Turner's Tokens

SteamDrunks: 101 Steampunk Cocktails by TX Author Chris-Rachael Oseland

2012-01-23T11:47:00.001-06:00

SteamDrunks: 101 Steampunk Cocktails gently escorts you through the treacherous waters of 19th century mixology.

You'll find authentic Victorian punch recipes which could be confused for farmer's cheese, tea recipes that will knock you out rather than wake you up, and downright chewable eggy cream curdles.

Along the way, you'll also find some shockingly tasty 19th century recipes made from all natural ingredients you already have at home.

Whether you're looking for a delicate cocktail to impress a fine corset clad lady or industrial quantities of affordable Victorian punch to serve the entire crew of your airship, you'll find the perfect Steampunk themed drink inside the pages of SteamDrunks.

Buy for Kindle Today!

More Upcoming TX Events!

2012-01-23T09:46:00.001-06:00

It just never stops! What are you going to be attending?

Jan 23 – Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Jan 25 – Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Jan 26 - Round Rock Steampunks Meet-n-Greet
Thursday, January 26, 2012, 5:45 PM - Cici's Pizza, 1601 N I H 35, Ste 350, Round Rock, TX
Wear a little Steampunk flair! Nick (Captain Flamel, the organizer) will be wearing his black vest/tie for the event.
http://www.meetup.com/The-Round-Rock-Steampunks/events/47623222/

Jan 27 & 28 - Austin, TX - Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and the Flight of the Victoriana
Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit! Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)
Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/
Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Jan 27-29 - Houston, TX - ConJour 4.0: 2012
ConJour is the annual sci-fi, fantasy, and horror convention sponsored by the UHCL Gamer's Guild. The theme this year is horror.
At the Bayou Building on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus.The price at the door is $20 for students and $25 for everyone else (subject to change).
http://www.conjour.net/index.html

Jan 28 - Houston, TX - Fire in the Forest Shindig @ Exit 73
Hosted by Addisyn Madd @ 7:30pm- 12:30am. Steampunk gathering at Exit 73. This is a 21 and up only event with NO COVER. We shall have vending, alcohol and live music. Drink and be merry! He has the place and the music; what are you bringing?
https://www.facebook.com/events/248440308559150/

TX STEAMPUNK AUSTIN EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

2012-01-20T11:54:00.000-06:00

Jan 20 & 21 - Austin, TX - Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and the Flight of the Victoriana
Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit! Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)
Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/
Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Jan 20-22 - Austin, TX - Clockwork Con
Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin
Clockwork Con is a 3 day Steampunk convention located in Austin, Texas; filled with guests, vendors and acts from Texas and around the country, this event will be an excellent way to spend the weekend with the turning of gears and the hissing of steam! Everyone is welcome, whether you are a long time enthusiast or new to the scene, come on out and see the wonders of steampunk!
http://www.clockwork-con.com/

Jan 21 - Austin, TX - Austin Steam Train: Murder at the Masked Ball
It's Depression Era Austin but the fabulously wealthy Phillip Edward Greystone still hosts the social event of the Winter Season. But is evil lurking behind the mask of one of his guests? Does someone want to do in Phillip? Evening includes box dinner and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players. Guests ages 17 and older only please!
http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/rides.php#maskedball

Upcoming TX Steampunk Events

2012-01-06T15:46:00.000-06:00

Jan 7 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Jan 9 – Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Jan 11 – Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Jan 12 - San Antonio, TX - Steampunk Night @ Alamo Drafthouse Park North: Wild Wild West
Film starts at 7:30, but please arrive 45-60 minutes before for the pre-show and socializing! The San Antonio Neo-Victorian Association is ever so proud to present Steampunk Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Park North! Join us, Steampunk or not, for this magical evening of wonder and bedazzlement which we host every second Thursday of the every month with a new Steampunk visual experience!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/128648560582214/

Jan 13 & 14 - Austin, TX - Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and the Flight of the Victoriana
Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit! Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)
Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/
Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Jan 14 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Tonight and Tomorrow in Austin, TX!

2012-01-06T11:53:00.000-06:00

Jan 6 & 7 - Austin, TX

Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and

the Flight of the Victoriana

Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit!

Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)

Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/

Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Con Crud

2012-01-04T18:05:00.002-06:00

Please excuse me while I go dig a hole and die in it for a while.

Normally I escape the accursed Con Crud but this year it must have latched on to me.
I'll be making lots of updates this weekend if I can get the Con Crud to leave me alone.

;.; I want chicken soup and frozen yogurt, anything to make my throat not kill me.

Pumping up on vitamins and lots of herbs to hopefully kick this thing before it gets any worse.
And tea, lots of tea.

Tephra: the Steampunk RPG on KICKSTARTER

2012-01-04T10:46:00.002-06:00

SUPPORT TEPHRA TODAY!

TEPHRA, The Steampunk RPG recently posted on KICKSTARTER!
What could this mean to you?
This is a chance to have your character immortalized into one of the adversaries to be included in the special edition kickstarter adversary booklet! (Well, that is just one of the super cool rewards... Read on for more!)

What rewards are there for the donation levels?

Pledge $5 or more
Our Gratitude - you'll be listed on our website as one of our donors.

Pledge $15 or more
A Thank You Card - we'll send you a thank you card as well as a little random goody (such as an adversary, news article, or lore character). We'll also list you on our website as one of our donors.

Pledge $30 or more
Tephra: Core Rulebook - you'll receive one of the first copies of the Tephra Core Rulebook and be listed as a donor on our website.

