About Steampink
The Genesis of Cotton-Candy Brass
Our Origin Story
Steampink emerged from a delightful collision—quite literally—at the 2019 Maker's Fair in San Francisco. When a vendor's cotton candy machine collided with a brass gear sculpture display, the resulting pink-dusted machinery sparked an aesthetic revolution.
What began as an accident evolved into a movement. We realized that steampunk's brass-and-brown palette, while magnificent, left room for whimsy, softness, and a touch of the fantastical feminine.
Our Mission
“To inspire a vibrant community to create, imagine, and debate at the intersection of antique machinery and speculative ideas, all through a playful pink-steampunk lens.”
What We Stand For
- • Inventiveness with a touch of whimsy
- • Inclusive creativity for all skill levels
- • Thoughtful exploration of retro-futurism
- • Community-driven content and collaboration
What Makes Us Different
- • Pink aesthetic meets industrial design
- • Philosophy wrapped in brass goggles
- • DIY tutorials with storytelling flair
- • Political satire through dirigible metaphors
The Cog-Turners Behind the Curtain
Captain Rosalind Gearwright
Founder & Chief Tinkerer
A mechanical engineer by day and Victorian novelist by night, Rosalind discovered her passion for pink-tinted machinery while restoring a 1890s typewriter with rose-gold keys. She believes every gear has a story and every story needs a touch of cotton candy.
Professor Algernon Brassfield
Editorial Dirigible Pilot
Former philosophy professor turned steampunk essayist, Algernon navigates our content through the clouds of creativity. His treatise on “The Semiotics of Steam” won the Copper Cog Award at SteamCon 2021.
Lady Millicent Sterling
Community Orchestrator
Millicent transforms online gatherings into Victorian salons where makers and thinkers flourish. Her background in theatre design infuses our community events with dramatic flair and impeccable aesthetics.
Our Impact
Active Airship Cadets
Published Tutorials
Community Projects
From pink-plated prosthetics to brass-adorned community gardens, our members have transformed neighborhoods, sparked conversations, and proven that tomorrow's nostalgia can be both beautiful and meaningful.
Charting Our Course
As we navigate the aether streams ahead, Steampink aims to expand beyond digital salons into physical maker spaces. Imagine pink-tinted workshops where brass meets creativity, where Victorian etiquette guides modern collaboration.
Our upcoming projects include:
- The Steampink Maker's Manual: A comprehensive guide to cotton-candy brass crafting
- Regional Airship Meetups: In-person gatherings for hands-on collaboration
- The Pink Gear Foundation: Supporting young makers with materials and mentorship
- Annual Cotton-Candy Brass Convention: A celebration of our unique aesthetic
Connect Your Cogs to Ours
Whether you're a seasoned tinkerer or a curious newcomer, we welcome all who appreciate the marriage of mechanics and whimsy.
General Inquiries: hello@steampink.com
Submissions: submissions@steampink.com
Partnerships: collaborate@steampink.com
Ready to join our cotton-candy colored revolution?