Mary Diamond
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Ah, what a fascinating line of inquiry! I do not recall it being brought forth previously…
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12 hours ago, TudorSmith said:
Double faced, heavier weight, but with almost silky feel,
You may wish to consider this for a mantua, with a darker colored petticoat and stomacher, matching ribbons for hat and shoes…
12 hours ago, TudorSmith said:
Definitely cotton. Definitely canvas.
Depending on stretch (ideally, you want none for stays), the canvas may be good for interlining layers of stays, jumps, etc., as well as great for things like slops, market wallets, ditty bags, snap sacks, cargo bales…
12 hours ago, TudorSmith said:I scored this satchel today. It looks more western then anything actually period, and I'm hoping to find a way to hide, if not entirely remove the zipper on the front pouch and i rather hate the color...
Perhaps simply add a new flap which entirely covers the previous flap and reaches past the zippered compartment? Or remove the zippered compartment, separate and reuse the front to make a pocket front instead.Great finds! You cannot go wrong with free.
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For all the creative folk, as well as any person ever tasked with a “Can you fix this” problem, I would like to introduce Aves Studio. I was first introduced to them while at an Art Gallery showing outside Joshua Tree, CA, leading me to initially purchase their Aves Power Pack sampler. I have since used their FIXIT Sculpt for concrete garden statue repair (see photos below), and Apoxy Paste, for concrete pot repair, with fantastic results.
I think this group of products offers a great option for not only repair, but new sculptural creation as well, in an extremely durable, easy to work with product, and I am happy to share them with you.
FIXIT is:
2 part productSelf-hardening
UV stable
500 degree F Heat tolerance
Freeze Thaw stable
Waterproof
Marine and Exterior use
Non-flammable
Non-Hazardous
Water clean up
15,600 psi compressive strength, 5850 tensile strength
For those interested, the bronze finish I recoated the statues with is a metal coating from Sculpt Nouveau, another fine company I am happy to recommend. The penny-bright finish ages/darkens naturally, or you can patina it to the darker aged bronze as seen on the last statue (showing the original 7 year old Sculpt Nouveau Bronze coating, patinated with Tiffany Green).https://sculptnouveau.com/collections/metal-coatings/products/metal-coatings
Enjoy!
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You really have done your homework, well done!
If you are going to purchase, I would inquire if it is possible to have the maker not insert the eyelets. This would allow you to set spiral lace eyelets.
Front or back lacing, to me, depends on your patience and flexibility, unless you are comfortable asking for assistance getting dressed. Event mornings can be a bit of a rush, and you may have to wait for said help. If you choose front lacing, you may wish to inquire if additional matching fabric is available to purchase, to make a stomacher (if you would like it to match).
If you are going to make your own stays, adjusting pattern length really isn’t all that difficult, requiring no math at all. You are simply splitting the pattern horizontally, and redrawing the top of the seam line to match the bottom of the seam line. Because they are straight or simple curves, it really isn’t that complicated.
And, at the end of the day, no matter the path you choose, these will most likely not be your last pair of stays. But you have put a good deal of thought, time, and potentially money, towards them, and it will show in an impression you can be proud of. Go forth and be brilliant.
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Looking good!
I have purchased many items through Samson Historical, and really like them. My biggest concern with purchasing stays is achieving a proper and comfortable fit. The benefit is you will have a pair to reference when you go to make your own. Note that all their stays appears to be cross-laced, which is incorrect for our early timeframe. The holes should be offset (except first and last pair), and spiral laced (which allows for better movement and more comfort). The drawback to purchasing stays - incorrectly fit stays can be painful to wear, affecting your back, your underarms/ribs, and your hipbones.
Sewing stays couldn’t be easier, as the channels and seams are all straight lines. Taping the edges takes a bit of time, but yields a lovely finish. If your concern is fitting the stays to yourself, perhaps look into a custom fitted pattern? Below is an example link:
I just came across this, and thought it not bad as yet another option.
https://blog.americanduchess.com/2016/05/18th-century-stays-q-about-simplicity.html
Keep up the good work! You are doing great. -
MarkG would be another good source, I believe.
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Welcome, good to see you again!
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Looking good! I would note that I have only ever seen gathers, not pleats, to the waistband…
Reference link:
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O13921/coat-and-breeches-unknown/?carousel-image=2020MT0492
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Ah, it was good to see familiar faces. Admirable skill from both…
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Glad to see you had a good experience with the EvapoRust! Thank you for keeping us posted 😊
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Ummmm, hi. My name is Mary. (Hi, Mary.) I have a problem. Some might call it an addiction.
