Crafting Kit
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Here are some period hats... some are on pirates, some sailors, and some are on Gentlemen... My pirate interest really only concerns the Golden Age of Piracy (and maybe a decade or so either side), and I have only been studying and researching the topic for about the last 8 years or so (which pales in comparison to some on this board). But most of what I have read or seen period pictures of in regards to hats for the period of 1680-1730 refers mainly to tricorns, round hats,, red caps, and some sort of knit hat like a Thrum or Monmouth. The below picture represents a few hours time and rudimentary knowledge of Photoshop (and a great idea from the Salacious Historian…
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Well now the weather here in the frozen North has turned, I am back in the shop. Here is my most recent project, it is a slightly altered copy of a knock down trestle table that we bought at MTA from the great folks of Lord Grey's Retinue. All she needs now is finish sanding, stain and a good coat of oil.
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I have lost my link to a site with drawings that showed how to make willow barrel hoops and the cuts necessary to join the ends of the hoops. Does anyone have access to such they would be willing to share? I found a small oak keg with thin copper bands that I want to turn into a powder keg prop for my hide-hunter camp. Thanx. Bo
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Muffs!!! 1 2
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With all this cold weather gear I'm making here is yet another item that I just completed. A Hand Muff. I obtained some rabbit pelts from my parents and just put this together this afternoon. It's not for me but I modeled it for you. Now I need to shower the fur off me.
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For those of you that may not know I am currently in the process of building a scabbard for my new sword from Privateer Armory. I have just acquired enough supplies to start the project and will be updating it here. I plan on a stretched leather scabbard with no wooden core. I also plan on adding a bronze tip and and lock. This is the sword I bought and a link to Privateer Armory.
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I have searched the forums and nothing really came up that satisfied what I was looking for (it was difficult to think up good search terms for this as well that were specific enough). So here we go: I am in search of good, historically correct pen and/or quill, ink, and container to keep it in. In particular, I am looking for these items in a form that a sailor who could write (like Esquimelin, Dampier, or any of the other sailors who wrote journals at sea during this time) would have during the GAOP era. So far, all I have found is a source for period correct paper to write on: http://www.2makepaper.com/
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I am trying to hand sew a snap sack. I found the pattern on a site www.thebuckskinners.com. I have sewn the top and bottom seam but I am confused on the side seam. How do do i fold it over and sew it flat?
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What was the outfit of the typical pirate?
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Does anyone have anby information on leather waistcoats? One, did they actually exist during GAoP? What does one look like?
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Over the last couple of years I've mentioned in here about using my "normal pine-tar finish" on various projects (axe handle, gun stock, needle cases) but I'd never elaborated on what that is. Well, I just mixed up a batch so I thought I'd share. Here's the mix I picked up years ago when I was working on wooden boats: 4 parts Boiled Linseed Oil 4 parts Turpentine 1 part Pine Tar 1 part Japan Drier Mix well and slap it on much as you would teak oil or tung oil. The end result is a well wearing finish with a dark golden color. It's also a great preservative. The turpentine really thins it out so it's penetrating. Don't expect a thick glossy coating like a varnish…
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Preferably light blue, gray, or brown for the Wesket, and definitely linen. anybody got a spare for sale?, PLMK. And no rush, I just need it before Sept.
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I've this pair of leather boots for years. Over time they've gotten wet a few times getting on and off the ship and the boots have begun to sag pretty badly. Any ideas on how to keep me leather boots erect? I don't want to be walking around with saggy leather flopping around. Thank you for your help in advance Capn Antonio Malasses
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I'm looking for a belly box that goes around one's neck, hangs in the front and is held in place by a belt. Like the ones that appear in so many illustrations. Bart Roberts (lower image) has one on.
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I have a MVTCo English Doglock Horse Pistol, I did not think about getting a belt hook, but I started thinking about making one. So I went into the shop and hammered one out from images I found of the real deal. I roughed it out and tested it. The problem I am having is that with one screw it will not hold in place, it just want's to spin. Has anyone tried to make a belt hook? Or have any suggestions? Thanks.
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Well I have finally finished Mr William Redwake's sea chest. All 1" thick, wide pine boards, with poplar runners. The finish is milk paint. I just wish I could do better beckets. Now to figure out how to ship it.....
