Adventures in Ink Making Continued…
Recreating Brazil Wood Ink from Period Recipes “They spawn as it were in March and Aprill; the Geese are formed in May and June, and come to fulnesse of feathers…
Milk Hares and Troll Hares – Witches & their Minions in Medieval Swedish Churches
In Nordic countries there are numerous tales of these creatures crafted by witches and tasked with stealing milk from the homes of ordinary townsfolk – what could be more “otherly”?
Does this Medieval Spoon Depict a Dog-Headed Man?
The Cynocephalus Spoon “They inhabit the mountains as far as the river Indus. Their complexion is swarthy. They are extremely just, like the rest of the Indians with whom they…
Adventures in Ink Making
Adventures in Ink Making “…the dwarfs found out how to turn lead into gold by doing it the hard way. The difference between that and the easy way is that…
The Barnacle Goose
When Truth is Stranger Than Fiction “…making it is an occupation for pretty girls rather than for men; for they are always at home, and reliable, and they have more…
5 Things I’ve Learned Cold Casting So Far
Join me as I learn the ins and outs of Resin Cold Casting and share with you the 5 biggest take aways I have so far.
The Barometz
Discovering the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary “Wherefore I say you, in passing by the land of Cathay toward the high Ind and toward Bacharia, men pass by a kingdom that…
The Al-Mi’Raj
The tales of Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, lay out a life of excitement and wonder. Conquests, foreign lands, and bizarre creatures. Stories from his…
How Bosch’s “The Haywain” Shows us the Revelry of Mardi Gras
Hieronymus Bosch needs little introduction in the world of art. However, “The Haywain” gets little attention compared to other works and deserves a closer look.
Jackalopes in Renaissance Art
Ever wonder where jackalopes first got their start? It’s a lot longer ago than you think…