Please join me welcoming the latest, littlest, lantern to my collection.
It’s Williams fault. If not his, then definitely Rob Gorrell’s. 😊
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Wonderful news!
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Oooh, I love it! Very nicely done!
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Ah, sorry to say, the rust will always find a way back, starting immediately (if not sooner) after you have set the piece down as “finished”. Be sure to oil (food-grade knife oil) immediately when finished. A rust eraser is also helpful to have on hand.
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Nice find! Glad to hear you are on the mend…
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Noted, thank you!
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18 hours ago, TudorSmith said:
Great suggestions, all, thank you! I am starting with some 0000 steel wool and mineral oil cause that's what was readily available on my regular errands route but that Evaporust looks mighty interesting.
I got my Evaporust at my local O’Reilly auto parts store, though a quick search also shows Home Depot, Harbor Freight and Wal-Mart pickup availability. Plan on dedicating a cheap plastic tub (for rusty bit submersion and soaking) and funnel (for pouring the Evaporust back into the original container until you are ready for it again), and you will be all set for a number of repeated uses.
18 hours ago, TudorSmith said:Thinking ahead though, once they are cleaned, what should I be looking at for sharpening? Somehow I imagine my kitchen knife sharpener might not be suitable?
Captain Pern kept a small sharpening stone with him, and skillfully sharpened my bone handle knife to a fine edge, while at FZ many moons ago, before I got into woodworking. I have since acquired a number of my own stones, and prefer the traditional stone methods, unless the edge is badly damaged. These folks are generous with their knowledge and patience, if you are inclined…
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5 hours ago, Mission said:
I actually found a link to some bottles I was looking at.
https://www.specialtybottle.com/glass-bottles/corked/250ml-cksq250
BTW, green glass bottles are not dark green, they're basically clear bottles with a green tint. The clearer a glass was, the more desirable it was considered because you could see what was in it. However, truly clear glass was harder to make, so it was more expensive.
Here is a link to a green glass bottle:
http://www.piratesurgeon.com/pages/surgeon_pages/images/green_glass_medicine_bottle_broken_lip.jpg
Had you considered recreating the green glass appearance with glass paint? I have used Pebeo to repair my WWII tin mug, and and happy to recommend them. You may wish to consider the Emerald color, thinned, to recreate the green glass color.
https://en.pebeo.com/catalogue/loisirs-creatifs/couleurs-decoration/v160-colours
https://www.dickblick.com/items/pebeo-vitrea-160-glass-paint-emerald-glossy-45-ml-bottle/
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Bit of a drive for me… I will not be attending, but hope you have a great weekend!
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On 5/11/2023 at 9:06 PM, Picaroon Lagoon said:
Firelock Games ( https://www.firelockgames.com/ ) has a wide range of miniatures from the 17th and 18th century (including ships!) in their ‘Blood & Plunder’ line of games. The detail is not only good, but Benerson Little served as a historical consultant on many elements of the games design! Size is 28 mm which makes them compatible with most D&D and similar TTRPGs so their miniatures can be used for a wide variety of games not just the game system they are designed around. For instance, they could be perfectly suited to the recent ‘Pirate Borg’ RPG ( https://www.limithron.com/pirateborg ) if one were so inclined. One great line of miniatures, unlimited gaming possibilities!
Oooh, thank you for the above! Michael Bagsley, Matty Bottles, look sharp!
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On 5/12/2023 at 5:34 AM, Picaroon Lagoon said:
I am currently marooned someways inland, but my search party excursions (what the local natives refer to as ‘high-king’) have turned up fairly abundant natural deposits of local chert! I’ve been known on occasion to haul some back ‘on me back’ much like Mr. Pierce mentions above. As a Pirate I feel like the titular ‘best’ flints are them what can be plundered (if even from the earth)! As Captain Jack always said: “Not all treasure is Silver & Gold, mate”; and as my own good fortune would have it, I’ve discovered another form of buried treasure sometimes quite literally in me own back yard!
Ah, it sounds like you have an honourable occupation brewing, Picaroon!
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I am already mentally designing, ready to put pencil to paper soon 😊
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And welcome, again!
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Welcome aboard, Corvus, and well met.
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Oooh, that a lovely find!