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What is steampunk ?
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that, as the name suggests, comes from the idea that technology never developed beyond steampunk “the greatest era that never was.” in the late 19th century,
Steampunk Materials and Tools
The typical steampunk artist is also part inventor, part engineer and part mad scientist. Many describe themselves as gadgeteers or tinkerers. Steampunk art has a very industrial appearance. Some feel that the use of materials like metal and wood make objects appear more permanent than technology made out of plastic and other modern materials.
Many steampunk artists are self-taught and work out of basements or garages. Most treat their art as a hobby. The amount of time and effort that goes into creating a single piece of steampunk art makes it difficult to make a living from selling art alone. Some are happy to share their design and building processes, even including step-by-step instructions so that others can create similar pieces.
Steampunk artists regularly use certain materials to achieve an antiquated appearance. The most common materials in steampunk art and design include:
Perhaps the trickiest part of modifying any gadget is changing it without breaking it or making it impossible to use.For most projects, the artist doesn't try to change the performance or function of the original device. Instead, he or she changes the gadget's appearance to look like an invention from the 19th century. Not all steampunk art relies on modifying existing gadgets. Some steampunk artists create completely original pieces. While most of their work tends to be ornamental, a few inventive gadgeteers have created functional -- if not practical -- devices based on the steampunk style.
Now if I have awakened your interest in steampunk, go for it and create. . .steam!!
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that, as the name suggests, comes from the idea that technology never developed beyond steampunk “the greatest era that never was.” in the late 19th century,
Steampunk Materials and Tools
The typical steampunk artist is also part inventor, part engineer and part mad scientist. Many describe themselves as gadgeteers or tinkerers. Steampunk art has a very industrial appearance. Some feel that the use of materials like metal and wood make objects appear more permanent than technology made out of plastic and other modern materials.
Many steampunk artists are self-taught and work out of basements or garages. Most treat their art as a hobby. The amount of time and effort that goes into creating a single piece of steampunk art makes it difficult to make a living from selling art alone. Some are happy to share their design and building processes, even including step-by-step instructions so that others can create similar pieces.
Steampunk artists regularly use certain materials to achieve an antiquated appearance. The most common materials in steampunk art and design include:
- Metals like copper, brass, steel and iron
- Rivets
- Gears and cogs
- Wood
- Glass
- Antique light bulbs
- Leather
Perhaps the trickiest part of modifying any gadget is changing it without breaking it or making it impossible to use.For most projects, the artist doesn't try to change the performance or function of the original device. Instead, he or she changes the gadget's appearance to look like an invention from the 19th century. Not all steampunk art relies on modifying existing gadgets. Some steampunk artists create completely original pieces. While most of their work tends to be ornamental, a few inventive gadgeteers have created functional -- if not practical -- devices based on the steampunk style.
Now if I have awakened your interest in steampunk, go for it and create. . .steam!!