Tutorials
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Ever looked at something an Amtgardian made, whether it's a plastidipped shield or a gilded scroll, and wondered "how can I make that"? Want to know how to run a good event, throw a perfect wrap shot, or navigate the world of Kingdom politics? Look no further, for the tutorial you are looking for is right below.
This page is a list of tutorials for all things Amtgard. Add your favorite tutorial in the appropriate category below, but make sure the give credit to the author.
Contents
General Publications
- Kingdom of the Crystal Groves Arts & Sciences Handbook 2014
- Kingdom of the Desert Winds Cookbook
- A Champion’s Handbook
- How the Iron Mountains Bestows Knighthood
- Amtgard: A Beginner's Guide
Fighting
- Sword Knight Boot Camp
- Amtgard Fighting Tutorials
- Amtgard.com Basic fighting Tutorials
- Sword Basics Part 1
- Part 2
- A tutorial for throwing hips wraps as a left handed fighter.
- Strength and Conditioning for Whacky Bats: Rise of the Dork Warrior
Warlord Weekly
- Basic Shots - Slash by Warlord Brett
- Basic Shots - The Stab by by Warlord Brett
- Basic Shots - Flat Wrap by Warlord Brett
- Basic Shots - Backhand by Warlord Brett
- Basic Shots - The Wrap by Warlord Brett
- Basic Shots - Chop or Hammer Shot by Warlord Brett
- All their Instructional video's
Battlegames
Jugging
Role Play / Quest
Reeving
Arts & Sciences
- A guide to judging and scoring an AS tourney by Alona TwoTrees
- How to Judge an Amtgard Arts and Sciences competition and Definition of Categories
- Hosting an A&S Event
- SCA Kingdom of Atlantia A&S Database
- SCA Wiki Arts and Crafts
- How To Enter Items Into A&S
- How To Fill Out/Read a 3x5 Entry Card
Crafting
- How to Make a Lucet Fork and Cord
- How To Make a Spellbook
- How To Batik
- How To Make Painted Scrolls
- How To Make Soap
Construction
Cooking
Writing
Weapons
Daggers
Swords
- Omni-blade shield foam tutorial by Sir Fitz
- How to Make an Amtgard 7.7 Sword/Dagger by Legion Bellafonte
- Build A Sword by Kord - Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
- How To Make A Blue Foam Omniblade
- How To Build A Sword By Tato
- How To Make A Fiberglass Reinforced Cross-Guard And Removable Wooden Sword Handle By Mesreth
- Ultra Light Short Sword By Sir Fitz
- How to make an Ultralight Boffer - By Sir Fitz
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Hand Guard
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Sword
- A Quick and Easy “New Tech” Amtgard Sword
- Bane's Boffer Tutorial
- Two-Tone Flat Blade Cover
- Flatblade Tutorial By Fitz
- Foamsmithing - The Box Method
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Flatblade Sword
- New Flatbade Construction by Bob Poulin
- Belegarth Flatblade Instructions
Hammers
Flails
- How to make a Single-Hinged Flail by Khaz
- How to make a Flail by Avi
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Hinged Mace or Flail
Axes
Pole-arms and Spears
Madu
Bow
Projectiles
Throwing Weapons
Arrows
- Assembly of Caliston Armory Arrow Kits Tutorial ~Fitz
- Kits available through Caliston Armory
- Quiet's Arrow Making Tutorial
- Quick and Easy Amtgard-legal arrows
- Arrow Tutorial
- Arrow Tutorial
Bolts
Spell Balls
Shields
- How to Make a Shield by Sir Forest
- Make a Plasti Dip shield by Fitz Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
- Center Grip Plank foam shield with recessed grip by Fitz
- How to make a Plastidip Shield with both a Recessed Center Grip and Strapping Options by Fitz
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Amtgard-legal Shield
- [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/fitted-shield-cover-tutorial-fitz/ Fitted Shield Cover Tutorial
Garb
Field Garb
- Sluff Coat pattern
- Hakama pants tutorial
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Tabard or T-Tunic
- Linden's Instructions for a Basic Tunic
- How to cut a tunic - by Linden
- How To Make Quick & Easy Wrap Pants
- How to Make (Sort of) Hakama
- Bockensten Tunic
Court Garb
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Cloak
- Getting Dressed in Edo: Basic Traditional Japanese Clothing
- Sewing a Dress Cut From a Pattern
- Simple Cloak Pattern
- Off The Shoulder Tunic instructions
Monster Garb
Boots
Jewelry
Masks
Belts
- Macrame
- How To Make A Belt
- Faraque's Belt Weaving Method
- Woven Belt Tutorial
- Macramé and Woven Belts
- How To Make Braided Belts
- Beaded Belt (Part 1)
- Beaded Belt (Part 2)
- Basic Macrame Weave
- How To Measure Macrame Cord for Belts
Hats
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Guido
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Jester Hat
- How To Make a Quick & Easy Top Hat
Patterning
- Transferring a Pattern to Freezer Paper
- Pattern Marking tutorial
- How To Lengthen Hems and Sleeves
- How To Layout Your Pattern
- How To Read a Pattern Back
Armor
Plate
Brigandine
Lamellar
Scale
- How to make: Scale Mail pt1.
