My Crest

**madmacs** · 4th January 12, 01:41 PM

Looks great Harold... What wood are you carving?

Are these assumed arms or granted?

**Harold Cannon** · 4th January 12, 02:08 PM

They are assumed arms but I am working on getting approval from my clan's chief to use them in conjunction with clan activities.

The wood is what they call bass wood it is available at most hobby shops or cabinet shops and in they use lime wood in the UK which is very similar.

**creagdhubh** · 4th January 12, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

The bottom of the feather should definitely extend below the circlet.

Yes, it should extend below. Not only will this look aesthetically better, but is the correct style according to Lyon Court. Check out Ian Grant of Edinburgh, or Roddy Young of Inverness - they are superb silversmiths that know a thing or two about making circlets and feathered badges for armigers, chieftains, and chiefs.

Cheers,

**Gregmc** · 5th January 12, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Harold Cannon

They are assumed arms but I am working on getting approval from my clan's chief to use them in conjunction with clan activities.

The wood is what they call bass wood it is available at most hobby shops or cabinet shops and in they use lime wood in the UK which is very similar.

Your work is teriffic Harold. I've never seen this done before either; do you think you can narrate the process as you go along? It would make a great article actually: for instance, your wood is black now it appears; why is that?

Thanks again

**creagdhubh** · 5th January 12, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Gregmc

Your work is teriffic Harold. I've never seen this done before either; do you think you narrate the process as you go along? It would make a great article actually: for instance, your wood is black now it appears; why is that?

Thanks again

Good idea.

**Harold Cannon** · 6th January 12, 08:52 AM

After some kind suggestions I have adjusted the feather and I think it turned out quite nice!

**Thomas H** · 6th January 12, 08:57 AM

Very NIce , Looks good either way but very good work . You have inspired me to try and make one as well , But my crest is a thistle and it might be difficult but none the less I will try ,due to your insperation.
Thank You