07-20-2007, 08:13 PM
A whole goatskin was trimmed for the aegis (Ebay). The front has a small bronze Gorgon head . The snakes are small toy "realistic" semi-flexible hard rubber junkers that were stitched on with heavy thread. That didn't last. They are now attached with copper wire loops. I will look for a front view this weekend. The peplos is 100% linen. Lots of work - but I had fun. I'm looking for an artisan to teach me how to make an aspis with a wood turning machine. That's a long term project - vehicle insurance gets paid first!
Cheryl Boeckmann