Monthly Archives: March 2016

Gobsmacked.

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Rachel

Last Saturday, I stepped down from the Kingdom position of Gold Falcon Principal Herald, a position I held for two years.  I was given some silk and some other sundry bits of fabric, and wanted my friend Anna to make … Continue reading →

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War Banners

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Rachel

Just got around to uploading photos of banners I painted for my friends for their trip to Gulf Wars.  (and if you didn’t know about the crazy storms, well, yes, there were crazy storms.)  Best part about the banners is … Continue reading →

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Paternoster Supplies

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Rachel

I frequently am asked about where I get my supplies for paternosters.  This post will serve as a source page, and also show where I generally poke around for suppliers.  Of course, this is not the end-all of suppliers, but … Continue reading →

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Painting Weather Resistant Heraldic Banners

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Rachel

I’ve recently received some requests on how to paint heraldic banners for use outside.  I really enjoy painting heraldry on canvas, as I feel it looks more period. (I love silk banners – really, I do, however, silk in period … Continue reading →

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