A very merry Christmas to my readers! I can finally post what I've had to keep under my hat for the past few weeks. Not too long ago, I was commissioned for a couple sets of paternosters, involving the livery colours of the recipients, as well as one of their badges. I used Czech Druk … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Author: Konstantia/Constans
Paternoster for Andreas von Meißen
My friend Andreas was given invitation to join Ansteorra's Order of the White Scarf not too long ago, and I had always kind of planned on making him a paternoster. This just moved up the schedule. This particular paternoster isn't based off a specific historical object within our SCA period. It is, however, keying off … Continue reading Paternoster for Andreas von Meißen
A couple changes to the theme. . .
Hi everyone. Just a bit of housekeeping - I updated the theme (TwentyTen, in case anyone was curious) and colour scheme of my blog. It's been a tremendous year! Lots of arts, sciences, and service to be done, and more to come. I'm excited to see what new will come.
Scrolls and banners and joy, oh my!
I'm going to say it, to hardly anyone's surprise: I love shenanigans. And when my Laurel, Bess, contacted me for two big, very awesome ones, I was going to do them. My apprentice-sister Mergriet Van Wijenhorst (or Griet, as we all call her), was granted admittance and elevated into the Order of the Laurel in … Continue reading Scrolls and banners and joy, oh my!
Heralds Running Amok; or How to Put Together a Heraldic Retreat
So, in Calontir, as you may know from reading past entries, I'm the Principal Herald. This means that I lead volunteers within my regional group in heraldic activities ranging from vocal to sign, heraldic art to book (names and devices), and everything in between. When I stepped into the job, I knew I wanted to … Continue reading Heralds Running Amok; or How to Put Together a Heraldic Retreat
Skipping the Light Fandango; or Project Flammen
Finally, I have photos of my Vestal Virgin outfit! (Thanks, Cecilia!) When I put this together, it was for a Roman-themed Coronation. And I wanted to go as period as I could, with as many period materials as I could, with as many period techniques as I could manage. I'll outline what I did for … Continue reading Skipping the Light Fandango; or Project Flammen
What is the SCA – Highlight Reels!
As many visitors to my blog may not know what the SCA is, I figured I'd do a post kind of illuminating what it is that I do, and why it's talked about on this blog. The Society for Creative Anachronism (or the SCA for short) is an educational non-profit dedicated to the research and … Continue reading What is the SCA – Highlight Reels!
Roman Glass Hairpins and part of Project Flammen
That being said, I still needed to make parts for my hair: a pin to keep my suffibulum (that's the semi-circular veil thing), and a hairpin to keep my hair in place (because I also attempted the seni crines hairstyle, and that requires the use of an acus; a Roman hairpin), too.
Secret Project Roundup!
One of the things I love are secret projects. I've been commissioned to make a few of them (and unfortunately, this is part of the reason for my long dry spell, as I couldn't talk about them!) and now that they've been given, I can now post about them! First piece is a juzu, commissioned … Continue reading Secret Project Roundup!
Heraldry for the Byzantine Persona
Reposting for International Heraldry Day 2015!
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