Tag Archives: DIY

Making a helmet

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

This little movie is quite useful. There are some great ideas in there, like how to make the shape of the helmet. I usually make tempates for the parts of wearables like these with masking tape. Just apply multiple layers, … Continue reading →

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The Poor Man’s Shop Stand (PMSS)

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Work on the theorbos progresses; the first ribs are in place… Between the ribs is a little fillet. Ash on the walnut instrument (the large Schelle) and walnut on the ash instrument (the Sellas). For some time I wanted to … Continue reading →

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