Pledge $45 or more
Tephra and a Dicebag - you'll get one of the first copies of the Tephra Core Rulebook and a hand-made dicebag (by our staff) with a few of our D12s inside. Of course, you'll also be listed as one of our donors on our website!

Pledge $70 or more
Tephra, a Dicebag, and some Adversaries - you'll get the Tephra Core Rulebook, a hand-made dicebag with some of our D12s, and a packet filled with adversaries that we've made specifically for our kickstarter backers! Need I say that you'll be listed on our website?

Pledge $100 or more
Tephra, Tephra, Tephra, Dicebag, and some Adversaries - not only are you getting the Tephra Core Rulebook, you're getting THREE of them (your players need them too!). You'll also be getting a large hand-made dicebag, several D12s, our adversaries packet, and noted on our website.

Pledge $150 or more
Become an Adversary! - Look at the $100 Reward. Not only are you getting everything there, you'll also be able to describe yourself to one of our game developers, and we will MAKE YOU (or your alternate personality) into one of the adversaries to be included in the special edition kickstarter adversary booklet.

Pledge $250 or more
Narrator's Set - You'll be getting five Tephra Core Rulebooks (one for yourself and one for each of your players). We'll include the limited edition adversary packet, a large dicebag full of D12s, character sheets, pre-made characters, and some previews of our upcoming expansions. And who knows, we might even list you as a donor on our website!

Pledge $500 or more
See the Narrator's Set for the $250 pledge? Not only are we going to give you that, we're going to hand deliver it, show you how to play, and run a game for you and a group of your choice.
LIMITED TO TEXAS RESIDENTS ONLY

PLEDGE TO TEPHRA TODAY!

Ikkicon!

2011-12-30T01:06:00.000-06:00

Off to Ikkicon!!! Come on out and have a blast! XD

http://www.ikkicon.com/

SECRET OKTOBER IS MOVING!!

2011-12-21T13:03:00.000-06:00

VIA SECRET OKTOBER:
Secret Oktober is MOVING! To a new location-just down the street!
We will have a grand re-opening party in Feb 2012 which happens to be our 8th anniversary!
The space is bigger so more goth to go around.
Thank you for supporting us over the years!!!!!

WISHLIST: Tangled Affection!

2011-12-19T15:35:00.001-06:00

WISHLIST: TX Steampunk Artists!

2011-12-12T16:14:00.001-06:00

To Be Continued... We have a lot here in TX...

WISHLIST: Silent Night and Skulls

2011-12-12T15:46:00.000-06:00

WISHLIST: For The Absinthe Indulgence

2011-12-12T15:12:00.001-06:00

Absinthe & Flamethrowers: A Guide to Living Dangerously

Absinthe Floss

La Fee Verte Absinthe Tumbler

Absinthe Mints

Absinthe: History in a Bottle [Paperback]

WISHLIST: For the Mustache Aficionado

2011-12-12T13:24:00.003-06:00

kidrobot's Labbit Blinboxed Plush

Mr. Mustache Ornament

Mustache Wall Clock

Mustache Shaped Flask

Monsieur Mustache Pint

A Very Merry Steampunk

2011-12-12T12:29:00.000-06:00

So I have been stumbling across quite a few items lately that would make great little gifts for steampunks young and old alike and I thought I would post some of them up. Yes, some are from larger companies but I am going to pull together an etsy wishlist as well for both men and women steampunks. Keep an eye out for the Wishlist Items to be posted soon!

Vegas

2011-12-01T21:35:00.000-06:00

On the road to Vegas... Pictures to come...

Shop will be closed for a few days.

Roads to drive and winds to fly!

Going to miss the kitties and my husband but I get to do a half marathon with my sister down the strip at night. Looking forward to it, though a bit intimidated. http://stripatnight.com/

To 13.1 miles!

(And to a Red Bull waiting for me at the end of a race!)

How do I work in this environment??

2011-12-01T21:31:00.000-06:00

STEAMPUNK XMAS VENDORS - SATURDAY

2011-11-27T01:33:00.000-06:00

COME ON OUT SUNDAY!

STEAMPUNK XMAS @ THE MYSTERIUM: SAT & SUN

2011-11-25T23:23:00.000-06:00

Come out and enjoy an awesome STEAMPUNK CHRISTMAS Celebration

with wonderful vendors, awesome foods and great friends!

Have your friends and family never had a chance to see steampunk before?

Bring them out! It will be an excellent chance for you to show them what it is all about!

The Community Renaissance Market Presents:

The 2nd Annual

Steampunk Christmas Bazaar

November 26-27 : 10am-8pm: 6800 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745

Steampunk Vendors and Amazing Wares! Interactive Theater, Strolling Carolers, Local Foods! Unique One-of-a-Kind Gifts! Appearances by Gabrielle Faust, Darwin Prophet, Grimm Designs, Turner's Tokens, Caveat Emptor, The Dark Professor Paradigm, Luck Day Hats, Michelle Martinez, Ironworkz & More!

NO COST FOR ADMISSION OR PARKING!

Arrive in your steamgear for photo ops!

Sponsored by Curioseum Antiques and The Mysterium Steampunk Boutique

New Items for the Steampunk Christmas @ The Mysterium!

2011-11-25T23:21:00.000-06:00

AUSTIN Steampunk Christmas Bazaar

2011-11-22T16:14:00.005-06:00

Start Spreading the Word!!

Come out and enjoy an awesome STEAMPUNK CHRISTMAS Celebration

with wonderful vendors, awesome foods and great friends!

Have your friends and family never had a chance to see steampunk before?

