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Re: Triskele
Silver coin designed by Vollund. While the original "bull" bronze coin dies were carved by Aongus, Vollund chose to acid etch the tool steel dies using hydocloric acid. the image is applied to the die using a paint called "hard ground". This special paint resists the acid, leavin...
Re: Bull II
The same coin die is used on this as the hot strike, however hit was a bronze blank bought from a commercial jewellery supply company.
perfectly round, but inferior in style.
perfectly round, but inferior in style.
Re: Bull
Bronze coin using the hot stamp method.
A bit of bronze is molten into a pellet to form a semi-flat round lump
it is heated agian the put to die to be struck hot - flattening the lump and leaving the impression.
A bit of bronze is molten into a pellet to form a semi-flat round lump
it is heated agian the put to die to be struck hot - flattening the lump and leaving the impression.
- Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:35 pm
- Forum: Coinage
- Topic: Clann Coinage
- Replies: 1
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Coin info
Take two minutes you say? A) nothing takes two minutes B) especially not when you ask for my input. I believe I have some of the first clan coins ever attempted… prototypes more like, and made prior to any research. I would have to find them though. The striking of coins is a concession to convenien...
- Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: The Lay of the Faithless
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4013
Lime Rickey aka Here's mud in your eye
There once was a Celt named Comyn Who complained till his mouth was a’foamin’ With suds on his lip, He delivered his quip: “Maybe I should have been Roman.” Alas, not just in complaint Did his tongue lack in restraint… For he fretted and worried with speech so much hurried, t’was a wonder he didn’t...
- Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: General Non-specified Chit Chat
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3219
Rubbish
I suppose I should toss my music and movie collection too while im at it
- Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: New Tent
- Replies: 6
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Tent related
This was found in an old meetin min and would be usefull to keep archvied and updated: Known Tent Sizes: Aonghus 12x14 w/ 7’ rope space Brogan 16’ round Collin 12x14 w/ 5’ rope space Eberwulf 10x10 w/ 5’ rope space Fallen 10x10 w/ 5’ rope space Falgon 10x10 w/ 5’ rope space Finnoula & Guthrum 16...
- Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:53 am
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: General Non-specified Chit Chat
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3219
General Non-specified Chit Chat
So...
In packing, my Dad says "You should throw out all the books you have already read."
Um... so... yeah, I dont think he quite gets it still.
In packing, my Dad says "You should throw out all the books you have already read."
Um... so... yeah, I dont think he quite gets it still.
- Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:57 pm
- Forum: Recipes
- Topic: Sekanjabin
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3166
Sekanjabin
This is a non-alcoholic period drink syrup recipe which will store indefinitely without refrigeration. Sekanjabin "Sekanjabin" is more commonly refered to as Persian mint water. Recipe: Boil together equal amounts of vinegar (any type including white, red, or cider), and sugar until it thi...
- Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Shop Projects
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2194
Re: Shop Projects
Ok, The work benches have been shuffled into place with much help from Brogan and Brogan received the new water heater part, which is currently sitting on my desk at work. Brogan and I plan on working on this Tuesday 4/24 after work - that being 5pm. I dont know if we will actually move the trailer ...