Thank You Mr. Edison

So What If You Didn't Think Of The Light Bulb First1. Thomas Edison Inventor Light Bulb Giclee Art Print on Canvas 12 x 12 - chrisbradley
2. Edison's Reel - 8x10 Fine Art Photographic Print - KOBrienPhotography
3. Edison Necklace - CuriosaEtCetera
4. SCI-FI Edison BLOCK Retro Mixed Media - Parachute425
No, there is no good reason to feature Edison today. I couldn't even tell you why I thought of it, but I think it makes a lovely feature. Don't you?

Of Butterflies

And Beetle Wings 1. Gothic Victorian Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewel Beetle Necklace - lovedtodeath
2. Vintage DICTIONARY Art Print - Butterfly Illustration - littlebluebirdstudios
3. Micro-Mechanical Butterfly Necklace - ScienceKitty
4. Jewel Bug Earrings - MeghanT
Two things have dominated my last few days, butterflies hatching out of their chrysalises and my order of elytra arriving for me to play with, So in honor of those two events, I present just a few almost entomological finds.

Take A Picture

Feels Like A Side Show

1. Want to play/cabinet card/Victorian photo/digital/art/illustration - robertmilo
2. Funtown Lights Photo Triptych - Thestapeliacompany
3. Phantasmagoria art squared photo - driftstudios
4. Up In Smoke - 8x10 Color Fine Art Photograph - downanddirty
A little circus, a little steampunk, a little goth. Ah, when life is like a sideshow everything is fantastic.

Black Metallic

It's The Colour Of Your Skin1. DIESEL DOMINATRIX - themoonandthesea
2. KING n QUEEN Black Onyx Gothic Silver Wedding Ring - 3RexesJewelry
3. Black Genuine Patent Leather and Chains Cuff Bracelet - UNEARTHED
4. Dollybird Preserved Spider Web Pendant - dollybirddesign
Your skin is black metallic...well at least your jewelry is. Oh, and remember not to smile whilst rocking these pieces. You know, for the proper effect.

Claws

The Most Dangerous Jewelry1. Predator Rings (Individual) - DanielleNicoleMetals
2. Knife Ring (Small Blade) - reneeandriole
3. Bladed Steampunk Claw - orthaevelve
4. Camazotzs claw (Modern) - kbevel
A few of these might keep one unmolested by strangers. Of course they might just keep everyone one away and the the self inflicted injuries might be as equally gruesome. You know what, let me just say...wear with great care.

It's Time For Tea

Punkers

1. Industrial Teapot - wabiSabo
2. Celadon Industrial Teapot - timseeclay
3. Steampunk teapot - MetamorphosesOfClay
4. Industrial Strength Teapot - flickerceramic
These sure aren't your Mother's teapots. They're aggressive industrial strength art pieces just waiting to give your afternoon teatime a kick in the gears.

Once Was

Now Is

1. Stalactite - Earrings - savagesalvage
2. CLOVER - A STEAMPUNK RETIRED RACER ROBOT-DOG - Reclaim2Fame
3. The Botanist's Herbology Journal - DeathMau
4. earth orange recycled bike clock - 1byliz
Much of Steampunk is already Earth friendly. Bits and pieces cobbled together to form the perfect piece, but today I thought I consciously pick some recycled pieces. From using just a found object or two all the way to a robot dog, keep reusing and happy Earth Day!

Bold

So Not Subtle

1. Recreated Garnet and Amber Industrial Nouveau Necklace - hourglassproductions
2. Handmade Copper Insulator Wire Wiggle Necklace - SarahAnntiques
3. Steampunk necklace designed with a Victorian feel - ExclusiefByVera
4. Springs and Gears Antique Steampunk Necklace - SteampunkRevolution

I just spent some time in a giant cave looking at huge rock formations formed over thousands of years. So when I got home, I loved for necklaces that had the same heavy structure that should last many, if not thousands of years.

Allow Me

To Illuminate Things For You

1. Dr. Wells' library lamp set - woskab
2. Edward - clearcontrast
3. Steampunk Airship Relic light 110v - RiverOtterWidget
4. Steampunk Mad-Scientist Lamp - daedalus99
And you thought all Steampunk stuff was just pretty to look at. It can also light all that other steampunk stuff that is just pretty to look at and you usually have a legitimate reason to buy a lamp.

Kodashii88

1. Steampunk Teddy Ring Rogue Noir
2. My Clockwork Heart Modern Steampunk Cuff
3. Butterfly Noir Ring
4. Araneae Steampunk Spider Ring

All pieces by kodashii88
I think what I like best about these pieces is the heft. They are all big, bold black and silver chunks of jewelry that will not be ignored. They are also full of unexpected steampunk animals.

Full Steam

Ahead1. Captain top - blacknorns
2. Steampunk copper utility corset - LillysWorkshop
3. Lady Aviator Vest - kellyfarrow

4. leather steampunk belt slung utility bottle holder - NyghtCraft
Off on an adventure? Well, then you're going to need some sturdy clothes and a proper way to store a few essentials. Oh and you might as well look awesome while you're at it.

