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Resources for Samurai armor

2008-07-04T16:41:05Z

A friend of mine is looking for a set of functional, and and reasonably priced Japanese armor using authentic (non-plastic) materials.

Any ideas of where to send him wouold be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Sephardic/Ottoman Jewish garb

2008-06-14T14:36:39Z

My household sister is exploring a new persona that celebrates her Sephardic Jewish heritage. She is very taken by some of the textiles used by Yemeni Jews in period (southern Arabic Penn.). She's thinking of creating a persona that allows her to incorporate that--maybe she's from a family originally from Yemen that moved to the Ottoman Empire after the 1492 Dispora.

I know that Jews in the Ottoman Empire and Yemen basically wore what everyone else wore, but I have no idea what that is! Does anyone know of any good resources of info on Ottoman/Yemeni clothing in the 16th century?

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Helmet and glasses

2008-06-10T21:39:14Z

I've a friend who can not wear contacts and needs a helmet that he can wear with his glasses on. He doesn't like the SCA style 'grill' helmets, prefering a period look, but has had trouble finding something that will work.

Thanks for any help,

Cinead

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pictish garb

2008-05-20T19:55:43Z

I am looking for some info on pictish garb. The searches I have made have been very unhelpful so far.

My character is from about 800 AD, which is probably part of the problem, but there ya have it.

Thanks,

Cinead

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Wonderflex Made Armor

2008-05-13T13:02:30Z

Just curious if anyone here has by chance worked with our Wonderflex thermoplastic material in the making of armor. I helped develop this material years ago from the manufacturing and industrial side of things along with Fosshape, another heat activated product, then intoduced them to Dazian Fabrics www.dazian.com

Heres a finished example of Wonderflex made armor in this link....
http://captainsfolly.deviantart.com/art/Dawn-Of-Valor-64139585

If anyone wants more info or swatches to experiment with ....let me know.
The Thermoman of Dazian

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Off Topic – Honouring The Day

2008-04-01T14:27:26Z

Touring the Tower

A tour group stopped at the Tower of London, and were given the chance to try out some of the ancient armour. Two men - one from Prague and another from Athens took up the opportunity. One donned a slightly damaged suit of plate armor and the other chain-mail, while the rest of the group crowded around. But in the full suits, the onlookers couldn't tell one from the other. "Is that the Czech wearing the plate armour?" asked one tourist. "No," replied another, "The Greek has the broken plate, and the Czech is in the mail."

Roman Rollers

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, the famous Emperor Nero instituted a new game. The players would take those little disks you set your glass on in order to protect the furniture, and see who could get the most distance rolling them across the floor. They were the first roller coasters. Back in those days, the disks were made of iron, and they would bet on whose disk would roll the farthest. They called them ferrous wheels.

The Angry King

Once, long ago, a king summoned all his provincial rulers to his castle. He was in a rather belligerent mood, and wanted to scare them into giving him extra taxes. Unknown to him, they met in secret on the way, and decided that they should agree to pay the extra, but they would at first pretend to refuse, so they could try to bargain down the actual amount extra they would have to pay.
They arrived at the king's castle, and gathered in the audience chamber. The king made his demands, and as agreed, they started to refuse. Unfortunately, they hadn't realized just how belligerent the king's mood was: as soon as they started to refuse, he got angry, and ordered his guards to kill them on the spot.
More than half of them were slain before they even realized what was happening, and the others had to do some very quick groveling to survive. After everything had settled down, those who remained explained to the king their plan, and the king was filled with remorse for his hasty actions.
The moral of the story?
- Don't hatchet your counts before they chicken.

The King's Pizza

One day (just before Christmas, probably), Good King Wenceslas decided that he was fed up with the food at the palace, so he phoned up his local Italian restaurant for a takeaway pizza. "Certainly, your Majesty" says the Manager, "Would you like your usual"? "Yes please," replied the King, "same as always - deep pan, crisp and even"

Happy April Fools Day!

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Shop Space?

2008-03-16T19:19:09Z

So,

My final days in Texas with Patrick Thaden were a mad rush to get this project done:

http://www.flickr.com/gp/7220422@N07/GQL7i8

I am now back in LA (El Segundo, to be precise), and I still have a project to finish up but I have no shop.

Is there anyone near or around El Segundo (90245) that has shop space they would be willing to rent to me so I can finish up this last black and white suit of armour?

http://www.flickr.com/gp/7220422@N07/0CCVv8

(It's curently further along than is shown in these pictures)

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skirt

2008-03-13T15:49:27Z

Hi-
I need to wear something at Pennsic (i currently have no garb) and I thought I could make a leather.. coverall? (im a man dont know how to call them). I figured it'd look like a skirt, all i had to do was cut out a rectangle and wrap it around myself. ..that failed miserably. How can I make a very simple piece of leg-covering garb? (i want to make it out of leather, I have a bunch of it)

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Attention All Renaissance Enthusiast

2008-02-27T19:37:13Z

St. Brides-- Army of Dalkieth Invites all those interested in the real living history of the Renaissance time period to attend the premier Northern California Event.......

