December 2012
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Special Announcements.............. Page 2
SIS Updates..................................Page 3-5 Texas Steampunk Societies.........Page 5 Literary Illuminations................. Page 6 Comicpalooza Interview.............. Page 7-9 The Clockwork Pin Curl............. Page 9
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Did you know: In the early teen years of HG Wells, he went to work as a draper's assistant. He hated the job and eventually quit, much to his mother's dismay. Turning to
Victorian Roots of Dieselpunk....Page 10-11
teaching, Wells soon
Scientific Amusements................Page 11-12
found a way to continue
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his own studies. He
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won a scholarship to the
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Normal School of
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Science where he learned about physics,
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chemistry, astronomy and biology, among other
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subjects. – Normal School of Science? I wonder
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what the Abnormal School of Science was like! Page 1
In February 2013, we would like to try to plan a visit to Frisco, Texas to do a Heritage tour and if the American Railroad Museum is opened by then, that tour as well. No dates have been set yet, and of course we're still working on details. However, once we have more information, we will update in the newsletter, and elsewhere – along with opening a Facebook event page. At this time, we are working on coordinating a field trip/adventure aboard the Palestine Piney Woods steam train. The train ride lasts an hour and a half each way, plus a one hour lunch break, making for a total of four hours. It comes with a lunch as well. Along the way are opportunities for photos, and of course the train itself provides a fantastic experience. For those who recall, we tried to orchestrate a ride similar to this over a year ago, but Grapevine's “Puffy” the steam engine went down and never come back up again. We have heard that it will never come back up now, and so we have decided to seek elsewhere to make this
adventure happen. We are looking at the possible dates of March 16th, 2013 or March 23rd, 2013 to allow enough time to plan and save for such a trip. There are levels of access to the train, to which tickets range in price. We would be departing from the Palestine station, so we'd travel out early to arrive on time. Otherwise, some may consider a hotel over night. We would love to have enough Steampunks come out to really make a lasting impression on the company, and of course – the more Steampunks in attendance, the merrier!! This means, we would like to invite the Steampunk community beyond Dallas/Fort Worth to join in on the festivities and unique experience. We will open a Facebook event page as we gain more details and get a date set up, and invitations will go out, to which we encourage folks to invite friends. Of course, reservations would be highly recommended then, so that you may secure your place on the train. So stay tuned! In April 2013, we're also working to coordinate another field trip similar to our zoo invasion, but this time we'll be looking at the Dallas Aquarium. Dates have not yet been selected, but will be announced as soon as we know. We're also waiting to see what other events may pop up between now and then, so we can try to avoid scheduling over them. If you know of anything major that we might have missed, please feel free to let me know by sending an email to the following address: contact@steampunkis.org Page 2
even ride the little train. The location was perfect, peaceful, and convenient for everyone though, and the weather cooperated beautifully for us. All photos provided are courtesy of Joseph Hernandez and copyrighted to him. The second annual Steampunk Illumination Society picnic went fantastically, as did the Zoo invasion. Fun was definitely had by all, and time simply flew by as we hadn't realized just how close picnic hour was to us until one of us pulled out the pocket watched and noticed the time. We made it to the park just in the nick of time, as several others who had opted to skip the Zoo portion were patiently awaiting for our arrivals! The little train was running right across from our picnic spot, but due to the fact that we were simply having too much fun with social time (and of course delicious foods), none of us remembered to
I cannot forget the fact that we also had a swing that was quite perfectly positioned right next to our picnic grounds. Of course, few could resist it. We had plenty of laughs and good times, but most importantly, we made memories and time to connect with everyone who attended. We look forward to next year's picnic and have already decided that this will be a repeat location for us! On December 4th, a few of us attended the AT&T Performing Arts Center Steampunk Night which was the musical Jekyll and Hyde. It was phenomenal to say the least. Those who attended were dressed their best and out to impress for sure. Several stopped us to talk about Steampunk, get photos with us or of us, and just learn about us in general. We walked the red carpet, got photos taken, drank champagne, and then watched some highly talented actors sing beautifully on an astounding stage that had us all scratching our heads and wondering if Page 3
