Heater Shield Linen, Straps, and Handles
So, in the last post I finished gluing and cutting out the wooden part of the shield. This went much smoother and quicker than I expected, so because of this, I didn’t have materials for… Read More →
The Shaping and Sizing of Heater Shields
Welcome back. In the last post, I discussed two variants of medieval glue, one being derived from rawhide and the other from cheese. As I mentioned, the cheese glue is a crucial piece in forming… Read More →
Recreating the Black Prince’s Shield, Held together purely by cows
Heater shields are the most iconic type of shield in modern culture. When most people picture a shield, it’s most likely a heater shield. Being the most prominent shield of choice for knights from the… Read More →