Action in the Low Countries------ The School of the Renaissance Soldier. April 4-6th
At Gibson Ranch State Park in Sacramento CA

This event last year had a battle contingent of 141 persons.....

We are expecting this number to double this year.......

At What event can you experience a Renaissance style Battle with over 200 soldier wielding pike----- holding off 30 cavalry--- Black powder matchlocks blazing and Cannons booming?

This event is becoming the ultimate destination as Re-enactment Soldiers from all over the Nation are coming to attend and participate in this annual spectacular event.......

Persons who consider themselves Military oriented should heavily consider attending this Workshop in order to knock the dust off their boots and prepare for the up coming season....

With a literal City of period pavilions and tents, sutlers, cooks, vendors, musicians--- This event is quickly becoming the best opportunity for the Renaissance Faire Society (in general) to participate in a great educational and yet highly entertaining event.

Please contact me with any Questions @ Halcyoninc@aol.com for more information............. or go to you can find the website here www.renaissancesoldier.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!!!!!

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Armoring Advice

2008-02-06T15:36:14Z

Ok. So I started my leather armor crafting with basic bracers. I've started making more ornate stuff since then, but I'd like to expand my work into other aspects of leather armor. Does anyone have a suggestion of where to go or what to start working on next as a logical step from bracers? I immagine Vambraces or greaves would be a logical step, but I'd also like to start some Helmet work.....

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Natural period varnish

2008-01-23T14:00:22Z

I am working on a new shield and I want to make it in a fully period manner. I have used hide glue to assemble the 3/16" planks of of oak 3 layers deep. Now it is time to put on the linen surface with varnish. I am trying to make a natural period varnish using Terpintine, linseed/nut oil and pine resin but I can't seem to get the mix right. Does anyone have a recipe for a natural varnish.

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Grecian Greaves

2008-01-21T15:04:13Z

I have been poking into the armor area lately. But the Atlantian A&S links site has almost nothing about Greek stuff anywhere.

Has anyone attempted cold forming bronze over a person? Or somehow making a metal version of the person's legs to then cold form it? B/c that's about as far as I've gotten. I know the cold forming is period, but the rest I have no idea.

Any thoughts are great

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dying (sp?) leather

2008-01-19T18:48:50Z

I'm working on my first gorget/mantle combo and just put the first coat of dye on it. I put this coat on using a soft t-shirt and the daub/wipe on method. I was just wondering what techniques you all use to dye leather?

Cinead

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pattern adjustments

2008-01-16T23:36:40Z

I made my brother a costume from simplicity pattern 4059 (A) only problem is it fits him around the neck and chest but not around his belly(got the beerbelly goin on) how can i fix this also it calls for 19 buttons size 7/8s but i cant find that many buttons that match any help would be appreciated.I cant make a larger size because the pattern only goes up to XL and that is what i made him.

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Leather Patterns for Knee and Elbows

2007-12-22T02:19:45Z

Hello,
Does anyone have patterns for Leather Knee "cops" protection and / or elbow. I've got some friends that have said they would get some to me, but it's been awhile and I'm getting impatient. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Conchobhar O'Ceallaigh

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Need some help with patterns

2007-12-06T19:56:54Z

Hey all
Sorry to interrupt the normal mayhem but need a wee bit of help on a sewing issue. I have several alter years patterns i lost the printed directions for. the patterns are:

Easy Renaissance Doublet: Side Closing Pattern PAY021
Easy Elizabethan Breeches: Venetians Pattern PAY022
Easy Renaissance Doublet: Front Closing Pattern PAY019

Does anyone have these patterns and could run off a copy of the printed directions for me? Thanks and back to your usual merrimernt

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Boots for fighting and renfaire

2007-12-05T20:37:30Z

What does everyone do for boots? The Ghillies I made aren't that comfortable and I know I wouldn't be able to fight in them so I'm looking for something to wear while at faires and fighting....withouth paying several hundred $$$.

Thanks,

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need a cincher pattern

2007-11-27T20:10:50Z

Good afternoon all,
I am in need of a waist cincher pattern. Have been asked to make one in leather and have never done one before. I have searched the net fair thouroughly and no luck. Does anyone have a good basic one i can look at?

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Crusader Cloak

2007-11-11T22:08:15Z

I'm working on a set of early Knights Templar garb and I was wondering what the appropriate style cloak patter would be. Would a Moraccan Burnoose be reasonable or would another pattern be needed?

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Boots for fighting follow-up

2007-11-11T20:26:23Z

I found a pair of boots that I like for fighting http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7780034 and am wearing them to break them in a bit. I haven't bought boots in a looooong time and can't remember the last time I bought a pair without laces so stupid question time: is your heel supposed to slide up and down inside the boot when you walk? I think I may have bought them too loose even tho they are the same size as my shoes (and the next smallest size seemed a bit tight....had the same problem with the heel tho).

I bought them because they seemed, at first glance to pass for some viking boots I have seen but I am thinking about taking them back and getting some with laces for comfort.

Thanks for any help,

Cinead

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Introductions

2007-11-10T12:57:21Z

Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm a man of wealth and taste. I've been around for a long, long .....

