As for the reference to them being tightly sealed... Hmmmm. I’m actually kind of wondering now if it make make more sense to just let the leather case be just that - a case - and then inside that case there would be a much softer, lighter-weight package, either made of waxed cloth or some sort of t...

I never posted a pattern for the wallet. Since there's a renewed interest, here it is. Oh, the pattern for the wallet and accordion is really simple. I do all my work with veg tanned leather, any suppleness is by working fat/leather dressing in afterward. The accordion is simply wet formed. I just w...

Hey Guys, Long time, I've settled on the look of the Breelander kit, and am midway through the sewing the bottom layers. Figured I'd share my plan. Taurinor's sharing of the Quintfall Hill clothing sent me in a new(ish) direction and here's what I'm working toward. Suggestions & criticism are we...

And more information on the Mythic Neolithic. Here's a neolithic Meduseld.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/60-mammoths-house-russia-180974426

Inspiration from an unlikely source I was researching Victorian and Edwardian metal engraving, specifically on guns, for a steampunk costume I've been working on and here's the page of sketches I ended up with after studying a lot of pictures on google: And I still can't get over how similar some o...

One other interesint fact is also that Tolkien describes Gondor as "...The Númenóreans of Gondor were proud, peculiar, and archaic, and I think are best pictured in (say) Egyptian terms.’ This text talks more about it, and is interesting in general. http://lotrgfic.com/viewstory.php?action=pri...

I don’t care for this style. And it doesn’t fit with his other Numenorean stuff. I’ve decided that for my head canon, this is a Black Numenorean style. And it does kinda look like the Mordor Special Missions Flying Corps logo. On the other hand, it does cement (ugly) interlace as a Numeonrean style ...

For molds I take a few paths. Most of my casting right now is pewter, because I don't need a complex furnace for it. Most people think of Pewter as a lead/tin alloy, but it's any mostly tin alloy. I tend to use britania metal, a tin/antimony/copper alloy at a 92%/7.5%/.5% ratio. For situations where...

The brooch as shown is 3 inches to the tip of the star's rays which is what I asked for, but feels large when you have it in hand. This is smaller than a large penannular, but is so bulky that it feels quite big. I'm not certain what size would be better. Tinkering with the unknowns is the hardest p...

Oh my word - those came out incredibly! I thought your design was amazing as a drawing - they're spectacular in real life! :mrgreen: I didn't say this last night, as I was tired and not thinking. The model for this was a collaboration, Elleth did the 3d model and print for me. And I am very happy w...

Taking a new mold for a test run.

I too see a portmanteau when I look at it.

Also, the use of stitching as a aesthetic element is interesting as well. A bit annoyed at yet another example of the overuse of the white tree. But I suppose if anyone's got a right to use it, it would be Boromir.

So are you looking for any reenactor who will take the survey, or just military impressions/veterans?

I'm in neither category, but will take the survey if it helps. I'll also pass it onto my primary living history group which has an WMA/HEMA auxiliary.

Year-old necropost, but it's a worth it....I have goodies for you all! My local public library has a copy of the book that accompanied the recent Tolkien exhibit. I combed it yesterday for juicy bits, and found this! From p.195, a collection of 'Numenorean patterns', circa 1960. The editor thinks t...