Steampunk Resources
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 13:54
Since the theme this year is Steampunk, I thought I'd start a thread where people could post links to useful Steampunk related resources. I have two I'll start off with:
Daily Steampunk
A thread on the Handmade Artists Forum with one post each day promoting a handmade steampunk style item:
http://handmadeartistsforum.com/forum/index.php/topic,16.0.html
Girl Genius - Adventure, Romance, Mad Science!
An excellent graphic novel style web comic by Phil and Kaja Folio about a young woman named Agatha with a penchant for Mad Science and an unexpected birthright. The Foglio's like to call it a "Gaslamp Fantasy" rather than "Steampunk" but if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck... ;)
http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104
Reconstructing History is a site with patterns and products aimed at people interested in accurate historical costume reproduction that also happens to have a "steampunk" section: https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/steampunk.php?c=209&w=24&r=Y
This is from their "Who are We?" page:
Founded in August 1997, Reconstructing History is one woman's dream to bring information on historic clothing to the public and make this data available worldwide. During the past nine years, our method for achieving this goal has changed. From selling replica clothing to sharing information on extant garments to writing instructions for beginners and posting dress diaries, Reconstructing History has grown and evolved. We hope with each change, we have helped more people understand historic clothing and able to reconstruct their own.
In Autumn 2003, Reconstructing History moved into a new phase of its existence. It was then that we launched a line of dressmaker patterns geared towards re-enactors and makers of replica clothing. These patterns are exacting in historical detail and include copious notes of interest to the re-enactor and clothing historian. Our goal was that they will also be easy to use and the directions simple to follow, even for the beginning tailor. From the feedback we have received in the three years since then, we believe we have achieved those ends.
Now we're expanding again. In response to popular demand, this autumn Reconstructing History will begin selling clothing. In the months ahead, sewing notions, fabric, clothing accessories, camp gear, and weapons will join the list.
Reconstructing History exists first and foremost to study historical clothing. This is why we can guarantee the historical accuracy of all our products. Although produced modernly, our clothing and accouterments are as period appropriate as possible and we wouldn't sell them to you otherwise.