...wait....that's not right. That's the Rolling Stones! To begin with, people have frequently commented on my lack of taste (or as the polite ones say, my unique tastes) and I am FAR from being wealthy. Anyway, I do leather working as a hobby and I've been going about it for about 6 years now. My current pet projects are cuirboli and bracers. I got into leatherworking as a means of making leather objects that I couldn't afford to purchase outright. Of course there were some pretty ugly knife sheaths in the begining, but eventually they started looking nice enough to sell. Recently I've made everything from knife sheaths to custom leather carving, to a pair of sporrans for a local band.

Anyway, here I am! Hopefully I can be of assistance for someone here and, in turn, hopefully I can get some feedback from everyone else!

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Mord Sith garb made in Afgahnistan

2007-10-14T08:22:46Z

I'm working on making my wife a mord sith outfit for her as grab. I have the design completely worked out pretty much except for the boots. I have no idea how to make boots, I want them to be comfortable, flexible, protective and durable at the same time. I'm getting the leather here in a couple weeks but I need some backround before I start cutting up some of my old army boots...

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Bazubands and Shovel Greaves

2007-10-10T12:59:10Z

Can anyone recommend a reputable armorer that does bazubands and shovel greaves in either leather or steel.
Extra Credit if they are in or near North Carolina.

Thanks

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Helmet Help

2007-10-06T20:33:08Z

I want to purchase either

A) basic stainless Bascinet or

B) basic conical top stainless helm.

Fixed or hinged face grill on either

New … Inexpensive … well made

Any referrals?

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Corinthian Barbute

2007-09-25T14:53:52Z

Just wondering if someone with more experience could lend an opinion;

My persona is 15th century, and I believe the barbute was a fairly common choice of helm on the lower end. (I'd prefer a sallet, but 600 is a lot of coin)
Does anyone think that this could have the eyeslots modified/rounded out enough to pass as a reasonable barbute circa 15th cent?

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCA-Helm-Armor-Olympian-Barbute-Mild-Steel-LARP_W0QQitemZ300152117335QQihZ020QQcategoryZ475QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Special garb sale for tribe members

2007-09-19T17:30:40Z

Special Trib.net Sale

Mystical Moon Creations
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest

I'm offering a back to the basics garb sale for all my tribe.net customers.
Special pricing up to 50% off list price on custom made clothing

Mention you found me on tribe and use the best offer option (MAKE OFFER Button) to acquire your discounts.

The following is a list of the items with their Tribe sale price, compared to regular list store price

SKIRT AND PANTS CATAGORY
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest_Skirts-and-Pants_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ16QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Basic lightweight balloon pants 12.00 / reg. 20.00
Basic heavy weight balloon pants 14.00 / reg. 25.00
Basic lightweight Bloomers 12.00 / reg 20.00
Basic children's lightweight pants 7.00 / reg 15.00
Petal skirts 15.00 / reg. 30.00
Basic Long skirt 15.00 / reg.30.00

CHEMISE AND SHIRTS CATAGORY
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest_Chemises-and-Shirts_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ4QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Basic Long sleeve chemise 15.00 / reg. 30.00
Angel or Puff sleeve chemise 18.00 / reg 40.00 +
Basic Half length chemise long sleeve 13.00 / reg. 23.00
Basic Half length chemise short sleeve 10.00 / reg. 20.00
Child's Basic full length chemise long sleeve 12.00 / reg 18.99
Child's Basic full length chemise short sleeve 10.00 / reg. 17.00
Infant Basic full length chemise long sleeve 9.00 / reg 16.00
Infant Half length chemise short sleeve 7.00 / reg. 14.00
Child's Long tunic 14.00 / reg. 24.99
Child's Light short tunic 11.00 / reg 20.00

REMBER:
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SPECIAL PRICES, MENTION YOU FOUND ME ON TRIBE AND USE THE BEST OFFER OPTION (MAKE OFFER BUTTON) ON THE LISTING.

Stock up for next year!!!
Purchase Christmas Gifts Early!!!
Don't miss these prices!!!

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Irish tunic

2007-07-30T14:14:38Z

Anyone interested in helping a new person out??
I am searching for someone to make me a irish tunic early 14th century

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Pre-Pennsic Stock liquidation

2007-07-20T00:27:36Z

Well met,
Im liquidating my pre-made stock before I venture out to attend The Pennsic War this year on july 27th (gone untill the 13th)

I have many auctions listed and more being listed this week
Most Auctions starting under 10.00
Slightly imprefect or slightly damaged items starting @ .99 cents

all items purchased and payment cleared before or by july 25th will be shiped priority mail no later then the 26th.

Custom items are still available for purchase, but will have 2 weeks added to the creation time to compensate for my time away

check out my ebay store
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest

or go straight to my sale and discount section to see all my auctions
http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest_sale-discount-items_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ3111517QQftidZ2QQtZkm

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Armorers in the chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham areas?

2007-07-17T15:37:32Z

Who's out there?
I am interested in purchasing, and (if possible) being a part of the build process, of a pair of cuirboulli-ed shovel greaves and bazubands. I am also interested in some for m of chest armor, and i don't have any more specific info than that.

Is there anyone in the area that has anvil time, for lack of a better term, available?

