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by Derian le Breton
Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Monmouth cap question
Replies: 11
Views: 247

Another aside: a knitted, felted monmouth cap style hat is very warm and waterproof. I love mine. :)

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Monmouth cap question
Replies: 11
Views: 247

As an aside, I saw a document in the Huntington that listed the items an early colonist headed to Virginia would need (early 17th C... alas I don't have a full citation). The very first item on the list was a Monmouth cap. :)

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: sekanjabin
Replies: 22
Views: 606

FWIW, the original recipe (Andalusian cookbook, 10th century) omits the mint: Take a ratl of strong vinegar and mix it with two ratls of sugar, and cook all this until it takes the form of a syrup. Drink an ûqiya of this with three of hot water when fasting: it is beneficial for fevers of jaundice,...
by Derian le Breton
Mon Jun 21, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Extent armour thickness?
Replies: 10
Views: 332

Even within an individual piece the thickness can vary considerably. Put the protection where you need it, and move the weight from where you don't!

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Livery Collars - Appropriate Symbols?
Replies: 32
Views: 935

I'm beginning to think mine should be either silver or green enameled laurel leaves, holding my laurel medallion. Here is where you get into the issue of do you want to try to be more period or do you just want to try to be less dumb looking. If you want to just take the form of it then it doesn't ...
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:01 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: brewer's pitch? ( other sources? )
Replies: 11
Views: 246

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:http://northwestpitchworks.com/


Yeah... pine-tar based and great for chasing & repoussé, but definitely not a brewer's pitch!

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: What do you want to see research on?
Replies: 23
Views: 399

Re: What do you want to see research on?

My issue is this, however. I have no idea where to start. I have no way of knowing all of the things that have been researched and discussed in the academic world because I can't exactly read every book and article ever written on medieval history. Start reading the relevant journals religiously. W...
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

The first coins were made by using the punch directly on the metal, correct? I read in one of the recommended websites in this thread that it was a silver/gold alloy. Well, sort of. Many early coins were indeed silver/gold alloy (a naturally occurring alloy called "electrum", the Byzantin...
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

Baron Conal wrote:Just to make sure I understand what you mean by this....

Does a modern coin has a positive image?


Yes.


Could I get a copy of the handouts too?

please.


Sent!

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

Æiric Ørvender wrote:Thank you for the handouts! They are wonderful!


My pleasure, I'm glad you like them!

If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email. :)

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: brewer's pitch? ( other sources? )
Replies: 11
Views: 246

Re: brewer's pitch? ( other sources? )

Baron Conal wrote:I've found a few sources for stuff made from brewer's
pitch but not the stuff you melt down your self to seal
leather bottles and jacks....

and LOTS of pages with stuff about the Brewers baseball team
and their pitching...... lol


http://www.google.com/search?q=brewer%2 ... +-baseball

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

I'd love to get into this as well. I've always loved coins. Used to spend rainy afternoons with my grandfather going through his change looking for "good" coins (bicentenial quarters, wheat pennies, buffalo nickles). And I'd love to make my own. My only problem is, I'm broke. $180 rolling...
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

InsaneIrish wrote:That would be cool, thanks


Sent.

-D.
by Derian le Breton
Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

Cool! I can send you my class notes if you like. Regarding the rolling mill; I bought an el-cheapo mill from Harbor Freight (~$180), and it's been serving me well for five years now. I've rolled tens of thousands of coins worth of ingots through it so far. The only things to watch for with a cheap m...
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

Re: Coining how-to??

My first coin is this: http://aiden-groundpounder.smugmug.com/SCA/MISC-SCA/henry-coin/894342394_NGkAr-XL.jpg I used 1" dia. tool steel. cut into one, 3" length, and one, 5" length. Both the die faces were polished smooth. I then used asphaultum as a resist and painted the design onto...
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

Those are not finger prints. Those are lines left over from facing on the Lathe. The guys that did the facing for me didn't get a smoot enough finish as I would have liked. The ones that are concentric with the die, yes, but not the ones that curve towards the edges. If so, I'd love to know how you...
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coining how-to??
Replies: 38
Views: 972

A general note when doing replica coins: follow medieval/ancient practices, or your coins will not look right. Coins "struck" in a press or done with dies cut on a milling machine or with dremel just don't look right. Really, <i>really</i> not right. Doing this is like making high gothic a...
by Derian le Breton
Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Soapstone
Replies: 11
Views: 332

http://www.rotometals.com is where I get my pewter. Usually one of the best prices around, they have lots of alloys, and their service is great.
-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:23 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Constructing a Camp Kitchen - Tips and Tricks?
Replies: 29
Views: 1379

Fire pits are a major no-no out west.