we could build something like that too! Of course, I cannot forget the outfits of the actors, which were all simply amazing as well. All in all, it was simply an amazing evening. We sincerely thank the AT&T Performing Arts Center for the unique opportunity and experience, and hope that they will invite us back again for the next spectacular play. May I suggest Absinthe Heroes? On December 14th SIS's Christmas party took place. The gathering was small but expected due to the many plans of the holidays. However, it was a very cozy and pleasant gathering filled with good food and company. We, of course, missed many who couldn't attend, but they were kept in spirit through out our festivities. Kathryn, and husband Stephen, Poe opened their hearts and home to the society, and prepared a delicious meal of
spaghetti for us, while those who attended brought a dish of their own to add to the feast. We had a variety of mouth watering delights, and of course a few gifts were exchanged between members. During dinner, we held a quick meeting, to which we put a few topics to vote and discussed a little of our future plans for 2013. All in all, it was a wonderful evening and we wish that everyone could have been with us, as we well remembered all of you. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday, Christmas, and New Year. No matter what you do or do not celebrate... be safe out there and we shall see you next year!! Last, but certainly not least, was the Jefferson Steampunk Christmas Ball held on December 15th. The ball was started with a beautiful parade put on by Jefferson, Texas, which had floats that were decorated. Page 4
There was a Steampunk float that held several of the guests who attended the ball, which ushered in the start of the event. Many more Steampunks in attendance walked, and some even wheeled their ways, down the streets of Jefferson, which the city police had blocked the roads off and the citizens lined the sides to watch as each float and person walked by. Even Santa Claus, himself, and a few of his elves were a part of the parade. Darwin Prophet played at this event, and as we have heard, it went wonderfully for all who attended. As was our last event in Jefferson, the city was warm, welcoming, and the bed and breakfasts were delightful. We cannot forget Marshall, Tx in this all though, as there was one special bed and breakfast out there named Three Oaks Bed and Breakfast who we hear was especially kind and welcoming to our visiting friends. To them, we send a special thank you! We sincerely thank Jefferson, Texas, Airship Jefferson, Preston Taylor, Jeff Campbell and many more who were involved
in putting together this wonderful event for the Steampunk community and beyond. We look forward to hearing and seeing more great things from this little city with big history! More photos of these events can be found under the Featured Photos section. Again, special thanks to Joseph for providing some great photos!
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The Buntline Special by Mike Resnick If you like your steampunk in the American West, wild & weird, check out author Mike Resnick’s book titled “The Buntline Special”. This alternative history takes place in Tombstone in the year 1881. Indian nations have halted the progress of the United States of America at the Mississippi river with the use of shaman sorcery. The government has sent Thomas Edison and Ned Buntline there to Tombstone to find a scientific way to combat the magic. Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson and Doc Holliday are employed to protect them against the Clanton gang. Thus sets up Reznick’s version of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. And his version includes Edison with a mechanical arm, Bat Masterson becomes an actual bat, and Holiday’s nemesis gunslinger Johnny Ringo as a zombie. Holiday is the main protagonist here – think Val Kilmer in the movie “Tombstone”.
If you’ve read Cherie Priest’s “Boneshaker”, “The Buntline Special” is in some ways its opposite in style. Priest fills her story full of descriptions and character development. Resnick doesn’t bother with either, relying on fast paced dialogue and plot to propel the story along. Unfortunately, while the fast pacing of the plot lends itself to a children’s book attention span, the inclusion of whorehouses with cybernetic and automaton prostitutes precludes the book from being read by children. In case you are curious, the actual historical Buntline Special was a colt revolver noted for its long barrel and made famous by dime novelist Ned Buntline and the lawman Wyatt Earp. In the book’s version it has a few different characteristics. Resnick is a five time Hugo winner and the history blended with Steampunk seems well researched. But this book feels more like a quick project, more interesting for its ideas rather than the writing. Holliday is a likeable character, but the best recommendation for the book is that it is a fast read. This is the first of several novels in Resnick’s western steampunk universe. Further titles have Doc Holiday encountering such characters as Billy the Kid and Theodore Roosevelt, all involved in the battle between Indian magic and weird west Steampunk technology. (Written & Submitted by by Jonathan Carr)
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How did you become involved in this project and what made you take the lead in it?
