--- title: "29 Steampunk Nails That Will Blow Your Mind ..." description: "Black Background; Gold Details; Symbols; Three Dimensional; Gadgets and Gears; More ..." url: "https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/steampunk-nails-that-will-blow-your-mind/" category: "nails" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 29 Steampunk Nails That Will Blow Your Mind ... Don't you just love nail art? There are so many things you can do with it. Holidays, celebrations and events are perfect opportunities to do some nail art. Of course, you can always do it anytime you want to as well. If steampunk is your thing, you are in luck, because there are loads of cool designs you can do. Check them out! ## 1. Black Background _ Via Nails by Stoneageaccess on Indulgy.com_ Black nail polish is the perfect choice for the background of your steampunk nail art. ## 2. Gold Details ![Gold Details](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/td/g3/tke8aham5501e28323785899817177_600x600.jpg) Via [The White Rabbit | Nail](http://www.nailpolis.com/artworks/baroquennails-the-white-rabbit) Gold detailing is the most ideal choice for your steampunk designs. ## 3. Symbols ![Symbols](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uk/u4/jbish30z5501e284748dc352532027_428x571.jpg) Via [Free Shipping - 63 GOLD](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Simple symbols are pretty easy to create, but you can buy decals for many of them too. ## 4. Three Dimensional ![Three Dimensional](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ha/m7/u69ewrig5501e284ed173140201423_600x450.jpg) Via [Decorate Your Nails With “BioShock](https://comicbook.com/approved/) I love this look! What do you think? ## 5. Gadgets and Gears ![Gadgets and Gears](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k7/w0/b4sqnt835501e285701e7773977065_600x600.jpg) Via [nailsmag.com](http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2014/artists/1837#week-7:-it?s-so-easy:lavette-week-7) Gadgets and gears are the epitome of steampunk so these nails are great! ## 6. Steampunked _ Via chitchatnails.com_ This is subtle, but still gives off a great steampunk vibe. ## 7. Vintage Steampunk ![Vintage Steampunk](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f1/za/huyzm0m95501e2874b029309878606_600x601.jpg) Via [nailsmag.com](http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2014/artists/1825#week-7:-it?s-so-easy:lauren-week-7) I love the awesome combination of vintage and steampunk that comes together here. ## 8. Black and Silver ![Black and Silver](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yp/vd/okgdcva85501e2863f532473761863_464x427.jpg) Via [Steampunk Nail Art goes Topless](http://www.bettysbeautybombs.com/2014/07/05/steampunk-nail-art-goes-topless/) The color here are epic and I love how each nail has a different design. ## 9. Shades of Metal ![Shades of Metal](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iy/iu/jmsr83se5501e286f3a0b561926815_600x337.jpg) Via [20 Amazingly Nerdy Nail Art](https://mashable.com/archive/nerdy-nail-art-designs) I love how all the colors of metal combine here. What do you think? ## 10. Steampunk Machine Gun Manicure ![Steampunk Machine Gun Manicure](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/t8/wn/wuxfq9mv5501e287320d0180192377_600x552.jpg) Via [35 Cool 3D Nail Art](https://hative.com/cool-3d-nail-art/) Cool or weird? What are your thoughts? ## 11. Glitter and Gold ![Glitter and Gold](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u9/do/dtxvrr9l5501e28838248796008078_600x800.jpg) Via [Wacky Laki: Sunday Stamping: Over](http://wackylaki.blogspot.com/2012/11/sunday-stamping-over-glitter.html) You can't go wrong adding a little bit of shine to your nails. ## 12. Punk Warehouse ![Punk Warehouse](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ja/gk/erjxsfge5501e2884be35000194543_600x400.jpg) Via [Polished Peripherals: Steampunk Warehouse](http://www.polishedperipherals.com/2014/05/steampunk-warehouse.html) This design is everything that makes steampunk so cool. ## 13. Short Circuit ![Short