Opening Night of Steampunk Exhibit!

More then I could have hoped for and more then I even dreamed about. Although, it was maybe about what my anxiety was imaging .... Lots of people, but amazing, wonderful people, packed The Teahouse & Coffeepot last night to receive the Steampunk Art Exhibit.  

 Bob Dorian with his antique medical kit - and he knows each and every instrument too.

My pieces (on left) with two of Fay Schievelbein's pieces

Katie Kaufman with her costume - she did a full size version of a costume she designed and made for a stop motions pieces.  Automation

Brandon Schnur with his ceramic pieces - I love that I was able to have such a diversity with mediums for the show.

Randall Jessee with his piece - I love it!

Joanna Shindler with gloves she knitted using almost invisible metal thread.

Ron James standing in front of his absolutely incredible Steampunk table with Fire Engine and metal Steampunk figure.  Oh, and he does not want to cart that table home, so it's very, very affordable everyone! It's amazing. 

Vaska Basham of V's Beads next to her three pieces - everyone wants to take these home... and you can.  You can go out to The Teahouse and Coffeepot and buy them right now...

Fay Schievelbein next to another one of her pieces - inked and colored versions.  Beautiful work.

May Evens with her inspired mixed media piece.

Doug Bell with one of the six pieces he has in the show.  The one you see is the Joker in his Steampunk Card Deck series.  He made a deck of cards.  I have a set.  I'm also the Queen of Dirigibles   

That's not even all my artists!  The walls are covered with artwork.  The show is up through the end of February and then it comes down.  But while it's still up, you should go, have a cup of tea, a scone, a sandwich and just experience.  

Also, if you are in need of awesome Steampunk (or Pinup) type clothes, you should go see my friend Celine Collins.  She owns Monkey Wrench Clothing (1214 McGee Kansas City, MO) - she also does custom work! Her mannequin is the redhead.

I'm in the top hat

Airship Noir says hello; come see us on our Facebook Page

Steampunk Themed Art Exhibit

      

       A Steampunk Art Exhibit

Experience a re-imagining of the Industrial Revolution where coal and steam retain supremacy, and history shaped itself around the Victorian Era...

...where women wear bustles, men wear top hats, and goggles are a fashionable—and practical—accessory.

I introduce to you: a wealth of art, re-imagined history, storytelling, invention, and intrigue!

Showing at:

The Teahouse and Coffeepot 

4309 Jefferson St., Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Opening Night: January 12th 2013

Reception from 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Exhibiting through the end of February 2013

Featuring local creations from: 

Monkey Wrench Clothing (Celine Collins), 

V’s Beads ( Vaska Basham), 

Fay Schievelbein, 

Doug Bell, 

Katie Kaufman, 

Randall Jessee, 

Ron James, 

Stephanie Stevie Dal Porto, 

Shawn Carter, 
May Evans , 

Joanna Shindler, 

Julie Summa, 

Brandon Schnur, 

Bob Spangler, 

and your hostess and curator, Jenna Tomlin.

I want to promote community networking, so if you have any suggestions or ideas, please don't hesitate to message me!

Anyone is free to stop by the Teahouse and look around.
Venue website: http://www.teahousekc.com/

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/491170540906937/

The Airship Noir bids you welcome

As Quarter Mistress and curator, it is my pleasure to bring these artists together.  Enjoy the show, and don't forget to have a cup of tea!

Tigers Eye and Serpentine Quartz Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48861070/tigers-eye-and-serpentine-quartz

I gathered a very classic mix of earthy tones for this necklace. The Tiger's Eye has a warm glow that sets off the brass spacers and together they set a charming background for the lovely light green Serpentine Quartz pieces that lend a really great weight to this necklace. It feels really good hugging the curves of your neck and is a very bold piece to set off your favorite outfit. I finished it off with a little silver lobster claw clasp. It's a simple design, but easily worn.

This piece is 24 inches around and about 13 inches long.

All my pieces have my tag (handmade from polymer clay) attached with my signature back by the clasp. 

I ship USPS Priority so my small package doesn't get lost in the mail. 

If you have any questions about the piece, please convo me!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48861070/tigers-eye-and-serpentine-quartz

Golden Mosaic Steampunk Adventure Goggles

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80923532/golden-mosaic-steampunk-adventure

Taking a Steampunk Adventure across South America? Through Turkey and Egypt? A pair of trusty (and highly fashionable) Goggles will see you through to the end! 

Or maybe you're taking an adventure with a friend to a local coffee shop, an art walk or a Steampunk Convention!

My goggles are made from polymer clay, which is extremely durable and yet very lightweight.

