Source for decorative trim
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- Haeropada
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Source for decorative trim
So as I mentioned on my 'cold weather gear' post, I bought a Viking-style tunic from museum replicas. I like it except that it has this weird modern trim, a dull gold with a combination of ovals and slanted lines that almost make it look like the letter 'd' written over and over.
It's too integral to tear out, I believe, so I'd like some trim to cover it. The problem is that it's pretty large. I'd like to find some interesting trim to replace it. The tunic is grey wool. It would be awesome to find, say, silver stars on blue, but I'm not holding my breath.
If nothing else pans out, I'll probably just get a nice dark green and cover it with a solid trim
So if anyone knows of a good source for trim, I'd appreciate it.
It's too integral to tear out, I believe, so I'd like some trim to cover it. The problem is that it's pretty large. I'd like to find some interesting trim to replace it. The tunic is grey wool. It would be awesome to find, say, silver stars on blue, but I'm not holding my breath.
If nothing else pans out, I'll probably just get a nice dark green and cover it with a solid trim
So if anyone knows of a good source for trim, I'd appreciate it.
Vápnum sÃnum skala maðr velli á
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
- wulfgar
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Re: Source for decorative trim
http://www.etsy.com/shop/inkleing?section_id=7800404
I plan on giving this lady some business in the future. For a less expensive option, check out her inkle weaving trim.
I plan on giving this lady some business in the future. For a less expensive option, check out her inkle weaving trim.
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- Haeropada
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Re: Source for decorative trim
Thanks. Very nice stuff. I wonder if I could get her to do custom stuff.wulfgar wrote:http://www.etsy.com/shop/inkleing?section_id=7800404
I plan on giving this lady some business in the future. For a less expensive option, check out her inkle weaving trim.
Vápnum sÃnum skala maðr velli á
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
- E.MacKermak
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Re: Source for decorative trim
Calontir Trims (http://www.calontirtrim.com/) has a huge selection of trims. Thick, thin, with metallic threads or not. You should be able to find something you like.
Alternately, you could take up tablet or inkle weaving and make your own.
Alternately, you could take up tablet or inkle weaving and make your own.
Still round the corner there may wait a new road or a secret gate and though I oft have passed them by a day will come at last when I shall take the hidden paths that run west of the moon, east of the sun.
Re: Source for decorative trim
Calontir trim, most definitely, It is a very comprehensive source and has a good website, though I must say that the colors on the site are not always indicative of the color of the trim in person, so be warned!
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I throw axes, seaxes, and pointy sticks, And I fire my bow through the day.
Come be my ally, lift up your mead! We'll search out our foes and the Eagles we'll feed!
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Re: Source for decorative trim
Also very nice stuff. I have a friend who did tablet weaving for a while and I have some of her stuff that I use as cloth belts for garb. I don't have the time or patience for things like that.E.MacKermak wrote:Calontir Trims (http://www.calontirtrim.com/) has a huge selection of trims. Thick, thin, with metallic threads or not. You should be able to find something you like.
Alternately, you could take up tablet or inkle weaving and make your own.
Vápnum sÃnum skala maðr velli á
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
- E.MacKermak
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Re: Source for decorative trim
It's actually easy once you get set up (stringing cards/loom). Most folks I know do it while watching TV since it doesn't require total concentration.Straelbora wrote:Also very nice stuff. I have a friend who did tablet weaving for a while and I have some of her stuff that I use as cloth belts for garb. I don't have the time or patience for things like that.E.MacKermak wrote:Calontir Trims (http://www.calontirtrim.com/) has a huge selection of trims. Thick, thin, with metallic threads or not. You should be able to find something you like.
Alternately, you could take up tablet or inkle weaving and make your own.
Still round the corner there may wait a new road or a secret gate and though I oft have passed them by a day will come at last when I shall take the hidden paths that run west of the moon, east of the sun.
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Re: Source for decorative trim
A really neat lady- goes by weavedmagic on devientart ( http://weavedmagic.deviantart.com/ ) makes AMAZING tablet stuff, and is willing to do custom work.
Her ETSY shop is ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/Nigdziekolwiek )
Do tell her sgainbrachta from DA sent you over , if you buy from her.
Her husband is an awesome metalworker, too, so if you need some viking-y goodness, she's a great resource!
Her ETSY shop is ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/Nigdziekolwiek )
Do tell her sgainbrachta from DA sent you over , if you buy from her.
Her husband is an awesome metalworker, too, so if you need some viking-y goodness, she's a great resource!
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Re: Source for decorative trim
Nice stuff. Is she related to Superman's silly transdimensional foe Mr. Mxyzpltk?sgainbrachta wrote:A really neat lady- goes by weavedmagic on devientart ( http://weavedmagic.deviantart.com/ ) makes AMAZING tablet stuff, and is willing to do custom work.
Her ETSY shop is ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/Nigdziekolwiek )
Do tell her sgainbrachta from DA sent you over , if you buy from her.
Her husband is an awesome metalworker, too, so if you need some viking-y goodness, she's a great resource!
Vápnum sÃnum skala maðr velli á
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
feti ganga framar þvà at óvist er at vita
nær verðr á vegum úti geirs um þörf guma
Hávamál
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- Silent Watcher over the Peaceful Lands
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Re: Source for decorative trim
Could be... is he Eastern European?