what is this steampunk I keep reading about?

[Spookymufu]

title says it all

[NeverMore]

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Steampunk is taking everyday objects and modifying them so they look like they belong in
the era of steam power. Late 1800s, early 1900s. They usually have a Victorian look to
them. I've seen people do it with furniture, computers, toys, cars, ect. Nothing is
safe.

[Spookymufu]

huh.....I would have never guessed

[adrian]

yea that definition definitely doesn't fit the name lol i'd have never guessed either

[witchy]

I think it's kinda cool!!! I love to dress up in 1800 & 1900 century type cloths, with goth make-up. I llove anything vintage!!!

[jadewik]

Steampunk is a subculture that combines elements from the Victorian era (late 1800s to early 1900's) with post-apocalyptic punk. It's a clash of old and new technology. Think Jules Verne (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea/Time Machine)... and combine it with awesome.

... and everyone has a different definition.

I've been into it for a little over a year-- not SERIOUSLY into it-- but I've been debating about switching my 2010 Halloween theme from 1880's Old West to Steampunk... and I have the strange and sudden urge to make an 1880's walking dress... and now I'm thinking about modding it to look more "steampunk".... >_<

There's even a Steampunk music subculture out there. YouTube anything by Abney Park
http://www.abneypark.com/

Most people think goggles and gears when they think Steampunk.... there's a lot of it out there if you know where to look.

Also, the Girl Genius comic is Steampunk... and movies like "City of Ember" or "Golden Compass" have elements of Steampunk

[Spookymufu]

I saw a Halloween prop that was made mostly of wood but was painted to look like old riveted, rusty metal and so on, the title was "steampunked" and I was like "WTF is steampunk" I had heard the term before as well and I think iHaunt even posted something with "Steampunk" in the title

[Andybev01]

I posted a link to a site where you can buy modified PC's and laptops, even kits for DIYers.

They look like something caught in a time warp.

http://www.datamancer.net/keyboards/keyboardkits.htm

[Spookymufu]

that is some cool stuff Andy

[Andybev01]

I'd try it myself but I'm not too good around machine tools and would probably end up as part of the project.

The laptop case with the old clock gears on the top is something I would buy, but it's probably not in my price range.

[Spookymufu]

that was my favorite too, and the monitor, that was cool too

[Andybev01]

I like the look of precision metal but would almost hesitate to drop in a computer in something that nice because they get replaced often enough to maybe be a pain in the neck.

Maybe a TV?

[NeverMore]

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One of my favorite sites, Gizmodo, is big on steampunk. Anybody want a steampunk toilet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-b3tHc6ldo

[Belladonna]

Pretty cool! hehe

[NeverMore]

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A 64Gb steampunk thumb drive. Only costs $1000...