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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! I am very happy with the result.

Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · 5d

I present the finished prop: a Yiga blademaster sickle sword thingie.

The first photo is from the Zelda wiki, and then there are two of my prop version.

I am sure my nephew will be pleased.

#zelda #halloween #costumeprop

Asset photo of a sickle-like sword from Breath of the Wild courtesy of the Zelda wiki.

Prop version of the Yiga sickle sword made by me!

Another view of the Yiga sickle sword held in my hand.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you! It won’t be exactly like the in-game model but it will be close!

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · 6d

My nephew wishes to be a Yiga Clan swordsman from the Zelda games, so I am making him this sickle sword out of things I have around the house.

This is a progress shot of all parts temporary assembled. Sealing and painting to follow.

#zelda #crafting #halloween

A prop I’m making of a Yiga Clan sword (a sickle) from Breath of the Wild

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · 29d

Metal mesh for windows? Sure. Imagine lozenge-shaped pieces of glass set into iron, allowing the light to enter but still being strong.

The latest model house is pretty much done. Maybe it needs a video to showcase all the details. Hrm.

#modelmaking #crafting #trrpg

A close up of the windows on a model medieval house.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thanks! Here’s the finished assembly. Next up, seal and paint the cork.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Sep 24

It’s like being in limbo at the moment so I thought I might as well be a roofer for a day and use a cork sheet to make ‘slate’ shingles for the latest model house.
#trrpg #miniatures #crafting

A model of a medieval house, with a atone ground floor and wood upper floor

A model of a medieval house, with a atone ground floor and wood upper floor, plus cork sheets for the crafting of roof shingles

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Sep 14

It is of interest. But planning and thought come first. Ponder ponder ponder

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Sep 14

I’m not on the mailing list. I’m also not a Fiorist. So…???

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Sep 14

Not a horrible train journey but still over three hours. I’ll have a think.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Sep 13

Sometimes I sketch and then the ink reveals something fun.

This is a drawing of what I’ve named the Abbey of Saint Mar. It’s medieval-ish but a bit fantastical as well.

#medievalism #drawing #artwork

An inked sketch of a medieval abbey, fantasy version. It has a central church and various outbuildings.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Aug 28

The ground floor of a work in progress. I’ve tried a new technique with wall filler plaster to make it look like it has mortar between the blocks.
There’s still adjustments to make for the process but I like it!
#miniatures #modelmaking

A model of a stone building. The ground floor has two windows and an arched doorway.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Aug 12

A return of the Pigman is imminent? Excellent.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Jul 19

Yes! Messers are the best and I’m glad you’re enjoying your foray into them.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Jul 18

This is the back of the t-shirt I picked up from this year’s Messer Fest. It is amazing.

(I also have a video chatting about the event on my YouTube, eight minutes of me happily rambling about it)

The back of a t-shirt that has the word Messerfest on a langesmesser blade, with bunting below, and then a goose fighting a blue lion below that.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Jul 14

It was insanely good and my fencing received many compliments! Truly wonderful.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Jul 14

This weekend I attended Messerfest in York and it was amazing.

Lots of fun with the ‘long knife’ in the friendliest environment. Workshops, lectures, and I managed 28 fights including some against the best messerists around.

Truly a joyful experience.

#HEMA #martialarts #messer #swordfighting

A picture of Lauren holing up a sword called a langesmesser aka long knife aka awesome

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Jul 11

It’s chock full of history. Very exciting!

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Jul 10

Sometimes one must stand in front of something medieval while on an adventure.

This is me at the base of Clifford’s Tower in York. Because I like medieval things. And I’m sure you knew that already.
#medieval #uktravel #yorkuk

Lauren is standing at the base of a motte (an artificial hill) upon which is Clifford’s Tower in the city of York.

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Lauren Danger Shaw @laurendanger.bsky.social · Jul 4

It has been a while since I made a video, but one about safety tips for swords is live, and if you are into sword fighting and not being injured, it could be helpful!

#hema #martialarts #swords

youtu.be/lGc6ns40gGw?...