Inventory Update and Scheduling News

What a crazy couple of months! Thanks again to everyone who came out to the Victoria Steam Expo to support me and all the other artists, vendors, and participants.

Just a quick note on my schedule, I am booked for commission work until Dec./Jan. and will not be accepting any new commissions until the new year. In regards to current inventory of non-commission pieces, I have sold all my work from the show (except for the amplifier which is not finished yet.) and will not be producing any new pieces until late in December.

I will also be using the next two weeks to organize and optimize my new shop and replace my completely ravaged wood supply! I’ve upgraded my work space to approximately three times the size (this may not sound like much but I had been working from a very small, highly efficient 10×12 arrangement). With new space comes new capabilities and improved capacity. I’ve got some projects in mind that will really be unlike anything you’ve seen before. Stay tuned!

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New Listings: Steampunk Icarus Wings, Automaton, and Sniper Rifle

New listings are coming, with more to follow. Check them out over in my etsy store by clicking here, or by clicking the respective pictures below…

Click to go to listing, Steampunk Icarus Wings...

Click to go to Sniper Rifle listing...

Click to go to Steampunk Automaton listing...

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Victoria Steam Expo II – Sept. 24th & 25th

Its that time! With the Victoria Steam Expo II (@VicSteamExpo on Twitter) right around the corner I’m putting the finishing touches on all my gear and packing up for a drive to the city. Its been a ridiculously busy couple of months. Juggling show preparations, commissions, school and a house move.

Click the poster to go to the Expo site!

If you don’t know what Victoria Steam Expo II is you should really head over to their website, poke around, give them your money, and then come to the event where you can throw more dollars (or just some positive vibes!) at the many talented artists, authors, and musicians in attendance. It is definitely going to be an excellent time and I’m really looking forward to it. Come and find me at the top of Craigdarroch Castle and say hi, I will be in attendance for the duration.

Everything that I’m bringing to the show (with the exception of one piece) has been made especially for the show itself. Its all new, never before seen stuff including two new pairs of wings, a new amplifier, and some other interesting goodies. If you want to see the new gear you gotta come out! GIT YO TICKET.

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Works In Progress : Victoria Steam Expo II

Been MIA for the last month but I’m finally catching up and getting around to posting some pics. Sorry for the quality but I haven’t unpacked my camera yet (it’s in there somewhere) so its just dirty old iPhone 3g pics. Anyways, brass tacks, here are some sneak peek photos of what I’m working on for the upcoming Victoria Steam Expo II (Sept. 24th & 25th, Craigdarroch Castle VICTORIA BC).

Steampunk Cathedral Guitar Amp

 

Steampunk Bass Guitar

Pipe Organ Playing Automaton

Steampunk Icarus Wings MK4 (Size Large; A small will also be coming)

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Updates: VicSteam2, Vacation, Shop Relocation & Commission Policies

BUSY! Been working on a ton of stuff trying to get ready for the upcoming VicSteamExpo. Anyways, here is a quick run down of what I’m doing, what is coming up, and a few new policies and bits of news.

1. Victoria Steam Expo 2: An upcoming show that I am beyond flattered to be the featured artist for. I’ve been working like mad, and if you follow my twitter feed (@steampunk22) or follow me on Facebook (search Thin Gypsy Thief) you’ve seen the pics. At the show I will have a new amplifier, a new bass guitar, a new automaton, and several other pieces.

2. Vacation: I am taking 9 days off for some much needed R&R. During this time I will only be reachable by phone and text, I will likely be setting my email to autoreply.

3. Shop Relocation: I’m moving! Yessir. At the beginning of September I will be moving. This will also allow me to have a better shop arrangement and I will be able to work on bigger and better projects!

4. Commission Policies: Since I have been working on larger, and more expensive projects, I am now going to start requiring DEPOSITS on all works that are non-inventory purchases. If its a commission, I need 50% up front to cover materials cost etc.

Thanks everyone!

 

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Work In Progress – Automaton / Puppet

Some pictures of a work in progress.

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Steampunk Playstation 3 – PS3 Console Case Mod

Recently I completed a commission for a full steampunk PS3 case mod. Previously, I had only been aware of one steampunk Playstation 3; the promotional build for the release of Damnation on Ps3/Xbox. While I thought that the Damnation PS3 was very cool, I couldn’t help but notice it had left large areas uncovered and still had lots of the glossy black Sony plastic still exposed. For me (and my client), full coverage was key in this build and I wanted it to reallybe a proper case-mod (without compromising any internal functionality/warranty). Functional lights, custom woodworking (black walnut and maple) throughout, and finished by hand. Check it!

 

Super fun project and I would love to do another one. If you are interested in a custom system, please contact me at: steampunk.22@gmail.com

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