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Custom Gallery
La Wren's Nest is well known for its customized early period clothing, accessories and other miscellanous items. If you are looking for an early period costume or accessory and don't see it already on our website or can't find it anywhere else, contact us for more information. Please include as much information as possible, such as descriptions, diagrams, pictures, materials made from, etc.
Our custom work is based on the cost of materials, patterns and jigs made, and our labor costs.
Initial consultation fee: $50
Hourly rate: $25, minimum 1 hour
Set-up (which may include, but is not limited to patterns, body
molds or jigs):
determined by hourly rate of $25 an hour, minimum 1 hour
Materials: determined by project
Consultation fee or other fees may be waived or adjusted at our discretion.
Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks for a custom piece, more time may be required, depending on complexity and research time.
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Standard of Emperor Constantine made as part of a Constantine impression - all items constructed by La Wren's Nest (pole, linen standard, and laurel leaf) |
Close up of Emperor Constantine's Standard (white linen, embroidered Chi Ro, metallic gold trim with impression of green and red gems on painted wooden pole, hung from pole with gold chain. Laurel Leaf attached to pole at top) |
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Close up of Laurel Leaf (26 leaves on each side for a total of 52 leaves, gold plated, height about 12 inches) |
Constantine black leather cuirass with gold trim, over white leather subarmalis, scalloped under cuirass with double rows of ptergis with gold fringe. Gold lions' heads on each ptergis on bottom and shoulders.
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Close up view of double row of ptergis with fringe and lions' heads
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Side view of cuirass and subarmalis
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Constantine Helmet w/Chi Ro symbol
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Constantine Shield w/Chi Ro symbol. Shield size 36", painted white and gold, trimmed with 3 oz leather, with fancy boss in center. Arm hold in center back.
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Custom subarmalis with double row of ptergis and gold fringe with adjustable side lacings (part of a project for a Centurion impression)
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Custom subarmalis with single row of ptergis and
adjustable side lacings (part of an impression for a
Roman soldier impression |
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 4th Century St. Nicholas impression - wool cloak, wool hat, linen pants, tunic and linen scarf with embroidered made by La Wren's Nest.
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Civilian Roman Sandals made for the individual wearer
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Customized gladiatorial helmet w/customized crest and horse tail work made to fit (side view)
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(front view) |
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(back view)
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Custom wedding circlet |
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Customized laurel crown with 24 synthetic pearls
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Customized bun holder with dragons and stone |
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Customized crown for King's Courtier of New Jersey Renaissance Faire
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Customized closed crown for character of New Jersey Renaissance Fair - red stones, dragon, and skulls w/crossbones |
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Marching bag - black - made for use as part of a modern military uniform
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Linen subarmalis w/ptergies dyed dark brown for a leather look
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If you have any issues or problems with this web site, please contact lawrensnest@lawrensnest.com |
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