[Ansteorra] Something totally different - Banners

[Jhan Knebel]

The large banners can be quite beautiful. They do provide some logistical
issues in making them, such as the size of the frame.

I currently have a large frame that will handle 9 feet of banner at a time.
I have not tried to make a banner any longer, but I feel that the important
part would be creating a division of some sort at the length that the frame
is. This would allow you to do the painting in sections.

I also have the large frame that the new cadet banners were made on, which
are sized for the large sarongs that you can get from Dharma trading as a
finished piece.

I would be glad to offer my home and expertise for the project, but would
need willing hands and backs (my ability to bend over becomes less each day
as Yuletide approaches). I have the dyes and resists as well, and would love
to spread the addiction...errr.....skills to more people.

Here is a great site that I refer to often:

http://www.rencentral.com/GSS/Heraldic-silkpainting.pdf

This caused me to get off my derriere and get pictures posted of some of our
work:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rixende/collections/72157605129204990/

I really wish I would have taken pictures at Kingdom Heraldic of the banners
that were made in my class. They turned out awesomely and we were able to
accomplish a lot more than I ever dreamed. With enough hands and some good
prior planning, this project could be completed in a weekend.

In Service,

Rixende



On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 6:46 PM, Emma Haldan <emma.haldan at gmail.com> wrote:

> Can you point us in the right direction? Do you have any links or sources
> we
> can use an inspiration?
>
> I'll Google and see what I can find, but I don't have your knowledge, so I
> rely on you to say what is good and what is not, factual wise!
>
> Emma
>
> On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 6:38 PM, Alden Drake <alden_drake at sbcglobal.net
> >wrote:
>
> > Banners can be beautiful, no doubt about it, and I'm all for displays of
> > heraldry.  I would however strongly encourage people to consider their
> > culture and period in designing personal banners.  Some cultures have
> > particular status requirements for certain types and sizes of
> > banners/pennants/guidons/gonfalons/etc.  Take some time to do a little
> > research - knowledge is always rewarding. :)
> > Alden (your friendly neighborhood herald) Drake
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Michael Gunter <countgunthar at hotmail.com>
> > To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:46:27 AM
> > Subject: [Ansteorra] Something totally different - Banners
> >
> >
> > After seeing the magnificent display of banners at Pennsic
> > in camps such as Atenveldt Royal and Strawberry Fields,
> > we've been inspired to have such for Ansteorra.
> >
> > Silk Banner painting is really catching on and they add so
> > much to an event.
> >
> > We would love to see several very large silk banners
> > created for the Royal Pavillion and the Ansteorra Gate
> > for Gulf Wars. Something like 20' on a 30' or 40' banner
> > pole.
> >
> > Would there be any interest in groups making some?
> >
> > We are also working on having the territorial Barons
> > and Baronesses walk in the Opening Ceremony procession.
> > This would just be the B&B's and a standard bearer so
> > this is another great opportunity for heraldic display.
> >
> > Yers,
> >
> > Gunthar and Elizabeth
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Honorable Lady Rixende de Rouen, CIM, CSM
Central Region Rapier Marshal
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