I can’t help but be amazed at what people come up with within the steampunk community. There have been days when I am altogether flabbergasted at the things people can do with coiled wire, mahogany, and brass–not to mention a host of other materials.
Case in point is the delightful I-Wei Huang at Crabfu. Not only is his (highly acclaimed) website chock-full of gorgeous machines and tinkerings, but he make some incredibly stunning artwork, too. To top that off, he’s dissected things down to layman’s terms, enabling me to understand just how this stuff works, with beautiful diagrams and easy-to-follow layouts.
See, I am not, by any stretch of the imagination, tech savvy. Technology fascinates me to no end, but I am a rather sad sack when it comes to the innermost workings of well, anything. So I have to rely on the intelligence and, dare I say, brilliance of others, to make a convincing sell.
There’s hundreds more artists and makers out there, and I could go on and on.
However, if you’re interested in this, and happen to stumble upon my blog, and would enjoy working as an adviser to me, please let me know. I am but a humble grasshopper, with steampunk dreams, and writing schemes…
The Aldersgate Cycle 
April 24, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Steampunk is awesome. Feast your eyes on this beauty… the steampunk workshop makes me want to claw my eyes out in jealousy.
April 24, 2008 at 8:15 pm
What is it about Steampunk you’d like to know? I see you’re writing a novel with Steampunk influences, so it sounds like you’ve given yourself a steep learning curve! *chuckles* Can’t fault your taste, though.
April 24, 2008 at 8:55 pm
*bows*
Well, it’s not so much questions about Steampunk itself as a genre, as it is about steampunk possibilities in novel form. You see, I’ve got a resident engineer, a lady who’s built everything from cisterns to steam-powered tunnelers, vehicles, heaters… sort of a Jill-of-all-Trades. She also had a stint working for the Crown making war machines.
Now, I’ve been doing plenty of research–but I’d love to be able to bounce ideas off of people, as to what things would look like/sound like. Or, what components would be required, including: metals, materials, minerals, vegetables (haha).
I figured Brass Goggles’ forums would be a great place to start!
April 24, 2008 at 8:56 pm
And oh yes–the incredible Jake Von Slatt. A personal hero of mine!
April 24, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Hello, There!
Just a quick note and blog link to my stuff, humbly submitted for your approval.
You had mentioned brass, coiled wire and mahogany- so I couldn’t help but send you to see my latest Steampunk effort.
Best Regards to all and stay “steamy”
Art Donovan, New York
copy and paste, etc etc,> http://www.donovandesign.blogspot.com
April 24, 2008 at 10:10 pm
P.S.
You probably know that “Tinker Girl” is height of “Steampunk-dom” and she is also the master moderator of the famous “Brass Goggles, Steampunk Forum.”
She has the answers to ALL questions that anyone may have regarding this fantastic and creative genre. All the Best Art
April 24, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Art–wow. Just beautiful! A wonderful creation, truly stunning. Would that I could work under the light of such an inspiring piece!
And yes–I’m rather flattered, and thrilled, that Tinker even posted here! I had asked for help on the Steampunk Textual Forum over at BG, just for a lark, to see if there’s anyone out there.
The answer is, with a resoundingly steamy, “Yes.” 🙂