Lucet - Revision history

KarenLarsdatter: Added link to Atlantian site

2007-09-09T02:21:28Z

Added link to Atlantian site

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	Instructions are also found at: http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/photos/lucet/ http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/photos/doublelucet/		Instructions are also found at: http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/photos/lucet/ http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/photos/doublelucet/

			[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=269 Atlantian A&S Links: Lucets]

	Another excellent resource is the Lacis book:		Another excellent resource is the Lacis book:

62.3.228.78: correction of usage for lucet cords and expansion on why tougher threads are required

2006-09-22T20:23:45Z

correction of usage for lucet cords and expansion on why tougher threads are required

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	The [[lyre]]-shaped lucet is technically [[out of period]] (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).		The [[lyre]]-shaped lucet is technically [[out of period]] (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).

	Lucets mostly produce square-profiled cords that are quite neat ~~and~~ nifty, and VERY tough ~~(perfect~~ for [[poynts]] or [[draw-strings]]), ~~but~~ use up a lot of [[thread]] to ~~produce~~.		Lucets mostly produce square-profiled cords that are quite neat, nifty, and VERY tough. Because of the nature of the construction, lucet cords are inherently stretchy compared to similar profile cords made using different methods. The amount of stretch depends on the type of thread used, and the tension. This means lucet cords are NOT always suitable for [[poynts]] but are eminently appropriate for [[draw-strings]]), dress laces or for use in couchwork. One caveat is that a lot of [[thread]] is used to make them.

	~~They can also make elliptical~~ cross-section braid using the "twisted-stitch:" method that's pretty good for couching cord - as long as it's made with a fine fibre.		Elliptical cross-section braid can also be produced using the "twisted-stitch" method that's pretty good for couching cord - as long as it's made with a fine fibre.

	Braids can be made with multiple colours - either interchanging on individual stitches or groups of stitches, or used as a [[gimp thread]] for decorative purpose. Beads can also be added either in straight rows or looping around the braid in a helix pattern.		Braids can be made with multiple colours - either interchanging on individual stitches or groups of stitches, or used as a [[gimp thread]] for decorative purpose. Beads can also be added either in straight rows or looping around the braid in a helix pattern.

	Braids made on a lucet need to be made from [[thread]] that can take a bit of abrasion, ~~as the~~ ~~technique will~~ cause the thread to rub against the horns of the lucet when ~~the~~ loop is pulled tight.		Braids made on a lucet need to be made from [[thread]] that can take a bit of abrasion. Lucet techniques cause the thread to rub against the horns of the lucet when each loop is manipulated as well as the threads abrading eachother when each knot is pulled firm/tight.
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	Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:		Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:

Lanegs1 at 15:09, 11 May 2006

2006-05-11T15:09:56Z

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	Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:		Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:
	http://www.stringpage.com/~~old~~/lucet.html		http://www.stringpage.com/lucet/lucet.html

			Instructions are also found at: http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/photos/lucet/ http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/photos/doublelucet/

	Another excellent resource is the Lacis book:		Another excellent resource is the Lacis book:

Tomislaus at 04:31, 11 August 2005

2005-08-11T04:31:48Z

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	[[category:~~Fibre Arts~~]]		[[category:Braiding]]

Tomislaus: category:Fibre Arts

2005-08-11T04:26:03Z

category:Fibre Arts

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	You can get a lucet from:		You can get a lucet from:
	http://merchants-medieval.com/cockerel/		http://merchants-medieval.com/cockerel/



			[[category:Fibre Arts]]

Cian at 03:39, 16 August 2004

2004-08-16T03:39:01Z

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	A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the [[16th century]] onwards, however some viking finds of manmade [[bone]] objects shaped like lucets have been used as evidence of [[viking]] use of this technique. No one has been able to prove the useage of the lucet between these two time periods yet, however finds of other [[braiding techniques]] including [[plaiting]] and [[fingerloop braids\|fingerloop braiding]] have been ~~doccumented~~ between the [[~~10th\|~~10th century]] and [[16th century]].		A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the [[16th century]] onwards, however some viking finds of manmade [[bone]] objects shaped like lucets have been used as evidence of [[viking]] use of this technique. No one has been able to prove the useage of the lucet between these two time periods yet, however finds of other [[braiding techniques]] including [[plaiting]] and [[fingerloop braids\|fingerloop braiding]] have been documented between the [[10th century\|10th]] and [[16th century\|16th centuries]].

	The lyre-shaped lucet is technically out of period (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).		The [[lyre]]-shaped lucet is technically [[out of period]] (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).

