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Main => The Armoury => Topic started by: SirNathanQ on 2012-06-01, 04:23:57
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We all know about the common shiny armour question, but what about shiny paints? Could medeival paints take on a gloss or semi-glossy finish, or were they all flat?
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Oh yes. Gloss is a medieval term.
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We're talking about fabric pants, and not armor, right? Considering that linen and wool were the most common fabrics, there wouldn't have been much that was shiny. Making pants out of silk might have allowed for some sheen, but it would be insanely expensive. Like, armor-expensive. Even worse would be "samite", which was basically silk with gold sewn into it. I'm not sure what else would have been available that would have been reflective.
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Oh yes. Gloss is a medieval term
NICE! :)
We're talking about fabric pants, and not armor, right? Considering that linen and wool were the most common fabrics, there wouldn't have been much that was shiny. Making pants out of silk might have allowed for some sheen, but it would be insanely expensive. Like, armor-expensive. I'm not sure what else would have been available that would have been reflective.
I think Sir Nathan is talking about the polish shine on armor, in which armor being "shiny" or dull (maybe to avoid heat exhaustion) are the likeliest possibilities to me.
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lol, I totally misread his post. I saw "pants", not "paints".. OK, just shoot me for not having any caffeine this morning. :)
Still, what an amusing image... Sir Nathan, Knight of the Shiny Pants!
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lol, I totally misread his post. I saw "pants", not "paints".. OK, just shoot me for not having any caffeine this morning. :)
Still, what an amusing image... Sir Nathan, Knight of the Shiny Pants!
That is understandable Sir Edward, LOL! That is a good one. LOL! ;D
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So we have:
1. The Bingo Wing Knight
2. The Shiny-Panted Knight
Could we call him the Disco-King Knight instead? lol
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we will make his helmet into a disco ball
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Argent, a Disco proper.
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Did you want your helm in normal disco?
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WyGYQI44Eh0/S8yC1R-aO0I/AAAAAAAAA04/0U34QeXbN7Q/s1600/discoball_brieflives.jpg)
Or spiky/rhinestoney?
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vZoolQKiY9I/TqrorkrgxyI/AAAAAAAALX8/4LPrxxpxdA8/Recent%2BDesign%2BInspirations%2B%257C%2BFab.com.jpg)
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LOL! Gold! LOL! ;D
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Yes, gold and spikey! lol
I think Sir Nathan's at school now otherwise the blistering ripostes would already be here! lol
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Concerning the original question, I was wondering about shields. could the paint of shields have a gloss or shine to them, even if only a mild one? Although I'm sure painted armour would be relevant as well.
I was at work (w/o internet access :P), Sir William. I guess it could be worse, I mean a disco themed knight would be pretty fabulous. ;)
As far as knights go, I think that might be the most eccentric, flamboyant thing out there...
...no, wait, this guy here still has that honor...
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Wow, that's like armored landesknecht sleeves, or something. That's crazy. :)
As for the original question, I don't have a definitive answer. It might be worth doing some googling. Flat is always safest, since there were plenty of flat paints in the day. How common or possible was gloss? Not sure.
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I first read this title as "shrine for medieval pants" I was like WTF
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I first read this title as "shrine for medieval pants" I was like WTF
I don't care who you are, that there is funny! ;D
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All hail the Shrine of Medieval Pants!
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And all hail I, Sir Nathan, Keeper of the Shrine of Medieval/Shiny Pants! :D
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And all hail I, Sir Nathan, Keeper of the Shrine of Medieval/Shiny Pants! :D
LOL! ;D
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And all hail I, Sir Nathan, Keeper of the Shrine of Medieval/Shiny Pants! :D
You're lucky we already did your accolade. :)
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That I am, that I am. Sir William too, with his Bingo wings. It would seem, with comedy, timing is everything ;)
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I first read this title as "shrine for medieval pants" I was like WTF
Haha, I did exactly the same thing too.
Wow, that's like armored landesknecht sleeves, or something. That's crazy. :)
It's a harness for / by Roggendorf something. If I remember right, it's in Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight. I remember seeing it when I was in high school, and thinking how impressive it is to get that appearance and still be able to move.
And all hail I, Sir Nathan, Keeper of the Shrine of Medieval/Shiny Pants! :D
You're lucky we already did your accolade. :)
Indeed!
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You're lucky we already did your accolade. :)
Indeed!
;)