Last Saturday, I stepped down from the Kingdom position of Gold Falcon Principal Herald, a position I held for two years. I was given some silk and some other sundry bits of fabric, and wanted my friend Anna to make me something awesome to wear out of it, since I really don't trust my sewing … Continue reading Gobsmacked.
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War Banners
Just got around to uploading photos of banners I painted for my friends for their trip to Gulf Wars. (and if you didn't know about the crazy storms, well, yes, there were crazy storms.) Best part about the banners is that they survived the crazy storms at Gulf. Makes my day!
Paternoster Supplies
I frequently am asked about where I get my supplies for paternosters. This post will serve as a source page, and also show where I generally poke around for suppliers. Of course, this is not the end-all of suppliers, but I have found that these suppliers are easy to work with, and are budget-friendly. I'll … Continue reading Paternoster Supplies
Painting Weather Resistant Heraldic Banners
I've recently received some requests on how to paint heraldic banners for use outside. I really enjoy painting heraldry on canvas, as I feel it looks more period. (I love silk banners - really, I do, however, silk in period was a luxury, and reserved more for clothes than for something would have whipped around … Continue reading Painting Weather Resistant Heraldic Banners
Alternate Byzantine Titles Project
I've had the opportunity to work with Anna on the Alternate Byzantine Titles Project, and I'm happy to say that while we have not submitted this to the College of Arms for use, yet (soon!) - our work on it is nearly complete. Come check it out: Alternate Byzantine Titles Project
Skipping the Light Fandango, redux
After I completed Project Flammen, I realised that I was having some issues - one, I couldn't blouse the chiton without showing my ankles (a problem, especially given the overall modesty of the Vestals), and two, it just seemed far too wide. So, I had to make a bit of a calculated risk. Do I … Continue reading Skipping the Light Fandango, redux
Coronation Paternoster for Elena
Not long ago, I posted photos of the paternoster I created for my friend Andreas, which had many people commissioning paternosters from me, including a Coronation paternoster for (now) Queen Elena of Calontir. Nothing is more exciting than creating a piece of art for someone - but then hearing that it will be a big … Continue reading Coronation Paternoster for Elena
Hon Hoard and Norse Quartz
Something I made last year, but I couldn't blog about until it got to its intended location! As I've stated elsewhere, I started Nobelese Largesse, and one of the sister swaps, on the kingdom level recently got restarted in Æthelmearc. So, I signed up with permission of Baroness Oddkatla, who runs it, and received the … Continue reading Hon Hoard and Norse Quartz
Projects of 2015 – the round-up
Thanks to some inspiration from my friend Bránn at Matsukaze Workshops, I'm doing a round up of all the projects and things I made (and blogged about) this year. Roman necklace for Magistra Iulia Carved copal Torse medallion Ghent Altarpiece paternoster Syr Matsu's Juzu Juzu for Tanaka Ujimori Banner for Sir Uldin of Ravenscroft Roman … Continue reading Projects of 2015 – the round-up
Magdalen Reading paternoster
Sometimes, I go to the bead store, find something that absolutely has to come home with me, and then the beads beg to be made into something. The beads I picked up aren't true amber; they're an amber resin, which is where amber scraps are melted down and turned into amber-like resin, along with a … Continue reading Magdalen Reading paternoster
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