Steampunk Shutter Shades

Ever want to look like a rapper from the 19th century? Well then, today's your lucky day because this Instructable will teach you how to make a pair of steampunk shutter shades! They are pretty easy to make once you get started and look nice when worn on the face, hat or around the neck.

Step 1 Materials

Items needed:
Circular vent covers (aka soffit vent grilles)- just a dollar from the hardware store
Simple leather purse- Goodwill
Maybe a clasp or buckle- may come on the purse or fabric/hobby store

Tools:
Scissors
Crazy glue

Comments

[modog4000]

this would look amazing if you put a red LED in them so in the dark you would see a red glow coming from the glasses

[acidbass]

that is so 80's ...................I love it!

[st.paul]

thanks!

[acidbass]

the vengeance of the 80's lol no prob keep up the good work

[monsterlego]

would that be the 1880's ? lol

[acidbass]

lol good one

[hvargas]

hey bro love these shades looking to make my own but can yu give me a link to a bigname hardware store i cant seem to find the vent

[st.paul]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_244086-10065-ML2_?PL=1&productId=1069193

that's about the closest thing i could find. from there, you might want to do some more looking online. when i made these, i didn't realize how hard to get those vents are.

[Jew934]

Can you actually see through these things?

[st.paul]

yea, but they do obscure your vision some. i would wear them and walk around but not operate heavy machinery.

[Ryutso]

What "local hardware store" did you get your vents from? The only ones in my area are big names like Home Depot and Lowes.

[st.paul]

ace hardware- i guess it isnt exactly a 'mom and pop' operation but the one i go to sure seems like one

[SLRMC93]

Cant wait to start making one of these they look amazing nice job!
:D

[st.paul]

thanks!

[H-Sama]

they look very nice, and ive been trying to find a use for those vents besides their intended use. but 2 things one to say and one to ask. first the say, when using your foot as reference to size, it looks like your making a big flat bra. as for the question, it may be a bit personal, but, are you missing your pinky toe? and if so is it just the one or are you missing both?

[st.paul]

lol i have 10 toes, my pinkies are just small and kinda curl under my foot.

[SunTzu93]

I'm doing these for a school project. xD

[st.paul]

awesome- post a pic when you get them done!

[Morrighan]

Very good, you're not going to see very much but it looks really cool...XD

[st.paul]

thanks

[bigweaseldaddy]

Ahh, goodwill purses. Steampunk's best kept secret. Use them right and people will call you a liar when you tell them you made your goggles. And available in so many colors! 

[st.paul]

lol indeed

[JingleJoe]

oh fiddlesticks, I was hoping you made the vents from scratch, I think I know how to do it but I need to make a jig.

[st.paul]

sorry, but good luck on the jig if you do decide to make one.  also nice avatar- i love that movie, kroenen's awesome.

[kotarski]

these are so cool and would go well on halloween

[st.paul]

thank you!

[watermelonhead]

I thought shutter shades were cool...

but now...

They're AWESOME!

[st.paul]

lol thanks!

[okoshima]

i think shutter shades look stupid and are pointless....

however

these are a nice pair of goggles, and it works somewhat...

congrats enjoy your 5*

[st.paul]

thanks!

[jerry rigger]

i wonder what it would look like in brass??

[st.paul]

oh man- now that would be Victorian-era ballin'!

[Mr. Squiggles]

This instructable is great and I'mma let you finish. I'mma let you finish but the legway is the best steampunk instructable ever.

The googles are honestly good, though.

[st.paul]

lol i was waiting on an 'imma let you finish' joke.  anyway thanks and indeed the legway is mighty awesome.

[foxtrot4697]

i wouldn't want to look like a rapper at all. But nice ible anyways

[st.paul]

thanks

[Doldrum]

 an instant fave!  It's a great twist on a classic!

[st.paul]

thanks a lot!

[Kiteman]

Can you see out of them...?

[st.paul]

pretty well though i wouldnt operate heavy machinery in them.