http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 16:48:47 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Brain-driven-story-Teller/
The Steampunk, Brain driven, story Teller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/FM13/H2MYMG8S/F1VFM13H2MYMG8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/FM13/H2MYMG8S/F1VFM13H2MYMG8S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/FM13/H2MYMG8S/F1VFM13H2MYMG8S.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam A couple of month ago I build a "Brain driven computer" to be used as a story teller. But I decided to have stand alone story teller to carry around with me. May be in an airships cabin or on an expedition. I found that a little brain is enough to store a lot of information. So I build a life suppor...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 20:38:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Music-Box/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/MCNX/H2MYLQNS/F5AMCNXH2MYLQNS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/MCNX/H2MYLQNS/F5AMCNXH2MYLQNS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/MCNX/H2MYLQNS/F5AMCNXH2MYLQNS.SMALL.jpg Dr. Ew This is a simple steampunk music box I made for a friend's birthday. It actually plays 'Happy Birthday' when the crank is turned! This is my first steampunk project and I was figuring it out as I went. Therefore, I wasn't able to prepare a full Instructable. The music box mechanism is the most impor...
By: Dr. Ew

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 21:24:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Laptop/
Steampunk Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale Hi all, Today I will present you my newest Steampunk-Design Workshop creation. Here you can read something about how i got the idea to built my first Steampunk Laptop. Because my pictures are soo poor... I deside to take a video in HD, you will enjoy it!!! Depend on the diversity of the ...
By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 01:58:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Steampunk-Lamp/
Vintage Steampunk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SMALL.jpg Gunther45 This Instructable is not so much as a step by step on how to make one. It's a box with a light bulb! , but to give ideas to other people  who might want to build something similar or build steampunk items. I am not an organized person and some of the steps such as staining take a long time , I would...
By: Gunther45

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:06:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Kaleidoscope/
The Steampunk Kaleidoscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Friends, dear Steampunkers Our little son's most beloved toy in the "Kindergarten" is a beautiful Kaleidoscope. He spends a lot of time to observe the changing effects and pictures in this magic tube. Some time ago he came home with a big smile and a present from his Kindergarten teacher: thre...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 01:18:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Airship-Pirates-Steampunk-Jukebox/
The Airship Pirate's Steampunk Jukebox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Friends, dear Steampunkers This "Instructable" is a special one. I hope it will give you some ideas how to build some special artwork and may you will build your own Steampunk MP3 Jukebox. Most of the parts I used you may don't find for your project, but the ideas behind will inspire you to do...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 10:39:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-3rd-Hand/
Steampunk 3rd Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/5QA1/H21CGJE6/FQA5QA1H21CGJE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/5QA1/H21CGJE6/FQA5QA1H21CGJE6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/5QA1/H21CGJE6/FQA5QA1H21CGJE6.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist This Instructable will show you how to make a simple "3rd hand" tool, for use in soldering projects. Since I've found so many great soldering projects on Instructables, I decided to build myself a "3rd Hand." But since I know I'll spend more time looking at it than actually using it, I decided I wan...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 09:10:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunking-the-iPhone/
Steampunking the iPhone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/A0EI/H1YOBE1N/FACA0EIH1YOBE1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/A0EI/H1YOBE1N/FACA0EIH1YOBE1N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/A0EI/H1YOBE1N/FACA0EIH1YOBE1N.SMALL.jpg badjer1 I'm sure you have seen this done before, but this is my version.  This was made from mostly spare parts and material I already had in my shop.  However I did price out the copper fittings and you should be able to build this for less than $8 - $10 max.  Tools required: Tubing cutter - ideal to have...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 21:18:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Airship-mechanic-tool-vest/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/DVA6/H1QMLI65/F2FDVA6H1QMLI65.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/DVA6/H1QMLI65/F2FDVA6H1QMLI65.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/DVA6/H1QMLI65/F2FDVA6H1QMLI65.SMALL.jpg awl Tool vest developed for SteamCon III using typical leather working tools.  While not describing the leather tools use, the sequence of assemble follows. I acquired a vest near my size, from a thrift store, and cut it apart along the seams to make a pattern.  Once the latigo leather was cut to the p...
By: awl

