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A&C Month: medieval craft collection

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And the Norse Applique Tree of Life that I put on my apron dress!

 

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So, here's my little tutorial on how i make Vinking age round shield, about 31.5 inches in diameter. 

 

First, you take all the pallets apart so you have boards

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Then, you glue 2 boards to a larger one so you can draw a circle

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then, you make a rough design for the handles

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you cut out a round shape from the glued boards, and attach the handle to see if it works (size for the hand large enough etc)

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Then, you look into covering the grip with either fabric or leather

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and you cover the shield in cloth (i used old bedsheets, once painted, no diffirence can be seen)

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Add rawhide strips and a design to your liking, and your shield will look like this: 

 

 

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*laughs* everyone has to start somewhere, babe! Chin up! You won't be for very long! 

A couple of my illumination projects. Peerage and County scrolls. These are all 16" x 22" (Calligraphy is not mine, just the drawing/ink/paint) 

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