Background In October, my friend’s peer contacted me and informed me that my friend, Mistress Adair, would receive her Pelican, first peerage, on Twelfth Night, a January event in Atlantia, which is like a prom.I could not be more honored to complete that task, but I needed some guidance. Where do I start? It wasContinue reading “Tudor’s Pelican Necklace”
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Most common beading techniques I use for my works
Seed bead embroidery with cabochon There are two main techniques I use for embroidery with cabochon. “Stem” stitch. Fasten the thread, string the bead, put the needle on the fabric, pull the needle behind the beaded string, and go through the sewn bead again. String the second bead, put the needle into the material behindContinue reading “Most common beading techniques I use for my works”
Beadwork and reenactment
Beadwork “Beads are not period.” “Beads are not the best way to replicate the accessories; you should use metal.” I heard it a lot. And I am afraid I have to disagree. I hope my display will change your mind too. Or will inspire you. Or will you enjoy it? The items selected for thisContinue reading “Beadwork and reenactment”
Rus Noble Woman Headwear and accessories
Rus Noble Woman Outfit and accessories – X-XII century The following research represents the archeological findings, including examples of visual representation of the period and different archeological resources for Noble Rus female headwear. Even though Rus was not mainly Orthodoxies Christian until 988 (and let’s be honest, even after that), Byzantine significantly influenced the clothes,Continue reading “Rus Noble Woman Headwear and accessories”
Seed Beads embroidery (Basics, tips, and tricks)
A little bit of history Bead embroidery is a type of beadwork that uses a needle and thread to stitch beads to a fabric, suede, or leather surface. Below are just some small amount of examples from medieval Europe where beadwork can be found. Standard techniques Although we do not have much information on the exact techniques thatContinue reading “Seed Beads embroidery (Basics, tips, and tricks)“
The central heart-shaped head accessory replica
Short Summary Name: Central Jewel from the Headdress Period: late XIV century – early XV century Place: France, Bavaria, Portugal Source of inspiration: Portrait of Marguerite de Bavière Materials used in the original (probably): Ruby, gold, pearls Materials used in replica: Gold Seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 6/0), pearls, Swarovski crystals. My goal was toContinue reading “The central heart-shaped head accessory replica”
Spanish accessories
Garters The garters were completed with Baltic weaving, using wool of different thicknesses. Silver buckles are modern made; I failed to find anything looking more period in the store around me. From the historical perspective, garters are a piece of cloth or leather that holds the pants/socks on your leg. It is a supportive accessoryContinue reading “Spanish accessories”
History of Seed Beads
A lecture I gave for Barony of Raven Cove.
Spanish Royal Outfits
Overview Continue talking about the big project for Their Royal Highnesses. since their themed reign is focused on the Spain XIV century, I was up to the challenge to make matching outfits for them along with accessories. I have chosen to make two sets of clothes, the same tunic pattern for His Highness and differentContinue reading “Spanish Royal Outfits”
Roman Royals outfits
Overview Roman empire. Rich, broad empire. when professors at University gave us the lectures of emperors and generals, I sat just like a child listening to nighttime stories. Coming to reenactment, you notice how much Roman culture was influenced by different world trends and how they influenced them. In this project, I took a mixContinue reading “Roman Royals outfits”
Phoenix Safe Place 