Author Archives: Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

About Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Acupuncturist, medical massage therapist, historian, scientist, road-tripper, geek, LARP & board gamer, food fan, Roman fanatic, belly-laugher.

Research on the Fly

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

“Research” doesn’t always have to be a deep dive, involving interlibrary loans and late nights. It’s like working out… sometimes you break out the kettlebells or the cardio playlist, and sometimes you just take a stroll around the block. In … Continue reading →

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Carving intaglios

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Carving intaglios has been on my “to learn” list for years. Two separate people asked about commissioning pieces within a week, so the time is now! Ancient artisans used a bow-driven drill. I’m using a flexshaft (a fancy dremel, basically). … Continue reading →

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1st Century Ring

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I made this for my beloved friend Skamp. He’s well known far and wide in the kingdom for his ceaseless efforts for social justice, his leadership during Covid quarantine, and his hysterical bardic skills. I wanted to make a sturdy … Continue reading →

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Coming back after Covid

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I was too stressed to take advantage of all that time off, sadly… but now that life is sort of returning to normal, and I’m working again, I’m also finding myself making again! This set of pearl and carnelian melon … Continue reading →

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Roman-style chain for a Knight

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Goal: Make a chain for my friend, Sir Istvan, that has that bulky An Tir look but without neck-crippling weight.

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Drusa & Tullia’s Guide to War

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

WAR! What is it good for?! Seeing the stars and trees and fog, hanging out with friends, eating wonderful period food, seeing people I love and admire being honored with awards… HUH say it again, y’all… An Tir / West … Continue reading →

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Honey Poppyseed Dormice

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

“The dishes for the first course included… some small iron frames shaped like bridges supporting dormice sprinkled with honey and poppy seed.” – Petronius, Trimalchio’s Feast Upper class ancient Roman kitchens were outfitted with special pottery homes, glirarium, for dormice (small rodents … Continue reading →

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Lunulas

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

My dear friend Vestia Antonia Aurelia was Laureled (a lifetime achievement award for the arts and sciences in the SCA) this past weekend.  She does Roman and Minoan portrayals. I wanted to make something for her, and for another friend, Marya … Continue reading →

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Home Jewelry Studio & 1st Dapping Attempt

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Making Roman jewelry means learning metalsmithing, and I’ve been bitten HARD by that bug. I just set up a mini-studio in my garage so I can practice without traveling across town to Fjorlief’s studio on those rare days when our … Continue reading →

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Athenaeum

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

  Yesterday was the first – but certainly not the last – An Tir Athenaeum. It was an Arts & Sciences “display for comments” event. Basically I signed up for a table, put out my jewelry and papers, and had … Continue reading →

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