JR, as you explained, you will be heading up the Steampunk portions of the Comicpalooza 2013 for Houston, Texas convention. So give us a few ideas of what you would like to see come to next year's convention in regards to Steampunk? We have many great ideas for Steampunk next year. Aside from having the first Steampunk Alley at our convention for artisans and airships to present themselves, we will also have a Steampunk Ball and play host to many wellknown musical talents. A lot of what you will see came from the Steampunk community itself. For those who have never been to Comicpalooza, how would you compare it to other traditional conventions and what would you say to expect for the new comer? Most conventions typically deal with just one or two genres. With ours, if there is a fan base out there, we will probably ser ve it at Comicpalooza. It doesn’t matter if it’s comics, Star Wars, anime, or custom toy art modelers. If you can think of a fan based following, you can probably find it here. How long has this particular convention been around? Comicpalooza has been gaining a strong following for years now. Originally starting in movie theater lobby in Houston in 2008, we quickly grew into a full scale convention by 2010. Now we occupy one of the largest convention centers in the country.
I started out as an attendee like most of our staff. It wasn’t until a friend of mine, who at the time was a volunteer, told me how I could be more involved. After my first year as a volunteer, I was so full of ideas I wanted to share that I approached our convention chairman about it. The position of Steampunk Coordinator became open and I was a shoe-in for the spot. Do you believe that the involvement of Steampunk into this multi-track convention could become a permanent feature? If I have any say it will be (smile). Honestly, I don’t ever see Steampunk going away unless the fan base is not there. For those that come to our convention, they will see the ebb and flow of the groups based upon currently popularity. Since Steampunk is becoming more of a community than an actual fan group, I really can’t see it going away anytime soon. Do you have any surprises in the plans for the Steampunk community attending next year's convention? Well if I told you that, it wouldn’t be a surprise anymore. All I can say is to keep your ears and eyes open. How long have you been into Steampunk and what does it mean to you? I don’t consider myself “into” Steampunk, but more that I am Steampunk. I have been a part of the Steampunk community for over 3 years, but have been most active within the past year. Steampunk means more to me than dressing up, or working on gadgets. It’s really a sense of community and hearth when I get together with others. We help each other, give each other Page 7
ideas, talk and share our lives with one another. This is one of those rare communities that we universally see each other and gain a kinship and understanding with one another, even if we’ve never meet before. What inspires you most about the Steampunk community? Aside from the really snazzy outfits (laughs)? I would have to go back to the sense of community. We realize that we’re all different, maybe even a little strange in the mundane sense, but that’s okay. We welcome new comers and new ideas, and gain great insight into how we can be better for ourselves and for our community. What do you hope the community will gain from this convention experience? I would really like to see Steampunk expand beyond what is here. Not saying that we are locally the end- all of Steampunk, but more that I would love to see an increase in communication, of sharing and ideas, of education, and of family. Steampunk is everywhere, but we rarely get the chance to see one another. I would like the convention to be one of those places that can be a hub for the community.
We are fairly simple when it comes to time and location. It makes it easier to remember. For 2013, it will be Memorial Weekend, which is May 24-26, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The prices range from $25 to $50 depending on the day. People can also purchase special VIP tickets for special privileges and access that other attendees will not have, which is about $150 before the convention starts. As far as who will be there, our current line-up for entertainment will be Professor Elemental, Frenchy and the Punk, Marquis of Vaudeville, and Abney Park. We also feature panels and workshops specifically aimed for the Steampunk community and run by those within the community. I have a feeling that this year will see a lot of Steampunk. Are you currently looking for convention volunteers, and if so, where can they go to get more information? Our convention is always looking for good volunteers. You can find more information by going to: http://www.comicpalooza.com/convention/volunt eer/
What is your prediction in how this will affect Houston and the Steampunk movement?
Does this convention have a website that folks can go to for checking on updates & other information?
Already we are working on spotlighting aspects of the Steampunk community. I honestly feel that, with the right amount of attention from the community, we can put out this beacon and tell the world “Here we are, and we’re not going to stop!”
We absolutely do, and welcome visitors to come see and keep informed as we do updates. We don’t do scheduled updates, but more that we update when something significant is worth sharing (and the closer we get, you will see a lot of updates going on). You can see the website by going to : http://www.comicpalooza.com/
Give us the basics on the information: When, where, how much, and who you know is going to be there so far?
