We are presenting ‘The Planchettes Collection’ today, that will be available for sale at Wave Gotik Treffen and, after this event, online too. I can assure you that much effort has been invested in the development of the Vigilat Planchette, the first piece of this collection. Let me tell share with you the story behind this […]
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Steampunk Weddings for Decimononic (part II).- What the Bride and Groom will be wearing
1.- Steampunk wedding clothing: the definitive original touch Your Steampunk inspired wedding could truly be the most original event of the year with a little forward planning and the right organizing. But how does one get that real ‘originality’ especially when it comes to the outfits? Having an individual style is top of the list of wants […]
The importance of purpose
‘We are really pleased with our revenues but our goal isn’t to make money. It sounds a little flippant, but it’s the truth. Our goal and what makes us excited is to make great products. If we are successful people will like them and if we are operationally competent, we will make money’. Sir Jonathan […]
Steampunk jewelry tonight with… James Richardson-Brown
1.- The interviewee James Richardson Brown is a renowned Steampunk author, jeweler, maker, 3D artist, sculptor and strongman. Creator of ‘The Sydeian Coalition’ steampunk/science fiction series, he has been featured in such places as Oxford University Museum of the History of Science, Wired, BBC, Sky News and many others. In addition, he is one of […]
Steamgoth in a nutshell (5 of 6).- Victorian Society: Lights… and Shadows
From the 21st century perspective, Victorian era may seem a time of good manners, adventure and discovery. But if we take a closer look, this period may become less bright… or even very obscure. 5.1.- The dehumanization of society Most employment was to be found in the newly industrialized cities, so many people abandoned their rural […]