http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 04:29:02 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Wings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YUE/HGH70MRW/FKG3YUEHGH70MRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YUE/HGH70MRW/FKG3YUEHGH70MRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YUE/HGH70MRW/FKG3YUEHGH70MRW.SMALL.jpg Mecheng42 These are my latest version of my wings. They are air powered and open 13 ft. I made them over the course of a few years with some prototypes in between. I like the Steampunk version because it leaves all the workings exposed. You can also cover it with cloth to hide it completely. The idea is to ma...
By: Mecheng42

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 20:28:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Decision-Making-Machine/
Steampunk Decision Making Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/C4FC/HGH70HTE/FWOC4FCHGH70HTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/C4FC/HGH70HTE/FWOC4FCHGH70HTE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/C4FC/HGH70HTE/FWOC4FCHGH70HTE.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Remember as a kid when you had a tough decision to make so you consulted a "Magic 8 Ball?"  Well, here is a steampunk version of that... Just as a question that can be answered either with a "Yes or No" about your future and the machine will help guide you on your way.  You can ask a question about ...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:27:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cyberpunk-Wig/
Cyberpunk Wig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/5OXJ/HFSH5AWY/FTD5OXJHFSH5AWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/5OXJ/HFSH5AWY/FTD5OXJHFSH5AWY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/5OXJ/HFSH5AWY/FTD5OXJHFSH5AWY.SMALL.jpg GadgetGears Idea created and concept designed for my final project!  Because who doesn't want a wig that can light up and dazzle friends and coworkers?  This wig is just one part of a greater entity and I am excited to finish this costume for portfolio purposes.  Enjoy! Step 1: Materials Needed Ignore my pho...
By: GadgetGears

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 15:24:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-fully-working-steampunk-gauge-from-scra/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/SB7S/HFSHEDN4/F9WSB7SHFSHEDN4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/SB7S/HFSHEDN4/F9WSB7SHFSHEDN4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/SB7S/HFSHEDN4/F9WSB7SHFSHEDN4.SMALL.jpg Sodabowski Hi, this is a quick preview of an electric analog indicator/gauge that I'm making for a Steampunk clock project. These are quick iPhone pictures of the almost finished product. I used printer paper (cream colored, for aged looks of the innards, just because I can and because I want it to be pretty i...
By: Sodabowski

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:25:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Steampunk-Neckless-for-the-Mad-Scientist/
A Steampunk Necklace for the Mad Scientist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/30JG/HFD17U1N/F0R30JGHFD17U1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/30JG/HFD17U1N/F0R30JGHFD17U1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/30JG/HFD17U1N/F0R30JGHFD17U1N.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Steampunks, dear Followers This time I would like to show you something very simple. A few days ago I had an important date with a friend and my daily worn Steampunk necklace was broken. During the cleanup in my Laboratory I found a nice old vacuum tube from 1948 and a brass nozzle from an old...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:01:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/STEAM-PUNK-STORM-GLASS/
STEAM PUNK STORM GLASS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/B18R/HD7U1PDK/FSSB18RHD7U1PDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/B18R/HD7U1PDK/FSSB18RHD7U1PDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/B18R/HD7U1PDK/FSSB18RHD7U1PDK.SMALL.jpg iceng This Steam-Punk  Storm-Glass was updated April 20 2013 The Fitzroy Storm Glass was first introduced by botronics and his fine ible. ( he also joined the ibles community 3 days before I did :-) When I needed a really nice gift for my wife's bornday celebration and this was what I chose to make. Hist...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:30:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Emergency-Nightlight/
Steampunk Emergency Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/AKQL/HF23R86N/FRLAKQLHF23R86N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/AKQL/HF23R86N/FRLAKQLHF23R86N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/AKQL/HF23R86N/FRLAKQLHF23R86N.SMALL.jpg ElmarM I was watching the evening news, and it was reported that a line of spring storms were brewing throughout the mid-west. I used to live within tornado alley and I remembered how bad these storms could be. I also remembered losing power a number of times (not fun).   So, what happens when you lose yo...
By: ElmarM

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:21:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/steampunk-helmet-mask-movie-prop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SMALL.jpg steampunker_de Here you can see the steps how I made this steampunk helmet. It's very simple and creativity are no limits set. 1. First I created a gypsum positive of my head. Plaster bandages wrapped around my head and then the mold was filled with gypsum. 2. On the gypsum-head the parts were fixed, I wanted ...
By: steampunker_de

