The Armour Archive

Amanda M

My brother submitted a field only badge too. I believe it was argent, scaly gules.

Amanda M

I have been guilty of that same train of thought myself. Then someone comes along and shows me something that displays the ingenuity of ancient peoples and knocks me back down a peg.

Amanda M

Personally I think they were quibbling over the marshalling angle. I think some of them just didn't like it and were looking for reasons to reject it. When I found the one on the role of arms and changed it to a per bend sinister division there was no reason not to pass it.

Amanda M

I'm still working on carving the master plaque for mine now that I think I have figured out how to craft the hinge. :\

Amanda M

The pages I went to when I followed that link didn't show me any Gatorade bottles . . . which photo or photos shows it? My curiosity is piqued! The flags, pennons, guidons, banners, and all are out-bloody-standing! I need to make me one or two of those things! If you need some help or advice at all...

Amanda M

I wonder if that's why the left side of the escutcheon was referred to as sinister.

Amanda M

It's on it's way, let me know when you get it.

Amanda M

I'm glad it arrived and that both you and your students like it.

Amanda M

I can't wait to see these in person.

Amanda M

How did the winningas hooks work out? Those are the little triangular thingies on the bottom right?

Amanda M

Some pics of the latest batch: http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/isabellaevangelista/Silk%20Banners/TroyGryffinclaw.png http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/isabellaevangelista/Silk%20Banners/Brogan.png http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/isabellaevangelista/Silk%20Banners/Audax.png

Amanda M

That's so freaking cool.

Amanda M

If you can document it you can get away with a lot in SCA heraldry actually that would normally break the rules or that someone may not have heard of.

Amanda M

Bumpooo.

Amanda M

I'm pretty much stealing all those pics for my 14th century folder of reference materials. You are most welcome to them, my Lady. They are not "stolen" if posted by the photographer and made freely available. My photos are meant to be shared, and I am honored that you feel they are good e...

Amanda M

I'm pretty much stealing all those pics for my 14th century folder of reference materials.

Amanda M

She doesn't always post the original language, but there some portions of it on the blog in the first post.

Amanda M

How much stock can you really put in opinion formed only from watching, or from video alone?

Amanda M

From what I've read so far it seems to be mostly in the context of a joust more like a duel, not multiple riders.

Amanda M

The gait of a charging horse in a joust I have a technical question about horses. If two knights on horseback are charging at each other in a joust, lances lowered, with their horses going as fast as they can, what gait is that horse using? I ask because I'm translating the medieval chivalry novel ...

Amanda M

I hear that.

Amanda M

I'm surprised you're not just getting splints and making them yourself.

Amanda M

It's a good argument, but a counter-intuative one to modern people. Modern people often dismiss the innovations of more ancient history because it's widely believed that everything we do is just better.

Amanda M

Eduard wrote:I too would appreciate a video about that shield style in the VDK manner.

I am considering doing some videos on the footwork I got asked about so much at Pennsic. I do not have a digital vidcam currently. I will find a solution.

I will mail you mine if I have to. >_>

Amanda M

It's my understanding that the occupant was getting ready for bed and was warming the tent a bit before hand. The weather that year was just terrible.

Amanda M

I'm not saying it wasn't a preventable accident, just that I wouldn't call that the normal conditions that fire retardant is meant to protect against.

Amanda M

Hi all. I am shipping pretty much everything I owe that can be shipped out on tuesday when I get home from work. I have to redo one small banner but other than a trade banner I am taking more orders. You can find all the information for ordering, plus pictures and FAQ on my webpage but I will of cou...

Amanda M

The pavilion fire a couple years ago was kind of a weird freak accident. I happened to be camping right across the street myself. They have a brand new viking A frame from panther and inside a propane tank with a stem style heater on it and a clothing rack next to one of the walls. It was a bit wind...

Amanda M

I am in no hurry. Take care of your house without any worries about us.

Amanda M

Gaaaaah I have too many projects already. *whines*

Amanda M

Damn you.

Amanda M

I can't even braid my own hair, what does that tell you?

Amanda M

I'm gonna have to file this stuff away for later. It's gonna have to come after the monumental task of casting a bajillion belt plaques and making an entire new persona;s worth of garb. ^_^

Amanda M

I have a big calcium lump on my shin from soccer. Believe me when I say that I do everything in my power to keep from even bumping it accidentally. It hurts like mad. I wouldn't want to repeatedly smash my finger bones in some weird attempt to strengthen them. I'd rather just invest in good gauntlet...

Amanda M

I actually found a couple places that have them in stock! I just wasn't sure if there was a proper period braid I should be using or not. If I am ever feeling really ambitious I might make some chapes myself but it's pretty far down the list right now under clothes and belts and whatnot.

The gait of a charging horse in a joust

Silk banners update, also taking new orders. PICS!