Hello and welcome to the strange and unique world of Steampunk-Shrunk.
COVID-19 UPDATE: The Etsy shop is open for sales of small items (those that will fit through a postbox) within the UK and for digital items worldwide. This is because we are in national lockdown Covid-19 restrictions, with instructions to stay at home where possible, so I’m avoiding visits to the post office.
This is the place where we open the doors of our crumbling mansion just a crack, to allow visitors to read the stories behind the miniature steampunk characters and room boxes created here. Hit the BLOG button above to discover the stories.
As new characters or items appear on our craft stall or in the Etsy shop you’ll find more about them here.
If you press the ‘follow’ button on this page, you’ll get an email when a new article is posted.
At the top of the page (just under the banner) are tiny link buttons to things like Jan’s Facebook page and our Etsy shop where a wide variety of our characters and accessories can usually be found (and shipped worldwide).
I hope you enjoy your visit to the splendid world of Steampunk – Shrunk!
Items from Steampunk-Shrunk’s unique collection will be for sale once again at Magpie Vintage, High St, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DA when lockdown ends.
Dates for Your Delectation
Here are the upcoming dates for Steampunk-Shrunk stalls around the country:
March 20th 2021: Best of Somerset Show, Town Hall, Wells, Somerset.
Summer 2021: Steampunk Day, East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Colchester, Essex. 10 – 4.30
Do come and pass the time of day with us, if you happen to be in the vicinity of any of those spiffing events. We’d be delighted to meet you.
If you live too far from the events, do not despair! There is a wonderful and ever-growing online emporium where you can browse a selection of our wares. We ship all over the world. Take a look now by clicking the link below:
The Steampunk Dolls’ House
What Can I Buy?
A range of beautiful handmade OOAK jewellery, created from genuine vintage watch parts set in resin.
Framed portraits of our many steampunk characters. These are available as digital kits to put together yourself and there are also some ready-made portraits in metal frames.
Tiny wax candles in a variety of holders
1/12th scale bell, book and candle sets
Wooden trays containing miniature glass bottles of spells and potions
Little holographic mirrors – perfect for wearing as a pendant or for a dollshouse.
And many other little treasures!
Books at 1:12 scale
Here, for information, is a list of all the books currently in print with links to their blog posts, so that you can read the scripts. All are usually available at Steampunk-Shrunk stalls (see above for dates and venues) or on Etsy.
Note: DIY books are supplied as A4 sheets, printed with the full book text and covers, as well as detailed information on how to construct them. You will need scissors or craft knife, a glue stick and a little patience! These little kits are also very popular with children
Grimoire – A limited edition of 99 books, each individually compiled and aged. A perfect addition to a dolls’ house, witch room or diorama. This volume contains spells and charms, including detailed instructions for creating the philosophers’ stone and for travelling through time.
The text, minus illustrations, can be read in the BLOG section above.
For sale at: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ SteampunkDollsHouse
free shipping within UK)
The Alarming Clock – The story of how a humble clockmaker received a commission which changed his life, and that of his patron.
Available either as a digital download DIY book or a ready-made physical item from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse.
The Magical Mechanical Bird – Rufus’ tale of his life as a travelling showman with his beautiful clockwork singing bird.
Available either as a digital download DIY book or a ready-made physical item from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse.
Molly – by Herself – Young Molly explains how she managed to land her dream job: reading books!
Available as a digital download DIY book or as a ready made item from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse.
The Vital Chapter (The text is printed in blue towards the end of the linked post.) A novel charting the rise to fame of Algernon. Quite how he rose to fame will remain a mystery, however, since the key chapter of the book is missing!
The ready-made book is available from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse
Journal (ready-made book) It contains a few pages of her Ladyship’s notes. The rest is blank, so far. The journal entries are based on the linked story.
The ready-made book is available from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse
Heart of Glass was serialised here – Part 1 and here – Part 2. It tells the story of Bjorn, a lab assistant who becomes a lab rat at the hands of his ruthless employer.
The ready made book is available from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse
Diary of a Tinkerer My personal favourite! A ready-made book which was serialised in four parts at these links: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.) Note: Young Henry was last heard of piloting an airship somewhere, although an older and wiser version of himself – such things are possible with time-space anomalies – resides with me and is not for sale!
The book is available at www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse
The Time Traveller’s Companion (London Edition) An invaluable guide for all time travellers. Discover the best (and worst) years to visit London along with other handy information.
Available as a digital download DIY book or as a ready made item from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse.
Professor Erazmus’ Gifts – The kindly professor uses his scrying mirror to observe his many wards and to select the perfect seasonal gift for each of them.
Available as a digital download DIY book or as a ready made item from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse.
Clockton-upon-Teas – a unique guide book to the principal buildings in this elegant miniature town.
Available as a digital download DIY book or as a ready made item from www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkDollsHouse.
