[Ansteorra] carved amber

[Stefan li Rous]

On Apr 14, 2005, at 3:01 PM, Cairenn Day wrote:
> I certainly don't mind Deb, (my laurel) getting some business, but, I
> also do carved amber and I'm a lot closer.  Just don't forget your 
> local
> artists.

Was carving of amber done in period? Have you, or your Laurel, written 
any articles on this subject? If so, I'd love to consider them for the 
Florilegium. My standard policy is that the copyright remains with the 
author, I'd just like to get the information out where folks can make 
use of it.

In this case, information about the carving of amber in period, how it 
might differ from how it is done today and/or perhaps some hands-on 
details on carving it.  I've heard that much of the amber available 
today is reconstituted from amber scraps and dust. Does this carve the 
same as natural amber? If this stuff is available cheaper is it a good 
way for someone new to the art to start out?

Thanks,
   Stefan

PS: If the SCA artists out there who are selling their work will send 
me an email describing the work they do and give the appropriate 
contact info, especially websites, I would be willing to add their 
message(s) to the appropriate Florilegium file(s).
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THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
    Mark S. Harris           Austin, Texas          
StefanliRous at austin.rr.com
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