The Armour Archive

Uilleag

I have seen book covers that used that technique, but they applied the gesso to the cover (sometimes mixed with leather dust and scrap pieces) and then covered it with leather. If you used wet leather and a glue that works with that and then shape the surface with the appropriate tools or the backs...

Uilleag

I have not, as yet, used gesso before painting. I have found that painting over rabbit hide glue is more than sufficient a base. However, I am very interested in trying it, or hearing how it has worked for Maelgwyn...

Uilleag

Sweeet! Dan, I'm in the market for something just like that. Can you please PM me about prices and wait-time (if you are interested in doing another one)? I was gonna make one myself, but I think you could do it vastly better than I. thanks, Christian Christian, I much prefer to work in emails, or ...

Uilleag

Actually, noone was concerned with being able to fight on thier knees in the 14th century. If the greave, polyen, and cuisses that were all protected from swords and arrows, then that was all that mattered. I am not certain that nobels of the time period were overly concerned with that style of knee...

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Johan Von der Bergquelle, Generally speaking the armours come pre straped, except for gauntlets. I have stopped pre strapping thme. Dan, how would you protect something like that from sweat? I have not seen any sweat absorbtion or softening with my rabbit-hide-glue-soaked-and-baked leather. I recomm...

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Dan, how would you protect something like that from sweat? Here in Texas all of my thickest leather armor soaks through completely. Everything is soft by the end of practice. I had one of my elbow cops from Torvaldr collapse the other day. Should I line the pieces with something? Or maybe coat the ...

Uilleag

I am really happy with the results of these demis as well. Enjoy! <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/progresspics/dlrdemis1.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/progresspics/dlrdemis2.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/progresspics/dlrdemis3.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseo...

Uilleag

Greetings all. I have been tremendously busy trying to crank out commissions, so I haven't taken the time to take pics of my work and posting them. However, I was really happy with how this came out, so I wanted to share. <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/progresspics/nacuirass1.jpg"> <IMG src...

Uilleag

COME ON DOWN TO SILLY UILLEAG'S USED KNIGHT LOT!!! I have 3, count 'em, three used, but still viable knights left! One is a vintage 90's model, a little cranky in the morning, but ply liquid lubricant and he is off and ramblin.... One has atendancy to pontificate, but ply with expensive european bee...

Uilleag

We will take any squire at trade! (Just look at my squires!!) In my experience (Uilleag i'm looking at you!!!) Meridian squires are a little tricky to move on the resale value. The long hot days of summer down there tends to make them run a little rough and slow. The high humidity means that they o...

Uilleag

After opening ceremonies, Sunday afternoon, I believe my schedule is wide open. I will double check with my liege. Hell, he will probably accompany me and witness this Deed. I know that he has long followed the travels of the Couter.

I can't wait! See everyone there!

Uilleag

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Should this petition be granted, I pray that the time and location be made known so that all previous tennans that are able come to witness this great deed. I, for one shall be at the great bickering that is Pennsic and would dearly love to experience yet another chronicle of the Couter's travels. U...

Uilleag

I've been using a wooden plank to support the pieces. My oven may just run too hot, or perhaps I need to place the pieces differently. I know you - and others following your methods - have consistent success. This knowledge makes the repeated failures I've experienced especially frustrating. I trie...

Uilleag

Are the bazubands for SCA combat? I think the Bazubands have a good historical shape to them. The photos are kind of small so it is hard to see detail, but it looks like you did a pretty good job. Did you use Dan's Tutorial on water hardening and dishing to make them? Yes they're for SCA combat. So...

Uilleag

There is an exquisitely embossed 14c rerebrace on display in the British Museum, in London with a similar, yet much more intricate design. The problem is, there is no evidence of paint on the piece.....Then there is a cuirbouilli great bascinet made sometime in the late 15 - early 16 c that doesn't ...

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Asteeley and all interested parties, My documentation is thin, and I will have to look up the exact references, but what I have is rather thin. What I have done is taken brasses, effigies, and what illuminations, artist interpretations, and other sources I can find. I am willing to share the names, ...

Uilleag

"Careful Jehan, I just might pack my stuff and try to go to your 'little' gathering..." Threats and promises... I can't wait for Dan to do his first set of full case fit leather greaves. John Jehan de Pelham, esquire and servant of Sir Vitus www.mron.org Your wait is over, Jehan, I made these about...

