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Month: August 2018

Vigil Tokens – Greek Coins by HE Zhigmun’

August 23, 2018 ~ andromedaofsparta ~ 1 Comment

I need to brag on my friend for a moment. His Excellency, Sir Zhigmun' Czypsser, formerly of Atenveldt who now lives in the East, made Greek-style coins for me to give as my vigil tokens at my contemplation of the Order of the Laurel. They are amazing. On one side is a head with laurel wreath … Continue reading Vigil Tokens – Greek Coins by HE Zhigmun’

Madder Pink

August 15, 2018August 30, 2018 ~ andromedaofsparta ~ Leave a comment

I was doing some madder dye before Pennsic and tossed some linen into the exhaust. What came out is a pale pink. I find it very interesting, as the wool from that batch came out decidedly orange, despite the color of the bath being very purple and the alkalinity matching what I used to get … Continue reading Madder Pink

Fabrics

August 15, 2018August 16, 2018 ~ andromedaofsparta ~ 2 Comments

I believe that everyone who does Ancient Greek (and probably Roman) clothing at some point gets frustrated by the fact that the common fabrics we have just don't work well. We know that wool and linen were their two primary fibers, and that the peplos was probably wool and the chiton was probably linen. I … Continue reading Fabrics

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