Do you know what Steampunk is? Initially, it was a speculative fiction movement that posited the development of modern technologies slightly earlier than they actually developed, and in somewhat different directions. More recently, it's taken on a life of its own, as an inspiration for certain films and a subcultural fashion style. It's all about gleaming ornate Victorian tech, how things might be if they were still powered by steam rather than electricity, and clockwork humanoid robots.
In other words, totally awesome.
If you're interested in making a little bit of easy, inexpensive steampunk gear for yourself, check out these "blindingly" cool Mad Scientist goggles made by Instructables user Pleasedontspamme. They're just made from some leather, paint, and plastic, but they look good, and they will definitely suit the Doctor Frankenstein or retro aviator costume you've been planning for Halloween.
And that's not all. It turns out that some like-minded Instructables users have formed a whole Steampunk tutorial group. Visit it, and you'll find a different idea for goggles: modifying welding goggles into a steam-inspired look. This one is cool because, while the result doesn't look as hand-manufactured (and therefore period-appropriate), it uses existing goggles and mostly just involves changing their look, no drilling required. The tutorial also includes some links to other steampunky DIY resources. When the time comes to rescue Queen Victoria from the aliens who have landed in London, you'll be prepared.
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