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 15:05:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-shaving/
Steampunk shaving box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/Z876/H0OIVBAL/FGVZ876H0OIVBAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/Z876/H0OIVBAL/FGVZ876H0OIVBAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/Z876/H0OIVBAL/FGVZ876H0OIVBAL.SMALL.jpg zorwick My friend had a birthday, and I wanted to make something special for him. He shaves using the old fashioned or now retro safety razors. He carried everything in one toilet bag because there was no proper travelling case for them. That time I found on the Internet some nice piece of steampunk creatio...
By: zorwick

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 05:52:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-wrist-watch-The-Cloudy-Comrade/
Steampunk wrist watch - The Cloudy Comrade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/3Y39/H1JU55U3/F513Y39H1JU55U3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/3Y39/H1JU55U3/F513Y39H1JU55U3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/3Y39/H1JU55U3/F513Y39H1JU55U3.SMALL.jpg liquid gears prods. Who today would dare set off in search of adventure without a good watch on him? For those who dream of misty hills, peaks unexplored, we present the Cloudy Comrade, a wristwatch robust and practical. Dear customers, The liquid gears firm* presents you today its new product, the awesome Cloudy Co...
By: liquid gears prods.

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 12:26:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Whimshurst-Generator/
Whimshurst Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/B048/H1KH9R9G/FTMB048H1KH9R9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/B048/H1KH9R9G/FTMB048H1KH9R9G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/B048/H1KH9R9G/FTMB048H1KH9R9G.SMALL.jpg badjer1 I built this Whimshurst generator awhile back and I didn't take pictures through the build.  But I thought I could share a few ideas to help others in a similar project of their own.  I can through a nasty spark approx 2" on a dry winter day using the Leyden jars and has some cool demos I'll discuss...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:54:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Photo-Frame/
Pipe Photo Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/I677/H1HMDKMW/F49I677H1HMDKMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/I677/H1HMDKMW/F49I677H1HMDKMW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/I677/H1HMDKMW/F49I677H1HMDKMW.SMALL.jpg gregorescu A steampunk photo frame made out of copper tube, elbows, T's and brass connectors. Because I live in Europe and all the hardware is in cm/mm I won't use the "inch" standard, but this project can be made in different copper and fitting sizes ( as long as they all fit together). Materials, tools a...
By: gregorescu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:52:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunked-Insulator-nightlight/
Steampunked Insulator-nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/1O8S/H1DRXUY2/FEA1O8SH1DRXUY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/1O8S/H1DRXUY2/FEA1O8SH1DRXUY2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/1O8S/H1DRXUY2/FEA1O8SH1DRXUY2.SMALL.jpg Junophor Hi everybody I am back again after some hard days. This instructable is dedicated to my father in law who just had to leave us last month. Thanks to all  Wolfgang and we will go on!!!  This is a three times premiere to me: First premiere: This project had been done at one weekend   Second premie...
By: Junophor

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:32:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-iPhone-Station/
Steampunk iPhone Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Here's a steampunk iPhone station that functions as a night light, charging station and audio station.  The unit can charge the iPhone with or without playing music.  The night light functions independently, and if the phone rings while playing the music you will hear that through the speakers, so ...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:39:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raygun-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/WB0Q/H1AH6U3Q/F9FWB0QH1AH6U3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/WB0Q/H1AH6U3Q/F9FWB0QH1AH6U3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/WB0Q/H1AH6U3Q/F9FWB0QH1AH6U3Q.SMALL.jpg Cyclone1764 Hi, just want to show you all my (steampunk-ish) raygun! I got the idea of one of kipkays videos but I didn't follow all the steps. tell me if you think i should do a tutoria or not and why.  
By: Cyclone1764

