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Late Roman shield backing
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03-30-2011, 12:38 AM
Just as a "by the way", if your shield is made of modern plywood, yes, the back should be covered! Gesso and paint may do it, but paint alone has always looked a lot like painted plywood, to me. There's always someone in the audience who spots it, too! Just sayin'...

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Late Roman shield backing - by Caballo - 03-27-2011, 08:07 PM
Re: Late Roman shield backing - by Robert Vermaat - 03-28-2011, 03:16 PM
Re: Late Roman shield backing - by Caballo - 03-28-2011, 04:27 PM
Re: Late Roman shield backing - by M. Demetrius - 03-29-2011, 02:58 PM
Re: Late Roman shield backing - by Matthew Amt - 03-30-2011, 12:38 AM

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