In Roman Rainbows, I talked about making paint from commercially made pigments based on texts like Pliny the Elder's Natural History and reports, such as the paper by Celestino Grifa et al. in the Journal of Archaeological Science. But, not everyone wants to make their own paint or has the ability, time, money, or other … Continue reading Roman Rainbows II: Colour Matching with Modern Paints
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Roman Rainbows
Goodness, it's been a minute. My husband and I with our adorable new house! In my defense, I've had a lot of stuff happen in my modern life, and I still owe a couple of posts on the last three scrolls I've done. But also, with finding a job, buying a house, moving, and a … Continue reading Roman Rainbows
Two Scrolls for Thomas De Marr’
I like being a bit of a free-range scribe. Last year, I completed three scrolls (Marguerite's Laurel, Ryan's Golden Mantle, and a scroll blank for TRM Calontir that I didn't blog about, but also, just know it's a Mira and I did it fully at the event using almost all handmade paints and iron gall … Continue reading Two Scrolls for Thomas De Marr’
Ryan Mac Whyte’s Golden Mantle
It's not every day that I get a message with "hey, can you do this" for kingdoms outside my own. Most of the time, I double check to make sure that another person in a kingdom's scribal college can do it before I can, because shipping scrolls can be fraught. This time, though, with a … Continue reading Ryan Mac Whyte’s Golden Mantle
Laurel Scroll for Marguerite Honoree d’Cheneau
I've been kind of slow on taking major SCA projects right now. After merchanting at Birka, I definitely needed the rest, and honestly, as I'm wedding planning for my nuptials in October of this year, I don't really have a lot of time for SCA projects. Though, sometimes, an opportunity presents that's too good to … Continue reading Laurel Scroll for Marguerite Honoree d’Cheneau
Compounding Colours: Purples
The last few weeks post-Birka (which, yes, has been a blur) have been spent going through everything. It was a great trip! I got to see people I haven't seen in years, made some new friends, and got to take home some excellent swag. All the swag! Check out the beads from Heart of Oak … Continue reading Compounding Colours: Purples
Grimwulf’s Cross
I got a scroll commission from our Royal Scribe to do a scroll for my friend Grimwulf, whose service towards creating hundreds of digitized award badges for the Knowne World was the impetus for his Calon Cross (GoA-service, Calontir). When I start off doing scribal work, I start by researching their persona, along with items … Continue reading Grimwulf’s Cross
Brian’s Calon Cross
Generally, I try to post about a scroll when it gets presented, but attacks of life happen. This was one such scroll. Back in July, I got asked if I could do a scroll for a friend (one of many that went out during the last reign), and I said that I could. With Brian's … Continue reading Brian’s Calon Cross
Interkingdom Shenani-plans
Imagine it: it's the end of July. I have just completed a blank border and another scroll (that I still can't talk about) and no sooner do I finish the blank border, I get a wha-ping from an instant message from a kingdom I don't even live in. Turns out, that was a "hey, do … Continue reading Interkingdom Shenani-plans
Post-Lilies War Scroll Roundup
Even though I wasn't able to go to Lilies War this year for varying reasons, I still had scrolls that made it to Lilies. The first scroll was assigned from Calontir Battle Scribes. Calontir Battle Scribes allows people to ask for scrolls for prizes at events, allowing people to attempt original pieces with regard to … Continue reading Post-Lilies War Scroll Roundup
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