http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:43:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-amazing-Plasma-Binary-Clock-Steampunk-style/
The amazing Plasma Binary Clock, Steampunk style. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/J0F3/HH2VN8J3/FX9J0F3HH2VN8J3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/J0F3/HH2VN8J3/FX9J0F3HH2VN8J3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/J0F3/HH2VN8J3/FX9J0F3HH2VN8J3.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam A couple of month ago Mr. Longwinters  send me some plasma (NEON) bulbs wit European E-27 windings. Mr Junophor offered me a big peace of mahagony wood. So I had the basic material for a steampunked binary clock. The clock is driven by a CControl micro controller and some solid state relais. A small...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 02:16:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-USB-Memory-Stick-Flash-Drive/
Steampunk USB Memory Stick (Flash Drive) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/DW9W/HHGEHG8A/F6HDW9WHHGEHG8A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/DW9W/HHGEHG8A/F6HDW9WHHGEHG8A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/DW9W/HHGEHG8A/F6HDW9WHHGEHG8A.SMALL.jpg ajarb I wanted to create a steampunk styled USB drive that would be robust enough to be carried in a pocket and used every day. Many steampunk USB drives look beautiful but have exposed gears or use vacuum tubes which are hardly practical to carry around.   Tools and Materials You Will need: Materials...
By: ajarb

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:36:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Steampunk-Stylus/
Diy Steampunk Stylus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/9LI6/HH2VWB9M/FZ59LI6HH2VWB9M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/9LI6/HH2VWB9M/FZ59LI6HH2VWB9M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/9LI6/HH2VWB9M/FZ59LI6HH2VWB9M.SMALL.jpg johnathankoh New Step null What You Need aluminium foilcandy wrapper(metalic feeling)stringkey chain(chain)strawbroken earphonethick copper wire The Design 1. cut the end of the headset2. attach the string to the end of the headset3. attach the other end of the string to the straw4. wrap the straw with...
By: johnathankoh

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 18:18:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SteampunkGothic-Display-Cabinet/
Steampunk/Gothic Display Cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/JI3G/HH2VJBO3/F9ZJI3GHH2VJBO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/JI3G/HH2VJBO3/F9ZJI3GHH2VJBO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/JI3G/HH2VJBO3/F9ZJI3GHH2VJBO3.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard I wanted to display all the various steampunk artefacts that I've created in a cabinet that would best enhance their qualities and this is what I have come up with.  This is not yet completed....still to add is a mirror in the back, the round windows will have a stained glass look with other items I...
By: bricabracwizard

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 21:55:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Wildbad-7/
The Steampunk "Wildbad 7" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/LLRK/HH2VJ8ZW/F0ULLRKHH2VJ8ZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/LLRK/HH2VJ8ZW/F0ULLRKHH2VJ8ZW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/LLRK/HH2VJ8ZW/F0ULLRKHH2VJ8ZW.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Steampunkers, dear Followers and DIY Fans out there Today I would like to share a new Steampunk project with you. May I can give you some inspiration to build your own unique music machine. The "Wildbad 7" is based on an old tube radio from SABA made in 1957 which was completely destroyed by a...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 10:05:37 PDT 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/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/simple-compact-slit-camera/
simple compact slit camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/ER6H/HFPTGIBJ/FSHER6HHFPTGIBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/ER6H/HFPTGIBJ/FSHER6HHFPTGIBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/ER6H/HFPTGIBJ/FSHER6HHFPTGIBJ.SMALL.jpg crazyg here is my cut and shut camera,it has a slit shutter,and will accept any m42 mount lens,uses 35mm film ,as its wound on, something has to move to get a picture either the subject or the camera.this took a little over a day to make.and wieghs just under 12oz without lens or film.this is a cross betwe...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:31:53 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/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/Steampunk-Clock-making-of-tutorial-how-to-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AZ2E/HF23QJJO/F6KAZ2EHF23QJJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AZ2E/HF23QJJO/F6KAZ2EHF23QJJO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AZ2E/HF23QJJO/F6KAZ2EHF23QJJO.SMALL.jpg steampunker_de Here you can see a short video showing how to simply combine old objects, which are usually thrown away, and build something useful from it ... :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:16:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-58/
How to build a steampunk/vintage radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/T512/HERLMJQJ/FUQT512HERLMJQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/T512/HERLMJQJ/FUQT512HERLMJQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/T512/HERLMJQJ/FUQT512HERLMJQJ.SMALL.jpg dead hawk To build a steampunk radio of any manner it is important to always use the correct material, in this project we will be using wood metal and glue, but before you get started please note that your results will be different from mine (part of the individual approach) because the parts I used have been...
By: dead hawk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:32:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Now-the-fun-part-create-a-creepy-story-to-go-wit/
Haunted Doll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/P3NR/HELX4B3U/FVOP3NRHELX4B3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/P3NR/HELX4B3U/FVOP3NRHELX4B3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/P3NR/HELX4B3U/FVOP3NRHELX4B3U.SMALL.jpg ElmarM Background After watching the show “Haunted Collector” on the SiFi Channel, I thought it might be kinda cool to own an a haunted object; however, I needed a safe haunted item – something that won’t freak out the dog or mess with the lights at midnight.  So I choose to make one and I chose as my hau...
By: ElmarM

