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Zac Evans
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If I were designing this outfit, I would stick with the coif instead of the helmet, and add some layers in the skirt area. Looks really good though.
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Margot S.
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| Posted: Tue 23 Mar, 2010 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys!! C:
I'm afraid that I don't make it to any fairs except for the fair coming up in Norman, Oklahoma, but we do go to a couple of other events around the Texas area.
I see what everyone is saying about the helm. When I enter the costume contest, I won't be wearing it, but I'm going to wear it for some of the time. For one, I find it comical--especially when I'm standing next to Robert and Wayland who are in full armor and absolutely tower over me! :P However, I also am sort of using it as a 100% foolproof sunscreen. Last year, I burned through the sunscreen on my face. ): Sooo... I'd rather not have permablush. ;D I will take the helm off, though. It does tend to get heavy on the neck.
Thanks to everyone who complimented me and approved of my pretend!kit. 
Also, I wonder why this got moved to off topic.... uhm... Maybe because it isn't functional armor? D:
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Scott S.
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Margot S.
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D:
I need it.
Thanks very much!
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Robert S. Haile
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Now there's an idea...I'll help her make one. Seconded on the backstory as well. Sir Hugh Venables of Kinderton might be a neat candidate for that...not a Duke, but her direct male ancestor none the less. 
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Gabriele A. Pini
Location: Olgiate Comasco, Como Joined: 02 Sep 2008
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OT: This topic is a proof of how few girl we have in this site... When one ask a question immediately there are hundreds of knigths at her service.
Good dress, by the way!
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Scott S.
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| Gabriele A. Pini wrote: | | OT: This topic is a proof of how few girl we have in this site... |
Whaaaaaat? Naww man, there's girls in here alllll the time! I saw a few in here just the other day. (Shhh, be cool!)
Glad I could help, Margot! 
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Margot S.
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| Scott S. wrote: | | Gabriele A. Pini wrote: | | OT: This topic is a proof of how few girl we have in this site... |
Whaaaaaat? Naww man, there's girls in here alllll the time! I saw a few in here just the other day. (Shhh, be cool!)
Glad I could help, Margot! |
Hahaha
Since the medfair is this weekend, I really don't have time to buy a knight headband and expect it to arrive before the day, soo... I might actually make one. It honestly doesn't look that hard. C:
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James Head
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Since the medfair is this weekend, I really don't have time to buy a knight headband and expect it to arrive before the day, soo... I might actually make one. It honestly doesn't look that hard. C: |
Yeah, it looks like a rolled up piece of cloth wrapped in a ribbon.
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JE Sarge
Industry Professional
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You can make one of those headbands with a few dollars of material. Not very hard to do at all.
J.E. Sarge
Crusader Monk Sword Scabbards and Customizations
www.crusadermonk.com
"But lack of documentation, especially for such early times, is not to be considered as evidence of non-existance." - Ewart Oakeshott
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Margot S.
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You wouldn't happen to have a simple tutorial that could help me out, would you? o:
I don't doubt that I could figure it out on my own, but a tutorial is always a nice thing to have.
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Jean Thibodeau
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| JE Sarge wrote: | | You can make one of those headbands with a few dollars of material. Not very hard to do at all. |
Are those the donut shaped rolls that would fit at brow lever over the coif or cervelère and give support to a great helm instead or in addition to a suspension system ?
I think I also have seen these used over a great helm or bascinet possibly as decoration only and not for a functional purpose.
Kings, princes, dukes and other high nobles would also at times have a crown on a helm or as part of the design of the helm to simulate a crown. These decorative headbands also serving a heraldic/rank function ?
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Jean Thibodeau
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Note: Maybe this thread should become a permanent " Spotlight Topic " as it would be interesting and fun to hear about and see other " Girl Armour ". 
Oh, here is my contribution: A Photoshoped armour I did for Pamela Muir a few years back just for fun, so it's " virtual armour " and not real, but fun I think and Margot might enjoy seeing it.