This pair displays a delicate inlaid mosaic pattern of gold, cobalt and turquoise on a pair of softly burnished golden frames embedded with with gears and clockwork cogs and bobs with a rolled down edge for comfort and style. Both frames are reinforced on the inside with 14 gauge brass wire. The polymer clay has some give, but is made to keep its rigid shape. 

Sunglass lenses keep the sun and UV rays out of your eyes and I have 3/4 inch braided black elastic sewn in for the nose guard and head strap (I used black NYMO thread). I used two part fast epoxy cement to make sure all my parts stay where they are supposed to with the exception of the thread and elastic - I want there to be options for you if something needs to be resown and I want the elastic to keep all it's stretch. 

I have broken down clocks for the metal gears and parts for the pieces have been incorporated into the design. 

The frames come up about 2.25 inches and there is about 13 inches worth of elastic for the head strap before any stretch. This should be enough for most people and hats, but might be a little tight around a larger head. My nose guard is a doubled up strip of elastic and gives you about a .25 inch nose guard. It's about the same for most sunglasses, so you shouldn't have any jumbled vision when you put them on. 

My goggles are made to be worn either on your head as is, or on any hat you might want to wear them on. I might ask you to be creative, but chances are, you have that down pat. 

They are not break proof, but works of art to be worn, enjoyed and shown off.

Copper Bonsai Jewelry Display Stand Functional Artwork for Earrings

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80891942/copper-bonsai-jewelry-display-stand

Copper Bonsai

Handmade Copper Stands for all your Jewelry hanging needs. 

Get your earrings, necklaces and bracelets out of the box and onto a work of art to show off your gorgeous jewelry. 

Hate digging through your jewelry box? Takes 10 minutes just to untangle and find the ones you want? Here's your solution - at a glance, neat as can be.

I am the artist, and I personally guarantee the workmanship of my Copper Bonsai.

All Copper Bonsai are numbered and each one is a unique work of art. This is #21 in my series.

I use all sorts of beads and buttons plus polymer clay, wire wrappings and knot-work which are then all worked together with Copper Tubing in my own unique designs - each one is a unique piece of functional art.

This piece features 8mm round marbled agate stones capped with stainless steel flower caps and beautiful translucent red-orange carnelian pebble gemstones. 

Height: 6 inches
Length: 10 inches
Width: 8 inches

(earrings do not actually come with stand, they are just there to show you how it works!)

The best part is that you can not only stand the Bonsai on a dresser, but you can also hang it from a wall, a ceiling, or in a closet! with the help of an "S" or "J" hook(s).

I prefer shipping Priority, however, if you would prefer Parcel Post, please convo me so I can adjust the shipping for you. There's about a $10 decrease in price and a week increase in shipping time. Just an FYI for options.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80891942/copper-bonsai-jewelry-display-stand

Copper Bonsai Jewelry Display Stand Functional Artwork for Earrings

Copper Bonsai Jewelry Display Stand Functional Artwork for Earrings



http://www.etsy.com/listing/80760830/copper-bonsai-jewelry-display-stand

Copper Bonsai

Handmade Copper Stands for all your Jewelry hanging needs. 

Get your earrings, necklaces and bracelets out of the box and onto a work of art to show off your gorgeous jewelry. 

Hate digging through your jewelry box? Takes 10 minutes just to untangle and find the ones you want? Here's your solution - at a glance, neat as can be.

I am the artist, and I personally guarantee the workmanship of my Copper Bonsai.
All Copper Bonsai are numbered and each one is a unique work of art. This is #55 in my series.

I use all sorts of beads and buttons plus polymer clay, wire wrappings and knot-work which are then all worked together with Copper Tubing in my own unique designs - each one is a unique piece of functional art.

This piece features lots and lots of seed beads - blues, greens and pearl whites all wrapped and braided like a vine growing up and around the copper tubing. I have a light silver flower bursting out of the end which I made from polymer clay. The base has some chunky cobalt and gold tiles I rolled out with polymer clay as well as some jasper and green pressed glass beading. 

Height: 7 inches
Length: 6.5 inches
Width: 5.5 inches

(earrings do not actually come with stand, they are just there to show you how it works!)

The best part is that you can not only stand the Bonsai on a dresser, but you can also hang it from a wall, a ceiling, or in a closet! with the help of an "S" or "J" hook(s).

I prefer shipping Priority, however, if you would prefer Parcel Post, please convo me so I can adjust the shipping for you. There's about a $10 decrease in price and a week increase in shipping time. Just an FYI for options.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80760830/copper-bonsai-jewelry-display-stand