Wire entries for the largess derby at Bryn Gwlad's Candlemas AS LXI (2026), "Over the top" category
Won Crown's Choice award
Submission set 1: 13 circlets of assorted designs. Includes braided wire, wire weaving, chainmail, and beaded varieties.
Submission set 2: 13 beginner's wire weaving kits. Includes pre-started rod, wire, clasp, mini draw plate, and instructions.
Submission set 3: 13 wire woven Sable Sparrow cords
Beginner's wire weaving kits
Assorted circlets
Wire woven Sable Sparrows
Created as part of the Cast in Steel competition team at Texas A&M University in AS LV and AS LVI (2021 and 2022).
Among other tasks, I designed the decorative work on the metal components, including both the historical research and digital drawing of the designs.
Project reports are attached below for documentation. See "Historical background", "Sword design", and "Ornamentation" sections specifically.
Awards:
Celtic Leaf Sword (2022):
1st in Team Video
2nd in Project Report
3rd overall
Thor's Hammer (2021):
2nd in Performance
2nd in Team Video
Celtic Leaf Sword, with La Tene style imagery inspired by Lord of the Rings.
Replica Thor's Hammer, with Jelling style knotwork inspired by Yggdrasil.