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Quote:Matt said: To make a piece 6 foot wide by 8 foot long took a mile of drop spun yarn.
Using the formula for computing weaving based on 12 threads per inch, double ply thread, that's about what I came up with, too. That's a heckuva lot of wool. Many hours of standing and holding that arm up for the drop spindle.
And did you realize it takes a pound of wool to make a pound of fabric??
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I have been looking into the creation of a Germanic impression, and I want to thank you all for posting these inspiring images!
Has anyone got any recommendations for readings that are informative on the broad aspects of Germanic tribal life in the 3rd Century or so?
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I don't know if it's just me, but I don't see any pictures.
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I must agree there is a picture?
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Granted, on this page, (eight) of the thread, there are no images posted. However, if you go to the previous page I see quite a few and so on.
Excellent recreations among the Germanic enthusiasts, btw.
Valete,
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Dave, I love your pictures of your group! You guys are doing some excellent impressions! My Germanic kit is rapidly nearing completion, so I will be able to post some pictures of it as well. Currently I am working on my shield.
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Thanks for the kind words Dan. We continue to develop our impressions and I look forward to seeing your own.
regards
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Harjis [Haarees] ("Black Watch" ;-) ) officer protects Lugian Iron, 2nd century AD (post Christum natum)...
Ironroots, The city of
Starachowice, Heart of Poland, 2011.
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Very nice impression! If you're representing the Harii, you might want to try some of the black warpaint (I made some my mixing lard and charcoal dust). It works well, but there is a little bit of shine off the grease. I'm still looking for the actual recipie for making Harii warpaint. I've heard that it may have had pitch in it, but that would make it sticky and horrible to get off again.
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This is AWESOME. Most of my re-enactment exposure has been with Revolutionary War American and American Civil War people. But you guys look like you stepped right out of Beowulf!
Wonder why there have been no posts here for two months?