Crafts

This is a collection of files that I have assembled from various sources since I first joined the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) in 1989. The information in these files comes from the Rialto newsgroup (rec.org.sca), the old fidonet medieval echo conferance area, various mail lists and articles submitted to me by their authors.

Several types of files are available:

-msg (or no suffix) These files are composed of a variety of short messages from a variety of authors having a common subject .

-art A stand-alone article written by a single author. Some are off of the networks while some were submitted to me by the author.

-bib A bibliography of book and article titles on a single subject.

-FAQ An article file that follows a Frequently Asked Questions format.

All text files are available in three formats, HTML, text and RTF. If the text and RTF formats are not mentioned explicitly in this index, they are available from within the HTML file.

THLord Stefan li Rous (Mark S. Harris, ).

filelist-list The complete list of these Florilegium files. (also text, rtf.)
Arch-Chem-Nms-art "Archaic Chemical Names and Modern Equivalents" by Baron Ibrahim ibn Abih al Thaalibi, OP, OL.
basketweaving-msg Medieval basketweaving.
beeswax-msg Beeswax sources. Period uses of beeswax.
bellows-msg Medieval bellows.
Bg-P-Wodwrking-art "Beginning Period Woodworking" by Master Tamlene ap Guidgen, O.L.
Blacksmithing-bib "Medieval Blacksmithing Bibliography" by Master Tamlene ap Guidgen, O.L.
blacksmithing-msg Blacksmithing, forges, tools.
blksm-anvils-msg Blacksmithing anvils. sources.
blksm-forges-msg Blacksmithing forges. sources.
blksm-welding-msg Forge welding. fluxes.
bladesmithing-msg Steel sources, making knives and swords.
block-printing-msg Block printing for cloth.
bone-msg Working with bone and antler.
brushes-msg Period brushes. Sources and substitutions.
BY-Blacksmith-art "The Backyard Blacksmith" by Master Sven Odin Eye.
cast-cutlefsh-msg Casting pewter using cuttlefish molds.
Cast-Wax-Seal-art "Pewter Casting for a Wax Seal" by HL Hucbald ap Urp, JdL.
Cast-Wood-Mlds-art "Pewter-Casting in Wood" by Lady Shara of Starwood, OVO, CMC, AoA
casting-lnks Casting metals.
casting-msg Casting metals.
ceramics-bib A ceramics, pottery and tile bibliography.
Ceramics-Intro-art An introduction to pottery and ceramics by Lady Artemesia Serena.
chip-carving-msg Comments on chip carving, (wood carving).
coopering-msg Making barrels and kegs.
craft-supplies-msg Scavenging tools and supplies.
crafthints-msg Various useful comments on different crafts.
decor-rivets-msg Decorative rivets for leather, armor.
enameling-msg Enameling techniques.
ear-wax-msg Use of ear wax in period.
fabric-paint-msg Fabric painting in the SCA and period.
Forg-Cnstrctn-art "A Simple Portable Brake Drum Forge" by Master Magnus Malleus.
frescoes-msg Creating frescoes. Painted stonework.
fur-msg Use of fur in period. Dyeing it., fake fur. Working with fur.
glass-bib A bibliography on glass and glass beads by Master Magnus Malleus, OL.
glass-lnks Web links to medieval glass by Dame Aoife Finn of Ynos Mon.
glasswork-msg Stained glass, glass etching. Glass in period.
glues-msg Medieval glues and pastes. Recipes.
hand-crafts-lnks Links to info on medieval "Little" arts for idle hands by Dame Aoife Finn of Ynos Mon.
horn-msg Working with horn. drinking horns.
Horn-Spoons-art "Making Horn Spoons" by Mistress Gunnora Hallakarva.
Horn-Working-art "Method for period horn work" by Kirk Morrison.
horsehair-msg Obtaining and using horsehair.
ivory-bib Bibliography of medieval ivory carving by Mistress Slaine ni Chiarain.
ivory-msg Ivory carving, ivory substitutes.
jwlry-soldrng-art "Jewelry Soldering Simplified" by HL HRothgar Thorsson.
lampwrk-beads-lnks Web links on historical lampwork beads by Dame Aoife Finn of Ynos Mon.
lapidary-msg Period and SCA gemstone cutting.
A-Lapidary-art Period descriptions and virtues of gemstones by Agnes deLanvallei.
lea-bladders-msg Tanning, cleaning, dressing animal bladders.
Lea-Hardware-art "Leather ‘Hardware‘ for the Woodworker" by Master Sven Odin Eye.