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How about a Facebook page for the convention? We’ve got that too. This will be the one to keep an eye on, as we periodically do prizes and giveaways for those who are watching. You can go there by going to: https://www.facebook.com/HoustonComicpalooz a?fref=ts Or, search for Comicpalooza on Facebook and finding it under places. You can also join the open Facebook group “Steampunk at Comicpalooza” for more details on the goings on of Steampunk at the convention. JR, thank you for taking the time to interview with me. I sincerely appreciate it and we look forward to the developments from Houston's Comicpalooza 2013! It was on absolute pleasure. (Interview conducted by StaticNomad of Steampunk Illumination Society)
Coconuts and Steampunks Written By: Captain St. Evremonde VonWare of the Airship Zeitmörder Edited By: Larry Amyett If you want that pale, Gothic complexion but have uneven skin tone then coconut oil is right for you. Not many people know that the coconut carries beneficial oil that is universal for the human body. For
example, people with eczema or psoriasis or any other skin conditions, coconut oil has been proven to sooth, relax and calm irritated skin and take away redness as well as any scaling that might occur. In addition, it’s known to return skin to a natural, even color.
A Topical Usage For a rash, eczema, psoriasis or as we’re getting into colder weather resulting in dry and cracking skin, simply take a cotton ball and apply a generous amount of coconut oil to the irritated spot until completely rubbed in. Don’t worry about the slight oily feel your skin will have after application for that is what will put lost moisture back into your skin and will go away within a few hours.
Good for Consumption The consumption of coconut oil not only does wonders to the skin, nails, and hair but also due to that it contains medium chain triglycerides it’s known to boost the metabolism. Nutritionists now want to include it as part of the everyday diet in essential oils.
Where Can I Find It? Coconut oil can be found by simply purchasing a coconut and cracking it open. Then puree the insides until it turns into a paste-like substance that has an oily feel. I do not recommend that you purchase any premade store brands in a bottle due to that may not be consumable and might have other ingredients that might be harmful. Page 9
Written & Submitted by Larry Amyett In 2001, Lewis Pollock who coined the term “dieselpunk” for his RPG ‘Children of the Sun’ said in an interview, “Dieselpunk is the darker, dirtier side of Steampunk. Think of a continuum between Steampunk and cyberpunk.” Although since that interview dieselpunk has developed into its own genre with its own unique definition and attributes apart from Steampunk, it does owe much to its Victorian inspired Steampunk cousins. The roots of dieselpunk are firmly planted within the Victorian era.
Automobile While the prefix of “diesel” means more than the internal combustion engine, the car is certainly one of the iconic images found in the dieselpunk genre. Even though there were many in history who played an important role in the development of the automobile, history has granted Karl Benz the title of being its inventor because his automobile, which he called a Motorwagon and patented in 1886, was designed to generate its own power rather than simply being a motorized-stage coach or horse carriage.
The next major breakthrough was in 1893 when Rudolf Diesel obtained a patent for his design for a compression-ignition engine in which fuel is injected at the end of compression and then ignited by the high temperature that the compression creates.
Airplane Unlike the automobile, the airplane owes its birth primarily to the genius of two bicycle makers, Orville and Wilber Wright, who in 1903 successfully built and flew the first powered airplane using an engine built from aluminum and lacking a carburetor to solve the problem of the power-weight ratio.
Rigid Airship While airships are a staple of the genre of Steampunk, they were a reality of the Diesel Era and are very much a part of the dieselpunk genre. There had been several airship designs throughout the 19th century however they had all been pressurized airships (i.e. blimps) or semi-rigid airships. The problem with blimps was that by their nature their hulls are unstable which limited their size and maneuverability. The breakthrough came in 1900 when Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin along with Carl Berg used aluminum to construct and fly the first rigid airship. Page 10
Prohibition As mentioned previously, the prefix of ‘diesel-‘in dieselpunk means more than the technology but the zeitgeist of the 1920s through 1940s. One of the most important features of the Diesel Era was national Prohibition in the United States. So much of what we associate with the 1920s (gangsters, speakeasies, popularity of jazz music, flappers) were largely the product of Prohibition. Like the before mentioned technological developments, Prohibition too had its roots in the Victorian era.