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:22:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-300-Volt-Steampunk-Plasma-Lantern/
The 300 Volt Steampunk Plasma Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/GD86/HDYZ68GU/FZ3GD86HDYZ68GU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/GD86/HDYZ68GU/FZ3GD86HDYZ68GU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/GD86/HDYZ68GU/FZ3GD86HDYZ68GU.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Steampunkers, dear friends and followers As you may know I like it to play with high voltages and with Plasma devices... it's "Science & Adventure"! With this Instructable I show you how to make your own Steampunk Plasma Lantern, running with 300 Volts! For the power I use a flash unit from a...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 08:14:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-hand-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SMALL.jpg slsa It is a prototype. I have made in the beginning a hand on the computer in 3d, then already of a steel. In the manipulator there are not enough freedom degrees, but simple operations can be carried out. Depending on the application purposes it will be possible to finish a manipulator design. http:/...
By: slsa

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:48:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Geodesic-Terrarium/
Steampunk Geodesic Terrarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SMALL.jpg NEED HELP sorta My name is Jacob Siler, and I'm currently co-founding a game development company through crowd funding. We're working on our first game, named Sky Bridge! It will be a massive online Steampunk universe -- quite unlike any game currently on the market. For more on the company (and the game) please st...
By: NEED HELP sorta

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:22:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-radio-mp3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/E8JT/HDOW3OL2/F7SE8JTHDOW3OL2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/E8JT/HDOW3OL2/F7SE8JTHDOW3OL2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/E8JT/HDOW3OL2/F7SE8JTHDOW3OL2.SMALL.jpg nimi52 This is my first try to create something cool. Unexpectedly reflections from blue bar create a smile :) on central bulb. Electronic for the device is from DX  http://dx.com/p/digital-audio-mp3-player-module-with-remote-controller-1-5-lcd-57557  USB stick is in brass Shiva upon device.
By: nimi52

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:34:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Goggles-8/
Steampunk Goggles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/C736/HD4VDYDT/F5GC736HD4VDYDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/C736/HD4VDYDT/F5GC736HD4VDYDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/C736/HD4VDYDT/F5GC736HD4VDYDT.SMALL.jpg instructageek Here is my instructable on Steampunk Goggles Items: Metal Sheet Male & Female Couplings Small nut & bolt Leather/ Leather belt Dog tag style chain Double loop lens Eye glass lens Hot glue/Hot glue gun   Form metal to provided stencil. Round out around male coupling, cut leather to sa...
By: instructageek

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:05:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-SteamPad-The-Tablet-Computer-of-a-past-Futur/
The SteamPad - The Tablet Computer of a past Future - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6FV0/HD4VGPSA/FXG6FV0HD4VGPSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6FV0/HD4VGPSA/FXG6FV0HD4VGPSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6FV0/HD4VGPSA/FXG6FV0HD4VGPSA.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Welcome Steampunkers, dear friends and followers Finally I finishes it! It was a lot of work, but the finished Steampunk Tablet was worth the dirty hands! Let's have a look back to the beginning of this project. You all know the small simple plastic thing which people call the "iPad". It's a great...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:58:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Knife-switch-1/
Knife switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/MPNP/HD4VMDLL/FUHMPNPHD4VMDLL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/MPNP/HD4VMDLL/FUHMPNPHD4VMDLL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/MPNP/HD4VMDLL/FUHMPNPHD4VMDLL.SMALL.jpg raith I couldnt find a cool looking knife switch to save my life, so i made one. The tea pot was purchased at ARC thrift for $2.70 you will also need small wood screws a 1 and 1/2 in machine screw and some 1/4 in thick wood. Remove handle Remove the handle from the tea pot and straighten out the curve....
By: raith

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:23:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Stops/
Smart Stops! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/K3G8/HBHGIWTN/FPKK3G8HBHGIWTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/K3G8/HBHGIWTN/FPKK3G8HBHGIWTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/K3G8/HBHGIWTN/FPKK3G8HBHGIWTN.SMALL.jpg ahyder100 A bus stop should be able to tell you more than just when the next bus is coming, it should be able to answer all of your questions. With simple signs bolted onto the stops, text messaging and a public data API, we’re proposing to make smart bus stops, iteratively and on the cheap. For the Urban Pr...
By: ahyder100

