. . . with more projects. So soon after my return from Canada, too! (I came back from my two weeks away yesterday. I have issues.)
I'm part of a group on Facebook called SCA Medieval Barter Town that is somewhat of an offshoot of Noblesse Largesse. People create items for other people, and then barter them off for other items. It's a really cool thing.
So, I'm working on four blank borders for someone. I've been given some direction - a Roman one, a Norse/Viking one, a 12th c Crusader one, and finally, a 14th c one.
This is the 14th c. one. I'm kind of pleased with it. I need to add some vinework to it, but it's really getting close to what I'd want out of it.
Now I have to get some more pergamenata, and I need to get started on my encaustic projects, too.
Showing posts with label later period. Show all posts
Showing posts with label later period. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Paternosters
One of my other great passions in the name of the Society, while out of period for my persona, is paternosters, after stumbling upon http://paternosters.blogspot.com/ a few years ago. I finished one last night, and used coral, quartz, and quite a few charms, in the same vein as this one from the V&A. I did end up using different materials, and it does look considerably different, but yet entirely similar.
Paternostering is a relatively easy (and relaxing) A&S activity, though much of the research is still being done, given that grave finds rarely have a complete strand of beads strung in situ. That being said, I've recently uploaded my documentation (found here and here) from a competition I was in that was based around a monk's life.
There will be a few more entries on other types of prayer beads as I get more research done on these, though these resources are proving to be a bit more difficult to find. That being said, beads are a wonderful expression of both modern and medieval faith, and it's a great way to outfit a complete SCA kit. Paternosters are one of those great little items that no proper medieval person would have gone without, both to show piousness and to show wealth as well. And, if you couldn't bear to wear one with a cross, you could always wear one with a tassel on it instead.
Paternostering is a relatively easy (and relaxing) A&S activity, though much of the research is still being done, given that grave finds rarely have a complete strand of beads strung in situ. That being said, I've recently uploaded my documentation (found here and here) from a competition I was in that was based around a monk's life.
There will be a few more entries on other types of prayer beads as I get more research done on these, though these resources are proving to be a bit more difficult to find. That being said, beads are a wonderful expression of both modern and medieval faith, and it's a great way to outfit a complete SCA kit. Paternosters are one of those great little items that no proper medieval person would have gone without, both to show piousness and to show wealth as well. And, if you couldn't bear to wear one with a cross, you could always wear one with a tassel on it instead.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
You'll have to pardon me . . .
. . . but squee!
I had donated this piece for the Knowne World Auction (that took place at Pennsic this year, and I got the results of how much this collar raised. Half of the proceeds went to my kingdom, or to the artisan's indicated kingdom, which in my case was Calontir, and the other half of the monies raised went to the SCA as a whole.
This collar raised $100. My Laurel pointed out that as a relatively unknown artist in the SCA, this is fantastic. (and for me, it's not far from what I would probably charge someone commissioning me to make something similar.) I was also told that the collar "was lifted up and the assembled crowd went 'ahhhhhhhhhhh'", and that, as an artisan, makes me feel awesome.
For those of you wondering about the materials I used: gold-plated brass links, Swarovski pearls, and Czech Druk beads, in addition to 4mm jumprings and permanently coloured copper wire. Not seen is a chain on the back and the clasp, which is also gold-plated brass. I'm fairly sure the construction isn't entirely period, but it does look very much like similar pieces seen in later period paintings.
So, thank you, mystery buyer, whoever you are! Not only for helping the SCA, but also for making me feel awesome.
-K
I had donated this piece for the Knowne World Auction (that took place at Pennsic this year, and I got the results of how much this collar raised. Half of the proceeds went to my kingdom, or to the artisan's indicated kingdom, which in my case was Calontir, and the other half of the monies raised went to the SCA as a whole.
This collar raised $100. My Laurel pointed out that as a relatively unknown artist in the SCA, this is fantastic. (and for me, it's not far from what I would probably charge someone commissioning me to make something similar.) I was also told that the collar "was lifted up and the assembled crowd went 'ahhhhhhhhhhh'", and that, as an artisan, makes me feel awesome.
For those of you wondering about the materials I used: gold-plated brass links, Swarovski pearls, and Czech Druk beads, in addition to 4mm jumprings and permanently coloured copper wire. Not seen is a chain on the back and the clasp, which is also gold-plated brass. I'm fairly sure the construction isn't entirely period, but it does look very much like similar pieces seen in later period paintings.
So, thank you, mystery buyer, whoever you are! Not only for helping the SCA, but also for making me feel awesome.
-K
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