At the Show - Steampunk

This week's Blog opts to ring in the new year on a theatrical note. What better way than to create a fictional (make-believe) Victorian universe. The artisans whose Steampunk creations are shown here imagine an innovative world that never was. They offer us an amazing mix of creative curiosities in miniature.

Victorian Steampunk figure by doll artist Fern Vasi.  See original March 24, 2012 post here.

At the Show - Steampunk Footwear and More

For the last thirty years, IGMA Fellow Sylvia Rountree, The Dolls Cobbler, has been a regular at the Good Sam Show. Known for her innovative footwear, Sylvia has created a line of seriously fancy shoes, boots and accessories to go with Steampunk inspired ensembles. www.dollscobbler.com

Steampunk display on Sylvia Rountree's table at the 2012 Good Sam Show.

Steampunk shoes, boots and accessories. Top hats by Nancy Wantiez.

See more of Sylvia's footwear and accessories here.

At the Show - Steampunk Furniture & Accessories

Along with furniture and accessories from their other lines, Brian (Rainbow Hand) and Kathy Tepper brought some delightful Steampunk pieces to the 2012 Show. Imaginative and playful, at first glance these pieces look Victorian. When examined a bit closer, however, each one is unique with a touch of fantasy and magic added in. This year, the Teppers plan to offer a Steampunk workshop. Also, look for their new "Grand Lux Gallery" at the 2013 Show. (Photos courtesy of Connie Sauve, Good Sam Exhibit Chairman.)  briantep@verizon.net, http://www.rainbowhandandkathy.com/

Antique Steampunk Hall Tree with hand made wooden box, hat, canes and radiator to keep the you warm and comfy on frosty nights.

Painted Steampunk table with antique tintype hand made wooden box and vintage beer stein from Milwaukee. The dome holds a feathered pheasant.

Steampunk "Extreme Espresso Experience" (machine by Mike Barber).

Steampunk Door by Kathy.

Execution chair and "defendant's portrait from Dr. Benderhout's Elektro - Annihilator Machine.

Steampunk Hall Tree with binoculars and antique floral arrangement in dome.

Leather Hat box with vintage binoculars.

Steampunk Paperboy's Portrait Chair.

To see more Steampunk miniatures by the Teppers, go here.

At the Show - Steampunk Fairies

Sara Risley, Red Bow, was a new dealer at Good Sam in 2012. She carries an ever-changing and diverse selection of miniatures. Her table is enchanting and great fun. Sara had a few off-beat Steampunk fairies sculpted by Sandi McAslan of the McAslan Doll Company. Unique and one-of-a-kind, the fairies are about 6" tall. srisley@mcn.org

At the Show - Fantastical Steampunk

Ericka Van Horn, EV Miniatures, makes fantasy gear books, orrerys and celestial instruments which work well with Victorian Steampunk. In addition, she creates wizardry items, Vampire, Voodoo, reliquaries, some food stuffs, and more. Look for her work on Todd Krueger's table. Ericka is also a member of the Good Sam Show Photographer and Publicist team. evminiatures@msn.com, www.evminiatures.com, evminiatures.blogspot.com

Collection of handmade leather bound books with a Steampunk or wizard's theme.

Handmade Steampunk or fantasy book lens with old writing.

Handmade dark brown leather bound Steampunk book. Blue stone in the center of the gears.

Handmade dark red leather Steampunk book with gold embossed sun.

Handmade dark blue leather bound Victorian Steampunk book. Lots of gears and brass with blue stone in the center.

Collection of orrerys, rotating lens, and celestial telescopes with a Steampunk theme.

See more of Ericka's work here.

At the Show - New from Dealers

This week's new products from dealers include striking one-of-a-kind Steampunk furnishings and a delightful Mexican kitchen filled with detail.

Always on the cutting edge, Kathy and Brian "Rainbow Hand" Tepper share recent additions to their Steampunk line of furnishings.  briantep@verizon.net, www.rainbowhandandkathy.com

Steampunk "Bearded Lady" portrait chair. Circus trunk and screen with portions of circus ads. Vintage "Beauty Spots" leather burgandy box in front of chair.

Paris Chair with vintage metal razor receptacle, Steampunk top hat and boots.

At the Show - Steampunk

Steampunk imagines a Victorian era that never was and includes elements of science fiction and fantasy. It incorporates futuristic innovations as Victorians might have envisioned them. Formal Victorian attire is mixed with aviator goggles, crazy gadgets and gizmos. Innovative Steampunk furnishings are embellished with vintage watch cogs, gears, chains, brass, leather, and more. Inspiration comes from late19th century authors Jules Verne and H. G. Wells and films such as "The Time Machine" (1960).

The husband and wife team of Brian (Rainbow Hand) and Kathy Tepper are always exploring new avenues and  reinventing their body of work. This past year, they turned to designing an exciting line of 1:12 scale Victorian Steampunk furniture and accessories. Delightfully eclectic and great fun, each unique Steampunk piece is a little bit left of center. At the same time, it is an exquisite blend of romantic Victorian with a bit of dark goth added in. briantep@verizon.net, http://www.rainbowhandandkathy.com/

Steampunk sideboard top hat, English dog, antique mantel clock, gauntlets, worn books, and

       daguerreotype.

Steampunk hall tree with man's Steampunk hat and flowers.

Steampunk dress form with woman's portrait chair.

Steampunk cappuccino on stand.

Steampunk 1900s delivery bicycle with willow carrier basket. Steampunk wash station.

       1870s Penny-farthing bicycle with a Victorian Steampunk flair. Photo by Connie Sauve.

English Springer Spaniel by Karl Blindheim in willow carrier basket. Steampunked by Kathy.

       Photo by Connie Sauve.

Steampunk 1870s Penny-farthing bicycle. Photo by Connie Sauve.

Steampunk electric chair, front view. Photo by Connie Sauve.

Steampunk electric chair, side view. Photo by Connie Sauve

Ode to Mum. Photo by Connie Sauve.

Victrola on hand-painted chest. Photo by Connie Sauve.

Tall etegere with antique wood and brass birdcage, antique glassware.

       Photo by Connie Sauve.

Samovar with flowers and bust on buffet. Photo by Connie Sauve.

At the Show - Figures

In 2011, Fern Vasi made her first two Victorian Steampunk dolls in 1:12 scale and introduced them at the Good Sam Show, her 13th appearance here. Always innovative, Fern makes new and different themed figures available to shoppers each year. Stop by Fern's table. You are sure to be delighted and entertained.  FernVasiDolls@yahoo.com

Modern blue-haired lass in Victorian Steampunk corset, bone hoop skirt, leather arm piece decorated with gears, thigh high stockings and pink boots.

Woman in Victorian Steampunk costume with top hat.

At the Show - Steampunk

Sue Ann Thwaite of Lady Bug carries some Victorian Steampunk pieces on her table in addition to wee scenes with fairies and secret gardens. Her granddaughter Jessica Thwaite works in her grandmother's workshop creating inventive Steampunk gadgetry. In February 2012, Jessica won American Miniaturist's "Steampunk Contest" with her Steampunk fairy garden featured here.  ladybug@ladybug-fairies.com, www.ladybug-fairies.com

Steampunk Garden to hold in the palm of your hand by Jessica Thwaite.

Steampunk watch by Jessica Thwaite.