In Norse mythology, the three Norns are the spinners of one's destiny. See Wiki's definition
I posted an image of the horn on my Facebook page and one of my friends queried, "Three Norns?" and so I chose that as the name. In actual fact, the three faces are inspired by embroidery on the Mammen cloak as this hairy necked gentleman is displaying. The serpents are inspired by the rune stones of the Viking Period.
Although the carving stands out pretty well against the blackness of the horn I wanted to add some colour, so I painted in yellow to keep the contrast.
I am involved in Viking Age Norse Culture Recreation and portray a craftsman and merchant. See my Bio page for more. This blog is primarily about my arts, crafts and experimental archeology projects but I may occasionally slip in a few words on Norse Culture, events I've been at, etc. I use norse names where available but for picture credits I give the real names. Those without credits are mine. Click on the pix to make them bigger.
Sunday, 24 November 2013
Oseberg Blowing Horn
This is a commissioned piece by a fellow in Chicago who really liked my first horn of the same name. So I went about making another but it took a long time as I had so many projects on the go.
I started with a blowing horn I had already sanded and finished with beeswax polish. But I could never get a good sound out of it and needed to carve out the mouthpiece for better embouchure.
Next, carve the design...
Add strap.
I started with a blowing horn I had already sanded and finished with beeswax polish. But I could never get a good sound out of it and needed to carve out the mouthpiece for better embouchure.
Next, carve the design...
Ink in the background to to bring out the design...
And then I changed my mind on the strap because I didn't like it, also carved runes, so here it is now...
Coyote Pouch
I managed to acquire tanned coyote and red fox faces for my crafts. With one of the faces and some leather I made a pouch with the face glued and sewn on.
Originally, it was to be a belt pouch but I decided to make it a shoulder bag.
It sold at Imaginarius. I plan to make similar one but with a red fox face and different leather.
Pouch sewn and face glued |
Finished and stuffed to give it form. |
Brass Rimmed Drinking Horn
STEAMPUNK SMARTPHONE CASE
Hey, this has nothing to do with viking art!
Yup, I know but I wanted to show it off. I made it specifically for Imaginarius Fantasticus III event November 16, 17, in which, I was a vendor. The theme was Steampunk so there ya go.
I tooled a multi-plate riveted look, spray-painted it copper, added gears and studs and...
It sold on the second day to someone who really, really wanted it but it was a wee bit small for their cellphone (it fit but was tight). She flipped a coin to decide to buy it. Sold!
I plan to make more cases but with norse art.
Yup, I know but I wanted to show it off. I made it specifically for Imaginarius Fantasticus III event November 16, 17, in which, I was a vendor. The theme was Steampunk so there ya go.
I tooled a multi-plate riveted look, spray-painted it copper, added gears and studs and...
It sold on the second day to someone who really, really wanted it but it was a wee bit small for their cellphone (it fit but was tight). She flipped a coin to decide to buy it. Sold!
I plan to make more cases but with norse art.
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