- Larpcraft How to Series - Making Scale and Maille
- Scale mail pauldrons(shoulders)
Butted Plates
Chainmail
- 6 in 1 Japanese Pattern
- English 4in1 Butted Mail
- Multiple Weave Tutorials
- How to make a Chain Coif
- How to Make Chain Mail Armor from Start to Finish
Light and Strong Leather
- How to Wax Harden Leather SCA Armor
- Water Hardened Leather
- Leather Carving Tips-Depth
- How to Make Cuir Boilli by Sir Squeak! the Mighty
- Basics of Leather Patterning
- How to Make Black Leather Dye (Vinegaroon) Out of Crap Around Your House
- Advice on Leatherworking by Casca
Cloth
Helms
Leadership
Starting a Park
- How To Become a Kingdom Sponsored Park
- Starting a Park As a Newbie
- Things You Need to Know When Starting a Group
Maintaining a Park
- Tips for Building a Better Amtgard Park by Matthias O'Lachon
- The Amtgard Demo Handbook
- Keep 'Em Coming Back for More…
- Principles of Growth: From Shire, To Duchy, To Principality
- Positive Thinking and Amtgard Leadership
- How To Raise Funds For Amtgard
Holding Office
- Moving the Bomb Line: A Practical Guide to Amtgard Politics
- The Basics of Leadership in Amtgard
- Leadership in Amtgard: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls in Awards
- How do I Volunteer for Amtgard Office and Who Does What Job?
- Why Run For Amtgard Office?
ORK 3
- Amtgard ORK3 Tutorials
- ORK 3 Tips for PMs and Monarchs (Part 1)
- ORK 3 Tips for PMs and Monarchs (Part 2)
Events
- How To Host an Amtgard Event
- How to Run a Crown Qualifications by Sir Squeak! the Mighty
- How To Run a Tourney by Sir Squeak! the Mighty
- Hosting an A&S Event
- How to Feast-o-crat by Kenshin
- Holding Court: The Basics
- Attending Your First Event
Knighthood and Masterhood
- An Outlanders Guide to Obtaining Knighthood (without being seen as belt hungry)
- So You Want to be a Master Smith?
- Basic Outline for Knighting Ceremonies
Moved from Amtgard Documents
Activity Ideas
Kingdom Publications
- Amtgard, Inc.
- Amtgard
- Emerald Hills publications
- Iron Mountains publications
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- Wetlands publications
- Neverwinter publications
- Rising Winds publications
How To Guides
- Avalon's How Tos
- Squeak!'s How Tos (old)
- Alona's How Tos
- Brennen MacGregor's "quick and easy guide to making Amtgard arrows"
Articles
- Amtgard Leadership and Service Archive (ALSA) - articles on topics related to leadership and service
- House Lionesse Resources section - resources for fighting women including articles about fighting, weapons, training, and history
Miscellaneous
- AmtSocial at http://amtsocial.com/ - Social networking site for Amtgard members
- Amtgard Rules of Play - 1.0
- RedHawk Radio at http://www.redhawkradio.net - Amtgard's first and only Radio Station with shows like Radio Free Amtgard (Thursday from 7-9pm CST)
- E-Samurai at http://www.electricsamurai.com/ - ezine with articles on various Amtgard topics
- Amtgard Armorers Guild - an online armoring community
- Rath's Magic Cheat Sheets - 6.0 Ruleset
- Rosetta Pact's Spell Sheets - 7.2 Ruleset
- Griffin's Spell Sheets - 7.5 Ruleset
- Graegos's Spell Sheets - 7.5 Ruleset
- Alona Two Trees
- Amtgard Seven Publishing Group
- The Amtgard Herald
