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Update
I tend to forget about this journal... I need to stop doing that ( Read more... ) -
Fun with Chitons.
The Chiton (Tunic) is one of the basic Greek clothing items. Its rather simplistic, really, basically a big square piece of fabric averaging about 70 inches, folded and sewn up one side ant buttoned or sewn at the shoulders.
This shouldnt be such a problem.
Last year, I made a hand dyed red Chiton out of linen. for those who havent seen it, heres ( Read more... ) -
Been a long time...
So, its been a long time since I last posted, which really isnt all that big of a deal, since I dont exactly have a legion of folks watching this. But I still think its a good idea to do it, since theres not many folks doing Greek... well... anywhere ( Read more... ) -
Update
Well, things are progressing nicely, and it looks like I might actually be able to get everything done in time. Im about 1/4-1/3 of the way done with my Chiton, about 1/4 done with the linothorax (although the bear with that was the R&D, which is completely finished). My Dory is almost 100% complete (I only need to figure out a way to glue the ( Read more... ) -
Fun with linothorax part 2
This is mostly notes on what should and should not be done with making a linothorax ( Read more... ) -
Equipment Breakdown
So, taking the list from the aforementioned page, heres where I am so far on the equipment....
Corinthian Helmet, preferrably with earlier closed ears and black and white or black and red crest
Ok, theres a couple of options here. The opened ear deepeeka helmets are a dime a dozen round here on ebay, especially in steel. Problem is (1) they didnt ( Read more... ) -
The basics
For the benefit of myself (I like lists) and everyone else, heres a basic outline of the impression I am working towards and the items that I need ( Read more... ) -
The Challenge
It all started with me being stupid ( Read more... )