Collection of the Week

1. Steampunk Ring - Gunmetal copper and LEOPARD SKIN JASPER by CatherinetteRings



2. Zephyr Sleeve Garters by choklit



3. Top Hat Steampunk cuff links by SteamSmithWorks



4. Modern Black Leather Infinity Cuff - Recycled Bracelet by SteamPunkGarage



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Collection of the Week

1. S.S. Mathilda Necklace in Sterling, Copper and Brass

by Clockworkcrow



2. Steampunk Vintage WWII Military Spat Corset TAN
by VelvetMechanism



3. VEGAN FRIENDLY Industrial Steampunk Restraint Cuffs
by FanstasiesInLeather



4. Tie Dye Rayon Skirt Green/Black
by Crescentwench

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Member WinonaCookie Featured

One of WinonaCookie's pieces is featured on this blog today: http://heartnshop.blogspot.com/

Stop by and check out the "Etsy Hearts" blog and leave some comments and love! The featured piece "Emma the Nautilus" can be purchased in WinonaCookie's Etsy shop.

Dr. Insectus

Name: Dr.Insectus
Shop Name: InSectus Artefacts
Shop Link: insectus.etsy.com
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Ships To: All places imaginable, including hot-air balloons, zeppelin cockpits, secret science labs and submarine escape pods

What inspires you?
Junk. Old men's musty garages are especially exciting.
Words. Fernando Pessoa is delicious, although, stuck on a desert island, I'd probably take The Three Musketeers or a full size Oxford dicitonary.
Movies. I like being in a dark room with those lights flickering, and I prefer to hear the film reel if possible. Films by the Brothers Quay and Jan Svankmajer make me tingle. Gypsy shenanigans by Emir Kusturica and Tony Gatlif make me shimmy.
Music. Last year I went to the Guca trumpet festival in Serbia. That's my kinda gig. But I'll take John Coltrane with an espresso too.
Etsy. I love that you can type in 'cabbages and kings' or 'flux capacitor' and come up with stuff. Currently besotted with BarbaraTaramasso. Drool.



Is this a job for you or a hobby?
Hmm. Hobby kinda sounds like I don't take it seriously, but I don't make money off it, either. Can I say I'm a volunteer? Cheesy I work in a library during the day and by night sprout steamy wings. I hope one day to be able to do just this, and write. That would be wonderful.

How did you get into your craft?
I used to paint and sculpt. But things just kept getting smaller and smaller until jewelry was my only option.



Do you have any advice for fellow Etsy shop owners?
Work to a niche. Don't take sales to heart, they indicate demand and self-promotion, not necessarily the quality of work.

What do you love about Steampunk?
In a lot of ways Steampunk seems like a backlash against the mass produced and the sameness of modern culture, proposing a return to craftsmanship and artistic integrity. And madness, naturally. The mad scientist is my Steampunk character champion. Bring on the test tubes and foggy indecipherables in jars...



Anything else you would like to add?
The Steamteam has been the place I've felt most at home on Etsy. Thanks, my steamers! *toot*

• 11:47 RT @Etsy: Workshop on getting your Etsy items "feature friendly" starting in 20 min bit.ly/DmOSp click "classroom" pls RT #
• 11:49 RT @mykeamend: At mykeamend.com - 10% w/ coupon code: fhtagn. Valid through tmw, even on sale items #cephalopod #horror #steampunk #art #

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• 15:24 RT @choklit: Bay Area locals... hurry forthwith to the Krank-Boom-Clank fundraiser on this coming Sunday! tinyurl.com/kbc-fundraiser #
• 15:46 Our own @choklit has blogged a photo-laden love-letter about @steamteam's @makerfaire experience: ow.ly/fMuv #

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• 15:14 Call for photos (pref hi-res) on #steampunk at @makerfaire (Bay Area '09) for @Etsy Storque article. Contact @nullalux (nullalux at gmail). #

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• 10:16 RT @CurioCabinet: Atlas Obscura is a travel and altas to the world's curiosities. Call for submissions: tinyurl.com/n5p2h2 #
• 18:28 Etsy Giveaways: Steam Punk Vintage 1930's Watch Ring by @19Moons (Ends 6/24) ow.ly/eVUq #

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• 01:43 RT EST's @mykeamend: Free Wallpaper - Gadreel (sepia variant) tinyurl.com/steamart #steampunk #art #airships #

