Lauren Danger Shaw
@laurendanger.bsky.social
Master of Medieval Studies student, sword enthusiast, middle aged maiden of mirth.
I present the finished prop: a Yiga blademaster sickle sword thingie.
The first photo is from the Zelda wiki, and then there are two of my prop version.
I am sure my nephew will be pleased.
#zelda #halloween #costumeprop
The first photo is from the Zelda wiki, and then there are two of my prop version.
I am sure my nephew will be pleased.
#zelda #halloween #costumeprop
October 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I present the finished prop: a Yiga blademaster sickle sword thingie.
The first photo is from the Zelda wiki, and then there are two of my prop version.
I am sure my nephew will be pleased.
#zelda #halloween #costumeprop
The first photo is from the Zelda wiki, and then there are two of my prop version.
I am sure my nephew will be pleased.
#zelda #halloween #costumeprop
My nephew wishes to be a Yiga Clan swordsman from the Zelda games, so I am making him this sickle sword out of things I have around the house.
This is a progress shot of all parts temporary assembled. Sealing and painting to follow.
#zelda #crafting #halloween
This is a progress shot of all parts temporary assembled. Sealing and painting to follow.
#zelda #crafting #halloween
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My nephew wishes to be a Yiga Clan swordsman from the Zelda games, so I am making him this sickle sword out of things I have around the house.
This is a progress shot of all parts temporary assembled. Sealing and painting to follow.
#zelda #crafting #halloween
This is a progress shot of all parts temporary assembled. Sealing and painting to follow.
#zelda #crafting #halloween
Metal mesh for windows? Sure. Imagine lozenge-shaped pieces of glass set into iron, allowing the light to enter but still being strong.
The latest model house is pretty much done. Maybe it needs a video to showcase all the details. Hrm.
#modelmaking #crafting #trrpg
The latest model house is pretty much done. Maybe it needs a video to showcase all the details. Hrm.
#modelmaking #crafting #trrpg
September 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Metal mesh for windows? Sure. Imagine lozenge-shaped pieces of glass set into iron, allowing the light to enter but still being strong.
The latest model house is pretty much done. Maybe it needs a video to showcase all the details. Hrm.
#modelmaking #crafting #trrpg
The latest model house is pretty much done. Maybe it needs a video to showcase all the details. Hrm.
#modelmaking #crafting #trrpg
It’s like being in limbo at the moment so I thought I might as well be a roofer for a day and use a cork sheet to make ‘slate’ shingles for the latest model house.
#trrpg #miniatures #crafting
#trrpg #miniatures #crafting
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It’s like being in limbo at the moment so I thought I might as well be a roofer for a day and use a cork sheet to make ‘slate’ shingles for the latest model house.
#trrpg #miniatures #crafting
#trrpg #miniatures #crafting
Sometimes I sketch and then the ink reveals something fun.
This is a drawing of what I’ve named the Abbey of Saint Mar. It’s medieval-ish but a bit fantastical as well.
#medievalism #drawing #artwork
This is a drawing of what I’ve named the Abbey of Saint Mar. It’s medieval-ish but a bit fantastical as well.
#medievalism #drawing #artwork
September 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Sometimes I sketch and then the ink reveals something fun.
This is a drawing of what I’ve named the Abbey of Saint Mar. It’s medieval-ish but a bit fantastical as well.
#medievalism #drawing #artwork
This is a drawing of what I’ve named the Abbey of Saint Mar. It’s medieval-ish but a bit fantastical as well.
#medievalism #drawing #artwork
The ground floor of a work in progress. I’ve tried a new technique with wall filler plaster to make it look like it has mortar between the blocks.
There’s still adjustments to make for the process but I like it!
#miniatures #modelmaking
There’s still adjustments to make for the process but I like it!
#miniatures #modelmaking
August 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The ground floor of a work in progress. I’ve tried a new technique with wall filler plaster to make it look like it has mortar between the blocks.
There’s still adjustments to make for the process but I like it!
#miniatures #modelmaking
There’s still adjustments to make for the process but I like it!
#miniatures #modelmaking
This is the back of the t-shirt I picked up from this year’s Messer Fest. It is amazing.
(I also have a video chatting about the event on my YouTube, eight minutes of me happily rambling about it)
(I also have a video chatting about the event on my YouTube, eight minutes of me happily rambling about it)
July 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This is the back of the t-shirt I picked up from this year’s Messer Fest. It is amazing.
(I also have a video chatting about the event on my YouTube, eight minutes of me happily rambling about it)
(I also have a video chatting about the event on my YouTube, eight minutes of me happily rambling about it)
This weekend I attended Messerfest in York and it was amazing.
Lots of fun with the ‘long knife’ in the friendliest environment. Workshops, lectures, and I managed 28 fights including some against the best messerists around.