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:04:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Iris-Diaphram-watch/
How to make an Iris Diaphram watch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/GT43/H15NFND9/F81GT43H15NFND9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/GT43/H15NFND9/F81GT43H15NFND9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/GT43/H15NFND9/F81GT43H15NFND9.SMALL.jpg ShadeStride Firstly I must take off my top hat and bow to Gogglerman for his wonderful creations and inspiration. He is a true artist and this project would not have been conceived if not for him and it would not have been attempted without his inspirational work. If you enjoy this project I hardily suggest you...
By: ShadeStride

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:33:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Steampunk-mini-PC/
A Steampunk mini PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/PU3L/H15N8XA0/FAAPU3LH15N8XA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/PU3L/H15N8XA0/FAAPU3LH15N8XA0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/PU3L/H15N8XA0/FAAPU3LH15N8XA0.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam I needed a PC with a COM Port to program my micro controllers. So I started thinking and I found, that it could be a good idea to have in the same style, than my monitor, keyboard an mouse. Beside this, I found some nice brass applications, like the tiny brass roll. Th idea comes in mind, to use thi...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:43:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plasma-Display-Steampunk/
Plasma Display Steampunk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MUXB/H15NCIP1/FKRMUXBH15NCIP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MUXB/H15NCIP1/FKRMUXBH15NCIP1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MUXB/H15NCIP1/FKRMUXBH15NCIP1.SMALL.jpg longwinters This was a week-end project I created from a 6" black and white TV and a large neon bulb a friend sent me from overseas, the smaller bulbs I found at a second hand store, I wish I didn't have to say this, but this project uses VERY HIGH VOLTAGES, it uses the out put voltage of the TV's flyback I'm n...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:25:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miss-Betsys-Rechargable-Solar-Nightlight-II/
Miss Betsy's Rechargable Solar Nightlight II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/ZNT0/H159DLS2/F4UZNT0H159DLS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/ZNT0/H159DLS2/F4UZNT0H159DLS2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/ZNT0/H159DLS2/F4UZNT0H159DLS2.SMALL.jpg MissBetsy It was so much fun building my first rechargeable solar light and besides I had 3 more no more working garden lights at my hand that I had to do something with them. One might argue that I just changed the design but something else might be of interest for you and that is the arrangement of the LED'...
By: MissBetsy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:51:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fireflies-in-a-jar-Steampunk-Version/
Fireflies in a jar (Steampunk Version) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/CWFX/H0OJ0W93/F74CWFXH0OJ0W93.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/CWFX/H0OJ0W93/F74CWFXH0OJ0W93.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/CWFX/H0OJ0W93/F74CWFXH0OJ0W93.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam I was completely amazed by the projekt of the user meenzai and his fireflies this great project inspires me to a steam punk version. I used the same circuit 20 times and wired it together with some steampunkisch materials like a vintage meter,  Bakelite switches, some brass and wax stained MDF. The...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:42:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-steampipe-lavalamp/
Steampunk lavalamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/YZYO/H0OJ24XP/FTRYZYOH0OJ24XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/YZYO/H0OJ24XP/FTRYZYOH0OJ24XP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/YZYO/H0OJ24XP/FTRYZYOH0OJ24XP.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hi there, i'm back with a new project and got the idea from some people here who tought my former project of the steampunk steampipe-lamp could me more interresting... So here it is...a steampunk-steampipe lavalamp. The basics are the same and, made for you this 'step by step' tutorial so you can e...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:22:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Plasma-Ball/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/FW20/H0OJ1CSR/FCZFW20H0OJ1CSR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/FW20/H0OJ1CSR/FCZFW20H0OJ1CSR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/FW20/H0OJ1CSR/FCZFW20H0OJ1CSR.SMALL.jpg goyo81 I got this idea when I while I was cleaning out my garage and came across an old brass hanging lamp that I bought at a garage sale.  I don't have high ceilings, so I was just about to put the lamp in the Goodwill pile when I thought of a much better use for it--making a cool steampunk lamp!  I unfo...
By: goyo81

