http://www.instructables.com Fri, 17 May 2013 23:59:57 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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 ...
By: w.bartlett

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/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/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-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/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

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:56:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-SteamPunk-Top-Hat-1/
Leather SteamPunk Top Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/S3OC/HA4MG3JE/FZUS3OCHA4MG3JE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/S3OC/HA4MG3JE/FZUS3OCHA4MG3JE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/S3OC/HA4MG3JE/FZUS3OCHA4MG3JE.SMALL.jpg KMSCoring Greetings fellow airship traveler! as your captain i require the proper attire of my crew whilst aboard my ship. It can get below freezing in these altitudes so your going to need a hat, but not just any hat. This ship is well known throughout the world as the best dressed ship in the air and if you...
By: KMSCoring

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:14:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Radiometrical-Mood-Analyzer/
Radiometrical Mood Analyzer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ZWEX/H9X3JGTI/FYTZWEXH9X3JGTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ZWEX/H9X3JGTI/FYTZWEXH9X3JGTI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ZWEX/H9X3JGTI/FYTZWEXH9X3JGTI.SMALL.jpg badjer1 This project blends a previous project of mine with another Instructible's idea for a blinking LED circuit.  Thanks to "YNZE's" project Blinky the LED Pet found here : http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-the-LED-pet/  it inspired me to try something different with LEDs.  Anyway, the concept behin...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:37:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Bonsai-1/
Steampunk Bonsai - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick Due to CITE exhibit week, I was asked to create something artsy. The exhibit's main theme is green engineering. As much as I would want to create an interactive art installation piece, I was left with no other choice but to stick with making something really simple. It was an abrupt request. Actuall...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:55:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunked-torch-of-progress/
The Steampunked torch of progress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/GMQY/H9T4QUFF/F39GMQYH9T4QUFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/GMQY/H9T4QUFF/F39GMQYH9T4QUFF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/GMQY/H9T4QUFF/F39GMQYH9T4QUFF.SMALL.jpg Junophor Hi everybody Here is my latest project „The steampunked torch of progress“.  The idea to create this steampunked torch as a scepter of victorian progress came to my mind as I looked at some old pictures showing some allegoric statues (see next step). All parts can be easily build together with onl...
By: Junophor

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:05:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Clock-firepump/
Steampunk Clock "firepump" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/70Q9/H994TNFK/FM270Q9H994TNFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/70Q9/H994TNFK/FM270Q9H994TNFK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/70Q9/H994TNFK/FM270Q9H994TNFK.SMALL.jpg longwinters This is a little project to give me a break from the 16 foot rocket camper I'm building, I found the large LED display at a secondhand store for a buck. The construction was very simple I just used some PVC pipe and walnut vanieer, I'll explain how I got the copper finish on the steel parts in the ...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:31:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunked-time-traveling-machine/
Steampunked time traveling machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/J1CD/H94ZAXLU/FX1J1CDH94ZAXLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/J1CD/H94ZAXLU/FX1J1CDH94ZAXLU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/J1CD/H94ZAXLU/FX1J1CDH94ZAXLU.SMALL.jpg Junophor Hi everybody it took a long time of about some weeks to build this new project  but now I am proud to present the "Steampunked time traveling machine" to you. Since I was  a young boy I am fascinated of the idea to create a time-machine like it was described by H.G. Wells. Now as an old  Steampunk ...
By: Junophor

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 05:40:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/STEAMPUNK-TIME-MACHINE-1/
STEAMPUNK TIME MACHINE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/B6HV/H91LGHU8/FYSB6HVH91LGHU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/B6HV/H91LGHU8/FYSB6HVH91LGHU8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/B6HV/H91LGHU8/FYSB6HVH91LGHU8.SMALL.jpg w.bartlett This is my second Steam Punk / Diesel  project. my Steam Punk Shrink Ray, which was my first project.   Will end up on top of this on display. Steampunk Time Machine The basic box to start this was a wooden bread box from the local good will for $5 The cooper wire was a home depot $6 The screws...
By: w.bartlett

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 22:55:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bells-Musical-Instrument/
Bells Musical Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/TROX/H94ZBLLZ/FUUTROXH94ZBLLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/TROX/H94ZBLLZ/FUUTROXH94ZBLLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/TROX/H94ZBLLZ/FUUTROXH94ZBLLZ.SMALL.jpg Haywired The project involves the use a string of bells that were originally designed to hang on a Christmas tree and play pre-programmed Christmas songs. Stringing the bells on the Christmas tree proved difficult as it was hard to align the bells properly on the tree and prevent the bells from touching anyt...
By: Haywired

