Following Orders

[Mikael of Aragon]

Fear not, dear friends!!! All is well, just got tired of using the POS laptop (well, and we've been on the run just about every weekend!). My daughter had to get tubes in her ears, all is good there and she's talking A LOT more now! Still got the pics of Frere Hospitaller to upload, as well as some pics of the big comic book convention we had here last weekend. I had a table and did sketches all weekend...I mean ALL weekend!!! It was a big success. I pitched my idea for the knights comic I'm working on, and it got a lot of interest. Let's see...what else...OH! I KNOW!!!!!

I GOT A NEW FREAKING COMPUTER!!!!!!!!





Brand spanking new MacBook Pro. The artist in me is geeking out, big time. So, I've missed everyone terribly, and hopefully will be more active now.


Oh, and Frere William...I used your chainmail aging technique on my helm. I look all aged and worn now!!!! WOOHOOO!!!!!!  I'll also have to post Halloween pics. Wait till you see our cutesy couples' costume. 

[Just Jesse]

wats the aging tecnique?

[Sir William Marcus]

Blessed is our good fortune that you are in good health brother Mikael!  It pleases me emmencly to here your in good spirits, and that god has granted your presence here again.

Now onward...

Oh, and Frere William...I used your chainmail aging technique on my helm. I look all aged and worn now!!!!

Wow..you used the aging technique on your helm???  Haven't attempted that yet,  just on maile. I gotta see the final results on your helm!

Congrats on the new Computer too brother, and the comic project as well.  Will you be able to share some of your sketches with us?   

Would  love to see them

Now, lets see if we can get some of those overdue pictures posted brother ....


Schnell fra Mikael..schnell! 

[Lord Clisto of York]

Got my copy of Arn, the Knight Templar from overseas finally. The movie rocks!!!! Not in English, but it is one you have to get. It is region 2, but I have a portable that plays all regions. Hooked it up to the big TV and it was awsome. I highly recommend it to all my knightly Brothers and Sisters.

Lord Sir Clisto

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I liked it too. and am currently waiting for the second movie of the series to be released on DVD since it was released in theaters in August of this year.

[Lord Clisto of York]

Yes, I only wish it would come here and be subbed in English then I would re-buy it as well as any others.

[Femme Falchion]

Great to see you back Brother Mikael.....can't wait to see all your pictures and hearty congratulations on the progress of your creative endeavors! 

[Sir William Marcus]

Got my copy of Arn, the Knight Templar from overseas finally. The movie rocks!!!! Not in English, but it is one you have to get. It is region 2, but I have a portable that plays all regions. Hooked it up to the big TV and it was awsome. I highly recommend it to all my knightly Brothers and Sisters.
Lord Sir Clisto

Already seen it as well. Liked it and await the second movie. I agree that I would purchase a second copy of the original if it were subtitled in English.



Might have to watch it again today!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Rumor has it, once the second movie is released in DVD format, both will make their USA debut......until then, my sources are on the look out for their second opportunity!

[Just Jesse]

wats the chainmail aging tech.?

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Directions from Frere William (aka: "The Draper")

Soak it in white vinegar till it quits bubbling or to your discretion. The bubbling looks like little tiny fizzy bubbles. It takes a whiles 3-5 hours to complete its magic.

Make sure to periodically move the coif around in the vinegar especially if your doing it in a bucket. You will notice parts of the metal that doesn't received the vinegar as much as other area as some spots of it will still appear shiney.

When your satisfied with the look. Remove and  DRY COMPLETELY with towels.

Once you feel it is dried completely coat it heavily with WD-40.

I hung mine, and check on it everyday. I have noticed a little rust (and I mean a little) around my rivets.

I also use a steel brush on mine as well in certain areas to remove small amounts of rust.  It really looks good!

I have also towel patted mine here in the last couple of days to remove any excess oil and now it's ready to wear.

With this process it will have to be oiled after any outing especially if it subjected to heavy sweat as you can imagine.  A small sacrifice for such a great look!

[Just Jesse]

wd40 is water based, y wud i want that

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Armor Protection Science 101

WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt. That's the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed WD-40 back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion-a task which is done by displacing water. Norm's persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try. While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.
While this may vary depending on the application, WD-40 remains effective even after it appears to dry. The corrosion and rust protection ingredients remain adhered to the surface. External conditions may, of course, require additional applications of WD-40 for maximum protection.

*But your at liberty to do what ever it is you feel right with. Can't go wrong with a bag or barrel of sand and roll them around with your armor in side!

[Just Jesse]

thanks m trying it out on my leggings, since i dont care about them

[Just Jesse]

okay so i aged a leg of maille... idk yet if i wanna do the sam for the hauberk