Thread: Steampunk and Halloween?

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Does anyone know of any good sites with decent images of steampunk costumes for men and women? A friend's girlfriend wants to go to a Steampunk Halloween party this year but has no idea what's what. She knows that I frequent this site and everyone here has great ideas. I too, must confess that a blend of steampunk and halloween would be an interesting spin on the usual pumpkins and spooks.

I can see it now, mechanical jack o'lanterns, cyborg corpses, and Victorian ghosts...

Check out the Empire. I'm on there as well. Lots of great pics. Also, my wife did a steampunk inspired costume last year. She's in my albums here. Sticking her tongue out at the camera. Take a gander.

http://www.thesteampunkempire.com/

As somebody who has made something steampunk
Frankenstein steampunk machine
I have observed that steampunk generally involves fairly expensive materials, it's hard to do because one of the requirements is quality construction, and nobody seems to sell much steampunk stuff that is pre-made. (unless you want a necklace or something) Argh!

Sites like http://www.clockworkcouture.com/ and http://www.gentlemansemporium.com sell clothing, shoes and accessories that you can incorporate into costuming for Halloween.

Easy to get gears and such out of old disused clocks, watches. I had an idea to make a clockwork heart out of a metal heart cookie cutter and an old clock i had... maybe I'll still do that one day.

Check out Rikki's profile page and look at her costume pictures...she did a bang-up job with Steampunk costumes for herself and her husband last year.

thanks for the great links/info.

I was in a Barnes and Nobles today, and in the crafts section, I saw a great steampunk book that had some neat female costumes. I barely glanced at it, but I remember thinking it was a fun book. So go to your nearest bookseller, browse the crafts section. I think it was 1001 steampunk creations, but you can't search inside on Amazon, so I'm not sure. But one of the pics on the front looks familiar, so I think that's it.

Originally Posted by diajoh

I was in a Barnes and Nobles today, and in the crafts section, I saw a great steampunk book that had some neat female costumes. I barely glanced at it, but I remember thinking it was a fun book. So go to your nearest bookseller, browse the crafts section. I think it was 1001 steampunk creations, but you can't search inside on Amazon, so I'm not sure. But one of the pics on the front looks familiar, so I think that's it.

You sure about the title? I just checked and didn't see it.

Do a search for steampunk over on Etsy. There are TONS of great things for sale that she could use for costuming. It's a bit of $$ compared to a typical costume, but it will be quality for the most part.

I have a Steampunk Halloween costume,2 different pieces,cincher top and buckled skirt size small that I was selling on ebay,had watchers but it ended.let me know and I can send pictures and price.