Bring them out! It will be an excellent chance for you to show them what it is all about!

The Community Renaissance Market Presents:

The 2nd Annual

Steampunk Christmas Bazaar

November 26-27 : 10am-8pm: 6800 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745

NO COST FOR ADMISSION OR PARKING!

Arrive in your steamgear for photo ops!

Sponsored by Curioseum Antiques and The Mysterium Steampunk Boutique

NOV 26 & 27 Steampunk Christmas Bazaar

2011-11-18T16:17:00.001-06:00

The Community Renaissance Market Presents:

The 2nd Annual

Steampunk Christmas Bazaar

November 26-27 : 10am-8pm: 6800 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745

NO COST FOR ADMISSION OR PARKING!

Arrive in your steamgear for photo ops!

Sponsored by Curioseum Antiques and The Mysterium Steampunk Boutique

Upcoming November Events

2011-11-18T14:17:00.001-06:00

Nov 19 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Nov 21 – Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Nov 26 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

BIG VENDOR EVENT!
Nov 26-27 – Austin, TX - 2nd Annual Steampunk Christmas @ The Mysterium
Hosted by the Community Renaissance Market, 11a-6p with a spotlight on The Mysterium. Come on out for food, drinks and festivities for the 2nd Annual Steampunk Christmas. Last year there was news coverage in both print and TV, so make sure to dress up if you have outfits! 6800 West Gate Blvd., Austin, TX 78745
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102425439846718&ref=ts

Nov 28 – Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Nov 30 – Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

FREE Facebook Giveaway to be Announced Soon!

2011-11-18T00:06:00.000-06:00

Go like my page and be alerted when the giveaway is announced!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Turners-Tokens/112709105480378

Flights of Fancy Collage

2011-11-12T23:39:00.000-06:00

Flights of Fancy Collage

Her flights of fancy; delicate and intricate, all a drowning fantasy.

Monster!

2011-11-11T11:17:00.000-06:00

O.O ...it is delicious... highly caffeinated this morning and gitten stuff duuuuun.

This weekend is going to be a major crafting weekend.

Got requests? Let me know and I'll add them to my to-do list!

I used last weekend to recharge and order supplies.

Supplies are in and I'm ready to strap on my goggles and get to work! :3

Recent Pieces

2011-11-09T19:58:00.000-06:00

Turner's Tokens now has a permanent display at Austin's The Mysterium!

2011-11-09T11:27:00.000-06:00

Turner's Tokens now has a permanent display at The Mysterium, Austin's only dedicated Steampunk Shop!

Turner's Tokens Now on Google+!

2011-11-09T11:18:00.002-06:00

Join me today!
https://plus.google.com/112939328749191826483

Austin's Steampunk Christmas 2011 - Nov 26 & 27

2011-11-02T14:27:00.000-05:00

Come on out to the Community Renaissance Market Place!
Lots of room for FREE PARKING and located at 6800 West Gate Blvd. Austin, TX 78745.
Market is opn from 10am-8pm.

This is where Austin's only Steampunk Shop, The Mysterium, is located.

For more info: http://www.communityrenaissancemarket.com/
Or call: 512-522-6161

Mark your calendars! Last year this was a great event that even got the radio and TV stations involved. Help build this event and draw even more attention to Austin's Steampunk Scene!

Home From Travel

2011-10-31T13:57:00.001-05:00

Whew! Just got back from vacation and it has been a whirlwind of fun stuffs!

We hiked in Palo Duro Canyon!

Got SNOW two days later!

Hit up the Amarillo Steampumpkin Ball! Photo by: Bea Arreola

Ready to crack down and get more goodies done and the shop updated.

See something you want to buy? Let me know and if it is in stock I'll pop it up for you ASAP!

What are yall doing for celebration tonight?
We don't get trick or treaters where I live at the moment so I'm thinking it might have to be a movie night...
Suggestions for favorite spooky movies?

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T10:42:00.000-05:00

Amarillo TX Steampumkin Ball!

2011-10-20T10:02:00.000-05:00

Saddle up those steambikes and strap those goggles on!

I'll be out at this event working at the crafting table!

Come on out and have some fun!

October Dreams

2011-10-16T00:38:00.000-05:00

Photos from September's Steampunk Saturday @ The Mysterium

2011-10-06T23:43:00.002-05:00

Make: Steampunk Aesthetic and Design with Jake Von Slatt

2011-10-06T23:24:00.000-05:00

Steampunk Flair in Pop Culture

2011-10-06T23:05:00.008-05:00

Think Steampunk bands are the only ones incorporating the aesthetic into their work?
Guess again! More and more musical artists and television shows are incorporating a steampunk style into their work.

Keep an eye out for more to come and in the meantime,
check out what groups are already flashing their steamy apparel!

The Amazing Screw On Head

2011-10-06T22:07:00.000-05:00

The Amazing Screw On Head - opening by Reghy

Amarillo Steampunks!

2011-10-06T19:36:00.003-05:00

Prepping for the Amarillo Steampumkin Ball on October 29th?

Be sure to take a chance to stop by Maryland House Antiques. They are starting to carry some great pieces including lace parasols, hats, clothes and more that are a great way to outfit yourself in steamy attire.

Go take a look at their recent pieces here:
http://marylandhouseantiques.blogspot.com/

The Mysterium Back Open

2011-10-06T15:03:00.001-05:00

As some may know, the owner of The Mysterium had an accident and the shop was closed for a couple days. Sam is back in the shop and back to helping you outfit yourself with the steamiest of gear!
Stop by say "Hello" when you get a chance! :)

Glad you're safe Sam!

