Year in Review
We're in the quietest week of the year now, when many people have time off and those that don't, are often just biding their time. It's a good time to look back and [...]
Gifts for Burners & Freaks, pt. 4 – Calendars
We all need a calendar right? Well, maybe not anymore with all your data stored in your phone (till you drop it in a river). But they are small, cheap works of art and can [...]
Gift Armor in Stock
We've got a bunch of small items in stock that would make good gifts for your dear ones or yourself. I finally listed the clip-on horns in the shop. These babies are only [...]
Westfalia Top Hat Sold
The new, awesomely tall top hat (8") has found a home. A friend came to our Thanksgiving party who's known for his styley head gear. He saw Paul in the Westfalia and said "Hey, someone [...]
Holiday weekend tidbits
We had a lovely Thanksgiving - lots of good friends and family and food. We are thankful for our community, our customers, our health, our beautiful mountains. Here are a few pictures of Radhika in [...]
Upstate Steampunk Extravaganza
Paul in the booth modeling new top hats with a friend The con on Saturday was lots of fun. It was our first all steampunk con. It's a brand new event so they [...]
Upstate Steampunk Prep
The Upstate Steampunk Extravaganza is a new con in Greenville, SC (I think this is the 2nd year). Gypsey Teague is putting together something small but mighty on Saturday 11/20. There will be [...]
Come to the Studio Stroll
Today is the first day of the Studio Stroll. Asheville has a wonderful area called the River Arts District. A hundred years ago it was the factory and warehouses district, now most of the buildings have been converted to artists' studios.
DIY Halloween: Steampunk
Allegra in a steampunk style bra and belt Steampunk is another huge genre and there are many places to go for tutorials on elements of a SP costume. Try Instructables, Costumers Manifesto and [...]
DIY Halloween: Prop Weapons
Here are some other places to learn about making cool armaments.