In 1869, The Prohibition Party was founded in Michigan. Later, in 1873, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized in Hillsboro, Ohio. Then Kansas passed a constitutional amendment in 1880 prohibiting the manufacture and sale of alcohol.
Convention in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1850. In 1869, the Wyoming Territory passed the first law in the US that explicitly granted women the right to vote.
Conclusion These are just a few of the Victorian roots within the dieselpunk genre. While dieselpunk is a unique genre the bonds between it and steampunk are far too close to ever be completely broken.
A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled across an article that was discussing Harry Houdini's book collection. In case you want to read the article for yourself, here's the LINK. The book that I found interesting among his collection is titled 'Scientific Amusements' written by Henry Frith. Here's one of many experiments from within the book that I believe would be rather interesting to try at home, either with your kids (if you have any who like this sort of stuff) or just on your own... because you can. To pass steam through cardboard:
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Take two tumblers or goblets of equal capacity; place one of them on the table, and The Diesel Era started out on a high pour into it a small quantity of hot, almost note with the passage boiling, water. Then cover the tumbler with of the Nineteenth a piece of cardboard, and place over the Amendment in 1920 cardboard the other tumber, as in the in which women won illustration. Care must be taken that the the right to vote. upper glass is perfectly clena and free from However, the battle for moisture. voting rights started Now wait a while, and you will long before then. perceive that the steam from the boiling Lucy Stone organized the National Women's Rights Page 11
water in the lower vessel will penetrate the cardboard, the porosity and permeability of which will thus be clearly demonstrate, and the vapour will in time fill the upper glass. Wood, cloth, or woolen substances may be experimented upon in succession, and will give the same result. But there are other textures which area impermeable, and will not permit the transmission of the vapour; such, for instance, as vulcanized India-rubber, of which waterproofs are made.
within a two or three hour time limit. Given the advent of computer graphics and cheap digital effects, however, that notion is slowly being obliterated as more and more filmmakers are finding creative ways to bring these complicated stories to the screen in satisfying ways. Cloud Atlas is easily one of the most ambitious attempts to date and it really must be seen to be believed.
The experiment tends to explain why fog is, as it is well said, "so penetrating." It passes through the tissue of our cloth coats and our flannels, and thus comes into contact with our bodies. A waterproof will protect us from its action.
Andy and Lana Wachowski have taken on plenty of filmmaking challenges before, having led part of the digital revolution with The Matrix trilogy and then emulating anime with live action in Speed Racer. Tom Tykwer is also no stranger to difficult adaptations, having brought Patrick Suskind’s Perfume: actually culminate in brilliance or does it collapse under its own weight? Opinions are already across the board, but I’m casting my vote for brilliance right now.
Review Source: Linked Here. Review Subject: Cloud Atlas, released October 26th 2012, in the United States to movie theaters nation wide. The idea that certain books can be unfilmable is one that has been around for ages, and on the surface, it seems to make perfect sense. Some stories simply cannot be translated to a visual medium, much less
Tackling David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas, however, is another matter entirely. Not only does it interweave six different storylines from six different time periods, but it also tells them in forward and then reverse chronological order. Their collaboration is the most expensive independent movie ever made, but does it actually culminate in Page 12
brilliance or does it collapse under its own weight? Opinions are already across the board, but I’m casting my vote for brilliance right now. As the plot threads are introduced, the vastness of the story begins to unfold. Tom Hanks is an old man from a primitive tribe in a post-apocalyptic future. Ben Whishaw is a young English musician in the 1930s contemplating suicide. Halle Berry is a plucky investigative journalist in 1970s San Francisco. Jim Broadbent is a book publisher in the present day whose top client is an unsavoury criminal. Jim Sturgess is a notary in the South Pacific in the mid-1800s who helps a stowaway on board his ship. Doona Bae is a genetically-engineered clone in a dystopian future born into a life of slavery.
