Armor...

[draconisregena]

So yes, today did turn out to be interesting. This might be a little jumbled but that is how my mind is working right now.

I deleted the drunken phone messages that I got a couple of days ago. Thanks music2bio and otakutom
But today I got to play with metal. This is something I have never done before and while not something I would ever want to do a lot it is fun. Dycon and I are going to make me a helm and gauntlets...Yes. This should be fun for all involved I am sure. Good thing I can follow directions. A "pass it on" sheet of 14 gauge steel was cut for me and after a few hours with a 3lb hammer I had one half of aformentioned cut steel shaped into what looks vaguely helm like. My hands hurt and fine motions that require finger dexterity are not working for me right now.
3 more sessions and it might be close to done. Yay!
It is not pretty, it is not going to be pretty. It is to be functional. (apparently if I need pretty I have to go elsewhere). I do not need to be pretty until after I disarm and turn into a Lady again.

I am now off to conquer the vile evil pile of laundry. It mocks me...
I want it to be Friday.
That is all.

Comments

[dwer.livejournal.com]

excellent. You have til Simple Day to authorize. :)

[draconisregena.livejournal.com]

I am getting my armor done so I can play , that does not necissarily mean I will be willing or able to go to Pennsic

[aztecknight.livejournal.com]

We will work on the willing part. Plus there is Gulf Wars before then...

[lrdfaelan.livejournal.com]

I gotta do more laundry soon... but I need detergant first. Also... I love playing with metal but I don't have the time to do so right now, but I do have a Blacksmithing Laurel willing to help teach me.

[draconisregena.livejournal.com]

It was fun, but not something I'd do on a regular basis.

[norfacoflandra.livejournal.com]

Making armor? We can help with this! All sorts of tools in the shop!

[draconisregena.livejournal.com]

I am aware of that, but you are a little far away to make that trip on the regular basis it would require to make me stuff.

I would love to though

[blackcatter.livejournal.com]

But you can't help but be pretty & cute, in armor or not....

[lrdfaelan.livejournal.com]

Hear Hear!

[aztecknight.livejournal.com]

So very true

[aztecknight.livejournal.com]

This is so very cool. Making your own helm is a wonderful thing. As is armor. Very good things. I can not wait to see you in it.

[draconisregena.livejournal.com]

See me? Oh no honey you'll have to fight me *grin*

[aztecknight.livejournal.com]

I can barely wait for it!

[terrilyn.livejournal.com]

I made a gorget once... that's enough armor making from me for now.

Want to come attack my laundry and unpacking???