How To Make Steampunk Goggles

<p>No steampunk costume is complete without steampunk goggles. You can buy such goggles online, but it is cheaper to make them yourself. Making DIY goggles also provides customization.</p> <h2>Steps</h2> <p>1. Prepare the work place. You are going to work with glue and paint, so make sure the room is well-ventilated.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/NRT0Q8WRDbBFg2zS3WreNLAtCLM=/062606f9e12541fabc6d2c04353ad0f2"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/NRT0Q8WRDbBFg2zS3WreNLAtCLM=/062606f9e12541fabc6d2c04353ad0f2" data-image="24260"></a></figure> <p>2. Disassemble a pair of welding goggles. You can buy cheap welding goggles on the Internet or at home improvement stores.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/eVID8zMSzDrqYv1fGPm09_XoNyc=/b967e2ad9b574431bd17eff699770263"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/eVID8zMSzDrqYv1fGPm09_XoNyc=/b967e2ad9b574431bd17eff699770263" data-image="24261"></a></figure> <p>3. Cover the lens with protective tape. If lens are detachable, you can skip this step. If there is to way to detach lens, stick a protective tape to it.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/wd6h3aWZ-DoLignyUTju0keA6s8=/6646b6148703402aa5db45f4d01ace25"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/wd6h3aWZ-DoLignyUTju0keA6s8=/6646b6148703402aa5db45f4d01ace25" data-image="24262"></a></figure> <p>4. Apply base colour with metallic paint to the base. Use a dull finish instead of a shiny one to make it look old.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/PC6uLz0ETFDnVBY88QXWztmlPIM=/9e8504b82e13485db4d5bf9124851cb7"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/PC6uLz0ETFDnVBY88QXWztmlPIM=/9e8504b82e13485db4d5bf9124851cb7" data-image="24263"></a></figure> <p>5. Apply the last layer to smaller details. One or both lens should differ in colour from the base.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/KmxPCGqpKqBt8DjIAFbrzhLR0BA=/9f5046a3c50e42af8b905eb5cf52c2b9"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/KmxPCGqpKqBt8DjIAFbrzhLR0BA=/9f5046a3c50e42af8b905eb5cf52c2b9" data-image="24264"></a></figure> <p>6. Use paint to add patina. Cover any painted part with copper patina paint. The colour should be brown or greenish. It will make goggles look aged.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/MQkYmCGvQ_Qxz5LVCW14414CTbg=/95a3b5d5274e49ceaa5a72dbf0fbb137"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/MQkYmCGvQ_Qxz5LVCW14414CTbg=/95a3b5d5274e49ceaa5a72dbf0fbb137" data-image="24265"></a></figure> <p>7. Make gold parts worn off. If some parts are covered with gold paint, make it look worn off to add style.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/GZZjjezphrH3cZeQzhGv4CZEY58=/cac616a0f2f64ad0b69cfe4b055c4d4d"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/GZZjjezphrH3cZeQzhGv4CZEY58=/cac616a0f2f64ad0b69cfe4b055c4d4d" data-image="24266"></a></figure> <p>8. Assemble the goggles. When the paint has dried, reassemble the goggles. Remove tape from the lens and insert them back if they were removed. Attach a strap.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/8yLFLTB9BWxSFRZoVlqlE0P5Wyg=/51cb86d824b04f32b9d3fb9bf7d3ac48"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/8yLFLTB9BWxSFRZoVlqlE0P5Wyg=/51cb86d824b04f32b9d3fb9bf7d3ac48" data-image="24267"></a></figure> <p>9. Find embellishments. Gears of various shapes and sizes are the most common type of embellishment, but you can also use other items: metallic jewelries, old brooches, etc.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/9pTRDv4XehaDmHt00bPSDPjcqC0=/e3514a948dcf41d2a80b7dac131c6b21"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/9pTRDv4XehaDmHt00bPSDPjcqC0=/e3514a948dcf41d2a80b7dac131c6b21" data-image="24268"></a></figure> <p>10. Glue the embellishments to the goggles. Use super glue or a hot glue gun.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/BHC90FqywDbB4CNMYaqZVlcTNZw=/86810cc1e6184b8ebf6a3ced63536f86"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/BHC90FqywDbB4CNMYaqZVlcTNZw=/86810cc1e6184b8ebf6a3ced63536f86" data-image="24269"></a></figure> <p>11. Attach a loupe. You can enhance your goggles by attaching a loupe or clip on lens to the front part.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/ElRqF6risWoZwinpd4pyRWg4VZE=/67374c91bf63479997a5201a15a1bc34"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/ElRqF6risWoZwinpd4pyRWg4VZE=/67374c91bf63479997a5201a15a1bc34" data-image="24270"></a></figure> <p>12. Let the goggles dry. When the paint has dried, the goggles are ready for wearing.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/Ur5LKDcGnWkE0kOm5u6cP8QoYmo=/dd391f602d3f42d3963bb691c3e7a5f1"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/Ur5LKDcGnWkE0kOm5u6cP8QoYmo=/dd391f602d3f42d3963bb691c3e7a5f1" data-image="24271"></a></figure> <p>13. Cut a strap. The best way to do it is to use an old worn belt. Keep in mind that it should be long enough to wrap around the head.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/420fSf65ILODNxOMNjxwBAxLshk=/f90cc410b8c74867b2e94420cc92d175"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/420fSf65ILODNxOMNjxwBAxLshk=/f90cc410b8c74867b2e94420cc92d175" data-image="24272"></a></figure> <p>14. If the belt does not stay in place, you may need to apply some glue to stick it.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/eUrUMKjwWGyR9RlzsU5fCXlMwXA=/57ba9604eafb4377b466d1acc99dea74"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/eUrUMKjwWGyR9RlzsU5fCXlMwXA=/57ba9604eafb4377b466d1acc99dea74" data-image="24273"></a></figure> <p>15. The goggles are complete.</p><figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/TsZAFqYGtaOQT4tVZVPn21hwvPk=/8f257985a6b342148f6cafccf8e52194"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/TsZAFqYGtaOQT4tVZVPn21hwvPk=/8f257985a6b342148f6cafccf8e52194" data-image="24274"></a></figure>