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A Shiny New Knight

3/19/2020

 
I've been working on a knight outfit for Rex the past two weeks, and I'm almost finished. It's just that I've run out of the 'Empress Connector' beads that I'm using as 'clasps'. I only had eight, so used them on his surcoat. He still needs four more on it, as well as another six for his wrist guards. So I ordered some online yesterday. The company said they were being discontinued, so bought all that they had.  Anyways, while I wait for them to come so I can finish his outfit, I decided to take a few photos of him anyways.....
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He has a tunic of blue brocade, and I used a dark gray synthetic 'leather' for his surcoat, which photographs on the blue side. I used chainmail from a silver clutch purse, and figured out how to make a rounded collar out of it. I'm guess it's actually aluminum as it's a very shiny silver colour.

​Baron invited him to the Tavern....
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"Cheers!!"
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Rae
3/19/2020 06:09:17 pm

Oh, they both look so dashing! I like the chain mail you made for Rex. Does it have flat disks on the back side? Which would be the front side of a purse? I had a large piece of that stuff once, but never considered using it for doll costuming. Ended up giving it to a student to play with as a sensory or "fidget" toy. Your use is much more elegant.

Martha
3/19/2020 06:45:22 pm

Yes, it has flat disks on the other side - which is actually the 'good' side when it's part of a purse. But I find the back looks enough like chain mail, so have been saving it. I pick up the purses at the thrift shop, and have quite a lot of gold and silver. My Lawrence has chainmail made from a black purse. I've even seen one in a dull army green.

Dorothy
3/20/2020 02:07:21 am

What handsome men. I love Rex's outfit. The men look ready for a state parade, or whatever they did back in those days.

Martha
3/20/2020 07:18:55 am

I find Rex looks more 'regal' in his blue, gold, and silver. Like a Lancelot. All he needs is a white steed now.

Martha
3/20/2020 11:39:00 am

Maybe I should consider making them some banners to hold while on horseback?

Clara
3/20/2020 07:53:25 am

Formidable, they both are really eyecandy and so realistic, I love them.

Martha
3/20/2020 11:40:13 am

Thank you!

I was originally going to do something a bit more 'Chamelot" for Rex, but changed my mind, and kept him in something similar to Baron and Lawrence so they'd go together better.


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    Martha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes.
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