I thought I'd share some of the new jewelry and accessories I put up in my etsy store. I'm also having a special offer on pocketwatch chains right now: if you buy two, I'm including an extra skeleton key fob charm for free. The watch chains all have clasps on the end so you can mix and match the charms or add your own.

The site is GoldenPhoenix. ( Read more... )

Well, it's boot season, and many people are finding steampunk-compatible boots.  So did I - yay, because I generally do not play well with footwear.  These were pretty much what I've been hoping for:  lace-up, not too tall, leather (suede), and decent traction.  With sale and discount, $42.50 at Younkers (same general chain as Boston Store, Carson ( Read more... )

I have recently come into posession of some glittering articles that may interest the technologically inclined...

( Contraptions for finding one's way. )

I found the most adorable brass compass on e-bay for a great price and thought I would share.


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( For the engine operator... )

Walking stick with compass

I saw this on ebay... I think it is super cool. The guy who made it has some other interesting stuff on ebay as well.

Check it out...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160300580795&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1123

Oh yes! another one! I 'discovered' steampunk a number of months ago but was unimpressed. For some reason, 2 days ago, i decided to look more into it and i fell instantly in love. i'm kinda a steam-stalker now. anywho, i'm working out some ideas I want to do, the most ambitious of which is a gauntlet/bracer with compasses set on them. I was ( Read more... )

( Things I made or altered )

I'm so excited about this! My good friend dreamtigress of Tiger Torre Art has created a masterpiece for me. I asked her to match in style my existing leather cuff that dangles a skeleton key, but I wanted the ability to wear a compass like a wristwatch.

( Here's what she came up with )