	Lucets mostly produce square-profiled cords that are quite neat and nifty, and VERY tough (perfect for [[poynts]] or [[draw-strings]]), but use up a lot of [[thread]] to produce.		Lucets mostly produce square-profiled cords that are quite neat and nifty, and VERY tough (perfect for [[poynts]] or [[draw-strings]]), but use up a lot of [[thread]] to produce.
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	Braids made on a lucet need to be made from [[thread]] that can take a bit of abrasion, as the technique will cause the thread to rub against the horns of the lucet when the loop is pulled tight.		Braids made on a lucet need to be made from [[thread]] that can take a bit of abrasion, as the technique will cause the thread to rub against the horns of the lucet when the loop is pulled tight.
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	Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:		Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:
	http://www.stringpage.com/old/lucet.html		http://www.stringpage.com/old/lucet.html

JakeVortex at 01:45, 4 November 2003

2003-11-04T01:45:41Z

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	A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the [[16th century]] onwards, however some viking finds of manmade [[bone]] objects shaped like lucets have been used as evidence of [[viking]] use of this technique. No one has been able to prove the useage of the lucet between these two time periods yet, however finds of other [[braiding techniques]] including [[plaiting]] and [[fingerloop braiding]] have been doccumented between the [[10th\|10th century]] and [[16th century]].		A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the [[16th century]] onwards, however some viking finds of manmade [[bone]] objects shaped like lucets have been used as evidence of [[viking]] use of this technique. No one has been able to prove the useage of the lucet between these two time periods yet, however finds of other [[braiding techniques]] including [[plaiting]] and [[fingerloop braids\|fingerloop braiding]] have been doccumented between the [[10th\|10th century]] and [[16th century]].

	The lyre-shaped lucet is technically out of period (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).		The lyre-shaped lucet is technically out of period (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).

130.194.13.106 at 01:32, 3 November 2003

2003-11-03T01:32:44Z

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	A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the [[16th century]] onwards, the ~~earliest~~ ~~examples~~ ~~coming~~ ~~from~~ [[~~Scandinavia~~]].		A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the [[16th century]] onwards, however some viking finds of manmade [[bone]] objects shaped like lucets have been used as evidence of [[viking]] use of this technique. No one has been able to prove the useage of the lucet between these two time periods yet, however finds of other [[braiding techniques]] including [[plaiting]] and [[fingerloop braiding]] have been doccumented between the [[10th\|10th century]] and [[16th century]].

	The lyre-shaped lucet is technically out of period (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).		The lyre-shaped lucet is technically out of period (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).

Morgant: wiki, minor grammar/typos

2003-10-31T11:53:14Z

wiki, minor grammar/typos

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	A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the 16th century onwards, the earliest examples coming from ~~Scandanavia~~.		A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the [[16th century]] onwards, the earliest examples coming from [[Scandinavia]].

	The lyre-shaped lucet is technically out of period (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).		The lyre-shaped lucet is technically out of period (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).
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	Braids can be made with multiple colours - either interchanging on individual stitches or groups of stitches, or used as a [[gimp thread]] for decorative purpose. Beads can also be added either in straight rows or looping around the braid in a helix pattern.		Braids can be made with multiple colours - either interchanging on individual stitches or groups of stitches, or used as a [[gimp thread]] for decorative purpose. Beads can also be added either in straight rows or looping around the braid in a helix pattern.

	Braids made on a lucet need to be made from [[thread]] that can take a bit of abrasion as the technique will cause the thread to rub against the horns of the lucet as the loop is pulled tight.		Braids made on a lucet need to be made from [[thread]] that can take a bit of abrasion, as the technique will cause the thread to rub against the horns of the lucet when the loop is pulled tight.

	Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:		Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:

Taryn: Added a bit of history... my sources aren't rock-solid

2003-10-31T09:50:20Z

Added a bit of history... my sources aren't rock-solid

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	A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses.		A '''lucet''' is a two pronged implement that makes some very nice [[braid]]s with multiple uses. They were used from at least the 16th century onwards, the earliest examples coming from Scandanavia.

			The lyre-shaped lucet is technically out of period (though prettier and easier to use). Instead, early lucets were generally a simple tube with prongs at the top ends (most finds being a hollowed, carved bone).
⚫	It mostly ~~produces~~ square profiled cords that are quite neat and nifty, and VERY tough (perfect for [[poynts]] or [[draw-strings]]), but use up a lot of [[thread]] to produce.

		⚫	Lucets mostly produce square-profiled cords that are quite neat and nifty, and VERY tough (perfect for [[poynts]] or [[draw-strings]]), but use up a lot of [[thread]] to produce.
⚫	It can also make elliptical cross-section braid using the "twisted-stitch:" method that's pretty good for couching cord - as long as it's made with a fine fibre.

		⚫	They can also make elliptical cross-section braid using the "twisted-stitch:" method that's pretty good for couching cord - as long as it's made with a fine fibre.
⚫	Braids can be made with multiple colours - either interchanging on ~~indicidual~~ stitches or groups of stitches, or used as a [[gimp thread]] for decorative purpose. Beads can also be added either in straight rows or ~~ooping~~ around the braid in a helix pattern.

		⚫	Braids can be made with multiple colours - either interchanging on individual stitches or groups of stitches, or used as a [[gimp thread]] for decorative purpose. Beads can also be added either in straight rows or looping around the braid in a helix pattern.
⚫	Braids made on a lucet need to be made from [[thread]] that can take a bit of abrasion as the technique will cause the thread to rub against the ~~horn~~ of the lucet as ~~you~~ ~~make~~ it.

		⚫	Braids made on a lucet need to be made from [[thread]] that can take a bit of abrasion as the technique will cause the thread to rub against the horns of the lucet as the loop is pulled tight.

	Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page:		Instructions (including how to make 2 colour and beaded cords) are available at this page: