Steampunk Witch

This year I was a steampunk witch, carrying potions for both good and evil. Patrick was a steampunk gentleman, carrying guns on him. To make things simple in our explanation, we called him the killer and I the healer, and told people who didn't understand what steampunk was that we were an "Industrial-Victorian lady and gentleman." I surprisingly won the costume contest for Sexiest Costume! Wow! Never would have thought that. I really liked my makeup and how it turned out. Very dark, almost zombie-like. Made me look more like a witch.
Here is the costume I pieced together/made.





ROCHELLE:



I got the corset on eBay several years back. The black shirt I got from a boutique back in college.

For the bottom half of me, I made a black tutu to give a bustier look (cuz I still wanted to be able to sit down.) This I learned how to do for my costume last year. I got all my fabric at Joann's, using coupons or deals they had. I found out how to bustle a skirt on youtube and Patrick and my mom both helped me.


I made all the jewelry...

(necklace)


(bracelet - which I also made black lace cuffs)


... and added a necklace to the $2 hat I got.



My makeup was inspired by how to videos on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gy41SmSvpY&list=FLu4A2Jn5kuQL5cjMJo_4u4Q&index=8&feature=plpp_video

Since I considered myself to be a witch, I consider myself a master of potions, using both healing elixirs and toxic poisons.




PATRICK:



For Patrick's steampunk costume, I found the vest, slacks, and jacket at a thrift store - my favorite on in Burbank, American Way. All for under $20.

He modded his $5 hat...



... made the goggles...




... and fixed up the long gun.


Even found a timepiece for him to use:


Our collection of artifacts:

Shift Earring/Dragonfly Time Warp Necklace/Victorian Goth Kearrings

- Shift Earrings -
(Trying to decide which one I like more):



- Dragonfly Time Warp Necklace -



- Rotating Dragonfly Necklace -



- Victorian Goth Kearrings -

For Amy

My very first turquoise necklace. I got this turquoise when I was in India two years ago. It's about time I made something, right?

More customized jewelry

Finally sold 2 items at once!

I've come to realize how extremely hard it is to find certain Scrabble tiles, namely C, J, and K (since popular names start with those letters.) V, X, and Q are also the "rare" ones. I will need to start charging more for these since it's a convenience and extra shipping cost for me.

Autumn Inspired

- Autumn Rings Necklace -
This was all experimental. I actually made the chain shorter and it's now more like a choker and looks a lot better.





- AUTUMN LEAVES SET (NECKLACE AND EARRINGS) -






- Autumn Green Fades Earrings

New focals pendants or rings

Still trying to figure out what to do with these guys:

Beetle Stuck in Time


Rotating like Clockwork Dragonfly

Equus

A carousel necklace and unicorn ring I recently made.

New Clock Hand Earrings

Patrick made his first steampunk earrings! :)

Steampunk Rings

Patrick and I made these together...

New necklaces

A custom necklace I sold. I originally made it with a red and gold bead, but she wanted a teal-colored bead, so I changed it to her liking. I personally like the red and gold bead myself.






Clock Movements



A black and copper necklace



Triple-chained steampunk clock and key necklace

Alzheimer's Fundraiser - Going on Now!

From now till the end of June 2011, a percentage of the proceeds from every item sold will be donated to Alzheimer's Association. Jewelry is like a memory you can pass down from one generation to another. Take advantage of our free shipping deal available ONLY for this fundraiser! Enter FREESHIP at checkout. Please spread the word! Tell your friends about this cause!
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New Year, New Jewelry

Ever since my showcase at work, I've been commissioned to make customized jewelry. Here are a few pieces people asked me to make based on pieces they've seen and to match other jewelry they'd bought from me.