Primitive Weapons - WIP by NefariousDrO

Photography • Work In Progress • posted on Sep 27, 2008

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I thought I'd share some further samples of my recent projects that seem to keep me so busy. Being the history/anthropology nerd I am, I had to invest alot of effort in the cultural/historical basis of the costumes I design for renaissance festivals, and my most recent project is intended to be a culture that isn't metal-using. Of course, what kind of warrior-costume could be complete unless there are weapons to be carried with it? I took some chipped pieces of flint and made molds for chipped-stone blades, you've already seen the claws, and I also sculpted a basic model for giant teeth. This shot is very much still in progress. The handles were a piece of tree limb with a very delightful texture to the surface. I painted the surface, then sanded off the ridges to get these contrasting light/dark areas. Varnishing lent the glossy surface coating, then I glued on the pieces and deerskin bands to help hold everything on. The teeth are part of a piece a friend requested, and still in progress. for this shot they haven't been glued on, yet, as I was still trying to finalize the design, somewhat. Thanks for taking a look. Maybe someday I'll actually finish this project!

Comments (13)

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MagikUnicorn

3:22PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

Old Tomahawk looking ;-) "I like" Great work Dude (Next week I will post a special for you (Rock Balance) ;-)

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geirla

3:45PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

Cool. Being a history nerd myself...

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carlx

3:53PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

Excellent works!!!

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Digimon

4:12PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

Renaissance festival? Heheh, my wife and I used to work out at our, in costume! These weapons look great! Can we see you in full costume?!?!

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LudyMelltSekher

5:46PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

Hello my dear friend, Very Beautiful photography. Excellent!!Congratulations !!A million stars***Happy weekend. Giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy

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annie5

6:21PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

Fantastic image..cool! :)

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blankfrancine

8:12PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

Those weapons look like a labor of love.When do you get to sleep,you seem so busy.

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kimariehere

8:24PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

so fabulous esp that you created them!!! awesome work and shot of them!!!

MrsLubner

9:01PM | Sat, 27 September 2008

These are very nice. I like taking anthopological descriptions of items made and then replicate it as close to the original as possible. I use the same methods used in pre-historical constructions. That is, no modern tools are used to make them and only natural materials, like bone and rock, are used. Glue and "paint" when called for, are made as them made them at the time. I have enjoyed making things from many different periods including spears and harpoons, pipes and totems. It's a great hobby! These are fine looking tools and a nice shot of them. Hope you finish them soon and enjoy them.

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