Month: December 2006

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Wooden Swords

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I’m probably not going to get a rapier out of this Instructable.  Still very cool. "Why buy your kids a cheap, soon to break toy when you can make them a great hardwood sword that will be durable, fun to play with, and even look good? This should not be considered the only way to make a nice wooden sword, but it definitely makes a nicer one than you can usually find. Most of the work can be done with hand or power tools. The blade itself requires the use of a tablesaw." Don’t these kids look great?  Some of … Continue reading Wooden Swords

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Soper Lane

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Soper Lane is a group of women who have studied the working lives of fifteenth century silkwomen. Courtesy of Elspeth, and much thanks to her for referring this great resource.  Verily neateth, huh?  (I’m practicing speaking forsoothly in preparation for wrapping gifts at our local Barnes and Noble this weekend.  It’s a fundraiser for the Shire.) Soper Lane (the site) features a newsletter, forum, database, links, and lovely pictures like the one below in the gallery. Everthing above is beautiful – credits are due the photographer, Mark Griffin, for seizing the opportunity to imitate portraits of the period. Gorgeous. I … Continue reading Soper Lane