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Some pictures

2007-07-05T05:34:40Z

I've managed to put together some pictures of a few pieces I've made since I moved to Texas and started working with Patrick Thaden

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tyrantatheart/sets/72157600402792895/

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Stainless steel bascinet 4 sale

2007-06-22T01:45:46Z

Just posting for those who are interested, a friend made a better fitting helm for himself and thus is selling his old one. Helm is in good condition and ready for immediate use.

Check out the listing at http://www.tradersoftamerlane.com/bazaar.htm

--Genjiro

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custom garb at a fair price

2007-06-18T18:57:31Z

well met all,

im having a store wide sale on custom made garb in my e-bay store.

http://stores.ebay.com/Mystical-Moon-Treasure-Chest

if i dont have what your looking for please contact me, i can work from picture or sketch if nessary

i accept any reasonable best offers and would be happy to create custom garb

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Looking for a Men's Ruff

2007-06-15T16:35:18Z

Hi, I need to costume someone portraying the Bard and would like to buy a men's ruff . . . any suggestions on sources for the costume (and the ruff in particular) would be much appreciated! Thanks! - Debora

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Looky

2007-06-14T06:19:29Z

Check it out:

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=74324

With the liner in place, it was just a smidge too small for the client.

The second one fits perfectly, but now we have a hat with no home.

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French Renaissance Clothing?

2007-03-27T22:32:27Z

Well, i've come up against a bit of a roadblock while making my garb. I want my persona to be from southern France in the early to mid 1500's (from around 1520 to 1550. also, she's landed gentry but not very rich and certinally not important in any political way.). I can find TONS of information about English clothing, and a fair ammount on Italian clothing as well. But i can't seem to find any resources for French clothing. Does it differ significantly from English clothing of the same time period, and how? I also need references for both genders because my persona often tries to "pass". (a girl dressing up as a man.) Also, because she is from southern France, would it be appropreate to encorporate Italian styles into her wardrobe even if she's not related to any Italians?

~Erin

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Armor Making

2007-02-20T03:02:00Z

Ok, how many of you make armor on a regular basis? What kind of armour do you make?

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Hi there!

2007-02-19T03:42:57Z

Newbie trying to armor up for heavy fighting. Any advice appreciated. nice to meet you all!

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What happened to the "Realeather" people

2007-02-16T23:20:31Z

If you've been to Pennsic and have interest in any sort of leather I am sure you have all seen the Realeather store with all sorts of hides, lacing, scrap bundles, etc.

My question is, does anyone know what the heck happened to them? Their site (www.realeather.net) has been down for weeks and their phone number (270) - 369 - 8880 leads only to an answering machine. Are they closed for the winter or out of business?

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Sewing machine

2007-02-16T15:56:43Z

I have acquired a like-new Kenmore 117.225 sewing machine. Does anyone know if it is suitable for heavy duty work?

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Plate armor

2007-02-14T19:07:27Z

Who fights in it on a regular basis?

Achbar

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Play Time!

2007-02-12T07:36:04Z

Patrick Thaden…

http://www.thadenarmory.com/

…recently flew me out to Texas to make some armour with him.

These are some shots of a bascinet we completed during my stay.

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/tyrantatheart/album/576460762388746473

The client wanted something styled after the Choburg bascinet, as well as four different exchange visors. Everything is made of 1050 spring steel. The bascinet was raised from a welded cone as were the two pig nose visors. The perforated visor was raised from a flat sheet with no welds. A bar grill was also made, but not pictured.

Working with Patrick was a blast and I hope to head back out there some time in April to make more pretty things.

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lamellar armor

2007-01-31T03:41:24Z

has anyone had luck with lamellar armor, im in the process of getting the pieces together so i can make a set of armor and just wanted to hear the pros and cons of this style

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Hey y'all

2007-01-13T15:48:01Z

Please come and check out some of my new pics. (someday I'll learn how to do all this computer $h!t !

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Barrel Armor

2007-01-07T07:21:33Z

I have obtained a large black plastic barrel but I have no idea where to get good armor plans. Any help out there?

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AmIPeriodOrNot is back!

2006-12-12T18:18:49Z

Perhaps some of you remember AmIPeriodOrNot.com. It was based on AmIHotOrNot.com: people would upload pics of their garb and anyone could vote and make comments if desired. It went down a few years ago, but it's back now under new management (and a larger staff)!

Come on over and either show off your stuff or take a look around and vote. Some of it (read: "Crenach-based gown") is breath-taking.

http://amiperiodornot.myphotoalbum.com/

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costume sharing website update

2006-12-11T03:10:19Z

Thank you for visiting CostumeRating.com and AmIPeriodOrNot.com. In the past 18 months, we have tried to provide a haven for costumers, re-enactors, roleplayers, actors and other costume junkies to show off their talents and toys.

Unfortunately, due to the difficulties in providing a format which would allow everyone a place for their own timeline or specialty, along with addressing issues of security and protecting against anonymous trolling, the site turned out to be too bulky and clumsy to navigate. As a result, the costume community has stayed away in droves.