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Ahoy! Stimulated through Greg´s post of selling Monmouth Caps, I started some researches about knitting works and made my own Monmouth Cap. Besides: My Mom is much better in knitting than me Ceeping my deer Mother busy (and of course to get some new accurate pieces to wear), I´ve found patterns, pictures and instructions for several types of Headwear, Socks, gloves etc. References I´ve found on Mara Riley´s page were very helpfull. I didn´t found references for men´s Jackets/ Cardigans or a Vest... only for a knitted undershirt. Questions: What about the mens? Didnt they were knitted Jackets Coats or Vests? Has somebody of you any of the refenrence- books liste…
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I'd like to share some period images I've been recently collecting, which show sailors & assorted other working joes of the GAOP. I'll continue to add to this thread as I find new ones. Let's start with some Canaletto: (b. 1697, Venezia, d. 1768, Venezia) Here is a brief bio on this artist: Zuane Antonio Canal, Venetian painter, the son of Bernardo Canal, a well-known scenery painter at the time. 'Canaletto' — or small canal — as he was soon called, received his training in the studio of his father and his brother, with whom he continued to collaborate for several years. He became the most famous view-painter of the 18th century. The images I'm posting are crops and …
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wanting to know what types of materials would be accepted for early frock coats 18th century between 1700-1730. & 1730-1760. I understand wool, linen, and brocade was used. My question is are there different weights for wool? For a frock coat what is the standard weight? Is it a suit weight (light), if ya want to do a light weight coat? Also what type of buttons other than pewter would be good. I was recommended to use large size up to a 1" round diameter, keeping the button holes between 1 1/2 "- 2". I am looking for Traders/Sutlers who sell period fabric and buttons,does anyone know of anyone other than, Jastownsend,Fugawee,Panther Primitives,Carolina Calicos as…
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ok---- this draft is based on Mooses /Captain Sterlings second posted picture... 1.i think the neck line is a bit too high and perhaps even not quite the correct curve/shape 2. i think the arm scythes are too high and need instead a deeper cut sooo..... does anyone mind comparing the 2 garments and telling me your opinion? and i also think i read that they had boning in the side seams AND the back down the middle... what say you? and i fully intend to runa small slice of boning down the front right and left side so that the spiral lacing wont bunch up the front opinions please!!!
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Well I've started to work on a wool sleeved waistcoat. For those times where I might need some extra warmth. I figured I'd post my progress on here so everyone could enjoy. Part of the reason for starting this thread,I wanted to show whats on the inside. The guts you never get to see. Here is the front inside out showing the pockets and interlining. Now it's turned out and pressed waiting for buttonholes and prick stitching. I still have to finish the sleeves and sew pocket flaps. Close up the pocket.
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So I know a place where I can get blue and white checked linen, which I know is period material for a sailor's shirt. Does anybody know where I can get a period pattern for cutting and sewing it? Showing what kind of cuffs, collar, pleats, and stuff like that to use? Anything from 1680 to 1750 would be close enough.
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Is it really necessary to have all my garb hand sewn? Do patrons pay that close attention to sewing? It seems to me that most events are geared towards sales of plastic pirate toys and accoutrements anyway. Plus at events like Nor Cal it seems that the rules are out the window. Where are these events that are so heavily monitored? just currious
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Does anyone here have any period pics of hammocks onboard ship, or information on how to make one? In south america i seen the old blanket and rope method, just thrown together any old way. is there a particular GAoP style hammock though? sam
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made a new tallow horn today.ill post pics in a second
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Woman's waistcoat, embroidery and fringe trim ca. 1700 Origin: England OL: 24"; Waist: 26"; Width across back: 13"; OW: (folded) 16"; Cream tabby linen front, back and linings; silk embroidery threads; light brown linen fringe. Gift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg. Acc. No. 1989-435 Lady's sleeveless embroidered waistcoat has a scooped, rounded neckline and shoulder straps. It is fitted through the body, tapering at the waist, and flares out at the hips in rounded skirts. There are no fasteners on the front edges. The waistcoat is of cream linen embroidered overall in a scalloped pattern with tan silk thread, and further decorated along front edges and on back with multicolo…
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