Circuit](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nl/y7/hhwisopu5501e2889b023193179134_600x600.jpg) Via [The Nailasaurus | UK Nail](https://goo.gl/Uhw2zk) Just a tiny bit of steampunk here, but this is still really awesome. ## 14. Paint It on ![Paint It on](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sk/q5/xfo1uvcs5501e2888315a711307216_500x375.jpg) Via [Daily Nail Art: Steampunk Nails](https://goo.gl/Ez1kxC) All you need to free hand tiny designs like this is a tiny little paintbrush. ## 15. Lots of Gold ![Lots of Gold](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fh/df/nabdg7qm5501e28947c66892367026_600x450.jpg) Gold is a great color choice when you're thinking steampunk. ## 16. Jules Verne Nails ![Jules Verne Nails](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yd/gi/pg5421vz5501e2897f04c035907838_600x450.jpg) Via [Tribulons](http://tribulons.canalblog.com/) I can't get enough of these! Would you do this design? ## 17. Crackled Background ![Crackled Background](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xn/t6/m24k032j5501e289ad55d429066061_450x600.jpg) Via [Steampunk nails (please ignore the](https://www.beautylish.com/photos) You can buy polish that cracks like this. It's perfect, isn't it? ## 18. Blue SteamPunk ![Blue SteamPunk](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/aw/rb/ep5l7tvg5501e28a1af12229711538_500x387.jpg) Via [Break rules, not nails](https://breakrulesnotnails.wordpress.com/) I love this modern shade of blue, don't you? ## 19. Steampunk Pocket Watch ![Steampunk Pocket Watch](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d1/ts/y1im78ua5501e28a72bf0936411291_570x570.jpg) Via [Steampunk Pocket Watch Clockwork Golden](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) This is so fun! You can get this look with nail wraps. ## 20. Just the Tips ![Just the Tips](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oc/o3/nlmrleoz5501e28ac5028499167284_400x300.jpg) Via [Sonoma Nail Art: The Great](http://www.sonomanailart.com/2011/09/great-handcar-regatta-2011.html) Instead of going all out, try doing a little bit of steampunk just on the tips of your nails. ## 21. Black and White _ Via Colores de Carol_ You can never go wrong with black and white nail art. It matches everything in your closet. ## 22. One Nail ![One Nail](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xq/n6/ra5xbzdc5501e28b577a8693819809_600x800.jpg) Via [19 Examples Of The Newest](https://www.weddingomania.com/19-examples-of-the-newest-wedding-trend-the-ring-finger-nails-decor/) It's trendy to make one nail fancy, so this is pretty great. ## 23. Gears on Gold _ Via Steampunk Nails - Hair &_ What isn't to like about this steampunk design? ## 24. NAIL STAMPING ![NAIL STAMPING](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/we/d0/atxff9g35501e28b491ad340204942_600x600.jpg) Via [How To: Nail Stamping](http://dailysomething.com/how-to-nail-stamping/) Nail stamping is a fun way to get an artistic design even if you can't free hand it. ## 25. Distressed Cogs, Gears and Chains ![Distressed Cogs, Gears and Chains](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/le/hi/cjzm3y625501e28bb3eb4239870955_600x338.jpg) This really is fantastic, don't you agree? ## 26. Moustache Steampunk Nails ![Moustache Steampunk Nails](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pd/n1/pk0mbgbx5501e28bec91b458367157_429x599.jpg) Via [Google Images](http://www.google.co.uk/imghp) Moustaches are definitely having a moment and they fit perfectly with the steampunk trend. ## 27. Shine on the Ends _ Via pollypolish.com_ I like how the ends have just the right amount of detailing. Cute! ## 28. Super Shiny ![Super Shiny](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pj/h0/il070qj15501e28c83069552944243_600x600.jpg) Via [All geared up...#notpolish..thankyou everyone.have a](https://twicsy.com/buy-instagram-followers) Cover your nail art with a coat of clear polish so it gets super shiny like this. ## 29. All the Best _ Via - Nails by Simone Gilbert_ I saved the best for last! Don't you just love this? Do you like steampunk? 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