Sunday, March 27, 2022

Ice Dragon Arts & Sciences- Applied Research

 Always grateful to enter the Ice Dragon Arts and Sciences Competition, it's a labor of love by the Pent organizers and the Barony. It's not always every year I can manage to enter, but I do when I can.  It is one of the events I take the time to travel up to upper New York state to the Barony of Rhydderich Hael. With the plague times still occurring it is challenging to attend events far away. 

Over the years there have been changes made to the competition. The toy category is not listed anymore, cross-entering to several categories is not used anymore, although I do not let the changes deter me. The Dastardly Doll Project would be great in the Toy category, Woodworking category, and could be a possible Accessories category but it's a stretch. For many years, I just enter one category and really put all sorts of effort into the research to tell the story of the project.  Although since there are many facets to the project the category Applied Research makes the most sense.  It's an honor to capture the Category for Applied Research in this year's Ice Dragon Arts and Science competition. 

I wasn't able to attend the event on Saturday. As mundane life got in the way, in its many unique facets. Even though I had the day to go, money was prohibitive due to a large household bill coming up. The prices of everything caught up with me but will plan better next time.  Found out by watching the replay of court, yay for technology. Also allowing remote judging of the competition without technology. Having work considered over skype or another such video or email would not be possible. 

Hoping to display "Dolly" aka Dorothy of The Dastardly Doll Project at a later event, so she can be properly appreciated. Just so pleased with the results, the category card will be sent in the mail. I want to encourage those who labor at home on A&S and are not able to be in person quite yet. Your work is valued and appreciated, you are not alone in your passion, and there are means that it can be seen by a larger audience in the known world.  Miss everyone of my friends in the Hael and in the kingdom, will be seeing you soon.

Grateful,

Marrin O'Kealy 

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Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1560 French Fashion Doll

Replica 1560 French Fashion Doll

Tudor Q and A

What is a Tudorosity?

A mashed combination of the words Tudor and Curiosity to create the word Tudorosity. Tudorosities is the plural form and the deffinition is as follows.

Tudorosity- an desire to learn or know anything about the Tudor dynasty associated with years 1405 through 1603.

Most people ask my why I make the Tudor garb ?

I find the clothing of this era not only beautiful but also challenging to sew. There is much more care and purpose put into making garments and wearing garments in the Tudor Era. I love the look of Tudor so much I wanted to explore the way clothes were made back then and the subtle changes in fashion and styles of time.

How did you get started in this interesting hobby?

I started with art first, I love to draw, paint, and sculpt all the traditional fine arts. So being able to draw helps me visualize the looks I want to create in my garb. History has always been a huge interest of mine and I've had a knack for sewing since I was 7 years old. It all started with doll clothes and I learned cross stitch embroidery from my grandmother when I was little. I am self taught sewer, crochet, knitting, embroidery and tatting. My methods are learned from books mainly and there is still so much more to learn.

What is my favorite outfit and why?

It would be like picking a favorite out of one of my future children, its impossible. I love all my gown creations and really like the distinct differences in all the styles clothing I make for the Tudor Era.

Do you make the whole outfit including hat, shoes, and undergarments?

I do have a goal of making a complete Tudor from the skin out. As of right now I make 90% of my gowns and accessories. The shoes and stockings, are bought online and the petticoats are a close reproduction but not made by me. .

How long does it take to make a gown?

It all depends on the type of gown. The making relies on the time period and class of the design. Generally if I work on it 8 hours a day on a sewing machine it will take 3 days to get the basics and another 5 days to do finish hand-sewing details and beading. So a week to a week and a half if working on it steady for that amount of time. I work a full-time job so it does take longer than a week to complete. I put over 40-100 hours per outfit depending on its complexity, its like its own full time job of sorts.

Do you make renaissance clothing for sale or custom orders?

No, due to new employment and changes in my lifestyle. Unfortunately, I have no time to support sewing for others. Though I recommend sewing lessons for those adventurous few. There are many fine folks who make and sell historical clothing. I suggest guidance with sew from many fine historical enthusiastic costumers out on the internet.

How long have you been making these elaborate costumes?

I have been in the Society of Creative Anachronism coming up on my 18th year. Active since 2004 working at demonstrations and volunteering when I could between working and other life's distractions. I really concentrated on Tudor sewing in 2007 and worked with patterns to learn proper fabrics, techniques, fit, and silhouette. I really enjoy the eras transition from a medieval form fitting layered cotterdie to the boned Tudor kirtle and then to structured Elizabethan clothing.

Replica 1490 Milan Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1490 Milan Italian Fashion Doll
Based on art by Giovanni Ambrogio

O’Kealy Heraldry

O’Kealy Heraldry