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-mirror-light-clock/
Steampunk mirror / light / clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SMALL.jpg longwinters This is a project I have been working on over the last few weeks, it is made mostly of Morado (Bolivian Rosewood) but I also used some left over Cherry and Walnut, the little accent bulbs I found in a second hand store, the side lights I purchased at Home Depot. The Morado was 82.00 bucks and the re...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 18:43:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Venus-Flower-YASPP/
The Steampunk Venus Flower (YASPP) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/XODI/H0KR9086/F31XODIH0KR9086.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/XODI/H0KR9086/F31XODIH0KR9086.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/XODI/H0KR9086/F31XODIH0KR9086.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam Yet Another Steam Punk Project ;-) A nice looking flower made from an old clock housing. Parts You need: Some artificial flowers Some strange looking fruits and / or nuts. (e.g. a Lotus fruit) Some neon bulbs (red or green) Resistors for driving the neon bulbs with 115V (in this...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 03:33:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunked-Grandfather-clock/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/BXET/GV9CEJZY/F3JBXETGV9CEJZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/BXET/GV9CEJZY/F3JBXETGV9CEJZY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/BXET/GV9CEJZY/F3JBXETGV9CEJZY.SMALL.jpg tobychan I found this cheap Chinese imitation Grandfather clock being dumped at the skips where I work. What a waste! So I salvaged it and when I got it home and inspected it, I found that not only was it in good nick, but all the electronic gizmos on it were fully working. The clock itself, the electromagne...
By: tobychan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 08:33:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miss-Betsys-Rechargable-Steampunk-Solar-Nightligh/
Miss Betsy's Rechargable Steampunk Solar Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/X0OJ/H0GGYJ0G/FYSX0OJH0GGYJ0G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/X0OJ/H0GGYJ0G/FYSX0OJH0GGYJ0G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/X0OJ/H0GGYJ0G/FYSX0OJH0GGYJ0G.SMALL.jpg MissBetsy Do you have some old solar garden light that quit working, got run over by the lawn mower or the plastic / metal parts are dull and broken? The chances are good that you can salvage the solar cell and the electronics and repurpose it just as I did. Basically you don't even need the electronics if yo...
By: MissBetsy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:04:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Keyboard-and-Mouse-The-easy-way/
Steampunk Keyboard and Mouse (The easy way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QR2O/H0FLIPNP/FA0QR2OH0FLIPNP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QR2O/H0FLIPNP/FA0QR2OH0FLIPNP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QR2O/H0FLIPNP/FA0QR2OH0FLIPNP.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam You need a steamish keybord, a mouse and a monitor? You don´t have a lot of machines to build cases etc.? No problem! Here is Mr. Steam easy way to refurbish these items! Parts You need: A mouse A keyboard A TFT monitor Some paper napkins Glue Wax stain Shellack ...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:43:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Leather-Baldric/
Simple Leather Baldric - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/ZB5Z/H0A289HD/FRQZB5ZH0A289HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/ZB5Z/H0A289HD/FRQZB5ZH0A289HD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/ZB5Z/H0A289HD/FRQZB5ZH0A289HD.SMALL.jpg skyeface Hey dudes and dudettes! Getting ready for Faire this season and my hubs asked me to braid some leather straps for a baldric for him. I decided to take it a step further and just make the whole thing. Here's a look at what i did! What you'll need. Mallet Hammer leather strips (I used 48'' for this...
By: skyeface