I've Got The

NeoVictorian Blues

1. Human Blue Eye Locket - billyblue22
2. Hawaian Beauty- Swarovski crystal necklace - BeadinBabe
3. Silver Blue Cabochon Drop Dangle Earrings - WearableByDesign
4. Stormy- Seraph Collection - BellaLili
Whether you lean toward delicate and graceful or you're a bit more bold, you can still ooze Victorian class with a little color. Why not a little blue on this beautiful Spring day.

Airships

An Affordable Way To Fly1. Steampunk Embroidered Airship Patch - tadaboutique
2. Print - The dirigible - infinitales

3. Royal Airship - TammyPryce
4. Steampunk Airship Captain Cyanotype Fabric Patch - SkirtLifters
I am fully aware that I tend to pick rather expensive item. This is not done on purpose, in fact I rarely look at the prices unless I really want it for myself. Today, I found some great little pieces that won't break the bank, but are still great pieces don't you think?

Over & Under

Top & Bottom1. Black/burgundy striped hooded tails - waywardseamstress
2. Grey and Lace Patched Cropped Bolero - malam
3. Sage and Pinstripe Victorian Skirt - dashandbag
4. Silver and Black Adjustable Length Skirt - AdrianMorgan
The weather has me feeling gray, but that doesn't mean I can't dress up. Cold, warm, long short, I think I've got it all covered here. Have I mentioned how much I love an adjustable length skirt? Oh, I so do.

Neck

Not Just A Little Leather & Lace1. Wonderland Locket In a Dream you Dreamed about me - ravenevejewelry
2. Custom Shaped 8 Panel Neck Corset - electradesigns
3. Custom made - Brown Leather 'Outland' Collar - Forgefashion
4. Put a bit of Punk in Steampunk - black choker - LadyLamb
As you might be aware, I like a bold neck piece. What I don't like is manufactured lace with chains and baubles attached. Call me elitist, but if you didn't make the lace yourself, I'll find it feature you here. If you make work like this however, well, this is what happens.

Illustrative Purposes

Just A Little Frightening

1. Problematic Mechanical Neighbors - etchlings
2. Jet Pack Jack - 3redheadstudio
3. First Flight Giclee - Limited Edition of 25 - ettadiem
4. Baby Machine / color - whisperstudio
Doesn't everyone just love a nice little post apocalyptic robot future? No? Well, perhaps as long as it stays on the page everything is all good.

Bag It

Paper Or Plastic1. Genteel Whiskey Brown Leather Messenger with Antique Key - urbanheirlooms
2. Steampunk Avionics - thirtythreedegrees
3. Cogs and Wings Silver Foil Messenger Bag - VooDooBunny
4. Real Skull Purse - ravenofskys
Or neither? Carry it all in steamy style. Are you subtle or dramatic? Because I think we've got you covered either way.

Priscilla Dawn

Time For Tea Anyone?

1. Medieval Goth Tea Dress Spring/Summer 2010
2. Custom Sized Ginger Truffle Cake Tea Dress
3. Custom Made Color and Size Goth Tea Dress
4. Country Steampunk Goth Tea Dress
All pieces by priscilladawn
I was trying to find some nice goth spring dresses when I stumbled back into this shop. Well, I changed my mind a bit and decided that what I was really looking for was a great tea party dress, so here you go.

Cog

The Incredible Gears

1. Gearing Up - Black - EclecticCircle
2. Art Gears- Bronze Butterfly 6 in - SteamSprocket
3. Massive 6 inch rusted cog gear steampunk - SteampunkCouture
4. Steampunk Pin up - CoPirate
I've have a few of these in queue for a while, but it wasn't until I got a tip about SteamSprocket that I had a full set of these unique gear pieces. Sure gears are overdone, but these definitely stood out in the crowd for me.

Spring

Jewelry With A Little Spring Zing

1. Steampunk Flower Necklace - bionicunicorn
2. Spinning Sunflower Domed Pendant - roneprinz
3. Just Me Spring rain glass bottle vintage brass chain necklace - justmejewelry
4. Beauty is the Key - HappenchanceAndOdd
Take some flowers and gentle rain add a dash of gears a little brass and silver and you've got some Steampunk Spring.

Brown & Sage

A Little Coordination

1. Brown and sage green silk bustle - ShawkStitches
2. Anatoray Volunteer's widespread design no.1 - ErihMann
3. Brown polkadot high waist corset back skirt - 11tyone
4. Neo-Victorian/Steampunk green underbust corset - LillysWorkshop
Nice outfit inspiration, right? I thought so.

Mask

It's Been How Long Since We Last Saw Masks?1. Brazen Punk - Handmade Steampunk Leather Mask - MisfitLeather

2. -Arcano- - effigymasks
3. Defender gas mask in black Steampunk - TomBanwell
4. A Clockwork Fox...original handmade leather mask - Merimask
Well, we can't have that now can we? So here's a few new masks with a bit of a steampunk edge for you from some of my favorite mask makers...besides me of course.