Feb 222011
 
Requiem

9″x12″ dark brown ink on watercolor paper
Croquille nip and #6 round brush wash
Reference: http://kristabelladc3.deviantart.com/art/Heartsore-20-193320295

Requiem
Aug 292010
 
final-busk4

I finished the wooden busk and took a bunch more detail photos and some still life photos of the corset and busk before packaging it to mail off.

The busk is hand-carved from solid oak using a dremel tool, and finished with Danish Oil.  It is 2″x12″.  I’m hoping to take the time in the next few weeks to carve another one and make it decorative.  :)

final-busk4

Brown Silk Renaissance Stays

Fabric: Two core layers of hemp/linen canvas, dupioni silk cover, and cotton muslin lining
Boning: 1/2" flat spring steel bones fanned for the front panel and 2 1/4" flat spring steel bones per tab
Piecing: Five panels total - one front panel, two side panels, and two back panels
Edging: Leather, hand stitched
Busk Pocket: Dupioni silk lined with hemp/linen canvas
Busk: Oak, 2"x12", hand made

These stays are constructed using modern materials and techniques to provide a beautiful foundation garment for modern reenactment.

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