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:10:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tea-Time-USB-storage-contraption/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/YWRP/HD4VOYDC/F2UYWRPHD4VOYDC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/YWRP/HD4VOYDC/F2UYWRPHD4VOYDC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/YWRP/HD4VOYDC/F2UYWRPHD4VOYDC.SMALL.jpg sutlaf I like to make all sorts of odd junk from odd junk.  I particularly like to illuminate vacuum tubes with USB pen drive  LED's.  Here is may latest contraption contraption housed in an old clock case picked up at an antique store for $5.  There are 2 small motors from BBQ  rotisseries running continu...
By: sutlaf

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:49:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/STEAMPUNK-GUITAR-1-OF-9/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/BMWS/HD4VF44F/FQWBMWSHD4VF44F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/BMWS/HD4VF44F/FQWBMWSHD4VF44F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/BMWS/HD4VF44F/FQWBMWSHD4VF44F.SMALL.jpg MARCOE.MARCONI THIS IS THE FABIANCASTER, THE FIRST STEAMPUNK GUITAR OF A SERIE OF 9 ALREADY FINISH AND 3 MORE IN PROGRESS. I HOPE YOU LIKE IT GUYS!!!!!!!!!
By: MARCOE.MARCONI

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:57:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Lamp-The-Eye-of-Ra/
Steampunk Lamp: The Eye of Ra - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/RAD6/HD4VLICN/F5CRAD6HD4VLICN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/RAD6/HD4VLICN/F5CRAD6HD4VLICN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/RAD6/HD4VLICN/F5CRAD6HD4VLICN.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Steampunkers, dear friends After two relaxing evenings in my laboratory I'm very happy to present you a very special lamp: The Eye of Ra This very powerful lamp is dedicated to the ancient Egyptian Sun God Ra. It's so powerful, that it's recommended to wear your goggles to protect your eyes....
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:28:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-SGSD-Gun-Shock-Device-for-shock-therap/
Steampunk Alarm pistol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/056C/HD4VF654/FW8056CHD4VF654.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/056C/HD4VF654/FW8056CHD4VF654.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/056C/HD4VF654/FW8056CHD4VF654.SMALL.jpg Evinfire One of my mad ideas turned out to be one of my favourets. Point blank doesn't get any closer :p Have fun and thanx for watching... Evinfire. Step 1: The donor... The donor is an 6mm alarmpistol from the 90's... Step 2: The barrel... For the barrel i used an 50mm aluminum pipe. Drilled and...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:38:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-bullets-look-new/
Making bullets look new... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/CXBT/HCV99VMU/FPOCXBTHCV99VMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/CXBT/HCV99VMU/FPOCXBTHCV99VMU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/CXBT/HCV99VMU/FPOCXBTHCV99VMU.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hello there, For the part of my other project the (Steampunk 8mm-GunCam) i needed some bullets but just had the empty shell's used by a 7.62mm  AK-47. This is how i did it... Step 1... Get some wood for a hardwarestore that has the right measure minds (got to fit tight). Step 2... Cut t...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:20:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Monocle-2/
Steampunk Monocle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/GXGM/HCV8L6MA/FKAGXGMHCV8L6MA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/GXGM/HCV8L6MA/FKAGXGMHCV8L6MA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/GXGM/HCV8L6MA/FKAGXGMHCV8L6MA.SMALL.jpg instructable person 9 I thought I would give it a try . Materials In the pic. Cut Follow the pics. Glue Get the glue gun ready! Follow the pics. Paint In the pic.... ...let dry. Screw Pics. again. Fabric Do I have to say it ? Elastic Follow the pics boy, follow 'em! More Paint Any color! ...
By: instructable person 9

