A Thousand Rasps

Art blog of @hammerhide. Leatherwork, armor, illustration, carving, Norse and Celtic knotwork. Absolutely no white supremacist "Viking" garbage.

[athousandrasps]

The leaf mantle, as promised! Alas, this one is already spoken for, but I'm trying to finish another by next weekend.

[hammerhide]

It's happening! A Thousand Rasps is open for business at the MD Renaissance Festival. We are located on the lefthand side of the front stretch, just before the Lyric Stage. Thank you to everyone who has helped me get here. I look forward to seeing everyone!

(Sign coming on the third weekend!)

[athousandrasps]

What color should this leather squid breastplate be? Medium brown with bronze hardware, ebony brown with silver hardware, or something else?

[athousandrasps]

My most recent armor commission. The client wanted to have a dragon buddy to hang out with!

[ayellowbirds]

on ren faires, cosplay, and the like

i used to go to the renaissance faires in NY often. I had friends who were into it at the time who, if not ideal, were at least pretty cool about me being Jewish, trans, bi/pan, etc. But many of those connections have lapsed, and more generally, i always hoped for something more.

see, when you go looking for fantasy armor and props or accessories, you run into a lot of people who are BIG on norse lore and viking style. That’s cool, i’m polytheistic in spite of my ethnic background, and among my youthful indiscretions was the purchase of a seax. I always liked dwarves the best out of Standard Fantasy races, even if they’re inexplicably Scottish. But a lot of people who are also into those styles are, well… racist, homophobic, transphobic, antisemitic & so forth. Generally in opposition to the cosmopolitan world-traveling attitudes of historic norse explorers.

i would like very much to be able to support artists who i know want my business. Equally as important, i would like very much to support artists who might understand that a trans person especially recognizes the need for armor, and has unique needs in that area as far as style and fit. 

so, i’m reaching out to the community, because i’m sure i’m not the only one thinking about this.

i am seeking to compile a list of artisans, merchants, and craftspeople who are LGBTIAQ+ or allies and/or creators of color, who are creating both real and prop armor, weapons, and accessories with a fantasy or historic basis. If this describes you or someone you know, let me know! Links to stores or etsy shops would especially help.

[ayellowbirds]

since someone asked: yes, PLEASE reblog this, even if you’re just boosting.

[impling]

check @winneganfake with Tormented Artifacts for leather. he does custom work all the time. I don’t know anyone off the top of my head who does weapons or chainmaille.

[dee-the-red-witch]

Yoooo!seconding myself, though a lot of my designs tend to veer away from the ‘standard’ fantasy look, if you need it in leather, I can help or can recommend non-fuckhead sources to go to on the things I can’t do.

I’d also throw in a recommendation for @frocktarts-official on anything for the cloth/clothing end. Unfortunately, I don’t have anyone on tumblr to immediately recommend on the weaponry front, real or prop grade.

[greatlyunknowablenumbers]

Thirding @winneganfake as he’s prompt, funny, talented, and an excellent human and ally. And also like, everyone should buy something from him so he doesn’t have to worry about rent

I also want to throw @warclad ’s name into the mix! I haven’t purchased any of their goods yet, but it’s beautiful leather and metal work. Good shopping!

[deliriumcrow]

@winneganfake and @warclad have definitely made some things I covet (so much), but they’re also the only people I really know of doing regular production. And I know there are others! There have to be! @beautytruthandstrangeness perhaps your Pink friend might know of some faire-specific people?

[warclad]

I don’t know how I almost missed this call on the wind, but I hear it at last and I answer. What you are seeking to do is in direct alignment with my own goals as a crafts person and I wholeheartedly support it. I find the prevalence of  Bigotry of all stripes within the historical and fantasy community alarming and it is my goal to combat it through inclusivity. 

I’d also like to put forth @athousandrasps as well as they do amazing work and are certainly LGBT+ positive. 

[athousandrasps]

Thanks for the shout out, my friend! Yep, I'm nonbinary (and far left in general).

@warclad 's stuff is sublime with a real sense of authenticity that I feel my stuff lacks. I also suggest checking out these shops, which are definitely run by cool people!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RobotViking

http://www.chainandfancy.com/

[athousandrasps]

You guys liked the kitty, so how 'bout a puppy and a dwaggin?

[hammerhide]

Lions, lions …

[athousandrasps]

New item: deckboxes! These boxes have a hinged lid with a simple button stud closure and can hold 100+ sleeved cards. I'm currently working on designs to put on the tops and sides. They are $65.

[athousandrasps]

In cod we trust.

[athousandrasps]

The stag and wolf knot I drew a couple years ago has found a home on this WIP cuirass.

[athousandrasps]

Armor that was sold at MDRF.

[athousandrasps]

Trying some bone carving.

[athousandrasps]

The proud new owner of a Rus hat showing it off.

[athousandrasps]

I'm all up in Anthrocon at table J20. Come say hello!

[athousandrasps]

Every year, RP Repository has an art contest for their main page character jumble. I've competed every year since the beginning! Not sure yet if I'll get in, but we'll see. :)

[athousandrasps]

The newest member of the Bureau of Balance sports their bracer.

[athousandrasps]

Are you sick of leaves yet? I'm not! (Featuring a cameow by Gandalf the grey)