Amtgard Armorers Guild

Slowly adding photos now in between reformatting articles. I'll start with the first of the old articles soon. I have some unpublished ones that will be stuck into the stream as well.

Of course brand new articles are always appreciated...

Easiest way to submit an article is that "New Post" button that appears when you log in (<--- Over there).

From there if you do a "Log entry" you can create a new story, work log, or even just have a place for a blog. If you want it on the front page, let me know and I'll look it over for spelling/grammar and bump it to the front page.

That "New Post" button will let you add photos directly to the gallery as well.

Finally redid the tiny little heraldry image with some files suitable for printing or making patterns with. I've attached 2 PDFs in full color and line art and some fairly high resolution image files. The original tiny GIF is there too just in case anyone needs it.

These rules for advancement were voted on by guild members in early 2002.

Armorers Guild Member:

• Must have an interest in making armor.

All members may wear a favor displaying the guild crest.

Guild Novice:

• Must have made at least one piece of armor.

Guild Apprentice:

• Must make 3 pieces of armor.
• Help with or hold an armoring workshop or write an article detailing the construction of one of your pieces of armor.

Guild Journeyman:

• Must make five pieces of armor.
• Must write a 500 word minimum article on armor construction or an armor related subject.
• Must hold an armoring workshop or similar event to instruct people in at least one form of armoring.
• Earn 2 patches.

Guild Expert:

• Must make and document the construction of two major pieces of armor.
• Must make one piece of armor that is considered a masterwork by the guild.
• Must hold an armoring workshop or similar event to instruct people in at least one form of armoring (a different armor type from the previous workshop).
• Must write a 750 word minimum article on armor construction or an armor related subject.
• Earn 2 additional patches.

Master of the Armorers Guild:

• Must make two pieces of armor of two different armor types that are considered masterworks by the guild.

Masters within the guild may add a red slash across the anvil of their favor.

Old stories will be showing up on the site starting today. They are using their original publication dates so they'll be showing up as older articles.

I'll be dropping them in one or two a day until they are all there.

If you had written an article on the old site, please sign up to the new site here so I can assign the article to your user account.

Originaly posted by Moonshadow.

This book has more than earned the title of the "Armourer's Bible". Each page is a visual buffet of worthwhile projects, accurate historical information, and relevant tips and tricks that pertain to our craft. If ever I need inspiration for a new project (or even a new twist on an old project), I always turn to ToMAR first.

Inside is a complete list of projects that will produce an authentic 14th century suit of armour. I've used the patterns and techniques myself and they are very helpful. It saved me a lot of time and wasted material.

The book is worth very penny. Once you have it in your hand, you'll see that it is an excellent investment for both the beginning armourer as well as the more seasoned professional. You'll not regret this purchase.

Originally posted by Moonshadow.

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