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:09:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-secret-server/
The secret server - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/QQA9/HCRVRG0Z/FZQQQA9HCRVRG0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/QQA9/HCRVRG0Z/FZQQQA9HCRVRG0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/QQA9/HCRVRG0Z/FZQQQA9HCRVRG0Z.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam This is a very easy instructable. It shows how to build, install and configure your own and secret Server - System. It is cheap It is easy It is secret It is steampunk The idea behind this server was to hide it in a bokk or something similar. The basic system is a thin client wich...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:46:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-first-SteamPunk-hat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/749D/HCV8L78K/FDG749DHCV8L78K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/749D/HCV8L78K/FDG749DHCV8L78K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/749D/HCV8L78K/FDG749DHCV8L78K.SMALL.jpg puffinmuffin This is my first attempt at creating a SteamPunk hat I took an old plastic party Top hat and tied a bandanna around the brim. Next I put strips of duct tape (Its meant to be duct not duck) on the hat, Than slipped swim goggles over it. Lastly I used flash bulbs from a film camera and cut slits for t...
By: puffinmuffin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:43:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronics-Art/
Electronics Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/T7E7/HCJOGHKC/FZDT7E7HCJOGHKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/T7E7/HCJOGHKC/FZDT7E7HCJOGHKC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/T7E7/HCJOGHKC/FZDT7E7HCJOGHKC.SMALL.jpg hobby king If you are fortunate enough to get your hands on an old tube radio, but are also unfortunate in that the radio will never work again, you may want to use the electrical components to create an art piece. The art piece can preserve the original craftsmanship in a presentable way. De-construct An O...
By: hobby king

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 22:21:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-8mm-GunCamera/
Steampunk Gun Camera "8mm Blast" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/021N/HCJOBAP6/FEK021NHCJOBAP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/021N/HCJOBAP6/FEK021NHCJOBAP6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/021N/HCJOBAP6/FEK021NHCJOBAP6.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hello, This is one of my latest projects; a modded  vintage Fujica single-8 p300 camera. I turned it into a prop-machinegun with 7.62 ammo (from a AK-47). It was a fun project to do, here's the step by step..... Evinfire. The basis... This is the basis, the Fujica single-8 p300 camera from the...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:10:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunked-Aethervox-machine/
Steampunked Aethervox-machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/2N23/HAQ2UUEW/FE92N23HAQ2UUEW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/2N23/HAQ2UUEW/FE92N23HAQ2UUEW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/2N23/HAQ2UUEW/FE92N23HAQ2UUEW.SMALL.jpg Junophor Hi everybody Here I am again to present you my latest steampunk project. It is called the amazing Steampunked Aethervox-machine. This is my first construction kit project to build an FM radio. This special radio works with an amplifier tube. A very good friend of mine, Horatius Steam, gave me this...
By: Junophor

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:31:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Picaxe-protected-Sketchbook/
Steampunk Picaxe protected Sketchbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/GUKF/HAQ39LMH/F12GUKFHAQ39LMH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/GUKF/HAQ39LMH/F12GUKFHAQ39LMH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/GUKF/HAQ39LMH/F12GUKFHAQ39LMH.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale A new artifact has left the Steampunk Design workshop and got a new place on my desk. Everyone knows that Steampunker have countless ideas and projects which must be stored safely until all the parts are available or the last problems are solved. From my experience, some ideas needs a few months o...
By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:52:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/STEAM-PUNK-STAR-WARS-BOBA-FETT-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/VYNT/HAQ336I0/F1IVYNTHAQ336I0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/VYNT/HAQ336I0/F1IVYNTHAQ336I0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/VYNT/HAQ336I0/F1IVYNTHAQ336I0.SMALL.jpg w.bartlett PICKED UP THE BOBA FETT AT A LOCAL STORE FOR $14 AND FIGURED HEY LETS SEE WHAT I CAN DO WITH THIS. BASICALLY STRIPPED IT ALL DOWN WET SANDED THE WHOLE THING. TOOK MY SOLDER GUN AND MADE A FEW MORE REALISTIC BATTLE SCARS, REMOVED THE ELECTRONICS FOR A LATER PROJECT. LAYED OUT WITH TAPE A LINE WHERE...
By: w.bartlett

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:59:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Brass-steampunk-pouch-How-to/
Brass Steampunk Pouch How-To - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/BEXP/HAQ333NO/FN4BEXPHAQ333NO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/BEXP/HAQ333NO/FN4BEXPHAQ333NO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/BEXP/HAQ333NO/FN4BEXPHAQ333NO.SMALL.jpg Delireus Recently I uploaded just a few photos of  this pouch with out instructions, but after some work, I've been able to explain it in better detail. I've been into steampunk for a few years now and it has pushed me to try out different skills such as leather working and metalsmithing. I wanted to add a ...
By: Delireus