STEAMPUNK SATURDAY @ THE MYSTERIUM!

2011-09-22T07:40:00.000-05:00

Who's ready for Steampunk Saturday at The Mysterium?! It is THIS SATURDAY! Come on out from 11a-6p and check out new vendors and the NEW Mysterium shops space!! More room means more variety of goodies!! I am going to be bringing out lots of new Halloween pieces too with bats, owls, spiders and skulls! Keep an eye out for a sneak peek tomorrow night with photos!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=278186455527262

The Mysterium Store Shots

2011-09-21T10:26:00.000-05:00

Come check out the new Mysterium Shop Space!
Larger means it is going to get filled with many more goodies!!

Prepping for a Steampunk Ball? Take notes.

2011-09-21T08:05:00.000-05:00

Steam Pup!

2011-09-20T08:32:00.000-05:00

So sophisticated!

Mustache by Ta Da Boutique!
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ta-Da-Boutique/199688013407930
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tadaboutique

Mustache on a stick available at The Mysterium in Austin, TX!

New Mysterium Shop Space!

2011-09-16T15:48:00.000-05:00

The Mysterium is expanding at the Community Rennaissance Market!
Stop by and see the new space today!

Congrats to Sam, The Mysterium's owner!!

UPDATE! PANDORA FOUND A HOME!

2011-08-30T12:12:00.002-05:00

UPDATE: PANDORA FOUND A HOME NOW!! :D
*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~
Via Sam Tyler, owner of The Mysterium - I'll be spamming the world with pics of this dog until she has a new home! Abandoned by our neighbors, we've taken her in until she has a place. We call her "Pandora", after the curious girl who allowed all trouble into the world. Don't forget that our troubles shape us and allow us to become better people & how we treat animals is one of the things that defines who we are as human beings. Plus, she's going to be an incredible frisbee dog.

Pandora currently resides in Austin, TX but is more than happy to see more of the surrounding area!

2011-08-27T12:11:00.001-05:00

Tamales have just been set out! :D come get sum yum!

Steampunk Saturday @ The Mysterium in Austin, TX

2011-08-26T01:52:00.001-05:00

Got plans for the weekend? Add hitting Steampunk Saturday to your list. Lots of new vendors and new pieces are going to be available! :D

Saturday, August 27 · 12:00pm - 6:00pm
The Mysterium, inside the Community Renaissance Market
6800 West Gate Blvd

This month's Steampunk Saturday promises to be the BEST YET! We have lots of vendors - our core group, plus a few new faces.. :-) Steampunk Saturday is your very best chance of obtaining excellent steampunk wares for prices considerably lower than convention prices! This month, we'll have the whole gamut of steampunk wares represented - Caveat Emptor, Cracked Monocle, Grimm Designs, Madam Jacqueline's Apothecary, Midnight Breeze Design, Parkers & Quinn, Steam Pets, Turner's Tokens and MORE! So come on down and snack on some free pizza from Native Nom Nom, and tamales from Roz's Hot Tamales, and schmooze with some of Austin's premier steampunk makers!

Find out who's gonna be there: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259674884051979

New Pieces

2011-08-25T01:50:00.000-05:00

Looking forward to the Aug 27th Steampunk Saturday at The Mysterium!

Lots of new pieces to roll out and display this time around.

New shops are going to be out there this time around too!

RSVP Here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=259674884051979

Deviantart Giveaway!

2011-08-19T01:44:00.002-05:00

Want a chance to win some of my pieces? Check out the drawing on Deviantart!
http://turnerstokens.deviantart.com/journal/43312864/

The following pieces have been revealed as prizes with more to come!

2011-08-16T16:11:00.001-05:00

On Deviantart.com? Find me & grab a chance to win some goodies! Giveaway details are on my profile: http://ping.fm/Wp8eA

2011-08-16T16:05:00.001-05:00

Going more mobile with my updates. Trying some things out when it comes to posting from my phone. :3

REMINDER: Beer, Brass & BS is Aug 23rd this month!

2011-08-15T17:50:00.000-05:00

As a heads up the date for Beer, Brass & BS hosted by The Mysterium

will be on the FOURTH TUESDAY this month.

August 23 - Austin, TX - Beer, Brass & BS, Hosted by The Mysterium

Hosted by The Mysterium, Austin's only Steampunk Shop, at Opal Divine's at Penn Field: 7:00pm-til 10:30 ish. What will the topic be this time around? Rumors have been of movies and a pajama party...

Find details at The Mysterium on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mysterium/102513063154435

New Pieces

2011-08-15T17:43:00.000-05:00

The Sisters Rings

Le Professor Blank Ring

ChainGear Choker

Regal Pill Compact

Etsy Updates

2011-08-12T00:15:00.004-05:00

I've been updating the Etsy shop the past couple days!
Stop by and take a look at some new goodies!

Grab free shipping with the coupon code: FREESHIPAUG2011

http://www.etsy.com/shop/turnerstokens

August Beer Brass & BS Date Change

2011-08-10T18:57:00.001-05:00

As a heads up the date for Beer, Brass & BS hosted by The Mysterium

will be on the FOURTH TUESDAY this month.

August 23 - Austin, TX - Beer, Brass & BS, Hosted by The Mysterium
Hosted by The Mysterium, Austin's only Steampunk Shop, at Opal Divine's at Penn Field: 7:00pm-til 10:30 ish. What will the topic be this time around? Rumors have been of movies and a pajama party...
Find details at The Mysterium on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mysterium/102513063154435

Recent Pieces!

