuristic punk to create an outfit that is just unique. I'm thinking of adding it into my daily wardrobe along with the 40's/50's gear. -------------------- |
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Nov 23 2007, 08:40 PM
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 Costume Lover Group: Forum User Posts: 1,721 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Adelaide, Australia Member No.: 3 State: SA |
I haven't made anything yet, but it's certainly on my list. A few people on my LJ f-list have gotten into it though and seeing what they are working on is really inspiring
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Nov 23 2007, 08:54 PM
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 Regular Group: Forum User Posts: 86 Joined: 18-April 07 From: Brisbane Member No.: 473 I'm currently working on: Samurai stormtrooper, dalek, stormtrooper dalek State: QLD |
What is it?
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Nov 23 2007, 09:28 PM
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Costume Lover Group: Forum User Posts: 1,721 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Adelaide, Australia Member No.: 3 State: SA |
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Nov 23 2007, 10:25 PM
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 Kind of Obsessive Group: ACG Member Posts: 508 Joined: 23-November 05 Member No.: 4 I'm currently working on: Scythian hats and clothing State: SA |
Okay I am biased...but is there any other costuming... heheh just kidding.
Wait till you see what I have coming up next in the steampunk genre -------------------- |
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Nov 24 2007, 08:18 AM
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 Bringer of Chatter Group: Forum User Posts: 422 Joined: 27-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 480 I'm currently working on: Lolita, SydNova costumes State: NSW |
I love it, but I don't yet have the technical skills to make it myself. Next time Gadget...
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Nov 24 2007, 10:42 AM
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Costume Lover Group: Forum User Posts: 1,154 Joined: 29-April 06 From: Adelaide Member No.: 56 I'm currently working on: JAFA Regency wardrobe; vintage skirts; Generic Jedi State: SA |
I find this livejournal community to be particularly inspiring!!
One of the girls there described her usual steampunk-esque work outfit - victorian blouse and black jeans - wanting to know how to steampunk it up. The simplicity of the outfit really grabbed me, and I could totally imagine it in my head! Cream/ivory chiffon and lace short sleeved blouse, black pants (jeans, cargo pants etc), a nice wasitcoat with a pocket watch, maybe a piece of steampunk jewellery, a pair of yummy buckled boots. So that's what is currently inspiring me!! And then I remembered that I had a beautiful button front blouse pattern with all the frills and lace! In addition to a HUGE stash of different coloured chiffons. All I need is the pants and waistcoat. I'm actually really inspired and really excited!! 
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Nov 24 2007, 03:02 PM
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Nat. Treasurer Group: Nat. Committee Posts: 15 Joined: 15-December 05 Member No.: 18 I'm currently working on: various State: SA |
I have noticed on ebay that excellent steampunk like accessories can purchased for next to nothing (ie pocket watches and chains, flying goggles, times machines...only kidding)
I did see in a shop on Wyatt st in Adelaide that had an original key windup pocket watch that displayed all the interior clockwork working via a glass front. OMIGOD is was so steampunk I was looking to see if there was matching brass goggles sitting next to it. Unfortunately it was priced right outsde of my range (so I will hunt down a chinese replica version which Im sure is already on ebay somewhere). Hmmm I wonder if could get a used Zepplin on ebay.... |
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Nov 24 2007, 06:58 PM
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Costume Lover Group: Forum User Posts: 1,154 Joined: 29-April 06 From: Adelaide Member No.: 56 I'm currently working on: JAFA Regency wardrobe; vintage skirts; Generic Jedi State: SA |
Ooooh that sounds beautiful! I've been searching for a pocket watch that shows all the workings behind! Still searching
 Oh, try etsy.com as well, there's always heaps of awesome stuff there too! -------------------- |
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Nov 24 2007, 07:58 PM
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SA Chapter Rep Group: ACG Organiser Posts: 1,126 Joined: 23-April 06 From: Adelaide Member No.: 53 I'm currently working on: SGU uniforms State: SA |
QUOTE(Last_Chael @ Nov 24 2007, 05:58 PM)  Oh, try etsy.com as well, there's always heaps of awesome stuff there too! ...but no used Dirigibles I must say. You could always build one Hass... Helium is much easier to obtain these days! -------------------- To protect the world from devastation... R
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Feb 25 2008, 06:52 PM
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 Regular Group: ACG Member Posts: 93 Joined: 17-May 06 From: Parramatta, Sydney Member No.: 67 I'm currently working on: Still working on Illusionists costumes, starting on 10th anniversary show for Dancing Studio State: NSW |
Hi,
Came across this link on another costume group, http://www.christineu.com/dw_practice/steam.html Seems these folks are developing a steam punk inspired game, as the pictures were taken at a Game Developers Conference. Mostly men, but a couple of ladies as well. Nice bustle and corset combo too. PS Just uploaded a great photo of 2 of the girls from another site, put it in Lady Janes photos in the Members Galleries because I couldn't get it onto this post ! Enjoy, Christine. This post has been edited by Lady Jane: Feb 25 2008, 07:07 PM -------------------- |
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May 3 2008, 07:03 PM
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 Bringer of Chatter Group: Forum User Posts: 394 Joined: 16-February 06 From: Sydney Via Canada Member No.: 42 I'm currently working on: Catching up on SLEEP!!! State: NSW |
Hey Guys,
I'm very much thinking of making something Steampunk based for the Friday night of Sydnova and I think Last_Chael is leaning that way too. So we were thinking that if anyone was interested, we could do an actual Steampunk group on the Friday. Thoughts? Interest? Lynch Mob?
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May 3 2008, 07:10 PM
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Bringer of Chatter Group: Forum User Posts: 422 Joined: 27-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 480 I'm currently working on: Lolita, SydNova costumes State: NSW |
QUOTE(Chastangela @ May 3 2008, 07:33 PM) Hey Guys, I'm very much thinking of making something Steampunk based for the Friday night of Sydnova and I think Last_Chael is leaning that way too. So we were thinking that if anyone was interested, we could do an actual Steampunk group on the Friday. Thoughts? Interest? Lynch Mob? You know I'd be up for this. But it would require me to give up the Friday night costume I had planned...
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There are many things that I could be proud of If only I'd invented them, such as the wheel The washing machine and the tumble dryer On these inventions surely I could retire http://faerie-mistress.livejournal.com ******* |
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May 3 2008, 11:51 PM
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 QLD Co-ordinator Group: ACG Organiser Posts: 744 Joined: 21-May 07 From: Brisbane Member No.: 486 I'm currently working on: vintage, victorian, steampunk, starwars, wait... everything! State: QLD |
Won't be there, but I would SO be in on this if I was going.
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May 4 2008, 12:07 PM
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Costume Lover Group: Forum User Posts: 1,154 Joined: 29-April 06 From: Adelaide Member No.: 56 I'm currently working on: JAFA Regency wardrobe; vintage skirts; Generic Jedi State: SA |
Hahah yes I'm so in for this! I'm using my Victorian bustle dress as a base, and I'm going to add some steamy accessories to steam it up
Woooo!
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