Clearly these stories vary wildly in terms of tone and visuals, and the filmmakers divvied them up in the most logical manner possible: the Wachowskis took the more fantastical segments (the two in the future and the one in the 1800s), while Tykwer took the more straightforward ones in the middle. In a way, Cloud Atlas resembles an anthology film, the difference being that the segments are all intercut with one another. The individual stories are pretty compelling in and of themselves, but a viewer’s true appreciation of the movie will
ultimately depend on whether or not they can see all the pieces fitting together into a coherent whole. Plenty of movies have successfully juggled three or four storylines before, but six is a massive undertaking. Cloud Atlas asks a lot of the audience, and yet the directors have gone to great lengths to make it all fit together as tightly as possible. I can’t speak to the faithfulness of the adaptation, but I was impressed by how fluidly they were able to jump between the time periods using visual matches and simultaneous moments of tension to ease the transitions. There are a lot of plates spinning throughout this film, and never once do they drop — with the exception of a beautiful (and perhaps tongue-in-cheek) shot of plates literally being dropped in slow motion. In terms of pacing, the movie takes a while to get going, lumbering along as it sets all of the stories in motion. You are definitely aware of the three hour run time simply because of the sheer scope of the storytelling and the dizzying number of cuts between segments. That being said, each storyline does build to its own payoff, and in general there is a decent amount of action (more than I was initially expecting anyway). The dystopian future storyline contains some of the best Wachowski action sequences and special effects wizardry since The Matrix, and proves once again that they are adept at mixing big ideas with exciting set pieces. The one creative decision that will probably be the most divisive among viewers is the choice to have the same actors playing a different role in each storyline, often with very extreme forms of make-up and special effects applied to make them blend in. Page 13
Sometimes it is played for laughs (Tom Hanks as the delightfully deranged gangster turned author Dermot Hoggins, for example), but sometimes it distracts from an otherwise serious dramatic scene. At worst, it could even be considered offensive to have white actors being given Asian makeovers, although they were careful not to have any white people recast as black characters. I think the thematic value justifies these peculiarities, but others might not agree. Fortunately, the ensemble cast is up to the task of playing multiple roles and seem to be having a lot of fun with it. Hugo Weaving is called upon to play a villain in almost every time period as per usual, even if it means dressing in drag as Nurse Noakes. Tom Hanks and Halle Berry are both solid in the film, and they manage to sell some of the more outlandish concepts such as the weird language of the post-apocalyptic time period. Overall, I can’t think of a single weak link in the cast. It’s pretty clear that the movie is all about interconnectedness, not just among different people, but also between different places and time periods. There are no big reveals or “aha” moments, although the dialogue spells a few things out and each storyline also features a character discovering one of the stories from an earlier time period. Viewers looking for a single moment to tie everything together will be left scratching their heads, but the good news is that at no point is it overwhelming or incoherent. The various spiritual and religious themes are also never explicitly stated although they are certainly there if you care to delve into them. It helps that the movie has its fair share of humour, which keeps it from feeling too stuffy and pretentious.
Cloud Atlas the kind of film that I would normally say is not for everyone, but in a weird way, the movie really does have something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for spaceships and laser guns, a noirish crime thriller, a tragic romance, a period drama, or old folks whimsically breaking out of a nursing home, it’s all here. Unfortunately, it also means that most viewers will be drawn to certain segments over others, making the experience inherently uneven. Either way, if you’re a serious fan of cinema, this is a movie that you need to see. You may not love it, but the pure ambition and storytelling skill on display is simply incredible and will not soon be forgotten. — Sean
A very Happy Birthday to ALL December birthdays from SIS. May you all have a wonderful day full of all the people you love and memories you will cherish! A very extra special birthday to those celebrating on Christmas & New Years!! SIS sends congratulations to Airship Jefferson and Jefferson, Texas on it's very first Steampunk event. A job well done, indeed!
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This edition, instead of posting a single makers tutorial, I have posted a list of tutorials you can click off to and see what you can make! Below, I have listed them into categories:
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I own a glasses shop in Weatherford and like what y'all are doing here. We put modern lenses in antique spectacles frames, and have quite a few vintage spectacle frames ourselves (we collect and sell them). If anyone ever wants their prescription in an old frame give us a call. Michael from Spectacles West www.facebook.com/SpectaclesWest 2529 South Main St. Suite 102 Weatherford, TX. (817) 550-8021
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Thank you to Joseph Hernandez, who submitted these photos. If you'd like to have your Steampunk photos featured here, please send them in along with any captions you'd like to appear with each photo.
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