[Regia-NA] 2 questions, Food and Torch making

[J. Kim Siddorn]

The torches I described are for use in film work, NOT in living history.
They give a lot of impressive light for a short time which does not matter
as they will only be in use for a few minutes.It was never intended that
they should be seen as authentic!

Real torches are poor dim things based on wax and reeds.


Regards,


Kim Siddorn

When I go forward, follow me:
When I falter, support me:
When I retreat - RUN!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Rice" <vmaa2@cox.net>
To: <list-regia-na@lig.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 9:37 PM
Subject: RE: [Regia-NA] 2 questions, Food and Torch making


> Well, Karen, I'm not exactly sure about Regia's Official Policy on this,
> but here's my take on it.
> Sure, yes, of course, we are always striving to do the very best we can
> in our research and re-creations. This is especially true of living
> history encampments, where the purpose is to educate the public through
> up-close-and-personal interaction. I never complain if somebody wants to
> turn up the hem of my sleeve to see how I've done it. It's why I'm
> there. (I draw the line at underwear checks, however!)
>
> Now, some folks are occasionally lucky enough to be able to reach much
> larger audiences, through the magic of television. We all know that film
> producers don't give a fig about authenticity, only about illusion. Time
> is money, and the faster that they can get it done, then the more they
> make. So, the judicious use of modern methods to achieve historical
> appearances isn't such a bad thing _in some cases_. The important thing
> is that we know what's correct and what's a cheat, and that we do our
> best to make the best choices for the situation in which we find
> ourselves.
>
> Now, anybody want to discuss how to make authentic torches or lamps? I
> could use a few extras around camp this season. ;o>
>
> Ves Heil,
>
> Linda
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: list-regia-na-admin@lig.net [mailto:list-regia-na-admin@lig.net]
> On Behalf Of kitten@golden.net
> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 2:48 PM
> To: list-regia-na@lig.net
> Subject: Re: [Regia-NA] 2 questions, Food and Torch making
>
> > I would go with a steel or aluminum (anodized or oil-blacked) pipe
> wrapped
> > with burlap (hessian) then wrapped (securely) with steel mesh. This
> can be
> > dunked in gas and set alight. Your mileage may vary.
>
> But but but.....this can't be authentic?
>
> Isn't authenticity Regia's biggest goal? Or am I about to be
> disillusioned
> again?
>
> Karen
> :)
>
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