Armoring articles

[alysten]

If I were to write some costuming/armoring articles, what would you be interested in reading/knowing?

Also if you were to take a class on rapier armor creation, what would you be interested in learning?

Comments

[wingblaze.livejournal.com]

How the drop tester works?

[alysten.livejournal.com]

Isn't that covered by the marshals handbook?

[katyaehal.livejournal.com]

I agree with Isabel. It's one of the reasons I want to buy "modern" armor so I can wear that under garb and call it a day. I spend so much time making the stuff that I make since I've apprenticed that I want to wear it on the list and can't without making a bunch of adjustments. And I look lousy in the whole doublet shirt pants thingie. So I would like more ideas on how to make a dress work. Cause the last time I tried on I goofed it and that was disappointing. And I almost think it's too thick to fix it easily.

[alysten.livejournal.com]

It is easier to think armor first and then clothing. If you design the elements needed for armor, you can wrap the period clothing around it. It is a different way of thinking about costume construction.

[momtoast.livejournal.com]

For costuming/armoring classes, 2 basic things.

One, how to do it on a budget, especially for people just starting out.

Two, how to do it based on a period (which may vary depending on the period, I know, but some general guidelines aren't bad, or a timeline even?) or region for the more advanced people.

Ideally I would love to have an easy to afford period kit . . . don't know if such things exist.

[alysten.livejournal.com]

I can make quality, basic linen rapier armor for about $20-30.

Period armor about 30-40, depending on the style, period and culture.