Tanning

Traditional tanning methods are used by the men of the Stray Dogs when tanning their hides. For further information on tanning using brains, visit the tanning page. This method has been used successfully on deer, goats and a horse to date.
Pictured at left are Old Dog and Rowdy Dog scraping the fat and remaining membranes from the hide prior to the braining itself.

Armour & Weapons

Pictured at left is Rowdy Dog in the act of making mail links.

For images and information about helms, axes, swords and things of a warlike nature, click the link.
These items are all hand crafted by the Dogs.

For images of the Dogs in their battle gear, see the Dogs of War page.

This page highlights viking reproduction woodwork projects by the men of the Stray Dogs. Currently, only images are available of two chests made by Rowdy Dog.

Jewellery & Personal Adornment

Jewellery and personal adornment play a large part of the presentation of a viking woman, and whether it be a simple amber necklace, a reproduction necklace, period shoes or sewing tools.

At left is Collie Dog stringing amber beads on a waxed linen thread.