As a result, we at CostumeRating.com and AmIPeriodOrNot.com have decided that the site we built simply isn’t going to provide the necessary framework to make everyone happy. Therefore, we found it necessary to take the site down…

In order to make room for the

ALL NEW AND IMPROVED CostumeRating.com and AmIPeriodOrNot.com!!!

That’s right. We fixed it.

New features include ONE login to access the ENTIRE site.

Users may upload up to 100 DIFFERENT pictures, into any timeline(s) they wish!

Users may edit pictures, search for specific pictures, search for specific users, post to a variety of forums, comment, and create their own weblogs, along with a “Mix and Match feature, just for fun!

Please come by and check us out!

http://www.CostumeRating.com

and

http://www.AmIPeriodOrNot.com

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HELP!!, My new helmet rings like a freaking bell!! (xpost)

2006-12-11T02:51:47Z

It there anything I can do to make it stop? Any advice on padding it?

Thanks alot
Shannan

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Queen's dress stolen

2006-11-21T03:15:18Z

This is important enough to be posted everywhere you can think of.

Help! My San Francisco garage was ransacked Saturday night, November 18. Thieves stole the beautiful Queen's dress I've worn at Folsom Faire, The Revels and at Valhalla; to be more precise, they took the bodice, sleeves and overskirt.

Designed and made by Liz Martin, this unique purple (okay, aubergine) velvet confection—beaded and pearled to within an inch of its life by the fabulous women of St. Matthews Guild—weighs at least 30 pounds.

http://www.folsomfaire.com/StMPhotos/PhotosF05Q1.htm

The SFPD is looking for it. The officers who took the report say it's likely to turn up since it's so unusual; one of the officers is a Faire fan and even asked about Dickens.

As you shop Bay Area costume and thrift shops for your pleasure this season, please keep an eye out for the dress. It's tough to miss. (Yes, we've had security issues before. I was taking the dress up to my Dad's for safekeeping at Thanksgiving. Sigh.)

Generous reward offered. Please spread the word.

Thanks so much.
Deborah Doyle (cell: 415-269-0540)

Please spread the word far and wide. And be on the look out at swap meets etc.

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Mongol style helm on ebay

2006-11-14T16:06:43Z

Bid early, bid often......I've been unemployed going on 6 months now and it's starting to really hurt......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170048535002

...thanks for looking!!!

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Irish Gambeson

2006-10-21T04:07:38Z

Does anyone know where I can find a pattern for the late medieval/early modern short gambeson seen so much in drawings of Gaelic warriors? I don't mean the long gambeson used by the Gallowglass (though I'm always interested in more patterns for the record), but the short one that was worn over the leine, under the brat and that Spenser derides in book VI of the Faerie Queene. I'll try to post an image to illustrate and I'm sorry not to have my copy of Spenser to give you the term.

go raibh maith agaibh

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Helmet ? and a few other armour ?s

2006-10-16T14:55:02Z

Ok does anyone make a corinthian style SCA approved helmet(I know the eyes and bridge would have to have bars across them for rules)?I have been looking for over a year( and have a paul chen black steel flip visor helmet for trade or sale)
Also I have Just finninshed My first set of armour made from heavey leather, but I am not happy with the knees, so I may be looking for a set of metal greeves and knees in gold or burnt bass colour? I check here often, but rarely post.

Thats is all for now.

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Can it be fixed?

2006-10-11T03:42:09Z

Good Day!

I just inherited a suit of studded leather armor that has been sitting in a duffle bag and very wet climate for the past 20 years. The helm is awesome, just needs new padding, but the leather, I am afraid, my not be salvageable. I thought I would ask before I gave up though. It is very moldy smelling, and quite stiff. There are steel plates on the inside of the arms and legs. Some of the rivets holding it together are a bit corroded, but most are still ok. Really, I most concerned with the leather. Are there any fixes that anybody can help with? I'll upload a picture of it to the pictures section of this tribe.

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Agincourt- Debatable Lands - Aethlemearc

2006-10-09T14:41:13Z

Here is the Link: http://www.debatablelands.org/agincourt.html

This event will now include the Royal Court of Queen Morgen of Rye, Queen of Aethelmearc. There will be Fighting, Fencing and Archery all day. Reservations must be in by Saturday Oct 14.

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charcoal wrought iron?

2006-10-09T03:49:50Z

Does anyone know where one might procure charcoal wrought iron (in sheets preferably)?

for those who don't know, charcoal wrought iron is the form of iron used everywhere before steel was invented and before industrial methods were discovered for refining iron out of iron ore. it's what medieval suits of armor were made out of and does not rust like mild steel. it also takes shapes with much less effort on the hammering end of things. perhaps if you know of some blacksmiths who i might talk to, that would be useful too.

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Source for mail sheet?

2006-10-02T18:24:07Z

We're getting ready for a show and could really use a sheet of mail, just a squarish piece about the size of a sheet of paper, about 12-14 gauge. There are plenty of sources for loose rings, but I haven't had much luck finding a source for something like this; anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

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Leather Scales

2006-09-26T18:34:39Z

I'm contemplating getting into making some leather armor and think I want to involve some leather scale in it. Question is, does anyone have advice on the mass production of uniform scales?