2011-08-09T00:09:00.000-05:00

Upcoming Texas Steampunk Events

2011-08-08T12:01:00.000-05:00

August 8 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cracked-Monocle/119441768071385

August 10 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

August 12-13 - Houston, TX - Delta H Con
Website: http://www.deltahcon.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_188047577917367
Forum: http://sub.deltahcon.com/forum/login.asp?target=default.asp

August 13 - Houston, TX - Houston Area Steampunk Maker Workshop
NOON-5PM @ The University of Houston - University Center, Rodeo Room. The 42nd Airship Battalion has graciously reserved a room at U of H so that we can socialize, share our mad maker skills and perhaps have a swap meet for finished goods. The event is free but there will be an opportunity to donate to cover the cost of the room.
RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=243308729021839

August 13 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Rd Suite #129, San Antonio TX 78229; Starts at 5pm. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cracked-Monocle/119441768071385

August 14 - Farmers Branch, TX - Steampunk Illumination Society Meeting
http://www.steampunkis.org/home.html
http://www.facebook.com/Steampunk.Illumination.Society

Recent Pieces!

2011-08-06T01:11:00.000-05:00

Godric

2011-08-06T01:09:00.000-05:00

Made this little guy tonight. Say hello to Godric!

New Antique Beats Music Video!

2011-08-04T16:11:00.002-05:00

Jules and Vincent

2011-08-01T15:58:00.001-05:00

These are the cats behind Turner’s Tokens: Jules and Vincent, two brother maine coons. This is a collection of photos from the past year or so.
(I have a video making subscription that is about to go out and figured I might as well get something put together for the brothers.)
:)

Steampunk Music Video: Parachute: Ingrid Michaelson

2011-07-31T15:18:00.000-05:00

New Pieces!

2011-07-31T14:07:00.000-05:00

Heart a'Flutter

Cheerful Innocence

Mariner's Treasure

No more to add

Angel's Grace

KLRU News Crew @ The Mysterium FRIDAY, JULY 28th in the Morning!

2011-07-28T22:45:00.003-05:00

Have free time tomorrow?

Stop by the Community Renaissance Market!

Give The Mysterium some support when the KLRU News Crew stops by!

Details: The producer from KLRU will be at the market FRIDAY MORNING interviewing the Bearded Brothers, Sam doing her thing at The Mysterium and the lovely bakers: Objects of Confection, Sugar Tooth Bakery, SugarPOP Sweet Shop & CakeMaker3000 Bakery!
6800 West Gate Blvd ATX 78745

Camera crews? Quick! Look busy!!

Stop by and help show Austin just how
Popular Steampunk is FRIDAY AROUND 11AM!

Interview with Sam Tyler the Owner of The Mysterium!

2011-07-27T23:29:00.000-05:00

Check out this great interview with Sam Tyler, the Owner of The Mysterium, Austin's Steampunk Shop!

Upcoming TX Steampunk Events!

2011-07-25T10:14:00.000-05:00

Mark those calendars!
We have several events in the Austin and San Antonio area coming up!

July 25 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cracked-Monocle/119441768071385

July 27 - Austin, TX - Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

July 28 - San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Steampunk Society Of Engineers
Workshop: Make a brass, copper and patina super soaker!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SASSE-San-Antonio-Steampunk-Society-Of-Engineers/243758738974270?sk=wall

Steampunk Saturday at The Mysterium in Austin, TX

2011-07-23T02:42:00.000-05:00

July 23 - Austin, TX - Steampunk Saturday at The Mysterium

Come check out a variety of artists and around lunch time

grab a bite to eat from Native Nom Nom!

Native Nom Nom pizza will be available for those that come out; follow your nose!

This excellent market with a steampunk twist near The Mysterium

will be running from NOON-6pm on Saturday!

The Mysterium is located inside the Community Renaissance Market on Westgate and William Cannon.

Check out who is going! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253757001301161

I will have some recent alternative art pieces out this this time around!

Stop by and take a peek!

Frosting!

2011-07-23T02:39:00.001-05:00

Just finished a practice run with frosting glass and I have to say, I am a bit excited with the potential this has!
I look forward to being able to incorporate this skill with a collage some time!

This is actually a simple jar turned upside down. Inside is a small bed of velvet and a simple trinket I picked up quite a while back. I am very happy with how this turned out and the potential of what working with frosting glass can bring!

Video Portfolio

2011-07-20T15:41:00.000-05:00

Yay! My first video portfolio of my work!

Beer! Brass! & BS @ Opal Divines - July 19th in Austin, TX

2011-07-18T22:16:00.001-05:00

DON'T FORGET!
Tomorrow is Beer, Brass & BS! Hosted by The Mysterium, Austin's only Steampunk Shop.
Grab your goggles, lace those corsets and come on out! @ Opal Divine's Penn Field in Austin, TX.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208312192548110

New Alice in Wonderland Collage

2011-07-18T00:25:00.000-05:00

This is a new Alice in Wonderland Collage using Graphic 45 Halloween in Wonderland paper.
I am in love with their paper! Great images and easy to build on!
Hehe, this is why I have not been very active lately online. Getting back to jewelry work soon!

Deviantart Necklace Giveaway!

2011-06-30T19:31:00.001-05:00

In celebration of good news for Jules from the vet I am giving away a necklace!

I am giving away one of these necklaces on July 1st at 3pm CST!