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[ Download ]
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Robert S. Haile
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We had actually considered fashioning her a brass crown. Unfortunately our area doesn't sell sheet brass, and it's a little late to order some. Maybe we'll make one post-fair, just for laughs. 
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Robert S. Haile wrote: | | We had actually considered fashioning her a brass crown. Unfortunately our area doesn't sell sheet brass, and it's a little late to order some. Maybe we'll make one post-fair, just for laughs. |
There is always the next fair or the next or any good or " cheap " reason to play with costume or armour: So there is no reason to not build on this kit and slowly improve it or ad bits and pieces to be able to mix and match different periods and persona.
Looking forward to follow up pics and I must say I'm a little envious for multiple reasons. ( As said before lucky guy. ).
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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JE Sarge
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I don't have a tutorial, but here is how I have done one before:
Measure around your brow while wearing the coif with a cloth measuring tape. Cut a piece of fabric 12" wide and 2" shorter in length than the measurement you took of your brow (if you brow is 22" around, then you want the fabric to be 12" x 20"). Roll the fabric up width-wise like its a long cigarette. Roll it as tight as possible. If it is not thick enough, add some cotton or poly pillow filling (like tobacco in a cigarette). Use fabric glue to attach the seam so it does not come undone. With a metallic colored cord, start at one end like you are tying off a sausage. Tie the roll closed on the end and leave several inches hanging off the end. Then wrap the cord in a spiral around the roll working toward the other end. Use fabric glue to tack the sprial on the back side where the seam is at during every wrap. When you get to the other end, tie off the other end of the roll, and leave several inches hanging off to tie. Once the glue has dried, it's ready to wear, and it looks just as good as one you would buy.
You are done.
J.E. Sarge
Crusader Monk Sword Scabbards and Customizations
www.crusadermonk.com
"But lack of documentation, especially for such early times, is not to be considered as evidence of non-existance." - Ewart Oakeshott
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Margot S.
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: | Note: Maybe this thread should become a permanent " Spotlight Topic " as it would be interesting and fun to hear about and see other " Girl Armour ".
Oh, here is my contribution: A Photoshoped armour I did for Pamela Muir a few years back just for fun, so it's " virtual armour " and not real, but fun I think and Margot might enjoy seeing it. |
Hahah! That is pretty funny. It's pretty good, though. I'm terrible with photoshop. :/ I can do some pretty neat stuff with MS Paint, which most people find impossible, but I can't work shop for the life of me.  I need really simple programs. Or a class to use complex ones. ._.'
Anyway, that wasn't the point. :'P I wonder if I'll see another girl in armor at the fair.
I hope not. I might have to challenge her to a duel!
&& Thanks, JE! C: I appreciate it. I'll definitely do that!
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Wayland T. Phipps
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| Posted: Wed 24 Mar, 2010 2:59 am Post subject: A headband indeed |
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small piece of rope from Tractor Supply $00.98
spare velvet from WALLS $1.05
Gold Ribbon from Walmart $2.38
Hot Glue and gun i Have
....From your trusty Novice Armorer Way
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Pamela Muir
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| Jean Thibodeau wrote: |
Oh, here is my contribution: A Photoshoped armour I did for Pamela Muir a few years back just for fun, so it's " virtual armour " and not real, but fun I think and Margot might enjoy seeing it. |
Thank you, Jean! I still love that photo. I have been working on putting together my non-virtual armour, but it isn't quite as glamorous.
Pamela Muir
Founder/Lead Instructor
Academy of Chivalric Martial Arts
"I need a hero. I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night. He's gotta be strong, And he's gotta be fast, And he's gotta be fresh from the fight." ~Steinman/Pitchford
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Troy G L Williams
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Margot,
A bascinet may suit your armour perfectly. I believe all the gentlemen will agree. For one, it will show off your beauty and two, it will provide that "don't mess with me" look. Just an idea. There are several sites out there that can do helms according to measurements. I'm not sure of your budget but maybe worth saving up for. The rest of your armour seems to suit you well for your purpose. Enjoy yourself, that is all that matters.
v/r,
Troy Williams
"It’s merely a flesh wound." -Monty Python and the Holy Grail
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