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:56:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/STEAM-PUNK-STUN-GUN-223-ZOMBIE-ELIMINATOR/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/DCF1/HBUZENSD/FXRDCF1HBUZENSD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/DCF1/HBUZENSD/FXRDCF1HBUZENSD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/DCF1/HBUZENSD/FXRDCF1HBUZENSD.SMALL.jpg w.bartlett THIS WAS A BROKEN SMITH & WESSON SHOT GUN I PICKED UP AT THE GOOD WILL. BASICALLY REMOVED THE BARREL AND TOOK THE COMPLETE THING APART, TOOK OUT EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE TRIGGER AND THE END OF THE STOCK WHERE I WOULD ATTACH MY OWN BARREL. TOOK AN OLD MULTI METER BOX AND SHAVED IT DOWN TO FIT IN THE M...
By: w.bartlett

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:52:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-solar-night-light/
Steampunk solar night light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/T51F/HBNXUN0E/FFHT51FHBNXUN0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/T51F/HBNXUN0E/FFHT51FHBNXUN0E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/T51F/HBNXUN0E/FFHT51FHBNXUN0E.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist I recently got a great deal on two boxes of solar garden/path lamps on eBay - 8 lamps for US$15 bucks, including shipping! These lamps are great for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is they use rechargeable batteries, replenished daily by the sun, and require no expensive electricity!  ...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 17:52:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-metal-arm/
How to build a Metal Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SMALL.jpg Prototyp 81 I´m a fan of armors, weather they come from the middle ages or other epoches. I also like these futuristic ones, belonging to fictional heros from the marvel and dc comics/films. So why not building my own, at least a part of it. In some kind inspired by iron man, the iron fist or the automail from ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:21:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/AREA-LI-51-ALIEN-MEETS-DIESEL-PUNK/
STEAM PUNK / DIESEL ALIEN AREA 51 "ALIEN ON GUARD" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/L5MY/HBHGIT8R/F4GL5MYHBHGIT8R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/L5MY/HBHGIT8R/F4GL5MYHBHGIT8R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/L5MY/HBHGIT8R/F4GL5MYHBHGIT8R.SMALL.jpg w.bartlett WELL THE STORY BEHIND THIS ONE STARTED WITH MY WIFE LEAVING ME HOME WITH MY DAUGHTER WHEN SHE WENT SHOPPING.  MY DAUGHTER SAID HEY DAD, DO YOU THINK THAT LAMP LOOKS LIKE SPIDER MANS HEAD OR AN ALIEN? i SAID WELL I CAN'T DO SPIDER MAN BUT I CAN SURE DO ALIEN LOL AND THUS THE PROJECT STARTED, LUCKY ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 08:59:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steam-Radio/
The Steam Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/H5IZ/HAVGJWX8/FI2H5IZHAVGJWX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/H5IZ/HAVGJWX8/FI2H5IZHAVGJWX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/H5IZ/HAVGJWX8/FI2H5IZHAVGJWX8.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Hello Steampunkers, dear friends This time I explain you how to build in some easy steps a unique Steampunk Radio with a glowing "Vacuum Tube" on the top. All the parts I used, exept the broken radio, are from the junk yard. The broken radio I bought from a friend for 1 buck. It was demounted and t...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:35:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-quick-how-to-make-a-steampunk-gun/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/DJD6/HBBCIHYY/FF7DJD6HBBCIHYY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/DJD6/HBBCIHYY/FF7DJD6HBBCIHYY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/DJD6/HBBCIHYY/FF7DJD6HBBCIHYY.SMALL.jpg Sabsta Materials: Water gun Knife Sponge Paintbrushes Water Random screws or bits of metal (springs, gears, clocks, etc.) Anything you want. Even feathers or key charms.  Black paint Metallic paints. (Gold, bronze, copper, silver or whatever you want) I used Gold and silver for detail and copper f...
By: Sabsta

