Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Hunting gear for my medieval man






Woke up at 6am with this in mind. I'd tried last year to make leather hawk hoods, but they were thrown in the bin in a fit of frustration. This time it's gone a bit better, and the glove has too. Hawking gloves are great - you only have to make one!!
The hood is 7mm across (.25"). Not something to be attempted with the coffee jitters! No perch or jesses yet, and does anyone know where I can find 3mm or 4mm bells?
And what would any workplace be without a cat sprawled on it? This is Sam.
And my man can't decently go hunting yet as I haven't made him any clothes.

10 comments:

  1. They look great! I'm constantly amazed how people can do so small things.

    Ira

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  2. ¡Estupendo!
    Me encanta lo pequeño con tanto detalle.

    Besos
    Aru

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  3. Your pieces look great. I often see men driving their king cab pick-ups, with 2 hawks perched on the back seats, after or before hunting. They still use them for hunting/sport. It is a fascinating relationship between bird and man.

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  4. Wow!! Before I read your post I thought- is that a hawk hood? I hope you take that as a large compliment- it is perfect! Your minis are exquisite ♥

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  5. Unbelievable and beautiful miniatures Glenda! I'm amazed by the detailing of the gloves and hawk hood!

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  6. Thanks so much for the kind comments! The hood was difficult to photograph well. I must admit that it is still a little larger than 1:12, but any smaller was just too awkward in leather.
    Glenda

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  7. What delicate work you are doing here and I love the photo of the cat lounging on your work desk.

    Pan
    http://smallstuff-blogspot.blogspot.com/

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  8. love the subject, ánd the execution. That you were able to do so, with the interference of Sam is stunning :-))) Love em.
    debora

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