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Omphaloskepsis: Making Magic Moments in the SCA

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 1 Comment

One of the things that I've seen over and over again in the SCA Social Mediaverse is that people want to see more magic moments.  A magic moment in the SCA is where time seems to stand still and where it seems that one has gone back into time. Many of us want to have … Continue reading Omphaloskepsis: Making Magic Moments in the SCA

Nikolai’s Herald Extraordinary Scroll

July 16, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 5 Comments

  When Brigida Gold Falcon reached out to me for a scroll commission, and I got the details, I squee'd.  A lot.  You see, when I got started in the Society, I needed to work on clothing, and a friend of mine had a quiet place behind a table. The herald's table. So, I sat … Continue reading Nikolai’s Herald Extraordinary Scroll

Updates to the project list!

June 5, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 1 Comment

I'm preparing to go to KWHSS in the Debatable Lands (finally!  Another kingdom down for me!)  Valor was a lot of fun (and Camp Interkingdom Incident really was a blast to hang out with).  And, my class and workshop went well, so definitely some good times.  (Also, I forgot that I'm not bad as a … Continue reading Updates to the project list!

Time for All Things to End

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

I am stepping down from my post as Baronial A&S champion this weekend (it was supposed to be earlier this year, but we ended up moving the event due to inclement weather) - so I had some time to finish off some things that I wanted to do. I perhaps was not as active of … Continue reading Time for All Things to End

Project updates!

May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 5 Comments

Things still to accomplish. Lined Skjoldehamn hood (will definitely have to redo the centre panel.  Alas.  Am working on remeasuring, cutting out, and sewing the entire thing up.  Almost there.) Cutting out several Byzantine bone box blanks in preparation for turning into Byzantine box icons. Sewing up Byzantine boy garb (PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS!) … Continue reading Project updates!

De Ceremoniis

May 5, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

So, I sucked it up and decided that I could be poor a couple of weeks.  And so I purchased Byzantina Australiensia's new translation of De Ceremoniis so I could start building Byzantine ceremonies and researching things from the primary (or close to it) source document.  For those not in the know, De Ceremoniis is the book … Continue reading De Ceremoniis

Upcoming Classes

April 23, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / Leave a comment

I'm tinkering with classes for an upcoming event.  If you're going to be in Calontir over Memorial Day weekend, I'd love to see you at Valor! I'll be hosting a scriptorium (just a time for scribes to hang out and paint) on Sunday, with a class on regalia, court protocol, and writing award recommendations, and … Continue reading Upcoming Classes

Jaida’s Pelican Text

April 15, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 9 Comments

When my friend Branwen approached me for ideas on what to do for her protege's upcoming elevation for the Pelican, I panicked a little.  I was familiar with doing Andalusian art from doing Catalina's Laurel scroll, but text was going to stretch my knowledge base a bit.  I also had plans to actually do the … Continue reading Jaida’s Pelican Text

Award Recommendations: what are they, and why are they important?

April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 9 Comments

One of the things that the SCA does is grant awards to our participants, much like any other group.  In a sense, each SCA event is like the OSCARs, BAFTAs or the Tonys - we recognize in court as a Society excellence (in a few tiers, that is) in four main groups: martial skill (in … Continue reading Award Recommendations: what are they, and why are they important?

Update on Projects

April 4, 2018 / Konstantia/Constans / 12 Comments

I seem to be doing updates to my unfinished list, but on the other hand, it feels good to get things knocked off of a list. What is done: Nobelese Largesse Secret Project (blogged about here) Mar’s Quilt block (no photos, but it’s also done and I’m mostly happy with it) Write Pelican scroll text for Jaida … Continue reading Update on Projects

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