Tankards. Love 'em. Got three of them from Scarborough. I've seen some gorgeous ones though that I know didn't come from Scarborough. So is there a tankard shop at TRF that will entrap me and...uum where it be?
There's a shop that sells treen mugs by the Sea Devil Pub and another that sells ceramic ones that I could walk to in my sleep but couldn't tell you where it is. Not to worry - you'll find something beverage worthy at TRF.
Dragon's Quest, right by the entrance.
Have Dakota autograph it.
Herc,
I ordered a Ulfric and it is awsome! If you want to know how to get in contact just let me know.
I agree with Daniel. Get a custom one from Ulfric. You won't be disappointed.
www.ulfricleather.com (http://www.ulfricleather.com)
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on August 05, 2009, 09:10:57 AM
There's a shop that sells treen mugs by the Sea Devil Pub.
What's a treen mug? ???
Knarly Knot! They are amazing at what they do!
*I am biased since they are friends, but I stand by their work and so do they one hundred percent!*
Treen = wooden.
For wooden tankards Knarly Knot hands down. I love mine and they have other wooden items. Pipes, forks, bowls and I can't wait for the shot woods (wooden shot glasses) this year!
Wondrous Works in Wood (http://wondrousworksinwood.com/Scripts/default.asp) has had two booths at TRF in the past.
The Knarly Knot (http://www.theknarlyknot.net/) has a new booth (#312) at TRF this year.
Not sure about Ceramic or Pewter mugs.
Take Care,
David Baldock
OOH- Shot wood- perfect for sharing Loki! I have a pretty glass tipper in a leather strap but I am always paranoid it'll break...
Wonderous Works in Wood is where I've gotten my current three mugs. They do good work.
Metal w/ a skin, leather, ceramic and wood mugs...jeez I'm getting horny thinking about the possibilities. :o
Quote from: Hercules on August 05, 2009, 10:28:13 AM
Wonderous Works in Wood is where I've gotten my current three mugs. They do good work.
Metal w/ a skin, leather, ceramic and wood mugs...jeez I'm getting horny thinking about the possibilities. :o
My collection from Wondrous Works in Wood, from the mid-90's until around 2001, is:
Seven different Mugs with Leather Covers
One Soup Bowl (the short version of their 64 oz. mug, w/handle)
Three Cups (without handles)
Two different sized Drums (with Goat Skin Heads)
Since I work with one of Joe's (Knarly Knot) brothers here in Houston, I'm looking forward to meeting Joe and Courtney, and buying a Tankard, Mug, or Flask from them this year at TRF.
Take Care,
David Baldock
We, Milord and myself both have tankards from The Knarly Knot. We got them for our wedding last year ( at Four Winds) . Milord's sprung a leak and we caught up with them at TRF. He explained what happened and they made it good. We have had many ask where we got them and we always steer them to Knarly Knot. Milord would not attend a faire without his.
I'm definitely a tankard addict also. I'll dig up a few pics from some of the places you guys have been talking about. There are a lot of styles available at TRF.
Joe and Courtney are wonderful people and love the challenge of custom requests, if you have one. ;D
Thanks guys for recommending us, we appreciate all of you!! We have lots of new stuff this year, we are so excited!! Hercules, we'd be happy to help you and if we don't have what you want , well we can either make it or help you find it somewhere else.
(so where's my appreciation gift? ;) ;) ;D ;D)
As the proud owner of a couple of their custom piece I can say no one does better work. You should see the 64oz mug they did for a friend of mine. found a picture of it the small one which is mine holds a standard bottle of pop.
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/hamerintexas/008.jpg)
The official TRF tankards, pewter and other collectibles can be found at The Dragonslayer (located just inside the front gates).
This is Dakota, the artist who has designed the tankards for the past three seasons.
http://www.dragonsquest.com/default.htm
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2008/b438b15c.jpg)
As others have mentioned, you'll also find some really cool items at The Knarly Knot. They have a new location this year - shoppe 312 (across the lane from Rev's Armour Werx). This photo was taken near the end of last season and their inventory was running a bit low (undoubtedly because people were buying so much of their fine works).
http://www.theknarlyknot.net/
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/TRF2008/b96813e4.jpg)
Ya'll are gonna have to put me in Tankard-rehab after this.
So I won't tell you about my favorite pewter tankard w/3 ship cameos and a rose compass on the lid?
~inserts fingers in ears~ I'm not listening! LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
or my 1930's era pewter 'real fake'? with hourglass shape and acanthus handle?
~inserting fingers into ears up to knuckles~ I'm still not listening! "LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA"
Now ya'll are just throwing raw meat into my cage.
mmm... you cant resist the pewtery goodness!!!
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/belle_vivre/mug.jpg)
SWEET! Nice... i likey.
Melissa from Knarly Knot has also been mentioning new cutting board sets this year, for those cooks who like wooden cutting boards for their kitchens. The photos of the ones I've seen so far have me absolutely lusting for a set! :)
Quote from: Hercules on August 07, 2009, 08:52:25 AM
Ya'll are gonna have to put me in Tankard-rehab after this.
I understand the need for rehab. ;D Here is my collection of TRF tankards. They date back to 1977 and this photo does not include the ones issued in the past two years. I'm going to try to work a larger cabinet into the budget after this faire season. :)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/Miscellaneous/Tleft.jpg)(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h306/RocketMP/Miscellaneous/Tright.jpg)
Sir Martin, that's a really nice collection you have.
Ouch, Sir Martin, that really hurts. My entire collection was at my mother's house in the old trailer in Anahuac when the hurricane hit. Lost everything. Most of the same ones you have.
Quote from: captfletcher on August 09, 2009, 02:17:14 PM
Ouch, Sir Martin, that really hurts. My entire collection was at my mother's house in the old trailer in Anahuac when the hurricane hit. Lost everything. Most of the same ones you have.
Oh man ... I'm sorry to hear that, Capt. Fletcher. :( That must have been several years worth of collecting that was lost. Hopefully you were covered by insurance. Paul has a price guide on the Dragonsquest web site if you are still dealing with the insurance company and need reference prices. My mom's beach house was entirely washed away also. Hurricanes suck! >:(