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Sir Patrick

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Re: Help fix boring Helm
« Reply #60 on: 2013-08-09, 19:03:10 »
I'm thinking about ermine for the mantle lining. Would the spots have been embroidered on, or painted back in the day?  ???

Actually either would be appropriate. :)

Stencil it is!
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Re: Help fix boring Helm
« Reply #61 on: 2013-08-09, 22:00:10 »
Looks great Sir Patrick. :)
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Re: Help fix boring Helm
« Reply #62 on: 2013-08-10, 03:01:24 »
Seconded on the crest / mantle / torse compliments - that looks fantastic!
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