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Work in Progress Wednesday: Celebrating Small Scroll Wins
The greatest among us truly believe they are a work in progress forever, and they are entitled to nothing, and better than no one.” ~ Matt Higgins Welcome to my first “Work in Progress Wednesday” post! I’m excited to share that I finished my very first full preprint award scroll just in time for Calontir’s…
Shopping and Merriment at Kris Kinder
Merchants in the Great Hall. I went to Kris Kinder the yearly winter holiday shopping extravaganza for Calontir‘s pre-1700s reenactors in Midwest, USA. It’s always bursting with quality handcrafted toys, attire, jewelry, camp gear, edibles, weapons, and armor tempting money out of 600 attendees’ pockets. Yesterday, I was one who was lured by its enticements. Norse-age…
The Making Of An SCA Scroll, Part 1.
My scroll creation process is not a direct line. To begin, even before I have the text, I research the person to receive the award. Their persona’s time period and personal interests both within and outside the SCA. This has become easier if the person posts on FaceBook, as Bietriz does. I got motifs to…
An Amusing Iren-Hirth Scroll For Duke Sir Anton Rhaghelan
I’ve been posting information relating to the making of a scroll I can now show. How to Google For Illuminated Manuscript Inspirations, My Battle With Calligraphy, and 5 Tips To Train Your Artist Eye all sprang from my efforts to create this scroll. The scroll is an Iren-Hirth for the Duke Sir Anton Rhaghelan. That…
Unlocking the Secrets of Illuminated Manuscripts: A Personal Tale of Discovery
Hey everyone! I recently tackled a writing prompt provided on this blog’s host site. It’s about impactful books, and I couldn’t help but dive into my love for manuscript illumination. The Codex Manesse first sparked my passion—its 14th-century miniatures are just breathtaking! Initially I tried to motivate someone in the Barony of the Lonely Tower…
Unlocking Creativity: Techniques for Personalizing SCA Award Scrolls.
Hey there, fellow artisans and creatives in the SCA community! So, imagine you’ve been tasked with crafting an award scroll for someone in our midst. Now, if you know the person like the back of your hand, well, congratulations! You’re already halfway there. The Medieval vibe practically falls into place effortlessly. But, let’s say you’re…