lea-tooling-msg Leather tooling. decorating leather.
lea-tanning-msg How to tan leather. Types of tanning.
leather-dyeing-msg Dyeing and painting leather.
leather-msg Working with leather.
leather-bib Bibliography on leather and leather goods.
leather2-bib Leather bibliography by Vilyehm the Merchant
lucet-cord-msg Making lucet cord for trim, lacing.
Lye-Soap-art The history of and how to make soap by Baroness Leonora Katharyn de Provence.
merch-leather-msg Leather merchants and sources.
metals-msg Medieval and modern metals and alloys.
metal-etching-msg Period and modern metal etching.
metal-sources-msg Sources and merchants for metals.
metalworking-msg gauge thicknesses, inlays.
metalworking-FAQ FAQ from the metalworking newsgroup.
Mk-Vik-Brooch-art "Making a Simple Viking Ring Brooch" by HL HRothgar Thorsson.
mkng-a-p-lathe-art "An Easily Made Primitive Lathe" by Master Magnus Malleus.
Mkng-Charcoal-art "Making Charcoal" by HL Hucbald ap Urp, JdL.
Non-Ferrous-bib Annotated bibliography on non-ferrous metal and metal objects by Magnus.
p-asbestos-msg Period use of asbestos.
p-petroleum-msg Period use of petroleum. Crude oil.
painting-msg Period and SCA painting, terms used.
paintg-panels-msg Wood panels as a painting medium.
papermaking-msg Producing pulp, making handmade paper.
pewter-msg Pewter in period. Referances. Sources.
pigments-msg Period pigments. Modern sources. Safety.
plane-art Reconstruction and Use of a Saxon Plane.
plaster-msg Use of plaster in period. Referances.
polishing-msg Period polishing and sanding materials.
Pottery-bib A pottery bibliography by Master Hroar.
pottery-msg Medieval pottery, kilns. modern equivalents.
pottery-whels-msg Period pottery wheels. Types. Building them.
Pyrography-art "Pyrography" by Lady Lillian the Wandering Artist. (woodburning)
pysanky-eggs-msg Painted and dyed eggs of eastern Europe.
Relief-Carvng-art Class handout from Relief Carving 101 taught by Lord Valdis of Gotland at Pennsic 28.
Ren-paint-art Article on Renaissance painting by Tristan Clair de Lune.
repousee-msg Period process of raising decorations in metal by hammering the backside.
HaS-Repousse-art "Hammer and Stake Repousse" by Master Tamlene ap Guidgen, O.L.
Rock-Crystal-art "Carving Rock Crystal According to Theophilius" by Lord Valdis of Gotland (humor)
smeltng-coper-msg Comments on small-scale smelting of copper.
sculpture-msg Period sculpture. Terra-cotta sculpture.
Sharpng-Tools-art "Sharpening Tools" by Master Tamlene ap Guidgen.
soapmaking-msg Period and modern soapmaking techniques.
Soapmakng-CMA-art "Soapmaking in then Current Middle Ages" by Gillian Fhlaitheamhail (Fraya Davis).
soapstone-msg Use of Soapstone in period. Modern sources.
straw-crafts-msg Medieval straw crafts. Straw hats.
stained-glass-lnks Web links to medieval stained glass by Dame Aoife Finn of Ynos Mon.
Throwing-Pots-art "Throwing Pots" by Lady Artemesia Serena. Using a potter's wheel.
tiles-bib A bibliography on period tile making by Master Magnus Malleus.
tiles-msg Period tiles and uses. Sources. Making tiles.
Tool-Making-art "Tool Making" by Master Tamlene ap Guidgen, O.L. A class handout on making tools.
tools-bib Bibliography of medieval woodworking tools by Thora Sharptooth.
tools-lnks Links on medieval tools by Dame Aoife Finn of Ynos Mon.
tools-msg Period and modern tools.
urine-uses-msg Period uses of animal and human urine.
wood-msg Different types of wood, period terms.
merch-woods-msg Sources for period and exotic woods.
wood-bending-msg Period and modern methods for bending wood.
wood-finishes-msg Period and SCA wood finishes. Stains.
wood-utensils-msg Making and finishing wooden utensils, mugs.
woodworking-msg Woodworking tools and techniques. wood finishes.
Working-Horn-art "Working with Horn and Skeletal Materials" by Lord Mikal Isernfocar (called Ironhawk).
Working-Slate-art "Working with Slate" by Master Sven Odin Eye.
Workng-Beswax-art "Working With Beeswax" by Master Bedwyr Danwyn.
Workng-Tallow-art "Working With Tallow" by Master Bedwyr Danwyn.
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