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Lucet Braiding
(Created by THL Karis apa Mehlan Er Kapas)
Level of Content: Beginner
Estimated Length of Class: 1 hour. Suggest having open time afterwards for those who are having a difficult time.
Course Description:
The Lucet, a horn-shaped tool often made from wood, dates back to the Viking era. Lucets were in common use throughout Europe until the 16th century. A luceted cord is exceptionally strong and slightly springy. It is very useful in period garb, such as the lacing of a bodice
This course will provide the history of the use of a Lucet, uses for the braids made by a Lucet and the use of the “turning method” to create a one-color Lucet braid/cord
Learning Objectives: By the end of this class, students should be able to:
Demonstrate/Understand use of a Lucet braid
Understand the basic concept of Lucet braiding.
Demonstrate/Understand the “turning” method of Lucet Braiding.
Braid a simple one color Lucet braid using the turning method
Suggested Teaching Resources:
Daniel C. Phelps and E.C. “Stan” Field. The Lucette Book
Elaine Fuller. Lucet Braiding Variations on a Renaissance Cord
Sylvia Groves. The History of Needlework Tools and Accessories
Lady Lidia Lijovich of Ragusa: http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/photos/lucet/
Syllabus kindly created for RUGA by Karis apa Mehlan Er Kapas, October 2008.
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