Want to enter the giveaway?
Check out my recent Devart Journal here and leave a comment:

http://turnerstokens.deviantart.com/journal/41782812/#comments

Jules is happy to be back home cuddling with Vincent!

June 30 Steampunk Meet in North Dallas (Farmers Branch)

2011-06-30T18:44:00.000-05:00

June 30 - Farmers Branch, TX - Steampunk Illumination Society: Meeting XXIV

7:30pm - 9:30pm (In North Dallas Area)
Common Grounds Coffee & Cafe, 12895 Josey Lane Suite 128, Farmers Branch, TX
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27658804072#!/event.php?eid=119454738142997

IMPORTANT - Meeting update: The Coffee House is so new that they do not have a sign up yet. Their banner was destroyed in a storm that hit, so it's hard to find the place. It's to the LEFT of "NICOLES" which is a fitness place.

Necklace Giveaway!

2011-06-27T15:30:00.000-05:00

Are you on Deviantart.com?
I am holding a giveaway for a paw print necklace to celebrate good news about Jules from the vet today! http://turnerstokens.deviantart.com/

Elysium Badlands Photos

2011-06-23T23:08:00.000-05:00

Tentative Elysium Badlands Schedule

2011-06-16T23:24:00.001-05:00

Here is the tentative schedule I have received about the Elysium Badlands Event:

DOOR OPEN TO PUBLIC AT 7:00

Vendors 7 - Midnight
Poker tournament 7:30 to 9:30
Regular Club Music 9:30-11:15
John "MadMan" Maverick 11:15-11:30
Burlesque 11:30 - Midnight
Costume Contest - Midnight

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

PLEASE NOTE: Door open at 7pm. This is an age 18+ event.

Prepare for an evening of Burlesque, Vaudeville, Poker,
Music, Dancing, Costume Contest and Vendors!
Cost is $4 in costume for 21+, and $7 for those under 21 & people not in costume.

This is going to be a mighty fine shindig!

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

The Mysterium, Turner's Tokens, O.M. Grey, SteamBath Factory, Parkers and Quinn, The Brass Apple, COGstume and GEARments, Secret Oktober, Caveat Emptor Costumes and more!

Poker, via Wade Wilder:
Wild West Poker starts at 7:30. Seats are limited so sign up quickly. Shoot me an email at steampunkpoker@gmail.com and I will reserve a spot for you.

COGstumes and GEARments Badlands Costume Contest Loot

2011-06-16T22:47:00.001-05:00

Bursting onto the Austin artist scene is COGstumes and GEARments! (AKA Geared Up)

More than likely you have seen the man behind the work, Cozmo Osric Galloway, wandering a convention or two at which point you can just stand back and say, "Whoa..." Cozmo handcrafts his goggles, altitude masks, gloves, hats and more that integrate leather, brass and cogs. Be sure to check out his unique and original pieces when you see him at the Elysium Badlands Shindig, his work does not dissappoint! Also be sure to be on the look out for Merriweather Gueneviere Galloway as well; many of her outfit pieces have been crafted by Cozmo as well!

Check out his recently opened etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/COGstumeGEARments

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

Prepare for an evening of Burlesque, Vaudeville, Poker,
Music, Dancing, Costume Contest and Vendors!
Cost is $4 in costume for 21+, and $7 for those under 21 & people not in costume.

This is going to be a mighty fine shindig!

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

Secret Oktober Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

2011-06-16T22:30:00.000-05:00

The goth/rock/punk shop of Austin, Secret Oktober will be donating a gift certificate for one of the costume contest winners! Be sure to check out their recent steampunk additions to their shop including shoes, bustles, satin gloves, men's military style coats and so much more! If you have not had a chance to stop by the shop or are just visiting Austin this weekend, make time to stop by! Right next door is a coffee shop as well as a sweet shop with cupcakes! (It is a great way to spend a little time before heading out to prep for the Shindig!)

Take a chance to browse the shop online: http://www.secret-oktober.com/
(The have so much more than is listed there! You have to stop by to get the real feel of the shop!)

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

Parkers And Quinn Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

2011-06-16T22:22:00.000-05:00

Parkers and Quinn return with more donations and this time with a their signature Leather Hair Facinators!

Don't forget to check out the amazing and high quality Steampunk Leather Harness along with their Steampunk Goggles, Hair Facinators , Top Hats and Masks while you start to gear up for the ball!

Stop by the shop and check out the variety of designs!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/parkersandquinn

Visit the website: http://parkersandquinn.com/
Find them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/parkersandquinn

Who are Parkers and Quinn?
Based in Austin, TX, Parkers and Quinn is a collective effort from Ben Parker and Jennifer Buffie (and their desert tortoise, he likes to throw his two cents in on occasion.) Ben and Jen craft items during 'down time' outside of their day to day work-life. They focus on Quality Leather Goggles, Hair Accessories and Mini Top-Hats. Parkers and Quinn hope to broaden their selections to include steamy belts, coats and under-bust vests in the near future!

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

Elysium Badlands Steampunk Poker

2011-06-16T11:03:00.000-05:00

Anyone playing in the Wild West poker tournament will get into the Steampunk Saloon Shindig for FREE! Save some cash and go all in! Poker tournament starts around 7:30pm. Seats are limited so sign up quickly. Send an email to steampunkpoker@gmail.com and Wade will reserve a spot for you.

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

Caveat Emptor Costumes Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

2011-06-16T00:03:00.001-05:00

If you are looking to make a statement when you enter a room, start shopping at Caveat Emptor Historical Millinery! Bold and beautiful, these pieces add that something extra to any steampunk outfit.

