Posted by: Alysten on: January 22, 2010
I have been working on artwork for a black work cuff for a set of linen gloves. The artwork is wider than a cuff for my hand size should be. I have instead turned them into black work cuffs for a shift.
Posted by: Alysten on: January 22, 2010
Description: This class is a part demonstration, part lecture about sugar work/techniques. Class outline for: Sugar Work
Posted by: Alysten on: January 21, 2010
Class outline for Knife Skills. This class is a part demonstration, part lecture about knife identification, proper knife care, knife handling and cutting techniques. Class outline: Knife Skills
Posted by: Alysten on: January 19, 2010
Here is the documentation for the class How to run a happy kitchen. Lessons from a restaurant chef and how it applies to the SCA, time management, pre-prep, using your staff effectively and menu design Full class outline located here.
Posted by: Alysten on: January 19, 2010
This class is a part demonstration, part lecture about how to prepare poultry for galantines. Topics include, what is a galantine, food safety/sanitation, tools needed, poultry anatomy and instructions for de-boning a bird for galantine (including pictures). Full class outline located here.
Posted by: Alysten on: January 11, 2010
Here is a picture of the glove in progress: I am using a combination of stitches: standard fill, running and stem. I am using DMC black cotton tatting thread and DMC light effects light gold. Here is a close up of the embroidery:
Posted by: Alysten on: January 11, 2010
I am working on a pair of linen blackwork gloves for my late period kit. Glove making is an art form. I have drafted the hand pattern not less than 6 times. I finally have a working pattern that fits well. The finger gussets are still a work in progress. The thumb pattern was the [...]
