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Shine of Medieval Paints.
« on: 2012-06-01, 04:23:57 »
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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #1 on: 2012-06-01, 06:14:05 »
Oh yes. Gloss is a medieval term.
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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #2 on: 2012-06-01, 13:44:39 »
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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #3 on: 2012-06-01, 13:46:53 »
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Oh yes. Gloss is a medieval term

NICE!   :)

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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. 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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #4 on: 2012-06-01, 13:55:02 »
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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #5 on: 2012-06-01, 14:04:50 »
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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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #6 on: 2012-06-01, 15:38:17 »
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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #7 on: 2012-06-01, 16:19:33 »
we will make his helmet into a disco ball
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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #8 on: 2012-06-01, 16:38:59 »
Argent, a Disco proper.

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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #9 on: 2012-06-01, 16:53:59 »
Did you want your helm in normal disco?


Or spiky/rhinestoney?
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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #10 on: 2012-06-01, 17:54:22 »
LOL!  Gold!   LOL!   ;D
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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #11 on: 2012-06-01, 19:17:11 »
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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #12 on: 2012-06-01, 22:09:43 »
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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #13 on: 2012-06-01, 23:51:32 »

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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Re: Shine of Medieval Paints.
« Reply #14 on: 2012-06-02, 00:25:02 »
I first read this title as "shrine for medieval pants" I was like WTF
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