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:42:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SteamPunk-Monitor-Wall-Mount/
SteamPunk Video Game Monitor Wall Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9ZPW/H05Y7V5Z/F6K9ZPWH05Y7V5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9ZPW/H05Y7V5Z/F6K9ZPWH05Y7V5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9ZPW/H05Y7V5Z/F6K9ZPWH05Y7V5Z.SMALL.jpg The Cartographer Due to my video game addiction I felt it necessary to build a mount for my 17 inch dell monitor screen to insure optimal gaming performance, and though it doesn't emulate a video game in appearance it was definitely inspired by them. I'm also tall. That leads to horrible posture. So with this feeli...
By: The Cartographer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:50:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-super-simple-semi-steampunkwonderl/
How to make a super simple, semi-steampunk/wonderland pocketwatch and monocle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/7N0X/GZUAFJHB/FIM7N0XGZUAFJHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/7N0X/GZUAFJHB/FIM7N0XGZUAFJHB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/7N0X/GZUAFJHB/FIM7N0XGZUAFJHB.SMALL.jpg OwlsAndCake Off to tea with a fellow mad scientist? Or is it a hatter and a hare? Either way, you'll want to accessorize properly with an elegant pocketwatch and monocle.  Here's how you can do so with extremely basic materials and no tools but a hammer and pliers. The necessary materials Here's what you nee...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:30:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Grandfather-clock-with-plutonium-reactor/
Steampunk Grandfather clock with plutonium reactor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/W1Z3/GVA8VJG2/FG6W1Z3GVA8VJG2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/W1Z3/GVA8VJG2/FG6W1Z3GVA8VJG2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/W1Z3/GVA8VJG2/FG6W1Z3GVA8VJG2.SMALL.jpg tobychan I found this Grandfather clock dumped at the skips outside my office. OK it's only a Chinese imitation, but it looks cool. What a waste! So I salvaged it, took it home and discovered that not only was it in good nick, but all the parts (clock and electromagnetic pendulum mechanism) were working!  Th...
By: tobychan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:23:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-parafin-lamp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/3H2B/GZPBM5TE/FTK3H2BGZPBM5TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/3H2B/GZPBM5TE/FTK3H2BGZPBM5TE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/3H2B/GZPBM5TE/FTK3H2BGZPBM5TE.SMALL.jpg tobychan I've been intrigued by the steampunk concept since discovering it on the net a year or so ago and have wanted to do my own steampunk project. And then presented itself the perfect, simple opportunity. I found this old parafin lamp out of the garage. Unfortunately I didn't take any photos of what it ...
By: tobychan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:21:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sci-fi-B-movie-goggles/
Sci-fi B-movie goggles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/0ZBO/GZQR3IZ4/FIF0ZBOGZQR3IZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/0ZBO/GZQR3IZ4/FIF0ZBOGZQR3IZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/0ZBO/GZQR3IZ4/FIF0ZBOGZQR3IZ4.SMALL.jpg cypy These goggles, as if straight out of a sci-fi b-movie, have servo motors that noisily control dark lenses depending on the ambient light and proximity to other objects. Materials 2 servos welding goggles duct tape wire a microcontroller a proximity sensor a photoresistor a resistor Create l...
By: cypy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:59:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunkish-Cormorant-skull/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/Y289/GZMIULJZ/FKPY289GZMIULJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/Y289/GZMIULJZ/FKPY289GZMIULJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/Y289/GZMIULJZ/FKPY289GZMIULJZ.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hi there, Just a midday project; For some while i had a cormorant skull laying around and had the idea to steampunk/atompunk it a bid. So, i spray painted the skull with gold and bronze. Put some radiotubes in it, an antenna (first green and later made it rusty) and, some parts of a old clock. Th...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:27:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-steampipe-light/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/TGXB/GZMIUL0S/FSPTGXBGZMIUL0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/TGXB/GZMIUL0S/FSPTGXBGZMIUL0S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/TGXB/GZMIUL0S/FSPTGXBGZMIUL0S.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hi there, I've got an new project and, it's an steampipe (tube) light in steampunk style. It's made from a PVC drainage pipe wich i gave a bronze look and with MDF some rings attached. And glued some big nuts on it. For the light; a tubelight that you use for working under your car. And a long glas...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:52:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-revolver-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/FWFL/GZLW99PK/FO6FWFLGZLW99PK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/FWFL/GZLW99PK/FO6FWFLGZLW99PK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/FWFL/GZLW99PK/FO6FWFLGZLW99PK.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Verry easy project... Just find a toy gun like this and, add some stuff you like on it.
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 20:30:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miss-Betsys-Quintessential-Steampunk-Gadget/
Miss Betsy's Quintessential Steampunk Gadget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/ESDO/GZHJVXRL/FDXESDOGZHJVXRL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/ESDO/GZHJVXRL/FDXESDOGZHJVXRL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/ESDO/GZHJVXRL/FDXESDOGZHJVXRL.SMALL.jpg MissBetsy This instructable involves working with electricity (120V) and fluids in close vicinity! You should be aware of the dangers and not attempt this if you don't know what you are doing! All pipe/hose connections have to be absolutely watertight and I recommend a test with the reservoir filled but the c...
By: MissBetsy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:14:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunked-plasma-beam-generator/
Steampunked plasma-beam generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/5V83/GZI8KB7A/FAW5V83GZI8KB7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/5V83/GZI8KB7A/FAW5V83GZI8KB7A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/5V83/GZI8KB7A/FAW5V83GZI8KB7A.SMALL.jpg Junophor Hi everybody  I just returned from my steam-powered-laboratory (Dampfkraftlabor, in german) to present you my latest invention: The Steampunked plasma-beam generator: To get an first impression please watch this short movie Notice: Don´t wreck your health and please obay the follwing advices:...
By: Junophor

