That's too cool, now I'm off a google-ing to see what cool stuff I can find. I always love finding something new to look up. :)
So, are you planning on wearing the robe, as well as the collar? I could even picture you in the spiffy hat. :) I love the red & gold one, but I think the short ones would be less likely to make you die from the heat of June fair.
Have you thought much about your vigil? Will you have a vigil tent on Friday night, with any specific ceremony to it?
The collar, red hat, and long mantle are described in the statutes. I'm definitely going to do hat and mantle. countess_e and I still have to have a discussion about how many underlayers are sane/affordable/possible in limited time/etc. (the maximum would be the feminine version of houppelande, with kirtle & shift underneath, speaking of dying of heat . . .) Similarly, glasseye and I have to talk about how sane it would be to make a collar, what it would look like, etc.
About vigil stuff-- I'm leaning more toward party with period food (ideally, Saturday night, since household people will be driving up from the 3M area). People are already knights in the order stuff I'm looking at, so there is not much about formal vigils.
Cool, let me know if you want any help in the foodie arena. I'll also be helping with the period food demo that day so we'll be doing lots of cooking over fire.
I know in the past they've produced an entire feast using all period methods and equipment on site, but I'm not sure how elaborate you want to get.
Finger noshes? A specific country/ time? I can be anything from planner and cook to just helper monkey if you have a need. :)
I have a pair of the historic enterprises cobbled shoes and they pass pretty well. I had a pair of real, authentic turn-shoes made by a dude at Pennsic one year, but I actually /lost/ them. I am that pathetic.
Houpelondes with wool kirtles underneath are perfectly acceptable attire for hot June days. ;) Okay... so no, they're not, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be. Natural fibers breathe and all that ;)
Mind you, June in An Tir near the water is going to be nothing compared with June for you guys. I mean, it might be as much as 80 degrees, and not humid.
Fabrics-store.com (http://www.fabrics-store.com) - the source of lots of nice, inexpensive linen - is having a sale, apparently. Their stuff is well-priced anyway, but it's worth checking out.
If you decide you want a fancy collar and we can't get one done in time, look for one you like on-line. Might be able to get people to chip in. Also, if Darian does a wax, I could make a mold and use my wax injector to do a bunch of waxes if he is willing to com help cast them and do clean up work... It might be more practical to just buy one though.
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Date: 2008-03-19 10:34 pm (UTC)http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14496/14496-h/14496-h.htm
(but all black & white).
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Date: 2008-03-19 10:57 pm (UTC)So, are you planning on wearing the robe, as well as the collar? I could even picture you in the spiffy hat. :) I love the red & gold one, but I think the short ones would be less likely to make you die from the heat of June fair.
Have you thought much about your vigil? Will you have a vigil tent on Friday night, with any specific ceremony to it?
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Date: 2008-03-19 11:23 pm (UTC)http://www.signetring.com/Jewelry/Renaissance_Jewelry/Orders_and_badges/Fleece/fleece.htm
We'll have to get you a minion with a fan so you don't pass out.
I'd be happy to help with any of the sewing and pattern drafting stuff (and of course, FOOD), but so far 90% of my casting experience has been pewter.
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Date: 2008-03-20 06:34 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-03-20 06:46 pm (UTC)I know in the past they've produced an entire feast using all period methods and equipment on site, but I'm not sure how elaborate you want to get.
Finger noshes? A specific country/ time? I can be anything from planner and cook to just helper monkey if you have a need. :)
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Date: 2008-03-19 10:58 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-03-20 12:03 am (UTC)Maybe, um, maybe I could MAKE you a hat! And... ship it to you. But I could! If there's time!
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Date: 2008-03-20 05:39 am (UTC)Do you have ideas about shoes? I am thinking it might be time to, y'know, buy some period ones.
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Date: 2008-03-20 01:56 pm (UTC)http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Black-Medium-Renaissance-Costume/dp/B000B6NG4A/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1206021334&sr=8-8
I wear a size 7, I bought a size 7-8, put gel soles and arch support, and they fit fine (with thin stockings).
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Date: 2008-03-21 05:35 am (UTC)http://www.billdawsonmetalsmith.com/regalia2.html
You could think of it as a business opportunity :P
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