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Steaming Apparel - Introduction to Simple Steampunk Costuming. Steampunk Lab - Powering Steampunk Innovation. Beaded Bracelet with Leather Weave – A Free Pattern. Beaded Bracelet with Leather Weave A free pattern from Crochetology.net Beaded Bracelet with Leather Weave SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bracelet: Approximately 7 inches long and 0.5 inch wide (without beads) / 1.00 inch wide (with beads) YARN Cannon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color blue-gray OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color blue-gray CROCHET HOOK Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge GAUGE 30 sc = 4 inches TERMINOLOGY Pattern is written using US crochet terminology NOTIONS Bead-Threading Needle 16 Transparent Glass Beads (4mm) 32 Antique Pearl Beads (2.5mm) Leather strip approximately 4mm wide and 8 inches long DESIGN NOTES The beads are strung onto the thread before crocheting.

Beaded Bracelet with Leather Weave – A Free Pattern

At the last row, the ends of the bracelet are joined together with sl st. PREPARATION Before crocheting, string the beads onto the thread in the order (1 pearl bead, 1 glass bead, 1 pearl bead). Next Rows: Rep rows 2-3. Blocking the bracelet.

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Etching. Electrolytic etching uses electricity, and a solution usually based on the type of metal you want to etch.

Etching

You attach the positive side of the current to your piece, and the negative side to a piece of the same metal. When the electricity flows, it causes metal from your piece to flow through the solution toward the metal on the negative side. The more metal in the solution, the faster your piece will etch. I originally learned the process of electrolytic etching back in early 2009 in a class taught by David S. Dowling, who does some amazing work. I am by no means an expert etcher.

Note: You can click almost any picture to see a larger version of it. Copper Sulfate (or Root Kill, which you can get at a garden or hardware store) A copper pipe or sheet or any piece of copper that is somewhat large copper, brass, or nickel silver sheet Iron Sulfate. Cupric Nitrate for sterling or fine silver – you can get this online from various chemical companies. A plastic bucket (not metal!) How to Make a Steampunk Utility Belt.

Steampunk utility belt: the place to carry your Tools of Awesome–or to just hang onto some spare change.

How to Make a Steampunk Utility Belt

Whatevs. No matter what you choose to store, you’re gonna look STEAMPUNK-TASTIC wearing it. Now this part of the costume is easy. Like so easy I feel guilty devoting an entire post to it…so I made some silly graphics for you. To make your steampunk utility belt, you only need a few things, all of which can be found at your local thrift store.

Finished mods to the old Sam Brown belt-rig... This afternoon I finished reworking the shoulder strap to my first Sam Brown belt-rig.

Finished mods to the old Sam Brown belt-rig...

This was the one I made for the Steampunk Indiana Jones outfit - and kept re-using for several other outfits as I came up with them. A few months ago I bought a new reproduction 1911 US Army issue belt and flap-closure holster from Sportsman's Guide Catalog for any WWI, WWII, or Indiana Jones outfits. So I felt free to re-mod my original belt-rig with a longer shoulder strap that featured more accurate "dog leash" clips to hook the strap up to the belt. Retro-Futuristic Steampunk Loft Apartment In New York. Welcome to the surreal steampunk apartment where Jules Verne meets Tim Burton.

Retro-Futuristic Steampunk Loft Apartment In New York

This unique steampunk style loft apartment in Chelsea, New York City is inspired by science-fiction and fanciful interpretations of Victorian-era technology. The focal point of the apartment is a Technicolor zeppelin that appears to float from the ceiling. In the kitchen, antique wrenches are used as cabinet door handles and drawer pulls. The 1,800 square foot home is designed as an open loft with one bedroom and two full bathrooms, which are hidden behind walls of antique piping, gears and cogs. Via: Core, WSJ. How To Create Steampunk Interior Design. Steampunk theme makes for a unique home decor look.

How To Create Steampunk Interior Design

Steampunk culture has inspired many designers to create stylish and functional pieces in steampunk aesthetic that can be used to create themed interior design. To create steampunk home decor look into steampunk home furniture, decorations and accessories. Steampunk Color Scheme Copper, bronze, metallic, leather and dark wood are commonly used to create steampunk interior designs. Leather seats and sofa in the living room might go well with the Victorian furniture pieces while metallic bookcases and cabinets add to the industrial aesthetic of steampunk. Steampunk Furniture Some designers specialize in desiging steampunk and industrial furniture which is close to the steampunk aesthetic.

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