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 01:53:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/STEAM-DIESEL-PUNK-FROG-LAMP/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/38W9/HBBCICXU/FKS38W9HBBCICXU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/38W9/HBBCICXU/FKS38W9HBBCICXU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/38W9/HBBCICXU/FKS38W9HBBCICXU.SMALL.jpg w.bartlett Hello, this was a quick build, not sure if I'm happy with the complete  project but it was fun and my daughter loves it.  : ) Pretty simple. 1: HEAD -- OLD BRASS MATCH/KEY HOLDER --GOODWILL @ $1.00 2: EYES -- OLD SALT/PEPPER SHAKERS -- GOODWILL-- @ .30 EACH 3: TONGUE -- COPPER NAPKIN/ RING HOLDERS...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:00:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MIN-STAEM-PUNK-DIESEL-LEGO-MIN-CRUSHER-ROBOT/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/SX9B/HAUNN3SW/FXOSX9BHAUNN3SW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/SX9B/HAUNN3SW/FXOSX9BHAUNN3SW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/SX9B/HAUNN3SW/FXOSX9BHAUNN3SW.SMALL.jpg w.bartlett THIS WAS ANOTHER WEEKENDER PROJECT. BASICALLY LIKE THE LAST FEW MINIATURE STEAM PUNK STYLE ROBOT. BUILT FROM CD PALYER PARTS. HEAD IS THE DUAL LENS READER. BODY AND ARMS ARE OTHER PARTS FROM CD PLAYER AND CASSTE DECKS. ALL SITTING ON A CD FOR A BASE : ) ENJOY..
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:26:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/THE-DIESELSTEAM-PUNK-DRAGON-CANNON/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/S3L4/HAQ2TUK0/FC4S3L4HAQ2TUK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/S3L4/HAQ2TUK0/FC4S3L4HAQ2TUK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/S3L4/HAQ2TUK0/FC4S3L4HAQ2TUK0.SMALL.jpg w.bartlett WEEKEND BUILDER. MADE FROM 8-TRACK CASSETTE PARTS AND THE TIRES FROM THE BASE OF HEAVY TRUCK VALVE STEAMS SAWED OFF. CANNON IS A BASE IS A MAGNETIC COIL FROM 8-TRACK SELECTOR. THE BARREL IS FROM AN OLD CAMERA (FILM) STYLE IT IS THE FILM ROLL WINDER SHAFT. THE LEVERS ARE FROM OTHER CASSETTE TAPE ...
By: w.bartlett