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:55:22 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/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/Building-An-Interocitor-An-Alien-Communication-D/
Building An 'Interocitor'-An Alien Communication Device Steampunk Bonsai The Final Part - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/FYN3/HD8ZAK4X/FG1FYN3HD8ZAK4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/FYN3/HD8ZAK4X/FG1FYN3HD8ZAK4X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/FYN3/HD8ZAK4X/FG1FYN3HD8ZAK4X.SMALL.jpg GreenChief85                                                                                                                                                                                            I Built An 'Interocitor' By Mistake!                                                                        ...
By: GreenChief85

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:42:42 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/retro-lens-given-a-vintage-makover/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/0C7Z/HD4VPPMG/FXP0C7ZHD4VPPMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/0C7Z/HD4VPPMG/FXP0C7ZHD4VPPMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/0C7Z/HD4VPPMG/FXP0C7ZHD4VPPMG.SMALL.jpg crazyg it had been left in the workshop with no caps for several years during wielding and spraying, needless to say it was bit of a mess, nothing moved and the rear element had a layer of pearlesent gold overspray on it. after a day of wiggling with petrol and cotton swabing the iris to get the gunk out, ...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:35:38 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/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/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/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/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/1950s-Leica-Slide-Projector-LCD-conversion-for-un/
1950's Leica Slide Projector LCD conversion for under $30 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/9S03/HAQ3CB33/FM19S03HAQ3CB33.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/9S03/HAQ3CB33/FM19S03HAQ3CB33.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/9S03/HAQ3CB33/FM19S03HAQ3CB33.SMALL.jpg vanweb In this Instructable I will show the steps to turn a vintage slide projector into a modern LCD projector without damaging the original projector so that it still can be used for slides. All that is needed is a "keychain" LCD player and a vintage projector (and some bits and pieces from your junk dra...
By: vanweb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:22:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Light-Fountain-a-Bioluminescent-Hourglass/
The Light Fountain: a Bioluminescent Hourglass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SMALL.jpg Patrik Imagine having a lamp that requires no energy and turns off on its own. Also imagine having a pet that won't die without your constant supervision. These come together in the bioluminescent hourglass! Bioluminescence is the ability of organisms to emit light, and has independently evolved in severa...
By: Patrik

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 23:59:53 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 ...
By: Prototyp 81

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:21:29 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/tiny-usb-mouse-module-easily-integrable/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/O4ZX/HAQ3A210/FXOO4ZXHAQ3A210.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/O4ZX/HAQ3A210/FXOO4ZXHAQ3A210.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/O4ZX/HAQ3A210/FXOO4ZXHAQ3A210.SMALL.jpg champx Here is a project I realized for the third time. order to make the mouse that I like, I wanted a module that you can integrate into all sorts of things ...... it is best to use a usb mouse cheap Indeed, there are few components inside just to spot components and their paths then you must unsolde...
By: champx

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:11:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Usb-pen-charger/
Usb pen - charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SMALL.jpg matass This instructable will show you how to make  usb pen- charger, from metal pen, and a usb car charger... You will need... Yuo will need Open... Open your usb car charger... Solder... Solder anode and cathode to wires... Add switch Add switch to the circuit, and test...
By: matass

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:16:11 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-film-camera-christmas-special/
"Soul Capturer" 100 year lens to 35mm,haunted christmas camera. special steampunk film - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/TM9F/HAQ30KRN/FJ7TM9FHAQ30KRN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/TM9F/HAQ30KRN/FJ7TM9FHAQ30KRN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/TM9F/HAQ30KRN/FJ7TM9FHAQ30KRN.SMALL.jpg crazyg there was no plan. so i made it up as i went along,decided to attach a lens and shutter from a box type camera (wollensak designed to fit on a camera 13 inches deep) onto a 35mm body fed5. i invite you to take this convoluted creative journey with me. all sourced components are from the broken spare...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:00:54 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/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

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:12:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Goggles-with-Style/
Steampunk Goggles with Style - Fathom-Mind Goggles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/QFJU/HAQ35E8T/FNRQFJUHAQ35E8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/QFJU/HAQ35E8T/FNRQFJUHAQ35E8T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/QFJU/HAQ35E8T/FNRQFJUHAQ35E8T.SMALL.jpg jcbarnhart Whilst wondering how Christmas 2011 would bring gifts to all, I had already made up my mind that my good brother, Jesse, would be receiving hand-made 'inventions' of my creation for his pleasure that season, regardless of any other gifts bought, made or stolen for others. ::WARNING:: This was create...
By: jcbarnhart

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:06:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Lamp-Globe/
Steampunk Lamp Globe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/6ZG0/HABDH6EE/FF86ZG0HABDH6EE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/6ZG0/HABDH6EE/FF86ZG0HABDH6EE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/6ZG0/HABDH6EE/FF86ZG0HABDH6EE.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist A few months ago, I found this really cool steampunk themed lamp in the heavily discounted clearance section of my local Bed, Bath & Beyond. For US$10, I couldn't resist!  One great feature about this retro style illuminating device is the dual lamp feature: a standard bulb socket on top, and a sepa...
By: Winged Fist

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