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• 14:58 RT @CurioCabinet: Handmade Business - Quick Tip #8 - Craft Show Checklist tinyurl.com/l4nr7x (via @Noadi) #
• 20:38 Sale at @steamteam member Velvet Mechanism's @Etsy shop: velvetmechanism.etsy.com #

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• 20:52 Finally finished w/ post-@makerfaire @steamteam paperwork—huzzah! Many thanks to @Xenarthra for his help. Everyone should send him cookies. #

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• 18:56 RT @nullalux: New posts on Cephalopod Tea Party: cephalopodteaparty.blogspot.com/ #

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• 20:37 EST's @dbvictoria and one of her parasols featured in an @Etsy Storque article: tinyurl.com/l8yqp3 #

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• 05:21 hey teamers!! june roll call!! sound off! tinyurl.com/lvnhwg #

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• 12:33 RT @nullalux: @steamteam at @makerfaire is utterly stunning! Thanks @TotusMel, @Choklit, @TomBanwell, ClockworkCrow, & IndustrialFairytale! #

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• 11:54 On-site Carnivale Mechanique - @steamteam set-up for @makerfaire has begun! DM @nullalux with any questions. www.makerfaire.com #mf09 #
• 13:34 Through a miracle of physics, we managed to fit all my @steamteam wares and displays into @nullalux's Saturn Ion. To @makerfaire, ho! #mf09 #

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• 14:17 RT @nullalux: Steampunk Magazine's @LibbyBulloff blogs about Carnival Mechanique and the @steamteam at @makerfaire: ow.ly/9K0Q #mf09 #
• 14:17 And take a gander at the nifty Carnivale Mechanique banner designed by @LibbyBulloff: www.flickr.com/photos/nullalux/3574409054/ #
• 19:18 EST's @Bijouxbead on CRAFTgawker: craftgawker.com/post/2009/05/28/1130/ #

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• 10:45 EST's Dr. @InSectus interviewed on Such Cool Stuff blog: bit.ly/Vx7Yl #
• 14:45 Those @makerfaire tix went quickly! For those who didn't catch it, here's regular ticket info: makerfaire.com/bayarea/2009/tickets/ #
• 22:50 The latest in sexy tactical wear? The hot new Tactical Corset by @lxpk will be on display at @makerfaire - Bay Area '09: tr.im/mwv2 #
• 23:15 The sale section at @SojournCurios returns with 20 items: bit.ly/XsoVw #

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• 09:00 Congrats to EST's @InSectus on winning current @steamteam contest, "Steampunk as a Global Phenomenon." The winning entry: ow.ly/9kup #
• 09:06 EST's @thepinkhare has updated their blog with more etched metal: bit.ly/3oLad #
• 09:07 EST's @cosmos_moon has a profile in the @Etsy metals blog today: bit.ly/WcTJa #
• 09:10 RT @mykeamend: Free Wallpaper (1600x1200 and 1024x768) now available at @ettadiem ettadiem.com/attic/?p=649 #
• 09:11 RT @dbvictoria: New blog post - Tips for new @Etsy sellers: bit.ly/qwJrq #
• 09:19 On the Wunderkammer, @TotusMel finds the slightly odd, the darkly beautiful, the elegant and steamy pieces of goodness: ow.ly/9kLt #
• 14:36 Mazel tov to @ecoblog, one of the founding @steamteam members, on her new baby! #
• 14:37 Vote for @steamteam member @downanddirty's photos at: www.jpgmag.com/people/lecoeurrouge #
• 21:21 Topsy: A Fresh Search Index Powered by the Social Web, @steamteam page: ow.ly/9nFx #
• 21:24 Also try searching for any topic on Topsy; for example, "steampunk" topsy.com/search?q=steampunk #
• 21:35 RT @nullalux: Eureka! Submit your work to the Invention Gallery on @inventorspot - ow.ly/9nGL #
• 21:51 EST's @cosmos_moon is the featured artist on etsymetal's blog: etsymetal.blogspot.com/ #
• 22:29 RT @SojournCurios: Help me make new animated ad; I can compensate minimally or in store credit/merch sojourncuriosities.etsy.com #
• 22:32 EST's @19moons has updated their site for upcoming CA shows (inc. @makerfaire - Bay Area '09): www.19moons.com/#events #
• 23:13 EST's @TheGrandDesign has new blog feature, The Handmade Tweet, featuring artists found on @twitter. cjgrand.blogspot.com/ #
• 23:28 The @steamteam page on @Twellow, the Twitter Yellow Pages: ow.ly/9nUr (register yours!) #
• 23:39 County of San Mateo declares 30-31 May "Maker's Weekend" in celebration of @makerfaire: ow.ly/9nVx #

