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by Eric C
Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:37 am
Forum: WMA / NMA
Topic: What does everyone focus on?
Replies: 15
Views: 17313

Re: What does everyone focus on?

Really late reply to your question here. Over the past several years, I've been too broken down to focus on the combat arts. Back injuries, which led to knee injuries on top of shoulder injuries from bad form at the anvil all took me out of action. I'm hoping to start some stretching and see where t...
by Eric C
Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Fire steel
Replies: 27
Views: 29318

Re: Fire steel

if there are firesteels to be had, i'll take one! the viking style would be neat but the C style would as well. whatever is available. I haven't made a fire steel in quite a while. Also, the ones in the pic failed in field testing. I think it has to do with the flat face. Perhaps I should look at d...
by Eric C
Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: Dunedain Culture
Topic: Kai needs a ranger name
Replies: 7
Views: 4737

Re: Kai needs a ranger name

Hmm. let me run a couple of these names by my daughter and see what she says.
by Eric C
Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Dunedain Culture
Topic: Kai needs a ranger name
Replies: 7
Views: 4737

Re: Kai needs a ranger name

I'm not as up to speed on the different Elvish languages/dialects. His Mom wanted something that shows that he is curious. For my daughter and myself, our names reflect personality, past, appearance. Things like that.
by Eric C
Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Dunedain Culture
Topic: Kai needs a ranger name
Replies: 7
Views: 4737

Kai needs a ranger name

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rxnjr4yQPx2fZHiW9 So, this little guy is Kai. He's my 4 month old grandson. He is very curious. He needs a ranger name. I have always used pixelated Feanor for my names, but it seems to have disappeared. I can't find it, or any mention of it. Please! Don't let my grandson b...
by Eric C
Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Staining paper
Replies: 12
Views: 8945

Re: Staining paper

That looks really cool! In my first attempt, the paper tore too easily. I haven't moved forward with the project because so much has been going on. But I'm about to need to move on with it.
by Eric C
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: The Bard's Stage
Topic: Ember. A non LOTR offering
Replies: 29
Views: 14403

Re: Ember. A non LOTR offering

I got stuck on how to drive this story forward, so, taking a page from writing 101, I'm going to have to do some rewriting. It's all a part of the process. That's something I didn't understand before. I like insights into your wordcraft, I do this but I didn't realise it was a thing. I just know I ...
by Eric C
Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:56 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Staining paper
Replies: 12
Views: 8945

Re: Staining paper

I agree about charring the edges unless there is something in the lore about the piece surviving a fire. For a little more clarity, this will be an ancient drawing for an Elvish blade that is presented to an old injured ranger turned Smith. I guess I should upload the backstory to the bard's stage. ...
by Eric C
Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Stuttgart Germany
Replies: 0
Views: 12277

Stuttgart Germany

Hey folks,
Is there anyone here that lives in or near Stuttgart, Germany? My daughter, son-in-law and new grandson are there.
by Eric C
Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Staining paper
Replies: 12
Views: 8945

Re: Staining paper

I was hoping someone would explain tea staining to me! Thanks for the answers. The paper I'm using is on a big roll that I bought for something else years ago. It is not too light weight. I may try a small test piece when I get home from work today.
by Eric C
Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Staining paper
Replies: 12
Views: 8945

Staining paper

So, I'm working on a collaboration with a cosplayer and I need to draw out a sword that I'll be forging. I have some rather large paper but it is white. How would I go about staining it to make it look older?

Hmm, writing that out just planted the seed for a much deeper lore for the blade.
by Eric C
Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: Services
Topic: Updates for Vendor-Members
Replies: 9
Views: 26120

Re: Updates for Vendor-Members

It's time to step back into the forums for real this time. I'm posting a link to my forge's Facebook page. Once I can revive my YouTube channel, I'll post a link to it as well. https://www.facebook.com/ichtheanforge Took a bit because I forgot how to assign ranks...but I got you all set! :lol: If I...
by Eric C
Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: The Bard's Stage
Topic: Ember. A non LOTR offering
Replies: 29
Views: 14403

Re: Ember. A non LOTR offering

I got stuck on how to drive this story forward, so, taking a page from writing 101, I'm going to have to do some rewriting. It's all a part of the process. That's something I didn't understand before.
by Eric C
Mon May 16, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bard's Stage
Topic: Ember. A non LOTR offering
Replies: 29
Views: 14403

Re: Ember. A non LOTR offering

ForgeCorvus wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 6:26 pm I'm liking this so far.

Interested in finding out more about Martel's 'Talent'
Me too. :lol:
by Eric C
Mon May 16, 2022 12:08 am
Forum: The Bard's Stage
Topic: Ember. A non LOTR offering
Replies: 29
Views: 14403

Re: Ember. A non LOTR offering

Finally got some editing done: Soon, Martel had the remaining gold coins from the Captain. He stepped from the large tent to find the King’s servant standing nearby. Upon her arm was a large white falcon. Its golden eyes set upon Martel as he approached. Briefly, the woman looked at him then whisper...