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Crazy newbie question.

2006-09-19T23:49:21Z

I have what has got to be one of the dumbest newbie questions...but I really need to ask.

When hand-sewing garb -- In my case, early celtic/briton items out of homespun plaid fabric -- what stitch do you normally use to simply sew the seams together?? I've been pondering this since I can't get my friend's sewing machine to cooperate. To my mind, a simple running stitch would be most likely, but seems like it would also be on the weak side. I'm NOT a strong sewer at all, and make largish, sloppy stitching. Another stitch I've considered is a backstitch...or am I off-base there?

Any help for a sewing-challenged girl is appreciated!

Thanks!

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irish help

2006-09-12T14:22:25Z

greatings im am trying to do research for my persona * 10 centry irish* and having a difficult time finding research material and garb suggestions, not to mention what there warriors wore to battle would never pass for authorization, any ideas of where i can look online?

any suggestions and or help is warmly apreciated

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Before all the cool tools....

2006-09-08T05:20:11Z

Greetings,

I was looking over armour on the net, because it's a slow day at work. I found a article for how to make fluted armour. I've a made a little bit, elbows, knees. I'm a long way from the skill needed for that.

But a question popped into my head. How in days before the two woman of metal working. (Britney and Beverly) how was metal cut? Better yet, I'm sure your average 1480's German blacksmith wasn't getting sheets of steel to cut. How did the metal come they used to make armour?

Thank you for the information,
Einhard

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Critique

2006-09-03T00:44:21Z

Here are some pics of a few of my leather projects for your opinions
Not as period as some, most of it was made for sale at renn faire.

http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/553713576yVrYiv

Thanks
Morgan

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Looking For Finger Gauntlets

2006-08-14T04:27:14Z

Hi I am looking to purchase full finger gauntlets. If anyone can suggest a good source (preferably because they have had experience with the product) I would like to hear from you. They will be used in standard SCA combat. Thanks Lars Solnedgang

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Helms for the Almost-Blind

2006-08-04T23:46:59Z

Does anyone have any useful suggestions in making a fighting helm (armored combat or rapier combat) that will safely allow the wearer to be able to wear their prescription glasses underneath?

I'm one of those people that if I don't have my glasses on, I can't see 2 millimeters in front of me...and that's without anything in front of my face (ie: grill, visor, etc). The thought of fighting has been GREATLY reduced because most of the helms I've seen out there do not allow for the visually impaired to keep their "eyes" on underneath.

And no...I can't do contacts (eye allergies to every brand of contact solution out there)...and no, laser surgery is not an option (it wouldn't correct the vision problems I have). I'm left with only being able to wear glasses...and if I ever intend to be talked into fighting (which wouldn't be that difficult)...I want to be able to see who and/or WHAT I'm hitting or poking away at.

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Rust

2006-07-19T13:42:03Z

A friend of mine is letting me borrow some of his armor for the SCA & the pieces have some surface rust from light to severe, I was wondering what would be the best way to remove it?

I was thinking of using a wire brush to loosen it, then using 120 grit sandpaper to remove the rest & finally using something like Brasso or Naval Jelly to get the last of it.

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Hello and a question

2006-07-13T21:26:53Z

Hello all :)

I am looking for ideas on a new long coat for Fencing, mainly style, I can modify ideas. Currently I wear a French Highwayman's coat which you can see in the picture below, lookin for long coats, especially for French, Irish or really any long coats.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/Athenasdreams/getem.jpg

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Rattan sword for sale?

2006-07-10T01:21:15Z

ello,

I am new to the world of SCA combat.... and am new to town... and kinda new to this country. Originally from Brazil.

I am wondering, before I spend money in buying all the raw materials to make myself a rattan sword if anyone HAS A SWORD OR TWO FOR SALE?

I am looking for the standard sword one must use at first, while using shield and sword.

Used is totally fine, as long as it meets standards.

I live in the bay area and so could directly pay you cash.

Please try and send a pic of your sword.

Thanks,
Alexi

P.S. I am also looking for a rattan greatsword.

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Armor needed!!

2006-07-01T23:41:55Z

Greetings to you all. I'm trying to get back into heavy weapons and was wondering if people had old gear that they would be willing to part with. Mine was given to my father-in-law when I decided I was giving it up.

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SCA Combat ready maces....

2006-06-14T18:07:32Z

I was messing around a few weeks ago and put a few of these together, I have gotten a great response. So here is one on ebay !

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6636549934&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

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A Turkish Style Helm

2006-06-08T22:12:32Z

Who makes these? I need one for a new kit I want to put together

Achbar

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Hello.

2006-06-08T22:04:13Z

I am new to this group and wanted to take a moment to say "Greetings". I hope everyone is well.

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Armor Contest

2006-06-07T02:51:41Z

next year at ConCarolinas, I will be hosting an Armor Contest. The URL for this Con is
www.concarolinas.org I know we ahve many SCAdians in this tribe. Do many of you attend Sci Fi Conventions?

Achbar

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Moorish or Islamic Armour

2006-06-07T02:49:23Z

Where can I find a good source for this please?

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Point me in the right direction: Garb needed for period handfasting.

