20 Steampunk Project Ideas

If you’re a lover of science fantasy, industrial technology and vintage then these steampunk projects will be right up your street.  I am a total steampunk fan and somehow steampunk always seems to creep into many of my projects in some way, shape or form. I also like to try and make unique projects that you don’t see every day.  For this post, I have put together a round-up of 20 Steampunk Project Ideas.

At the end of 2019, I came across a steampunk mixed media project on Pinterest and it was love at first sight.  I went on to Youtube and watched a few step-by-step tutorial videos and realised it was not hard as I thought. I thought I would have to be an artist to do mixed media, but I was wrong.  If you can see past the messy process, you will have no problem doing mixed media art. I also try and make all my projects from mainly recycled materials which keep my costs really low. You may also notice that I use the same embellishments in all my projects, so once you have purchased the moulds it is a cheap process.

20 Steampunk Project Ideas

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1.  Steampunk Mannequin

This steampunk mannequin was made from an old shop mannequin I found in a thrift store. She was covered in scraps of faux leather first to give the appearance of a patchwork surface. Most of the embellishments were made using resin moulds and bits and bobs found lying around my house. This tutorial will show you how all the elements were made and put together.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

2. Steampunk sock gnomes

You just have to look on Pinterest to know sock gnomes are all the rage for every occasion. To make my sock gnomes unique I gave them a simple steampunk makeover. They were made in the same way as the regular sock gnomes they were just given fancy steampunk hats and beards.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

3.  Steampunk prop camera

The inspiration behind this project was the need for photography props to stage my projects for Pinterest. I had no luck finding an old vintage camera, so I made one from cardboard and a soda can.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

4. Steampunk Hat made from recycled materials

When you think of steampunk the first thing most people imagine is the hat and goggles.  I made mine using a plastic bucket and cardboard and used my resin moulds and broken jewellery to decorate it.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

5. Steampunk Lamp

Another popular project you see are lamps made from galvanised pipes. I put my own spin on the idea and gave it a mixed media makeover using mainly recycled materials.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

6.  Steampunk resin doorknobs

If you are someone that does furniture makeovers and can never find doorknobs to match your project, this post is for you. You can make your own doorknobs and add items to match your theme into the resin.  If you have a beached theme dresser you can add some shells to the resins for example.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

10. Steampunk mirror

You can also give everyday furniture a steampunk makeover.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

11. Steampunk altered bottle

I am sure we all have empty wine bottles and interesting bottles at home.  They can also be saved from ending up at the landfill by turning them into lamps or home decor.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

12.  Steampunk Doorstop

I needed a doorstop for my front door in summer, this steampunk gnome was made using cement and an old plastic bottle.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

13.  Steampunk ring holders/shoes

With this technique, you can decorate your shoes for a special occasion. Alternatively, you can turn them into holders to display your rings or just decorate your shoes for a unique look.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

14.  Mixed media steampunk heart

This cardboard steampunk-themed heart would make a great gift for valentines day. You can take any special occasion and give it a steampunk theme.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

15.  Book repurposed into a jewellery box with a steampunk theme

Now that books are not as popular due to the change in technology many are ending up in the landfill.  Why not repurpose them into a unique jewellery box.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

16. Steampunk themed wedding canvas

Are you looking for a unique keepsake gift for a special occasion? You can make this canvas and add elements from their special day into the theme.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

17.  Man cave sign with a steampunk theme

If you have a hard to buy for man in your life, this sign idea will be a hit.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

18.  Steampunk suitcase protectors

Do you find yourself standing at the airport carousel looking for your suitcases among the 100’s?  With this personalised suitcase cover, you will protect your suitcase and spot it straight away.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

19.  Steampunk-themed  home decor books

Painted books are all the rage in home decor at the moment.  This technique will show you how to turn any image into a book cover.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

20.  Steampunk Christmas tree

And finally, the steampunk Christmas tree for the total steampunk fan looking for something different.  You can make it using cardboard and recycled bits and bobs.

20 DIY Steampunk Project Ideas

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4 Comments

  • Reply
    Marianne Jansson
    June 18, 2023 at 2:32 am

    What an inspiring site, love it! Thanks for all the tips. Now I will try to do something myself 😄.
    Best regards
    Marianne, Sweden

  • Reply
    Shirley Manuel
    December 16, 2023 at 12:30 am

    Absolutely adore all your Art. Thankyou for sharing 💖

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