Thank you, mate..... I rarely have the nerve to share anything I write, and almost never somewhere this public. I used to feel the same but now I just write and share as the mood takes me and I know that anyone not interested will just see my name in the Bards stage and can scroll on by. I really e...

Lovely work Redhand, I've said as much to Iodo in the past but I think that showing how things are done in inclement weather really hammers home the difference between what we do and the costume based approach. You know I'm not being critical but I have to ask what are your plans to upgrade away fro...

I've said it elsewhere but this is really inspirational stuff. I can't express how impressive I think it is that you've come back into the hobby after so long and are still at the top of your game for kit, skills and ability to tie it all into an authentic portrayal. Keep going man, I'll catch up ev...

Ugh, look how clean Andy's work bench is compared to mine...... Thats bench shaming.

Sorry all, so many worthy topics due a reply but I'm only here with a question. We know that the woodmen and Beornings effectively colonise the area between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood after the battle of five armies, we know too that they guard and keep the passes and charge a toll for passage...

On a roll and kicking goals yet again Manv! There's simply nothing here not to like. If I can make a tiny suggestion it would be to collect a few small tradable valuables that aren't necessarily hard currency. Things that would have value to some folks that coins may not. I can see a goodwife tradin...

Welcome to the forums Green Ranger. Love the colour choices here, as well as your artistry, couple of questions. Do plan to portray a Ranger of the North or a Ranger of the South? The belt and it's associated buckle are quite large! Is there a reason you went with such a chunky one? That aside I wou...

Iodo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:32 am but occasionally my dad shows up

It's so good to see him supporting you too!

It was horrible to carry in the woods going up and down the mountain slope i live on. The frame was ok if i had layers on but if it was just a flannel and vest then it caused pressure points. I have since made it into a shelf. If you were keen to give it another go (considering the work already inv...

You and your sister are most welcome Barandir, I'm actually a baker and have been GF for 35 or so years now and have a wealth of recipes tricks and hints if ever you need something. If you're making them for home and aren't aiming for accurate ingredients I would absolutely trade the hazelnut meal f...

Barandir wrote: ↑Sat May 13, 2023 3:12 pm Eofor, was this to replace the plain flour? Can this be substituted for any sort of flour (thinking gluten free)?

Plain GF will work fine, I am a coeliac so when I say any type of flour you can be sure it works with gluten free!

redhandfilms wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2023 1:48 pm Any suggestions are welcome.

Not a suggestion regarding your bag, that is awesome work, but I would reconsider the tankard at the belt.

Hey I really like that idea Carter, and even more so that you are trolling through older posts to find inspiration.

Not mine but I saw this simple little fishing reel shared on a Viking page by one Lars Herrmann which I thought would be appreciated here for it's simplicity and overall aesthetic. It would make an excellent and cheap bit of pocket trash. https://i.imgur.com/M2uWabal.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YomqrxOl...

Many happy returns Eric.