2006-06-01T17:53:05Z

Please help...
We are having a medieval/renaissance themed wedding in October. I really need to get the costumes set. Having trouble finding good links online, and seamstresses locally that can help. I am in the SCA, but no one seems to be able to help in my area.
I live in Bucks County, PA - if you know anyone - or have any ideas. Just thought I'd throw it out there...Thanks!!
)O(

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Looking for a pattern or three for a gorget...

2006-04-28T04:04:56Z

so if you have one or know where I can get one, let me know!!

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For Fun...

2006-04-27T17:31:37Z

While I'm working hard on commissions, I like to relax a little with "scrap-bin-projects."

This is the latest and Frik'n Cutest one of all:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tyrantatheart/album?.dir=a445scd&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

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Gambeson

2006-04-13T00:54:28Z

At Estrella I saw a padded gambeson that had a circular cut pattern around the sleeves and shoulders to add movement.. much more movement than your standard gusset. I'm sorry I can't give any more detail than that. My camera had broken (so sad!) and I couldn't take a picture of it so now I'm searching for any info on that type of sleeve attachment.
Thanks in advance!

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Hardening Leather?????

2006-03-24T14:07:46Z

I need to find out how to harden leather for some new armor. Does anyone know how to do it, or a web site that can help me??

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Making a peice of wood to hide behind

2006-02-28T19:46:21Z

I and brand new to SCA, I'm currently (with the help of members) assembling my first of gear. One of them donated a piece of wood cut in the shape of a heater to my cause.

I need to finish it. I noticed that in pictures most shields (if not all) have hose cut and tide around the edges of the shield.

I asked if I needed to the same, and I was told the rules have changed on shields and that it may no longer be required.

I've tried searching for the rules on shields on the web without allot of luck. So I thought I would ask.

What do you need to a piece of cut plywood to make it compile with the regulations?

Thank you in advance for your advice.
Dwain

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Smart Armor

2006-02-22T00:04:58Z

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/mech-tech/dn8721.html

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Fighting in chainmaille?

2006-02-15T20:20:21Z

Has anyone ever tried fighting with a chainmail bynie on? I'm thinking of putting together a chain shirt, and using that along with leather shoulders and a war belt (it's a long term project, but it'd be a bit cooler than my current plastic armor). Do you think this a good idea, or would my shirt bust apart on the first smack from a piece of rattan -(is it SCA legal, too?).

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Malagentia

2005-12-18T05:33:49Z

I would like to invite any and all to stop by and chat and join this new tribe please and thank you
http://tribes.tribe.net/provinceofmalagentia

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Tin Smithing Inquiry-

2005-10-05T17:49:24Z

Hello-
I live in the bay area and am in need of a tin smith. I have a large horn (she can hold 14 pints) who's rim isn't as durable or pretty as I'd like. The circumference is roughly 20 inches. I'd like to put a lip made of tin around that area to not only beautify the horn and make her more durable, but maybe also increase her holding volume by a small bit. Any suggestions?

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Heat Treating (cross post)

2005-10-05T04:09:25Z

I’m looking for a local heat treater who can handle armour and similar thin sculptural pieces.

I live and work in North Hollywood.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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Aprenticeship

2005-09-18T08:06:09Z

I am looking to have some one start to teach about armor making i would love to become a apprentise for areas around the sacramento region if anyone knows anyone who is in need of help and are willing to pay a little i would love to have the information and start on making armour.Pete

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bay area/california armourers?

2005-09-18T02:16:20Z

I've been thinking about ordering some armour for fighting in from a professional for a while now. However, I would like to order from someone nearby who can actually fit pieces properly in person. If anyone has advice on an armoury please let me know. (or if you have a reason why i should trust someone who lives far away that works too).

I'm working on my own suit, just for the learning of it all, but I don't have the tools or the skill to make full plates instead of my current lorica segmenta offshoot style.

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landsknecht

2005-09-18T01:44:47Z

Where can I buy landsknecht garb?

And does anyone have any patterns for a black and white armour harness they would share?

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Leather Armour

2005-09-15T19:35:57Z

I'm looking for some help in trying to make my own leather armour. I don't have a good armourer in my shire so I need all the help that I can get. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Scottish Targes

2005-09-12T22:33:10Z

Alright i have been making some targes but they just do not lok authentic i was wondering if any knows how to make a historically accurate targe
thanks
Pete

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Festive Attyre

2005-09-06T17:34:40Z

Some of you may already be familiar with the work of Jen Thompson, but for those of you who aren't here's her website:
http://homepage.mac.com/festive_attyre/
Jen prefers Italian clothing for the most part but has created some really incredible ensembles based on period art. She documents most of her work in dress diaries so you can see how she's done what she's done. She also has a section called Featured Attyre that she updates on a weekly basis with the work of other costumers who have sent her pictures. There's an archive so that you can browse all of the past Featured Attyre.
But be forewarned, you could spend days at her site!

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Buff Coats

2005-09-06T14:16:23Z

I am looking for advice on the construction of a buff coat. I am looking for any advice on materials, patterns, and construction. I would prefer any information on buff coats from the 16th and early 17th centuries.

