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Uilleag

Thank you all for your words of praise and endorsement. Matt, I understand your anxiety and I do truly apologise for the set-backs that we have experienced with your order. However, I do not expect or ask for the remainder of a commission until you are satisfied with the pictures you have seen of sa...

Uilleag

Ok, I've just spent the past few hours looking at previous posts about glue hardening leather. I was wondering what advances in knowledge have come about recently in the technology of glue hardening. None that I have read here or anywhere else. I have been experimenting with this technique myself, ...

Uilleag

Greetings all, Just finished up another female musculata. this one was made to exact client specifications. Still didn't get all of the definition that I would have liked, but the leather would not stretch farther on the prominent dishing areas. <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/bodyar...

Uilleag

Frieman, I am very angered by this as well. How shameful. Please PM or email me. We never got the opportunity to cross swords at Pennsic, but we have sung plenty of songs together, and your cause is a very worthy one. I don't know who all is on your list, and frankly, I don't want to know, but if th...

Uilleag

Resolene is sold by The Leather Factory as well as several other sources. I've never had a problem with it developing a sticky residue. The key is to let it dry completely.

Uilleag

acryllic resolene works well, as does, different shoe polishes, (kiwi works best). The problem with waxes is that they will need to be reapplied as the item is worn, but with proper maintenance, polishing waxes work well. What are you trying to seal, and what will the item be used for. That might he...

Uilleag

He mostly sells his gorgets and other small items these days, at events only. He finds merchant friends who are willing to sell on consignment. His website will not be comming back and after he is finished with his current commiddion list, he will only fill one order at a time. His new day job is mo...

Uilleag

It has been my experience that folks do call differently, depending on where they are struck in relation to the armour they are wearing on that area. When I throw a shot, I generally know what area it will hit, and I do calibrate my shots accordingly. I don't throw as hard to arms as I throw anywher...

Uilleag

Maelgwyn is the authority on using rabbit glue for hardening. I have tried the techniques that he has posted and have had very nice results as well. If the piece needs a lot of shaping, I would suggest shaping before glueing it, but Maelgwyn might have some tips on that. (If so, I am eager to hear t...

Uilleag

Thank you all for the replies! If there is more out there, keep 'em coming!

Uilleag

Preferably, western european, but any images would be interesting.

Uilleag

I have been toying with expanding my talents into horse armours. My research has turned up some interesting cuir bouilli pieces and I would like to expand onthat, however leather pieces are not neccessary. Specifically, I am interesting in finding different images of chanfrons, peytrals, cruppers an...

Uilleag

I have been toying with expanding my talents into horse armours. My research has turned up some interesting cuir bouilli pieces and I would like to expand onthat, however leather pieces are not neccessary. Specifically, I am interesting in finding different images of chanfrons, peytrals, cruppers an...

Uilleag

Having fought with 3/4 sleeves and bauzubands, I will tell you that you will want to trim the hauberk sleeves. The 3/4 sleeves will slip inside the bauz's while fighting and you haven't experienced pain until you take a shot to the elbow with mail sleeves inside the cop. The energy transfers very ni...

Uilleag

As always, Erik, your work amazes me.

Uilleag

nice. Let's see it on the patron! I can't provide pictures of it on the client. It still needs to be delivered, and I am waiting for the 2" buckles to be delivered, but that is all that remains to be done for this project. <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/progresspics/abbodyarmour8.jpg"> <IM...

Uilleag

Hey Dan, Thank you very much for the offer! If it doesn't sell within a couple of weeks, I'll hold you to the offer. Also, out of curiousity, is there any way that if I sent them back, YOU could keep whatever you ask for them, and that they may be a partial trade for the commission I asked you abou...

Uilleag

I'm sorry that you will be unable to use the commission I made for you. It one of my favorite sets that I have made to date. If it doesn't sell, let me know, and I will transport it to some major wars and attempt to sell it for you. You will get your full asking price once the pieces sell. If anyone...

