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Painting Weather Resistant Heraldic Banners

March 2, 2016March 3, 2016 / Konstantia/Constans / 5 Comments

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

February 16, 2016 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

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

February 13, 2016 / Konstantia/Constans / 2 Comments

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

January 10, 2016 / Konstantia/Constans / 4 Comments

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

January 2, 2016January 2, 2016 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

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

January 1, 2016 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

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

December 31, 2015 / Konstantia/Constans / 7 Comments

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

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2015 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

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!

Paternoster for Andreas von Meißen

November 26, 2015November 27, 2015 / Konstantia/Constans / 2 Comments

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. . .

September 26, 2015 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

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.

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