This is my public blog which will chronicle all of my creative ons-goings and personal life fun.

Here you'll find pictures, How-To's, journals, reviews, and other such items concerning the activities I indulge in, of which include home-brewing of beer and meade, sewing, costuming, stained glass work, hair coloring, and much more.

Hopefully within these blog pages you'll find useful information to start your own hobbies, think about things a little differently yourself, or at the very least, be amused.

Go forth, be and create great things!

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Friday, July 2, 2010

Dragon*Con 2010, Here I Come!

Well, with finances being what they have been, I was beginning to think that I would not have any chance of doing something new for Dragon*Con this year - the thought of which made me very sad because costume design on at least one new thing each year has always been a source of great joy and pleasure for me.

But, as I was thinking over all the possibilities, and reviewing old photos from previous years, I remembered one of the panels I went to on Steampunk - and more importantly how cheaply they were able to find everything they needed! And thus, my new project was born:

Steampunk Zombie Hunter!

I went to the thrift stores around and actually found the perfect base elements for my costume:
- Nice brown slacks
- Ivory satin shirt
- Funky vest
- Corset (I already owned)
- Pair of brown leather (Armani!) heels

Total cost: <$10

I also picked up some odds 'n ends to make my accessories from.

I will need:
- Steam-powered shotgun
- Steam "inspired" machete
- Blood splatter shield

But the best part of all of this was that I sent out an email to all of the clock/watch repair shops in the area, saying that I was doing an art project and needed any "junk" they wanted to get rid of.

D. Geller & Sons gave me a small bag of some nifty things, but all small parts.

But the amazing Old Clocks of Georgia was owned by a very nice gentleman who gave me 4-5 FULL clocks, sans faces, for FREE! And also said that, should I need more, to just come on back. So, if you ever need watch/clock repair, please hop over there and give him some love.

So, armed with lots of "junk" and a full imagination, I am ready to get started!

Any and all advice/tips/tricks/suggestions are TOTALLY welcomed and appreciated, since I am new to both Victorian styles and Steampunk as a whole.



Posted by Unknown at 6:40 PM

4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Okay, that is just uber-cool!

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  2. Rachel MJuly 2, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Damn, I can't believe you found all that for less than $10 at the thrift, AND scored all the free stuff!!!!:) You rock!!!

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  3. UnknownJuly 3, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    I am SUPER excited and can't wait to really get this stuff going! Anyone who wants to come over and help is not only welcomed, but encouraged to do so! Just bring over any gold/bronze/black/silver paint you may have! :-D

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  4. Mark LyonsOctober 12, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    Hi! I got really lucky and ran into you in the vendor hall at DragonCon this year. I saw you and was like (!!!) Must have photo! I regret that we were in such a hurry. I would have loved to have met you properly. Your outfit was just great - totally my favorite of the convention. If you'd like a copy, I'd be happy to send what I snapped to you. Thanks for posing for the picture. :-)

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