Uilleag

Thank you all for your compliments. I have commission slots available for this type of armour as well as the other products available from my shop. Prices are available under the "Munitions" section of the web page. Prices do not include custom painting, embossing or edging. Contact me for particula...

Uilleag

Greetings all, This is a recent project that I have been working on, that I thought I would share. <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/progresspics/abbodyarmour1.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/progresspics/abbodyarmour2.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/progresspics/ab...

Uilleag

Every single lecture was outside my normal area of study, but having said that, it was very worth while. The presentations were very informative, even those that were more like teasers because of time constraints. The entire set-up was very professional, the speakers were very organized and well-ver...

Uilleag

Mayerk, I suspect that you are correct for thinner leathers. However for thicker leathers, say 8 oz and thicker, I have found that shaping the piece by compressing it into a dishing form, (or other shaping device), holds its shape rather well and only needs small adjustments to shape while baking. I...

Uilleag

Bedlam, The best way to re-harden them will be to disassemble them. Once that is accomplished, re-soak them in water, this will take a surprisingly short period of time, say 15 - 30 minutes. Re-shape as necessary, and then bake dry in the oven, 180 degrees, until they are completely dry, checking th...

Uilleag

Careful, Good Dante. We have all either learned this lesson, or will find ourselves learning it again. HE Robert de Rath set my squire brother and I on a quest for some unseemly words while he was King. It was great fun, and I learned a lot. My station, first and foremost, was a chief lesson..... An...

Uilleag

I have met 10 of the esteemed knights on your list, and I have been humbled by all of them. A very worthy trial, indeed.

I wish Pol wisdom on his journey. He will gain much more than he loses along this path, whether he wins a single pass or not.

Uilleag

Over all, a very good first attempt. The overall shaping, especially of the shoulder piece looks very good. Your self critique was very thorough, so there isn't much to add, but a few observations of my own; 1) check the shape as you bake. It appears as if some of the lames have rolled in to make a ...

Uilleag

I have purchased hardened vambraces from HOTW and they well exceeded my expectations. His price and his attention to detail in work and buisness practice are VERY good. I offered to you a pair of leather gaunlets I have for sale only after HOTW let you know of his QUE. If he had said he could start...

Uilleag

I don't have a pic of Stephen's gaunts, but here is a pic of a pair of mine. <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/gauntlets/rkgauntlets2.jpg"> The thumb is slot riveted for better articulation. The over-under configuration of the finger lames allows tighter articulation without deminishin...

Uilleag

No, I don't have pics yet. Your project is on next week's schedule. Everything will be completed and on its way nlt next Friday. This week, I am wrapping up mid October's deliveries as well as preping for the trip to Chicago! Can't wait for the Conference this weekend. I will post pics as soon as ev...

Uilleag

Stephen,

If you are interested I can supply you with webspace to post your pics so that you can have a picture of the product you are selling right here on the thread. That way, folks can see what you are offering without needing an email.

Let me know.

Uilleag

dartaghan, Email sent.

Everyone else, thank you very much for the endorsements. Hearing good feed back from my customers is higher pay than I could ever recieve from what I charge for my armours.

Uilleag

I want to thank everyone for the high praise on my gauntlets in particular and my business in general. My que is currently 3 - 6 months long with a 6 month delivery garauntee, however, I am averaging about 4 months currently, with some projects getting completed sooner, depending on volume of orders.

Uilleag

Greetings all, I just wanted to let folks know that we are ready to take more commissions with delivery before next tourney/war season. Here are some of my latest projects to give some examples of my work. Brown Gauntlets <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/gauntlets/rkgauntlets1.jpg"> C...

Uilleag

Greetings all, It has been a few weeks since I last posted any pics of my work. Here are some of my latest projects. Brown Gauntlets <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/gauntlets/rkgauntlets1.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/gauntlets/rkgauntlets2.jpg"> <IMG src="htt...

Uilleag

You might try adding additional padding to the lower back portion of the helm. This will push the back of it further away, and bring the chin of the helm closer. You are likely to still need to work on the gorget, but this might help.... Never tried it, just an idea that popped into my head while r...

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