All hats are one of a kind and made from recycled hat bases, vintage ornaments and ribbons, and dyed to match feathers. They take orders for custom millinery based on color, style, or to match your historical photograph or image.

Caveat Emptor Costumes is now a traveling show, based in Austin Texas. Luna Chenault is the creator and proprietress. Be sure to check out her facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/cecostumes
Be sure to stop by her page to check out her most recent designs: http://host.pappapak13.com/~cecostum/

Along with shopping online, there is also a good selection of Caveat Emptor pieces at The Mysterium, located in the Community Renaissance Market.

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

The Mysterium Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

2011-06-15T23:53:00.003-05:00

This steamy western donation comes from Austin’s The Mysterium, a Steampunk shop located in South Austin. This great flask and pocket watch are perfect for any Victorian on their adventures through the Æther!

Are you missing those last few pieces that really top off your outfit? Stop by The Mysterium, Austin’s only Steampunk store located at the Community Renaissance Market in South Austin. They carry a wide variety of local artist pieces, crafting supplies and owner crafted pieces. If you are looking to buy completed piece or are working to modify some of your own, stop by and check out their inventory.

Address: Community Renaissance Market, 6800 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78747
Hours: Wed-Thurs: 11a-6p, Fri-Sat: 11a-7p, Sun: 11a-6p
Website: http://www.the-mysterium-neovictorian.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Mysterium/102513063154435

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

O.M. GREY Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

2011-06-14T19:02:00.009-05:00

The Texas heat isn't the only steamy thing in Austin!

O.M. Grey has donated a copy of her Amazon.com
Gothic Romance bestseller, Avalon Revisited!

O. M. Grey dreams of the dark streets of London and the decadent deeds that occur after sunset. She dons a tight corset, a fluffy bustle, and a teeny-tiny top hat for fantasy conventions where she enjoys meeting fans and participating on panels. Olivia prefers to live in the cobwebbed corners of her dark mind writing paranormal romance with a Steampunk twist.

Her premiere Steampunk Paranormal Romance novel, Avalon Revisited, is an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller. She also writes short stories, relationship articles, and angsty poetry.

Ms. Grey is represented by the fabulous Louise Fury of the L. Perkins Agency.

When she’s not writing, she’s reading, tending the garden, or drinking a hot cup of tea.

Just two drops, please.

Be sure to stop by and say hello at the Badlands Elysium event!
In the meantime, grab a chance to visit Blue Moose Press: http://thebluemoosepress.com/

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

The Brass Apple Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

2011-06-14T18:50:00.004-05:00

Texas heat, dust storms and steamy nights, The Brass Apple has goods for all occations!

The Brass Apple has donated an excellent Hand-dyed Indonesian Batik Bandhana.

The Brass Apple creates jewelry and accessories with Asian inspired styles for daily wear and special occasions. Some of their creations are designed towards Steampunk, Goth, or fetish purposes, but are diverse enough to wear in a variety of settings.

Be sure to stop by their table at the event and check out their latest creations!

(Have you seen the chainmaille tie?!)

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

Turner's Tokens Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

2011-06-14T18:30:00.006-05:00

Variety for your western steam style!

Turner's Tokens has donated a leather cuff, key necklace, Texas steampunk star necklace and a simple gear slave bracelet for the different category winners!

Don't forget to stop by the shop to help gear up for this steamy shindig this Saturday, June 18th. I won't be vending at this event and that means to get to relax and have a drink with everyone that comes out; I can't wait to see all the outfits and actually have a chance to grab pictures this time! See you soon!

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

SteamBath Factory Badlands Costume Contest Loot Donation

2011-06-14T17:54:00.006-05:00

These deliciously rich scents help you sink into your steamy persona!

SteamBath Factory returns with a perfume gift set including the scents Carnival, Cemetary Rose and Conservatory! On top of that you also receive an antique key!

Carnival: your passage to the mischievous pleasures of cotton candy, tart lemon drops, sweet raspberries, caramel, powder, lily of the valley & fresh lavender, temptation beckons.

Cemetary Rose: a haunting blend of dusty roses and fresh wild lavender

Conservatory: a proper, yet highly provocative blend of wood, coffee & old books with hint of cardamom, ginger & exotic Indian patchouli.

SteamBath Factory is a proud ♥ Etsy Dark Team ♥ member. Please check out the Facebook page for team shop discounts, photos & more: http://www.facebook.com/etsydarkteam
SteamBath Factory offers a wide selections of products including: Sugar Scrubs, Adornments, Lip Balm, Lotions/Washes, Soap, Body Mist, Perfume Oils, Literary Prints and Bath Bombs & Salts!

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Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig @ Elysium in Austin, TX

2011-06-14T09:00:00.011-05:00

Grab your gear and saddle up those steambikes:

The Elysium Badlands Steampunk Saloon Shindig is June 18th!

Door open at 6pm and go until 3am. This is an age 18+ event.

See who is going to be there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=208697599163767

Grab your posse and come check out the great artists including:

Brass Apple: Purveyors of awesome Asian-inspired steampunk!

Parkers and Quinn: Leather crafters with steamy goggles, accessories, masks and more!

Caveat Emptor Costumes: Specializing in Victorian & Edwardian style costume millinery!

O.M. Grey: Author of Avalon Revisited, an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller!

Costume Contest Categories Include:

Best Male Steamy Old West

Best Female Steamy Old West

Best Male General Steampunk

Best Female General Steampunk

Costume Contest Prize Donations Provided By:

Chopped

2011-06-10T19:14:00.000-05:00

Chopped some of my hair off today.

