Demand for homemade face masks is growing as the CDC reconsiders its advice on public use
By Stephen Beale | Apr 1, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread, steampunk makers and cosplayers may find more calls to fabricate homemade face masks, this time for the general public. They’re already making the masks for healthcare facilities.
With COVID-19 on the rise, steampunk makers are supplying hospitals with homemade gear
By Stephen Beale | Mar 21, 2020
As steampunk creators dealing with the outbreak, some are putting their skills to use by making face masks for hospitals facing supply shortages due to a surge in patients. This comes amid a global effort to enlist makers for a wide range of supplies.
Staff Report | Jul 19, 2019
The 75-meter long Steamring was inspired by steam engines of the 19th century. The designers envision a “megayacht” with a helicopter pad, saloon, lounge area, and indoor pool, powered by a pair of 4000-horsepower diesel engines.
Announcing The Steampunk Explorer Online Advertising Design Contest
By Stephen Beale | Jun 13, 2019
The Steampunk Explorer is accepting entries for an online advertising design contest. If you have a steampunk-related product, you can submit up to two ads. The prize? We will run your ad on the website for free, for at least two months.
Staff Report | May 31, 2019
Oleksandr Malyy uses the process to give his photos an old-time look.
In Part One of our guide to finding and using steampunk fonts, a look at freebies
By Stephen Beale | Mar 4, 2018
What makes a good steampunk font? And how do you find them? In Part One of this series, we look at the considerations in choosing a steampunk font and some popular fonts that are absolutely free.
In Part Two of our steampunk font guide, a look at fonts that might make you open your wallet
By Stephen Beale | Mar 4, 2018
In the first installment of this series, I discussed options for finding free fonts that are suitable for steampunk designs. But often, free fonts are not up to the task. Here's a look at the best places to find steampunk fonts for sale. . .