Synopsis
Some think Steampunk is very cool, others call it a bizarre fad--but the truth is that Steampunk has been around for more than two decades, and it's likely to stay for many years to come. Steampunk enthusiasts love fashion accessories--especially those they can craft and style themselves. The craze for this oddly appealing union of Victorian and science-fiction fashion accessories continues to be popular, and this color-illustrated book presents 20 different accessory projects that Steampunk buffs will love. They include--
A bezel ring with secret compartments His 'n hers steampunk bracelets made of woven leather with filigree hearts A customized leather belt with ornamental bullet casings and cogwheels An aviator/steampunk hat with headphone pockets 3D goggles that can be customized into steampunk sunglasses . . . and more
Steampunk enthusiasts will find all accessories easy to craft. Detailed diagrams are included with the book's instructions. Heavily illustrated in color.
From the Inside Flap
(back cover)
Steampunk enthusiasts are imaginative dressers. But when it comes to accessorizing the perfect steampunk costume, it can be hard to find what you're looking for in stores or online. So here's a complete guide to making your own distinctive accessories with ease!
20 projects to ensure that you're suitably accessorized for every possible steampunk event, from a balloon ascent to a submarine dive Fabulously inventive uses for everyday odds and ends, from old watch parts to craft store staples Learn to get an aged patina on twenty-first century materials simply and quickly for a convincing steampunk vibe
(front flap)
Steampunk, the style of a historical period that never was, has taken the crafting world by storm. Goggles, fob watches, delicate yet oddly mechanical-looking jewelry, gauntlets, and millinery, all so crucial to the look, can be expensive to buy. And even where they're affordable and available, it's not easy to get a truly individual look off the shelf. What to do? The answer is simple: make your own. It's easier than you think--and using this book as your guide, you're guaranteed excellent results that will perfectly match your personality.
The authors offer a wide selection of inventive steampunkery, including luggage labels for your fantasy trip, complete sets of jewelry, elaborate gauntlets, an elegant hat cockade, and a cool fob watch. If you're a steampunk novice, you'll find the book's twenty projects easy to accomplish. The templates, detailed lists of items and materials, and illustrated step-by-step sequences will show you how to get perfect results so that your accessories look exactly the way they're illustrated in this book. If you're an experienced crafter you'll also find plenty to keep you busy, as you customize everything to meet your exact requirements. (Steampunkers are famously particular about finish.) Whether you're adding finishing touches to your own outfit or making a fabulous gift for the steampunk fan in your life, you'll find the answers you're looking for in this collection.
(back flap)
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Nicola Tedman is a professional model maker who has worked on movie and television productions as diverse as the Harry Potter films and In the Night Garden. She's a stickler for detail; Steampunk Accessories is her fourth book.
Darah Skeate is an illustrator with a day job in publishing. She conceptualized many of this book's projects in addition to her work on books whose subjects range from felt zombies to children's crafts.
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