Truly a joyful experience.
#HEMA #martialarts #messer #swordfighting
Lots of fun with the ‘long knife’ in the friendliest environment. Workshops, lectures, and I managed 28 fights including some against the best messerists around.
Truly a joyful experience.
#HEMA #martialarts #messer #swordfighting
July 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This weekend I attended Messerfest in York and it was amazing.
Lots of fun with the ‘long knife’ in the friendliest environment. Workshops, lectures, and I managed 28 fights including some against the best messerists around.
Truly a joyful experience.
#HEMA #martialarts #messer #swordfighting
Lots of fun with the ‘long knife’ in the friendliest environment. Workshops, lectures, and I managed 28 fights including some against the best messerists around.
Truly a joyful experience.
#HEMA #martialarts #messer #swordfighting
It has been a while since I made a video, but one about safety tips for swords is live, and if you are into sword fighting and not being injured, it could be helpful!
#hema #martialarts #swords
youtu.be/lGc6ns40gGw?...
#hema #martialarts #swords
youtu.be/lGc6ns40gGw?...
Safety Tips for Swords
YouTube video by Lauren Danger Shaw
youtu.be
July 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It has been a while since I made a video, but one about safety tips for swords is live, and if you are into sword fighting and not being injured, it could be helpful!
#hema #martialarts #swords
youtu.be/lGc6ns40gGw?...
#hema #martialarts #swords
youtu.be/lGc6ns40gGw?...
June 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hard works pays dividends: I’m now a scholar at my local HEMA club.
We didn’t do ranks at my previous clubs which is fine, but this is something new for me and I’m proud of the work I put in.
#HEMA #swordfighting
We didn’t do ranks at my previous clubs which is fine, but this is something new for me and I’m proud of the work I put in.
#HEMA #swordfighting
June 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Hard works pays dividends: I’m now a scholar at my local HEMA club.
We didn’t do ranks at my previous clubs which is fine, but this is something new for me and I’m proud of the work I put in.
#HEMA #swordfighting
We didn’t do ranks at my previous clubs which is fine, but this is something new for me and I’m proud of the work I put in.
#HEMA #swordfighting
Greetings from Sherwood Forest featuring the Major, an oak tree that could be 1000 years old! Its name comes from Major Hayman Rooke, who identified the tree in 1790.
There’s no actual evidence that Robin Hood or any outlaws sheltered here, but it’s a great legend anyway!
#sherwoodforest
There’s no actual evidence that Robin Hood or any outlaws sheltered here, but it’s a great legend anyway!
#sherwoodforest
June 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Greetings from Sherwood Forest featuring the Major, an oak tree that could be 1000 years old! Its name comes from Major Hayman Rooke, who identified the tree in 1790.
There’s no actual evidence that Robin Hood or any outlaws sheltered here, but it’s a great legend anyway!
#sherwoodforest
There’s no actual evidence that Robin Hood or any outlaws sheltered here, but it’s a great legend anyway!
#sherwoodforest
The best “no make-up” selfies are always after some sword practice and freeplay. Sweaty, tired, and happy. The true self.
It’s great to be back to actual sparring after a few years of hip problems and mobility issues. I held up well and the rust is flaking away!
#HEMA #martialarts #swords
It’s great to be back to actual sparring after a few years of hip problems and mobility issues. I held up well and the rust is flaking away!
#HEMA #martialarts #swords
May 29, 2025 at 7:24 AM
The best “no make-up” selfies are always after some sword practice and freeplay. Sweaty, tired, and happy. The true self.
It’s great to be back to actual sparring after a few years of hip problems and mobility issues. I held up well and the rust is flaking away!
#HEMA #martialarts #swords
It’s great to be back to actual sparring after a few years of hip problems and mobility issues. I held up well and the rust is flaking away!
#HEMA #martialarts #swords
The medieval fantasy tower house has reached its final height, and now just needs shingles on the roof and some windows.
Slow and steady is the pace, toward completion I do race, and the effort puts a smile on my face.
#trrpg #miniatures #medieval #modelmaking
Slow and steady is the pace, toward completion I do race, and the effort puts a smile on my face.
#trrpg #miniatures #medieval #modelmaking
May 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The medieval fantasy tower house has reached its final height, and now just needs shingles on the roof and some windows.
Slow and steady is the pace, toward completion I do race, and the effort puts a smile on my face.
#trrpg #miniatures #medieval #modelmaking
Slow and steady is the pace, toward completion I do race, and the effort puts a smile on my face.
#trrpg #miniatures #medieval #modelmaking
Oh look! I had a bit of time this weekend so the final floor of the medieval fantasy tower house is underway.
I should go edit my essay again but we all need breaks, right? Crafting is good for the mind.
#ttrpg #modelmaking #medievalfantasy #crafts
I should go edit my essay again but we all need breaks, right? Crafting is good for the mind.
