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Girl Genius Radio Theater Microphone

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:16 — Jake von Slatt

Girl Genius Radio Theater Steampunk MicrophoneI generally don't do commisions. But occasionally a conversation will spark an idea for a project and I'll create something like this microphone. In this case it was a conversation with Cheyenne Wright, one of the artists behind the Girl Genius webcomic and it took place at SteamCon 2009. Cheyenne, along with Kaja and Phil Foglio often perform Girl Genius Radio Theater skits at conventions and Cheyenne was looking for a microphone with the appropriate visual impact.

The project sounded interesting so I agreed to produce something, sometime. Steampunk Workshop is all about the slack, so I commit to no schedule, ever.

It's done when it's done.

In this case the microphone was done in time for SteamCon II where I was able to present it to Cheyenne.

Click through for the build log!

 

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Greetings and Salutations

Tue, 02/01/2011 - 05:17 — Annie Dennisdót...

Good day, gentlepeople. I am Annie, and I am thrilled to be here among the contributors at Steampunk Workshop. This is especially exciting for me because though my day job also involves writing (and a lot of editing), it's generally pretty topical (and that topic is videogames). While I do love games-related things with the fiery passion of Eta Carinae, I also believe that variety is the spice of life, and PS3 controllers make my wrists hurt. So in short, I'm enthused to have the opportunity to cover things outside the usual realm of work, and more inside the realm of the unique and handmade. And yes, the obvious intersection here would be steampunk casemods, so if you've done them, let me know!

In the meantime...

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“Music, Merriment, and Men in Skirts”

Sun, 12/05/2010 - 14:09 — Jake von Slatt

Abney Park on the Main stage at SteamCon II

Well I had a fantastic time in Seattle a couple of weeks ago at SteamCon II! I promised to be a correspondent for Beyond Victoriana for this one so you'll need to head over there to read about the convention, the panels I did, the young lady I electrocuted, the skirt I wore, and the evening spent in Abney Park's hot tub. 

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Blackbird Orchestra at SteamCon II

Thu, 11/11/2010 - 10:40 — Jake von Slatt

Update: It's even better because I just found out that Unwoman (Erica Mulkey) is playing 3 songs with Blackbird Orchestra at SteamCon!
OMG! Squee! her Casualties and The Keys albums have been in my rotation since she issued them.

Oh Cool! I've just discovered that Blackbird Orchestra is playing SteamCom II next week (Sunday 1-2 PM in the Cabaret) so I will be able to see them live! I am really enjoying their latest Fables and Fields Green . You should probably buy a copy now lest they sellout at SteamKaaahn!.

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SteamCon Seattle Twitterstream

Thu, 10/22/2009 - 12:41 — Jake von Slatt
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@VonClaret Thanks! it was mostly @LibbyBulloff 's doing - both in concept and execution, I was just the pretty dirty face!2 hours ago 

@yoyojedi The pleasure was all mine! (as well as the spidery red marks all up and down my arm) Will be in touch for sure!6 hours ago 

@__p Gosh thanks! <puts head down and kicks ground with toe>6 hours ago 

@LibbyBulloff Oh! They are brilliant! <36 hours ago 

First teasers up from shoot with @LibbyBulloff on Monday! So excited! http://bit.ly/3dHEA12 hours ago 

On the ground at Logan. Hello Boston, you're looking a lot like Seattle right now; overcast, cool, and wet.14 hours ago 

The bitter sweet journey home begins. Thanks Seattle for the awesome and the shiny.21 hours ago 

Lame hotel wifi limits downloads to 4mb so no SGU or Madmen for my flight back. Nutz.yesterday 

@Jon_Wake I had a really wonderful time and it was great to finally meet you after seeing your face so many time in friends pics!yesterday 

All packed up. A last breakfast with friends and then it's back to Boston for me.yesterday 

@Byron_sterling ceramic trim bits, insulators, and a phenolic base marked "Property of the US Government." Contemplating a liitle atompunk.yesterday 

Wonderful dinner at @cristobat and @bee_lucid 's put the crowning touch on my stay in Seattle. A hot tub and then bed, then back to Boston.yesterday 

13 dollar bag of awesome from Re-Store.org! http://twitpic.com/n6zz7yesterday 

I'm at SteamCon in Seattle for the weekend, follow the fun here or follow me on Twittter!I'm at SteamCon in Seattle for the weekend, follow the fun here or follow me on Twittter!
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