Hanging braziers are a popular option though, for events that allow fire.

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Fri May 28, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Interesting armor ca 1360? (lorica segmentata-like COP)
Replies: 22
Views: 622

James Arlen Gillaspie wrote:The German one is particularly interesting, as it seems to show both cloth covered and bare.


If it's all bare, then the bottom plate was cut with elaborate dags. That seems out of place and unlikely to me.

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu May 27, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Who's Up On Their Old French
Replies: 12
Views: 199

The "le breton" in my name comes from the 1292 Paris census as well.

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu May 27, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: public service announcement RE Pennsic U
Replies: 6
Views: 369

Anyone who's interested in learning moneying should consider taking Chandra's Basic Coining class. He's a great guy.

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu May 27, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: ISO triangular etc. leather punches.
Replies: 17
Views: 402

Actually, no, I can't for a number of reasons. For one, I don't think you're on the correct page for the tool I'm discussing as I don't believe one can make from music wire a punch that removes a significant amount of leather. For another, I need these for production work and the time spent trying ...
by Derian le Breton
Wed May 26, 2010 11:49 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: ISO triangular etc. leather punches.
Replies: 17
Views: 402

You can just buy some music wire and make your own with a file as well.

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Tue May 25, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Shoes from Meyer (1570), who makes them?
Replies: 3
Views: 241

I'd put my bet on Dru Shoemaker:

http://www.medievalshoes.com/

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon May 24, 2010 11:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CONGRATS Sir Ilia of Caid !!!
Replies: 22
Views: 933

Congratulations!

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Sat May 22, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Stone Moulds for Pewter Casting
Replies: 7
Views: 436

Compass marks on coins - pimples in the centre of coins, indicating a mark left on the die by a compass foot? or something else? Yes, when not covered by a design element anyway. There is generally an engraved circular line underneath border beading; this seems to have been laid out with a compass....
by Derian le Breton
Sat May 22, 2010 2:10 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Lead rivetting block.
Replies: 36
Views: 661

http://www.rotometals.com/ is a good source for various metals. I buy my pewter from them, and I know they have lead and lead alloys.

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Fri May 21, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Stone Moulds for Pewter Casting
Replies: 7
Views: 436

Robert of Canterbury wrote:Note the points left by the compass in marking out.


There's similar evidence for compass use in many ancient and medieval coins as well.

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu May 20, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Stone Moulds for Pewter Casting
Replies: 7
Views: 436

Not medieval, but you might be interested in these: m m Also, there was a thread a while back where Mac posted a set of known stone types for medieval stone molds for pewter casting. IIRC there were about 100 items, and there was one soapstone mold. Roughly a third were "unknown". -Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Thu May 20, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A 14th C-style Hood with applique embroidery
Replies: 22
Views: 774

Muriel wrote:To Derian – Love your hood! Did you make this? We need more hoods with bands of embroidery!! J J


No, a friend of mine made it for me as part of a trade. :)

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Mon May 17, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Double Bell Questions
Replies: 23
Views: 743

It is my understanding that a sod cloth makes it so there is less of a chance for water to get in, because it kinda of seals the floor to the walls? Or something like that, with an L shaped peice of fabric? Basically, yes. A sod cloth is a ~8" extra bit of fabric beyond the "bottom" ...
by Derian le Breton
Mon May 17, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A 14th C-style Hood with applique embroidery
Replies: 22
Views: 774

Very nice!

I have <A HREF="http://wiki.caid-commons.org/index.php/Derian_le_Breton">a hood with applique embroidered hammers and coins</A>, I love it! Though I'm afraid the wool is a bit warm for the weather down here.

-Derian.
by Derian le Breton
Sun May 16, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Non-Laurels Only! Please post your work!
Replies: 609
Views: 39216

My latest coin: <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/derianlebreton/4613344909/"><IMG SRC="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4613344909_faa8a62afc.jpg"></A> The reverse (shown above) is based off of a 6th century Ostrogothic half Siliqua. <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/derianlebreton/46139...
by Derian le Breton
Fri May 14, 2010 1:30 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: SCA A&S question
Replies: 7
Views: 229

Ah. I haven't done pentathalon, but in other A&S competitions I've done (including kingdom level ones) having the "final" version of the entry supported by several "trial runs" is a pretty normal thing. Something like this would be perfectly suitable. Just be sure to clearly ...

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