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A place to discuss, dream up and create Steampunk instruments.

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Steampunk Max

Started by Shawn. Last reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry May 7, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Here is a photo of my latest creation Max

What makes Steam Punk Art appeal to you?

Started by Shawn. Last reply by Bristol Blue Jan 9, 2016. 22 Replies 2 Likes

I'll go first since I am askingFor me it's the mad scientist in me. I love to tinker with things , and make things look out of this world so Steam Punk Art is in my blood even before I knew what it…Continue

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Comment by Ian on November 16, 2022 at 12:59am: Hi. My next CBG will be linked to the Steampunk theme!

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Comment by Greg Henshaw on December 10, 2017 at 12:15am: I’m a bit overdue posting this on the steampunk site but here it is!

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Steampunk Max

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What makes Steam Punk Art appeal to you?

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