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Suspension system for Combed Morion

2005-08-30T02:16:20Z

Here's how install a comfy leather suspension system for those hefty eBay Combed Morions -

http://www.cardiffrose.com/morion1.html

This design is in use on about 10 helmets, and the only potential drawback is for those with large crainums who can barely fit the helmet on as it is -- stick with your current thin wool hat or whatever.

Another nice helmet liner that I use in my Scots Burgonet is one of those South American conical felt "pixie hats" that you see at some Faires -- just push the felt up into the comb and trim the bottom edge so no felt shows. You want to leave felt liners removable, so that the sweat can be dried without rusting the metal -- otherwise "rust gets in your eyes".

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Looking for Rattan

2005-08-20T17:59:30Z

Looking for Rattan
Hello everyone, I'm looking for rattan long enough to make a staff for my husband to do some Eqyptian folk dance with. :) Should be about half as thick as rattan used for swords.

does anyone know of any vendors?

Mina
Dalloua Dance Company Director
Cannon of the Kali-ma
West Kingdom
Dalloua.com

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First Shield

2005-08-19T16:56:49Z

Ive made my first shield. it only needs a hand guard. any thoughts or sugestions are welcome.

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Kilted on the Field

2005-08-07T06:39:10Z

Hey all,

I'm new to this tribe, semi-active in the SCA for almost three years. I am determined to become authorized in time for NEXT Pennsic.

I have a 16th c. scot persona, and I would like to wear the full kilt on the field. This is entirely bogus, of course, 'cos the first thing a scot would have done is to lose the kilt and fight in shirt-tails (tied between the legs). But I'll do the best I can as SCA safety rules and regs allow.

So, I'm thinking we go the Braveheard route and hardened leather brigantine, full greaves, etc. What else should I be thinking about? Anyone here fight in leather plate/brig before? Did you feel protected enough?

Any particular types or treatments of leather, in terms of thickness or stiffness that you would warn me off of or steer me towards?

Interested in hearing your replies!

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Armored Combat Photographer?

2005-07-15T14:45:45Z

Hello all, I recently joined here but have not posted until now. This is post is in relation to armor for wearing at SCA events such as Pennsic War. First I want to say I am not a fighter. I’ve never fought in armor and I really have to intentions of fighting in armor but I will need to wear some to War this year. Why? Well, I take photographs of the battles but am unhappy with having to shoot from the sidelines and for some things, that just will NOT do!

I’ve met with my local Baron as well as one of the Marshals and my King and they are helping me to figure out how to get onto the battlefield legally. We’ve come to the determination that I am going to get certified as a “Combat Archer” since the rules for them allow for ½ gauntlets, an important feature for using my camera. They say I should design a tabard to cover myself that let’s people know I am a non-combatant somehow and then just stay out of the thick of the fray, which I think is a great idea. I don’t want to be where the metal meets the meat but I do want to be closer than the sidelines in order to get the shots I want.

What I need to know is, what are the basic pieces I will need to wear? What is the rules regarding the grill on the helmet? I want to figure out how I’ll use my viewfinder and if I need to mount an extension to the grill. About how much does a basic kit cost? I don’t need anything fancy, just functional.

For those who have not seen my work please feel free to go to http://www.pbase.com/darter02/sca but ignore the 1st gallery. I had a crappy camera and it shows…

Regards,
Darter

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WOMBAT

2005-06-24T19:54:30Z

his helms give me a funny feeling in my pants....
http://hammeredwombat.blogspot.com/
check it out

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Gauntlets or helm, 2 queue spots opening

2005-06-22T02:11:46Z

Hey everyone!

I have 2 queue spots opening up next week if anyone needs SCA finger or mitten gauntlets or an early period helm. Delivery time is about 4 to 5 weeks. Half down when you order and the balance upon completion.
Contact me through my profile or my website. Visit my site for lots of pictures of my work.
http://www.xe3000.com

I don't get open spots very often (the local groups keep me very busy) so get it while the getting's good!

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plastic armour

2005-06-21T15:37:33Z

Hi I have recently come in to ownership of about 3 1/2 50 gallon plactic drums, can anyone recomend a good pattern for armour with them or a method to mold the plastic?

in service
kjyl

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lacquer vs. wax

2005-06-10T03:30:53Z

Hello all. Im new to both tribe and this group. Im needing to get some advice on some armor im making. Im building early period Samurai armor and i cant decide if i sould lacquer the plates or wax treat them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance

Aku

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Can anyone help me?

2005-05-24T19:04:41Z

Im going to an anime convention in August. Im cosplaying as Edward Elric from FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST. I have the costume made, but I was looking to see if anyone could help me make his arm, or make one for me, and ill buy it.

thanks!!!

heres some pics:
http://www.fullmetal-alchemist.com/images/content/synopsis/char-edward3.jpg

i just need the arm not leg.

http://www.rdg.ac.uk/StUnion/Anime/document/fma.jpg

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Etched Mitten Gauntlets and a Spangenhelm

2005-05-24T02:36:01Z

I need new teeth. Buy my stuff! =8)

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmnkeeboyQQhtZ-1

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