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• 15:55 Hey team members! The site is only down for a little bit, it will be back up quite soon!! #

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• 12:47 RT @SteampunkRings: BUY 2 items GET a 3rd item for FREE ! (Long) Weekend Deal for Memorial Day : tinyurl.com/68frq3 #

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• 01:53 RT @mykeamend: EttaDiem 1000 Markets ow.ly/8uTK, now on Magical Talents ow.ly/8uTM and Steampunk Style ow.ly/8uTO #
• 09:41 RT @CurioCabinet: Good Morning America mentioned @Etsy this morning! bit.ly/Yr2zy #
• 10:35 Help @nullalux win a splendid @madsencycles cargo contraption, and she'll mod it out in grand steampunk style! tinyurl.com/SeeMADSEN #
• 10:55 RT @SteampunkRings: Just made a Black and white Treasury on @Etsy: I BITE HARD #4 bit.ly/oM1ZY #
• 12:25 The Handmade Business Blog by @Noadi has lots of crafty tips: handmade-business.blogspot.com/ #
• 17:11 EST's @JuliaVerne has a new Facebook fan page: tinyurl.com/rckvn7 #

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• 09:51 Take a gander at @vonslatt's new amp for @nathanfhtagn: bit.ly/BOqvL [And thanks for the @steamteam shout-out as well!] #
• 09:55 EST's @TotusMel featured in the Vintage issue of Du Jour magazine: bit.ly/c8He0 #
• 14:48 RT @SteampunkRings: Now featured on BoingBoing - Steampunk D&D Beholder sculpture tinyurl.com/pkul2m [Congrats!] #

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• 09:40 Fun! Try searching 'steampunk' (or anything else) on TwitFog: picfog.com/tag/steampunk #
• 10:43 EST's @TotusMel has a feature on Mr X Stitch: tinyurl.com/ppwltk #
• 10:47 Sale in @steamteam member @a2ndtime's @Etsy shop: bit.ly/9vY2I #
• 11:05 EST's @SteampunkRings now has a fan page on Facebook: bit.ly/QONI7 #
• 11:07 EST's @TotusMel featured in "Gothic Beauty" (in stores tomorrow, issue #28): www.gothicbeauty.com/ #
• 11:09 EST's @a2ndtime featured on Audrey's Country Crafts: bit.ly/11MAwy #
• 11:14 EST's @DreamSteampunk created a YouTube video of steampunk wares: bit.ly/cAXSL #
• 11:19 Congrats to @steamteam's @19moons on her WPXI feature! www.wpxi.com/consumer/19495013/detail.html #
• 11:21 RT @SteampunkRings: Jewelry Twitter Giveaway. See the details here: steampunkrings.blogspot.com/ #
• 11:24 RT @mykeamend: Sale From Beyond! More special prices on items here: Ettadiem.etsy.com #lovecraft #cephalopod #steampunk #
• 11:30 The deadline for payment from @steamteam members for @makerfaire mail-ins and in-person vendors is today, 20 May! #
• 11:34 EST's @MadArtJewelry and @SteampunkRings featured on @TotusMel's Wunderkammer: tinyurl.com/qa845j #
• 11:40 Preview the upcoming "Dark Side of the Sea" line from EST's @SojournCurios: bit.ly/12uvSz #
• 11:44 Steampunk ring with glowy phrenite by EST's @SteampunkRings featured on ViVaLaModa Magazine: tinyurl.com/SteamVivaLaMode #
• 11:47 EST's @TheGrandDesign will be in the steampunk fashion show Sun at the @anime_north con: www.animenorth.com/main/ #
• 14:16 The @steamteam's Twitter BizCard from @twtbizcard: twtbizcard.com/steamteam/ #
• 14:16 Send digital business cards via Twitter using @twtbizcard. Create a card at twtbizcard.com/, then just add #twtbizcard to any @reply. #

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• 14:45 EST's @a2ndtime in @Etsy Gift Guide: bit.ly/lKsdN #

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• 20:02 New SteamPunk Gothic Princess Etsy treasury by @AlliesAdornment: bit.ly/2dWE4 (pls click/comment!) #
• 20:09 EST's @SteampunkRings is on the front page of @Etsy at the moment! See if you can catch it: www.etsy.com/ #

