Mixed Material
“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”
I tend to be too restless to stick to only one craft. There is always something new and interesting to try. These are some works made from a mix of several materials.
My historical archery equipment. I've made pretty much everything in the picture. At the top is a replica of the Mary rose quivers with some scrappy arrows. Middle is belt bag and belt. Left of the belt bag is an archery glove (that was a challenge) and an experimental release that works surprisingly well. Below that is a leather and oak quiver with my fine arrows. Below that are 3 viking arrows I'm working on and an arm guard.
Closer picture of the viking arrows. Split pine, hand forged points, replica bronze nocks, wound with silver. In the background are my fine medieval arrows. Cedar, bodkin points, goose fletching with silk winding, nocks enforced with ivory. Also I'm wearing the archery glove
Watchmaking is one of my later hobbies. I made the balance holder, cushion, case opener and tweezers. I also made the silver chain to the pocket watch in the background.
My "bragging rights" knife for viking reenactment. I bought the knife but I made the sheathe to match. Design is inspired by viking finds. ox, veg tan shoulder, hardware in brass and bronze. Unfortunately a friend pushed the blade thru the leather after looking at it. Oh well, it happens. I'm just glad he didn't hurt himself. Now I know to line it next one I make a sheath.. and maybe be less rigorous with my sharpening.
My market craft knives and charcoal chalk case
sheathe for my smaller knife. It is based on a find worn as a necklace. Bog oak, ivory inlay, silver rivets and nails.
Made for a halloween where I went as Morpheous from sandman. The dreamstone ruby, pouch of sand and key to hell
Just a neat pen I made. I hid a play on words in the design. Rosewood and brass
Powder horn I made for a landsknecht arquebusier outfit. I was surprised that I managed to get it airtight. I am planning on going back to it sometime because I feel like the scrimshaw is a bit too faint.
Some sowing needles of different material, bronze pins, needle housing with scrimshaw and silk lucet cords with handmade aiguillettes for my late medieval outfit.
Completely unnecessary build. Access card lanyard of leather, custom made brass "yoyo" with ivory connector
Anchient greek glasswork torch. Surprisingly a wood alcohol burner and a small tube to blow thru gets hot enough to melt glass.
medieval marching drum and drumsticks made of something hard.. teak maybe?
With my leather tools I grew out of my sewing box so I upgraded to a sewing chest. It has hidden magnets on the top for pin cushions.
Silver ring, bezel set cabuchon garnet. The ring was a gift for a friend. The stone is from near her home town. I think this was the first time I cut a gem.
A 18th c. "sea bag" since it's a little big to be considered a ditty. Very fun project since these were a rite of passage for a sailor. They were often used to show of their skills with different seams. I also chose to embellish mine with a bit of extra rope work.
When making the ditty bag I came across this tool called a "slungshot" which I was inspired to make. Commonly used for casting the mooring line but also handy in a bar room brawl. As a little bit of a flex I omitted the traditional "monkeys head" knot for a globe knot. Those who know know.
A viking hat. Hand woven liner, rabbit trim, tablet woven decor and silver passementerie as the cherry on top. I later traded it with a blacksmith friend for a beautiful frying pan he had made.