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:19:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IF-BATMAN-HAD-A-DIESEL-PUNK-TRIKE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/8EF5/HAQ32EVF/FKY8EF5HAQ32EVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/8EF5/HAQ32EVF/FKY8EF5HAQ32EVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/8EF5/HAQ32EVF/FKY8EF5HAQ32EVF.SMALL.jpg w.bartlett WEEKEND DAY PROJECT, MY DIESEL PUNK TRIKE ( BATMAN STYLE) MADE FROM TAPE DECK PARTS AS WELL AS SOME OF THE ELECTRONICS. SEAT:  OLD DECK SWITCH BUTTON JUST PLASTIC BUT NEEDED A BIT OF A FILING TO MAKE IT RESEMBLE A SEAT. SNAP RING FOR THE STEERING WHEEL ON END OF LITTLE ALUMINUM PIPE, THEN USED MO...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:08:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-Night-vision-Periscope-Steampunked/
Working Night-vision Periscope. (Steampunked) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ABUA/HAUNN0H7/FISABUAHAUNN0H7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ABUA/HAUNN0H7/FISABUAHAUNN0H7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ABUA/HAUNN0H7/FISABUAHAUNN0H7.SMALL.jpg longwinters This is a project I made while on Holiday for Christmas, it took about 20 hours and was cheep if you can find the supplies at a second hand store. It is fully functional and works with infra-red quite well, the iris lens cover was a left over from a pair of goggles that were never finished their con...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:40:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Steampunk-Top-Hat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/LQKJ/HAWSHLMG/FDOLQKJHAWSHLMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/LQKJ/HAWSHLMG/FDOLQKJHAWSHLMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/LQKJ/HAWSHLMG/FDOLQKJHAWSHLMG.SMALL.jpg treese1 What you will need: - Costume top hat (available at party city or other costume stores - 2 push button lights - elastic headband - hot glue gun - Gold/copper wire - wire cutter - Gold paint - feathers - brown fabric - lots and lots of gears The idea with this is to just hot glue everything into th...
By: treese1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:07:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-etched-brass-pouch/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/O2UK/HAVGJIIM/F0AO2UKHAVGJIIM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/O2UK/HAVGJIIM/F0AO2UKHAVGJIIM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/O2UK/HAVGJIIM/F0AO2UKHAVGJIIM.SMALL.jpg Delireus **Edit, I made it into an Instructable - http://www.instructables.com/id/Brass-steampunk-pouch-How-to/ Here's my first attempt at a steampunk pouch, made of brass, nickle, and leather. The locking clasp is the only thing I didn't make, I bought it at Tandy Leather, a leather supply store. As far ...
By: Delireus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:00:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-UFO/
Steampunk Desktop U.F.O. with Chasing LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SMALL.jpg skeplin There I was in the candle isle of Walmart with my three teenage daughters. They were shopping for friends and family and I was in charge of logistics. I grabbed a couple of metal candle holders off of the shelf, stuck them together and added a glass dome on top. It looked like a UFO, so I left it si...
By: skeplin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:42:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Warehouse-13-Tesla-Gun/
Miniature Warehouse 13 Tesla Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/MUNN/HAQ38EYX/FA4MUNNHAQ38EYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/MUNN/HAQ38EYX/FA4MUNNHAQ38EYX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/MUNN/HAQ38EYX/FA4MUNNHAQ38EYX.SMALL.jpg AmpOwl Here is a tiny Tesla Gun from the TV show Warehouse 13.  It uses a burnt out christmas light bulb as the "vacuum tube".  If you want, you can attach a small ring or cord, like I did, so you can use it as a keychain. Materials Materials -old Christmas light bulb -scrap pieces of sheet metal; I use...
By: AmpOwl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:37:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Me-Plasma-Display/
Mini Me Plasma Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/GDCV/HAWSGVTK/F3JGDCVHAWSGVTK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/GDCV/HAWSGVTK/F3JGDCVHAWSGVTK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/GDCV/HAWSGVTK/F3JGDCVHAWSGVTK.SMALL.jpg longwinters This is my miniture version of my popular plasma display. It uses two fuji flash units, one for the upper bulb and one for the two lowers. The wiring is simply from the high voltage side of the flash unit to the bulb bases. The left swich disconnects the ground side from the base and allows your ...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:36:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Beauty-of-Steampunk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/67XD/HABDGYTR/F9Q67XDHABDGYTR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/67XD/HABDGYTR/F9Q67XDHABDGYTR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/67XD/HABDGYTR/F9Q67XDHABDGYTR.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard I wanted to create order from the many instructables I have in my favourites list.  So these guides are mainly for my benefit on the topics I want to learn more from.  This one is on steampunk. Creating armatures from a different era to house modern day electronics gives a view into a very different...
By: bricabracwizard

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:31:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Christmas-candle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/5LRW/HAQ30WL3/FKE5LRWHAQ30WL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/5LRW/HAQ30WL3/FKE5LRWHAQ30WL3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/5LRW/HAQ30WL3/FKE5LRWHAQ30WL3.SMALL.jpg longwinters This was a quick project most any one can do it involves off the shelf items and a simple format. I'm not doing a step by step because my friend Aeon Junophor has explained how to wire the flash units in his instructable. The rest is cosmetic. The only thing I did differently was I used two flash...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:58:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Data-Burner/
The Steampunk Data Burner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear friends, hello Steampunkers This time I show you how to upcycle a small USB memory stick to a huge Steampunk Artifact. May you will say  why he is doing something like that? The USB stick was such a handy thing... yesss, it's handy, but is it eyecatching? After the upcycling it will be eyecatc...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:09:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fathom-Mind-Goggles-A-steampunk-Holiday-Gift/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/C045/HAQ35EQF/FIXC045HAQ35EQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/C045/HAQ35EQF/FIXC045HAQ35EQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/C045/HAQ35EQF/FIXC045HAQ35EQF.SMALL.jpg jcbarnhart In 2011 I created these in one evening for my brother in law, Jesse; A fellow genius and 'stuff' connoisseur. Feel free to see the instructables step by step I did on this project, and as always feel free to listen to great tunes at: www.GoldiRockRecords.com Cheers Jeremy C. Barnhart
By: jcbarnhart

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