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• 17:35 EST's @19moons has a new Facebook page ~ Join them in orbit and become a fan! bit.ly/QnrFf #
• 17:37 Be @steamteam member @crescentwench's 200th sale and get an extra special gift! crescentwench.etsy.com/ #
• 17:45 Last day for @TheGrandDesign's Buy-One-Get-One-Free Sale! www.cjgrand.etsy.com #
• 17:48 Other Worldly Baubles from @19moons featured on @PapierBlue blog: bit.ly/3Zfdz #

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• 14:57 Giveaway at @steamteam member ArtSnark's Artifacts blog: tinyurl.com/ArtSnarkGiveaway (updated link) #
• 14:59 EST's VelvetMechanism featured on @HauteMacabre: bit.ly/vzrXb #
• 17:15 EST's @TomBanwell holds contest for original steampunk story for his Underground Explorer helmet: tinyurl.com/UEhelmetcontest #
• 20:59 RT @19Moons: Attn Pittsburgh! See me interviewed re selling on @Etsy on WPXI News, Mon 18th May! 5pm show tune in ~5:45pm on channel 11. #
• 21:01 Check out @steamteam's @JGosling on Flickr: tinyurl.com/ROWFlickr #
• 21:06 Facebook fan page for @steamteam member @cosmos_moon's jewelry bit.ly/MHh0f #

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• 14:42 Via @ZKitten: Until 5/16, mention 'RandomMidMay' for -15%; @steamteam, mention 'RandomMidMaySteamTeam' for -20%. zkitten.etsy.com/ #
• 14:55 EST's @pinkwaterfairy in 2 treasuries: bit.ly/i1a0d and bit.ly/Qm5hs. Also congrats on her 1000th Tweet! #
• 14:56 See EST's @19moons for great cuff links & other gifts for Fathers Day, Grads & Weddings: bit.ly/mOI07 #
• 14:58 EST's @Fyriel will be with @steamteam at @makerfaire Bay Area '09. See her latest work on her blog: www.sorceryandglue.blogspot.com #
• 15:02 RT @Bijouxbead: Announcing new @Bijouxbead representation at Red Sable Gallery in Toronto tinyurl.com/BijouxRedSable #
• 15:06 RT @TotusMel: Fabulous, Bizarre, Curiosity Cabinets on the Wunderkammer today tinyurl.com/qyzt8u #
• 15:09 Congrats to @steamteam's @TheGrandDesign for hitting 1,000+ Twitter followers! #
• 15:15 RT @19moons: 'They Came from the Sea,' a delightful Etsy Treasury featuring Lobster Quadrille Victorian cameo necklace bit.ly/i4NtL #
• 15:17 Help @steamteam's @TotusMel get to 1000 Twitter followers! She's sooooo close: twitter.com/totusmel/ #
• 16:04 If you are a @steamteam member (team.etsy.com/viewteam.php?id=292) and we aren't following you on Twitter, please let us know. #
• 16:15 The @steamteam is on @openzap: openzap.com/?show=steamteam #
• 16:17 @RandomReTweet: Thanks for the @steamteam RT! twitter.com/RandomReTweet/status/1795908998 #
• 17:56 MOO Card (@overheardatmoo) special for @Etsy sellers! bit.ly/yd3nD [MOO Cards are fab: www.moo.com/] #

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• 13:18 'A Wedding at the Cemetery' Etsy treasury: bit.ly/PO0EU #
• 13:23 'Gear Him Up: Get Your Motor Running, Steampunk for Him' Etsy treasury bit.ly/s5ZVl #
• 14:10 Are you a fan of @steamteam on Facebook yet? bit.ly/VJmkW #
• 14:13 EST's @TomBanwell will be with @steamteam at @makerfaire Bay Area '09. Check out new projects on his blog: tombanwell.blogspot.com/ #
• 14:17 EST's @choklit will be with @steamteam at @makerfaire Bay Area '09. Visit her blog for more: choklitchanteuse.blogspot.com/ #
• 14:21 EST's ClockworkCrow will be with @steamteam at @makerfaire Bay Area '09. Visit her blog for more: crowsandsilver.blogspot.com/ #
• 14:24 EST's @19Moons will be with @steamteam at @makerfaire Bay Area '09. Check out her blog for more: www.19moons.com/ #
• 14:26 EST's @19Moons featured on the Colorfuldayz blog: bit.ly/8GYpd #
• 14:29 EST's @AlliesAdornment will be with @steamteam at @makerfaire Bay Area '09. Visit her site for more: www.AlliesAdornments.com/ #
• 14:30 EST's @TotusMel will be with @steamteam at @makerfaire Bay Area '09. See her latest projects on her blog: totusmel.blogspot.com/ #

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