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Tracking down period techniques

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

One of my goals is to learn to make jewelry the way the Romans did, not just duplicate their designs with modern techniques and tools. I contacted my friend Alberto (he’s part of Legio Secvnda Consvlaris, an Italian re-enacting group) to … Continue reading →

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Chain-making, Roman style

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Chains appear as decorative elements in jewelry as well as practical applications (suspended oil lamps, scales, etc). Although the finished products look similar to Viking wire weaving, the method is different.   Wire weaving uses a single long wire, threaded … Continue reading →

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Drusa’s Manumission Ceremony

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Slavery in Rome (while obviously still horrible and unethical – I do not condone it in the real world) was not necessarily for life. Slaves could be released as a reward for good service, as a way to show off … Continue reading →

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Interviewed!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I’m the subject of an interview in the August 2017 Dragon’s Tongue – the newsletter for the Barony of Dragon’s Mist. Enjoy!

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Modern Jewelry: Solar System Necklace

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Pardon me while I hijack my own blog here… I don’t have another place to write about this and I really want to share it! Learning how to do metal-smithing to make Roman jewelry made me realize I could make my … Continue reading →

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The Romans invade OMSI

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) holds a monthly thing called After Dark from 7-11pm, where it’s adults only and there’s booze and vendors. July was all about the traveling Pompeii exhibit (here til Oct 22 – Don’t miss … Continue reading →

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Updates to Clothing Papers

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Both the Intro to Roman Clothing and the TLDR: Bath papers have been updated. In fact, the bath one is now renamed “Super basic Roman garb AKA OMG IT’S HOT OUTSIDE” and I’ll be teaching it this Friday at Revels. … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Greek clothing

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

NOTE: Click on blue text for more pictures and sources. Author: Duchess Andromeda Lykaina This is intended as an extremely broad overview of the clothing worn by the Ancient Greeks. For every generalization made, someone can usually find a counterexample … Continue reading →

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Modern-style period plant-based dyeing

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I have multiple friends who are good at period dyeing. I mean really, really good. Kingdom Arts & Sciences level of good. Seamus, Claire, and Marya spring to mind immediately, and those are just the local ones. Inexplicably, when I … Continue reading →

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The Roman Stola: Part IV, Timing

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I recently presented my stola paper at An Tir’s Kingdom Arts and Sciences Championship as a single entry. You can see a video of my presentation here (20 min talk, 20 min Q&A). Since I know not everyone wants to read a … Continue reading →

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