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 01:56:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/steampunk-lantern-lamp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/XOWD/GZHJZI1K/FWJXOWDGZHJZI1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/XOWD/GZHJZI1K/FWJXOWDGZHJZI1K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/XOWD/GZHJZI1K/FWJXOWDGZHJZI1K.SMALL.jpg king of diamonds I am looking to make a cool steampunk - style lamp for my room. At the moment it looks okay but it definetly needs improvement (and more themed parts) so I would love to here the sugestions of all the creative steampunkers out there. The main body of the lamp is a standard "candlestick" style (bras...
By: king of diamonds

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 21:13:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-USB-Stick-Speichergeraet-Nummer-1/
Steampunk USB Stick "Speichergeraet Nummer 1" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/X0S1/GZHJVWN4/FNUX0S1GZHJVWN4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/X0S1/GZHJVWN4/FNUX0S1GZHJVWN4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/X0S1/GZHJVWN4/FNUX0S1GZHJVWN4.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist I send you greetings from Helvetia, a small country in Europe with the World's Best Chocolates. People call me "The Chocolatist" and I'm a creativ Steampunk. Visit me on www.thechocolatist.com. This time I present you a really simple "instructable" to create your own "Steampunk USB Stick". Again it...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 14:32:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/hand-filed-decorative-brass-gears-for-steampunkers/
hand filed decorative brass gears for steampunkers and???? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/3IL8/GZACQHQK/FE53IL8GZACQHQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/3IL8/GZACQHQK/FE53IL8GZACQHQK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/3IL8/GZACQHQK/FE53IL8GZACQHQK.SMALL.jpg abstracted this instructable is for the steampunkers out there needing brass gears for projects, not acurate or functioning, purely decorative. My next gear project I will spend more time with the dremel tool instead of files and hopefully fab up a working gear set, using thiner brass stock. find suitable im...
By: abstracted

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 06:27:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-USB-hub/
Steampunk USB hub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/8S8Z/GZ6I5NQ2/FQJ8S8ZGZ6I5NQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/8S8Z/GZ6I5NQ2/FQJ8S8ZGZ6I5NQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/8S8Z/GZ6I5NQ2/FQJ8S8ZGZ6I5NQ2.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist This simple instructable will show you how to disguise a USB hub, to fit better with a steampuunk motif. I originally came up with this idea as part of a steampunk monitor design I've been working on, but it could easily be installed in any number of devices. There are no great feats of engineering...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 23:30:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lucifers-Light/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/NXA9/GYVDJYAW/F15NXA9GYVDJYAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/NXA9/GYVDJYAW/F15NXA9GYVDJYAW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/NXA9/GYVDJYAW/F15NXA9GYVDJYAW.SMALL.jpg Lucifer Black My first Steampunk light build :) The light took about two months thinking about the design and two days to build. First I needed a brass base for a light, after lots of searching through brass plumbing fittings I decided there was nothing that really captured my imagination, so , I went looking on...
By: Lucifer Black