Welcome summer!

I'm ready to start kicking some butt again!

This will be going to Locks of Love: http://www.locksoflove.org/

Upcoming June Events

2011-06-09T00:53:00.000-05:00

May 20 - June 11 - Austin, TX - The Tempest Project by Sam Bass Community Theatre
The Tempest Project, adapted from William Shakespeare's The Tempest, by Frank Benge, is a steampunk fantasy of love, betrayal and revenge. Buy tickets online!
http://sambasstheatre.org/

June 10-12 - Dallas, TX - A-Kon
2011 Sheraton Dallas Hotel
http://a-kon.com/

June 10-12 - San Antonio, TX - Texas Folklife Festival
Noon-7pm, On the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on the UTSA HemisFair Park Campus.
http://www.texancultures.com/

June 13 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair, 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tephra-Steampunk-Tabletop-RPG/179213142123514

June 15 - Austin, TX - Texas Steampunks Ning.com Meet-up @ Epoch
Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin; 6pm ~ 10pm.
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

June 18 - Austin, TX - Badlands Steampunk Elysium Event
Elysium Night Club, 705 Red River, Austin, TX 78701
http://www.elysiumonline.net/

June 18 - Austin, TX - Wild West Father's Day
Pioneer Farms is located at 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive in northeast Austin, just east of Interstate 35. Exit I-35 at Braker Lane, go east and follow the signs. From Parmer Lane, a mile north of Braker, go east to Dessau Road (third traffic light), turn right and go to Braker Lane East (first traffic light). Stop by and say hello to steampunk vendors branching out to a new community!
http://www.pioneerfarms.org/index.php/event-calendar.html

Upcoming TX June Events

2011-05-29T21:26:00.001-05:00

June 4 - Fort Worth, TX - The Difference Engine One Day Summit
Radison Fort Worth North Hotel
http://www.the-difference-engine.info/worldconference.html

June 10-12 - Dallas, TX - A-Kon
2011 Sheraton Dallas Hotel
http://a-kon.com/

Upcoming Texas Steampunk Events

2011-05-25T15:05:00.000-05:00

New Pieces for Comicpalooza!

2011-05-22T22:44:00.000-05:00

New Cufflinks and Lapel Pins!

New Pieces for May

2011-05-21T02:30:00.000-05:00

Le Professor de Guillain Barre

2011-05-19T21:35:00.001-05:00

Hehe, Le Professor de Guillain Barre, insane scientist with paralyzing tentacles.
Celebrating 2 years of kicking this dudes butt back into the darkness.

Find out more about Guillain Barre (the sickness that hit me 2 years ago and paralyzed me) here: http://www.turnerstokens.com/2010/05/what-got-me-started-on-making-tokens.html

The Tempest Project

2011-05-19T13:42:00.000-05:00

The Tempest Project

Betrayed and cast adrift... Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! The sorceress Prospera, rightful Duchess of Milan, and her daughter, Miranda, have been stranded for twelve years on a magical island after Prospera's jealous sister Antonia, aided by Alonso, the King of Naples, deposed her and set her and her daughter adrift. From this remote island Prospera plots to restore her daughter Miranda to her rightful place, using her skills as a sorceress. When she learns that her sister, Antonia, is on an airship passing close by the island, she raises a storm that runs them aground. Antonia and her companions suddenly find themselves in a place unlike anything they have experienced before. "The Tempest Project", adapted from William Shakespeare's "The Tempest", by Frank Benge, is a steampunk fantasy of love, betrayal and revenge.

May 20 - June 11
Thur - Sat @ 8 PM
Sundays @ 2 PM

Presented by The Sam Bass Community Theater in Round Rock, TX (North of Austin.)

The Tempest Project by S.B.C. Theatre Starts Tomorrow!

2011-05-19T13:39:00.001-05:00

May 20 - June 11 - Austin, TX
The Tempest Project by Sam Bass Community Theatre

The Tempest Project, adapted from William Shakespeare's The Tempest, by Frank Benge, is a steampunk fantasy of love, betrayal and revenge. Buy tickets online!

http://sambasstheatre.org/

Turnerstokens.com!

2011-05-18T14:30:00.000-05:00

You can now find the blog by just typing

turnerstokens.com

into your search bar!

Week of May 16th Austin Events

2011-05-15T12:20:00.003-05:00

May 17 - Austin, TX - Beer! Brass! & BS @ Opal Divines hosted by The MysteriumOpal Divine's at Penn Field. Begins at 7pm.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mysterium/102513063154435

May 18 - Austin, TX - Texas Steampunks Ning.com Meet-up @ Epoch
Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin; 6pm ~ 10pm.
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Beer! Brass! & BS @ Opal Divines Hosted by The Mysterium

2011-05-15T00:21:00.002-05:00

Beer! Brass! B.S.!

The Mysterium is hosting a Steampunk Gathering at

Opal Divine's at Penn Field, here in Austin, TX!

May 17th at 7pm -10pm.

All ages welcome! This is a restaurant setting.

All steampunks and neovictorians welcome, in costume or not.

Note from The Mysterium:

All who have steamgear should be done up in it to the nines..
I hear we have a few newbies attendingwho are 'steam curious',
and we'd certainly like to give them an idea of what we can do!

Who is attending?
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=100899293333536

*SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE MYSTERIUM*

Those in appropriate garb will receive Mysterium coupons good for either $10 off a corset, or $10 off a hat! That's like getting paid $10 to dress in your favorite clothes!!