#ttrpg #modelmaking #medievalfantasy #crafts
May 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oh look! I had a bit of time this weekend so the final floor of the medieval fantasy tower house is underway.
I should go edit my essay again but we all need breaks, right? Crafting is good for the mind.
#ttrpg #modelmaking #medievalfantasy #crafts
I should go edit my essay again but we all need breaks, right? Crafting is good for the mind.
#ttrpg #modelmaking #medievalfantasy #crafts
If you see this post a sword 🗡️
(Even better if it’s you with the sword)
I’m on the left in the photo, landing the thrust with a longsword.
(Even better if it’s you with the sword)
I’m on the left in the photo, landing the thrust with a longsword.
May 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
If you see this post a sword 🗡️
(Even better if it’s you with the sword)
I’m on the left in the photo, landing the thrust with a longsword.
(Even better if it’s you with the sword)
I’m on the left in the photo, landing the thrust with a longsword.
From last weekend: HEMA judge mode was activated which means the big stick was in play.
Fencers were great though, and no one needed a bonk.
#HEMA #martialarts #historicalfencing #thebigstick
Fencers were great though, and no one needed a bonk.
#HEMA #martialarts #historicalfencing #thebigstick
May 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
From last weekend: HEMA judge mode was activated which means the big stick was in play.
Fencers were great though, and no one needed a bonk.
#HEMA #martialarts #historicalfencing #thebigstick
Fencers were great though, and no one needed a bonk.
#HEMA #martialarts #historicalfencing #thebigstick
Framing is underway for the next level of this weird possibly wizard-inhabited medieval fantasy tower house! Thankfully, it is modular so it can always just be a watch tower if things don’t look right for the upper bits.
#medieval #ttrpg #modelmaking
#medieval #ttrpg #modelmaking
April 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Framing is underway for the next level of this weird possibly wizard-inhabited medieval fantasy tower house! Thankfully, it is modular so it can always just be a watch tower if things don’t look right for the upper bits.
#medieval #ttrpg #modelmaking
#medieval #ttrpg #modelmaking
I went to a performance of a medieval Robin Hood play/ballads in a church that’s 950 years old.
My inner medievalist is happy.
#medievalthings #medieval #robynhode #uklife
My inner medievalist is happy.
#medievalthings #medieval #robynhode #uklife
April 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I went to a performance of a medieval Robin Hood play/ballads in a church that’s 950 years old.
My inner medievalist is happy.
#medievalthings #medieval #robynhode #uklife
My inner medievalist is happy.
#medievalthings #medieval #robynhode #uklife
Sword content! Age be damned, I can still put in the effort and feel great after 90 minutes of class.
Sweaty after-photo of me in the Wolfshead WMA green shirt here in Lincoln.
#HEMA #swordfighting #medieval #swords
Sweaty after-photo of me in the Wolfshead WMA green shirt here in Lincoln.
#HEMA #swordfighting #medieval #swords
April 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Sword content! Age be damned, I can still put in the effort and feel great after 90 minutes of class.
Sweaty after-photo of me in the Wolfshead WMA green shirt here in Lincoln.
#HEMA #swordfighting #medieval #swords
Sweaty after-photo of me in the Wolfshead WMA green shirt here in Lincoln.
#HEMA #swordfighting #medieval #swords
As a respite from your worries, gaze upon my medieval tower model progress and wonder: how tall is she making that thing??
#ttrpg #medieval #modelmaking
#ttrpg #medieval #modelmaking
March 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
As a respite from your worries, gaze upon my medieval tower model progress and wonder: how tall is she making that thing??
#ttrpg #medieval #modelmaking
#ttrpg #medieval #modelmaking
Progress is always made with tiny steps. Not time for all-day build-a-thons. But progress still happens!
This is just one option for the medieval fantasy tower entrance. Magnets are being deployed.
#ttrpg #modelmaking #hobbies
This is just one option for the medieval fantasy tower entrance. Magnets are being deployed.
#ttrpg #modelmaking #hobbies
March 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Progress is always made with tiny steps. Not time for all-day build-a-thons. But progress still happens!
This is just one option for the medieval fantasy tower entrance. Magnets are being deployed.
#ttrpg #modelmaking #hobbies
This is just one option for the medieval fantasy tower entrance. Magnets are being deployed.
#ttrpg #modelmaking #hobbies
The world has gone mad and it weighs heavily upon us all. It feels weird to post anything that’s not condemnation of the growing fascism.
Yet I wish to share my sanity-saving hobby, which may be a nice distraction, for others: medieval inspired tower now has battlements!
#ttrpg #medieval #model
Yet I wish to share my sanity-saving hobby, which may be a nice distraction, for others: medieval inspired tower now has battlements!
#ttrpg #medieval #model
March 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM