What is steam punk?
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I just noticed a butterfly using steam punk and I have never heard of this until now. Can someone elaborate on it for me?
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As described by Wikipedia: "Steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century's British Victorian era or American "Wild West", in a post-apocalyptic future during which steam power has maintained mainstream use, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power."
Amelia
on Jan 15, 2015
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steampunk A lifestyle choice, wherein the participants embrace deliberate anachronism and quasi-anachronism as seen in steampunk fiction. Often characterized by modifying one's electronic gadgets to make them look a century out-of-date. Not to be confused with Renaissance re-enactors, who claim to eschew technology entirely; steampunks love fiddly gears and shiny metal things. (Urban dictionary)
Dorothy Brundage Bell
on Jan 15, 2015
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Now that's what I like to see. Answers that are very clear and concise in easy to understand language. Oh Lordy. As the term is being used recently, it means to embrace the look of cogs and wheels, old keys, buttons, old hinges, etc. to create an unusual work of art. That is keeping it real simple.
Linda J
on Jan 15, 2015
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Yes, if I wanted to know the technical meaning, I could have looked that up. I was wanting to know in regards to the project that I saw on here, which i love. I just didn't know there was a name for it and today was the first time I every saw the term. thank you @Linda Miller Place, NY. Sharon
Sharon Shriver Frazee
on Jan 15, 2015
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It's a design look/style popularized by a subculture of people who embrace the look as part of their countercultural identity. The trademark style incorporates the irony of making new technology look like technology out of a Jules Verne novel, as with this steampunk laptop case: http://www.datamancer.net/steampunklaptop/datamancerlaptop-open.jpg
Ashley Mann
on Jan 15, 2015
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This is also a very popular style in jewelry for both genders.
Pat
on Jan 16, 2015
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@Pat Marstons Mills,MA: that is interesting. I would like to see an example of that.
Sharon Shriver Frazee
on Jan 16, 2015
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A lot of scrapbook people use in in mini album and Graph45 make the scrapbook paper.Really nice
Betty Geist
on Jan 16, 2015
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You might want to look at Deviantart.com . They have a search box at the top of the webpage and you can enter "Steam." Or "Steampunk." The site is free and you can see some decent art done mostly by younger people. I'm 60 and "discovered" Steampunk there. Like you, I was wondering why people were wearing gears and clock parts.
Pat Nolan
on Jan 16, 2015
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Think "Wild Wild West" the tv show and movie. Sort of Victorian punk.
Marilyn Descours
on Jan 16, 2015
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There's even steampunk art for dog lovers!
Sue McGee
on Jan 16, 2015
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I think of it as Victorian meets industrial. It's quite lovely!
Cia
on Jan 16, 2015
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Whatever.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jan 16, 2015
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There is also steampunk clothing: https://www.google.com/search?q=steampunk+clothing&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=645&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ij25VITSAYilgwTl4IHQCQ&ved=0CCwQsAQ
Dale
on Jan 16, 2015
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@Laura Enez Yes, that is what started this whole correspondence. Someone did butterfly on a box. Really nice. I think everyone is learning a little somethin' somethin'! Fun!
Linda J
on Jan 16, 2015
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I just happened to do a blog post on Steam Punk. Check it out.. http://katspurrfectboutique.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-is-steampunk.html
Katharine S
on Jan 16, 2015
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My project in creating my Industrial themed kitchen, someone mentioned to me steam punk and I couldn't get a good picture of it's meaning especially for a kitchen. I had idea of what steam punk was but only in clothing etc. Looking the term up as I googled "Steam punk Kitchens" I ran into this: As the blog The Steampunk Home describes it, steampunk “combines the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.” This might help you by going to this link and paying attention to details. I like the idea of steam punk however some of it is a bit too much, I can take it in spurts. I think anyone who likes Industrial is going to relate somewhat or alot to steampunk.This link will give you further idea behind it's meaning in decor: http://www.pinterest.com/ak478025/steampunk-home-decor/
Deborah
on Jan 17, 2015
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If you search for " first attempt - at - a - steampunk - butterfly" you will find a step by step instructions on how to do it. This one is rather large but you could make it any size you want. I was thinking a about making a pin and using old watch parts which I have.
Laura Enez
on Jan 17, 2015
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This is the butterfly I was talking about. If you want more info. let me know.
Laura Enez
on Jan 17, 2015
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