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:39:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Dalek-a-steampunk-desk-lamp-for-the-mad-docto/
The Dalek, a steampunk desk lamp for the mad doctor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/1HI9/H8TTO1Y5/FS81HI9H8TTO1Y5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/1HI9/H8TTO1Y5/FS81HI9H8TTO1Y5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/1HI9/H8TTO1Y5/FS81HI9H8TTO1Y5.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam A couple of weeks ago, I found four vintage bulbs and the idea was to build a special lamp. As I finished my work my daughter said to me, Hey dad this looks like a Dalek from Dr. Who.  :-) Materials Waht do you need? A wooden case, like this on the picture. (I obtained it from a tools store) A vi...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:45:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunkers-Vacuum-Data-Tube/
The Steampunker's Vacuum Data Tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/J1XG/H8FYOYMG/FSQJ1XGH8FYOYMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/J1XG/H8FYOYMG/FSQJ1XGH8FYOYMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/J1XG/H8FYOYMG/FSQJ1XGH8FYOYMG.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Steampunkers, dear friends There is nothing nicer than a quiet evening in my laboratory after a hard working day. For me the best way to relax and to be creativ. The following short instructables may gives you a new inspiration for a small evening project which is possibel to finish within two...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:39:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-steampunk-pumpkin-A-SteamPunkin/
Make a steampunk pumpkin. A SteamPunkin. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/09QS/H8CVL01O/FI109QSH8CVL01O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/09QS/H8CVL01O/FI109QSH8CVL01O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/09QS/H8CVL01O/FI109QSH8CVL01O.SMALL.jpg Windsbro The pun was too good to pass up.  I was going to do a painting of something like this, but with Halloween around the corner I thought I'd take a shot at the real thing.  It was pretty easy and only took a couple hours and a few bucks.  Endless possibilities here if you want to do something a little ...
By: Windsbro

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:05:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-gas-mask-3/
Steampunk gas mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/5ENB/H82UEW30/F8G5ENBH82UEW30.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/5ENB/H82UEW30/F8G5ENBH82UEW30.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/5ENB/H82UEW30/F8G5ENBH82UEW30.SMALL.jpg chris.totzke This is my first instructable, and it's how I took a Optimus prime mask from walmart, some super glue, spray paint,  acrylic paint, and time into my sexy gas mask. Hope you guys like it! It Begins So First, I saw a lot of potential in the mask, and took it home to see what I could do with it. M...
By: chris.totzke

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:55:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waving-Key-Flower-a-Steampunk-version/
Waving Key Flower a Steampunk version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/CLTB/H7W4SZ58/F04CLTBH7W4SZ58.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/CLTB/H7W4SZ58/F04CLTBH7W4SZ58.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/CLTB/H7W4SZ58/F04CLTBH7W4SZ58.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale My Steampunk version of a waving vibrant flower. I build this as a birthday gift for my wife. The jiggling flower shows the unbridled and raw force of our nature and elements. This version carries as a result of the bloom flower form the name Key Flower. First of all take a look on this video to s...
By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 01:33:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Flashlight/
Steampunk Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/QD1F/H7430URE/F2XQD1FH7430URE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/QD1F/H7430URE/F2XQD1FH7430URE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/QD1F/H7430URE/F2XQD1FH7430URE.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng I just got my steamship back from the shop. To my surprise this hand torch was sitting on the boiler cask. A mechanic must have left it behind. I’ll return it after my daughter uses it Trick-or-Treating. Good thing the intake tubing doubles as a lanyard. Materials: Poplar wood                 D...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:59:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radiometer-Demostration-Lamp/
Radiometer Demostration Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/3Q25/H7ANT07V/FPN3Q25H7ANT07V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/3Q25/H7ANT07V/FPN3Q25H7ANT07V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/3Q25/H7ANT07V/FPN3Q25H7ANT07V.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Another idea purged from my head an into reality...  I had a radiometer for the longest time on a shelf never really doing anything as it was no where near a light source to make it spin.  That and a few extra meters I had laying around gave me an idea to combine them into a demo box.  I decided to ...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:39:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Safety-Goggles/
Steampunk Safety-Goggles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/MNY2/H7430BF8/FJ0MNY2H7430BF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/MNY2/H7430BF8/FJ0MNY2H7430BF8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/MNY2/H7430BF8/FJ0MNY2H7430BF8.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Years ago, in a school that no longer exists, I found two pairs of old safety goggles at the back of a cupboard.  My younger son claimed one pair, and we have both used them, on and off, ever since. More recently, I came across a piece of scrap brass, already drilled with thousands of holes. After...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 08:59:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunkers-Zenobiaflex-One/
The Steampunker's Zenobiaflex One - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/IQSE/H742Z0E7/FBTIQSEH742Z0E7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/IQSE/H742Z0E7/FBTIQSEH742Z0E7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/IQSE/H742Z0E7/FBTIQSEH742Z0E7.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear friends, dear Steampunks around the globe After many days of hard work in my small hidden laboratory in the Swiss mountains I'm very proud to present you my newest Steampunk Gadget  -  The Steampunker's Zenobiaflex One  -  a digital camera with a very special look and feel. This project becam...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:41:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Violin-Beetle/
Steampunk Violin Beetle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/XGM0/H742YRZ3/F7WXGM0H742YRZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/XGM0/H742YRZ3/F7WXGM0H742YRZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/XGM0/H742YRZ3/F7WXGM0H742YRZ3.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe (Updated) What do you get if you take one broken violin, a little free time, some steampunk and a gmjhowe? Well you get the Steampunk Violin Beetle. It has fully articulate legs and wings, with a carapace that opens and closes. You can even use the legs to wear the Violin Beetle on your back. Upd...
By: gmjhowe

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