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:45:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Traveling-Steampunk-DJ-Cabinet/
Traveling Steampunk DJ Cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/L9YN/GZ0MMCH6/FZ4L9YNGZ0MMCH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/L9YN/GZ0MMCH6/FZ4L9YNGZ0MMCH6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/L9YN/GZ0MMCH6/FZ4L9YNGZ0MMCH6.SMALL.jpg tobiasmaximus Halloween of 2011 sparked an idea for a Steampunk-based project. My friend works freelance as a DJ for various events. He wanted the build a new DJ cabinet for some older amps that would replace his beat up box and go with his costume. We were determined on building this cabinet with the ultimate go...
By: tobiasmaximus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:35:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miss-Betsys-Dragonfly-Pin/
Miss Betsy's Dragonfly Pin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/PSHT/GZ0MM898/FVFPSHTGZ0MM898.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/PSHT/GZ0MM898/FVFPSHTGZ0MM898.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/PSHT/GZ0MM898/FVFPSHTGZ0MM898.SMALL.jpg MissBetsy For a concert I needed something fitting and matching my wardrobe. Inspired by articles from Kaivin and MrSanchez, I started working on my illuminated "Dragonfly pin". All in all it took me about 2 afternoons on a weekend and after a long break I can offer you finally a new instructable! The work w...
By: MissBetsy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:34:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Gas-Mask-2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/3A14/GYVDI1UE/F0U3A14GYVDI1UE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/3A14/GYVDI1UE/F0U3A14GYVDI1UE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/3A14/GYVDI1UE/F0U3A14GYVDI1UE.SMALL.jpg noahh            For the latest Gentleman's Challenge on Brass Goggles, we were supposed to create a device for a post-apocalyptic scenario in a steampunk world. I decided to go with a gas mask, inspired by Tom Banwell's steampunk gas masks. After sketching out various designs, I decided upon one and made...
By: noahh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:28:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Goggles-made-using-my-early-tutorial/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/J89U/GYQFMY71/FDXJ89UGYQFMY71.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/J89U/GYQFMY71/FDXJ89UGYQFMY71.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/J89U/GYQFMY71/FDXJ89UGYQFMY71.SMALL.jpg cobright Just thought I would throw up a few pics of the last two goggles I made. I'm hoping to get some vendor space and maybe run some workshops and demos at the World Steam Expo in Dearborn, MI this year so I'm ramping up production of the steampunkery and putting other projects on the back burner. If y...
By: cobright

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:50:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-lamp-of-Mrs-Steam/
The lamp of Mrs. Steam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/5PZN/GYTY1F8C/FBE5PZNGYTY1F8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/5PZN/GYTY1F8C/FBE5PZNGYTY1F8C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/5PZN/GYTY1F8C/FBE5PZNGYTY1F8C.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam A couple of weeks ago, I found a great tube bulb. It is 50cm long and has a central plug to mount it in a special holder. I was infected by the idea of having a dimmer on the top of the lamp. Here is the step by step instructable how to build such a lamp. Have fun. Horatius Steam The parts Yo...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:57:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Cellphone/
Steampunk Cellphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/KXYB/GUVU3UM8/FPOKXYBGUVU3UM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/KXYB/GUVU3UM8/FPOKXYBGUVU3UM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/KXYB/GUVU3UM8/FPOKXYBGUVU3UM8.SMALL.jpg chicopluma This instructable will show you how to modify your cellphone to make a perfectly functional steampunk cellphone. Materials -Pliers and wire cutter -Liquid silicone glue -Pure talc -Hanger -Golden nails -Stick to mix the silicone -Fixative spray -Disposable cup -Black nail polish -2 pens -Bronze p...
By: chicopluma

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