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Damn spiffy!!!!!! Who did the metal parts they looks so nice and compliment your leather work nicely Dan. We should all look so good on the field. Tristan vom Schwarzwald wrote: "the articulation is fantastic, the maker of the elbows did a magnificent job... " The maker is CLANG...and yes, I am the...

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Thank you Ceddie! I really appriciate it. Well the project is finished and I wanted to share all of the pics with you. <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/whatsnew/gf14ckit3.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/whatsnew/gf14clegs1.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/whatsnew/g...

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The legs are back in the oven this morning, but the arms are completely finished! <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/whatsnew/gf14carms1.jpg"> All that is left for the legs, (once they come out of the oven) is a quick sealing coat of polish and then to assemble them. I expect to have them compl...

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Cat, it looks like the leather you are using is burgandy, oil cured latigo. If you got it from the Leather factory, then it is definately that, I have a side of that myself.... I am really anxious to see how these come out, the pattern looks very well thought out, and the cut leather looks like it i...

Uilleag

While the greaves set, and the cuisses dry from the dyeing, I wanted to post the progress on the arm harness. I am very happy with how the upper cannon blends into the harness and become "hidden", the articulation is fantastic, the maker of the elbows did a magnificent job... <IMG src="http://www.ho...

Uilleag

In my experience, you are pretty much stuck.

You can try leaving them in direct sunlight, but it will only lighten them, the purple of the oxblood may become more prominent, I'm not sure.......

Uilleag

While on this subject I would like to ask just what types of helmets where made of leather and from what time period to what time period. Hagar In answer to your question, I have not been able to find any evidence that leather helms would have been the norm in any time period. There are several "pa...

Uilleag

Generally, the more dye you apply to leather the darker or richer the color will become, so adding just red dye to a piece that has been dyed oxblood will only darken the piece.

These pieces were dyed with Feibling's Red leather dye, from my Leather Factory supplier.

Uilleag

No, these are for a different client. The order will include a pair of cuisses attached to blackened steel articulated knees as well as greaves.

Uilleag

I have finished the first stage of this project. The arms are shaped, hardened, sealed and ready for assembly. Both the arm and leg harness will be attached to blackened steel elbow and knees provided by the client, as are the perios buckles and some of the straps. The arms still need the straps and...

Uilleag

As Promised, here are some detail pics. The quality isn't the best, but blame the photographer, not the craftsman. Cat did an awesome job! <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/cathelm1.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/cathelm2.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/cathelm3.jp...

Uilleag

I went and picked up the helm today from the Post office...WOW!!! Does not even come close to describing this incredible piece of artwork! The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this helm. The intricate hand tooling is the most prominent and beautiful aspect of the craftsmanship. Cat,...

Uilleag

I went and picked up the helm today from the Post office...WOW!!! Does not even come close to describing this incredible piece of artwork! The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this helm. The intricate hand tooling is the most prominent and beautiful aspect of the craftsmanship. Cat,...

Uilleag

I am excited to report that I won the bid on this marvelous piece of work. We have all heard Cat's critique's of her own work, but I am excited in reporting the highlights of her craftsmanship. This piece will take an honored place on my private display shelf, and will probably be used for special d...

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Dude, when people buy something from me, they don't care about my emotional state as an artist. They don't care whether or not I'm "troubled." They care that I either keep my word, or else keep them up to date on why I haven't, and then make good on the breach. I've done it and so have most reputab...

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Unto the good Master Lucius Cassius Magnus, does Tiarna Uilleag o'Conmhaic send robust and heartfelt greetings. It truely makes my heart sing to hear of the Couters' latest passing. It pains me that I was unable to be present for this fine display, but as is the desire of those that composed this em...

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I have not had dealing directly with Torvaldr in quite some time, so I really can't speak to his current situation. However, He does provide decent quality work at fairly reasonable prices. It would not surprise me that his pricing might be the cause of some of his issues. Working directly inthe lea...

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Sir! Sold! Let me or Ulfdis know when the CD's are cut. Ulfdis can bring the funds to Assessment if the cd's are ready that early.

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