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We all have that question of "how do I do that?" When we see something for the first time, whether it is a "flat blade" or a really cool set of "bracers." This Section is for all of Amtgard to place their Tutorials on how to make items.  
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Ever looked at something an Amtgardian made, whether it's a [[Plastidip|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.
  
(Please make sure if you are posting someone else's tutorial/how to, that you credit them for their work.)
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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.
  
Listed are links to the "How to do's" of everything Amtgard:
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==General Publications==
 
 
==Publications==
 
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Kingdom.of.Crystal.Groves/424258234343805/ Kingdom of the Crystal Groves Arts & Sciences Handbook 2014]
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Kingdom.of.Crystal.Groves/424258234343805/ Kingdom of the Crystal Groves Arts & Sciences Handbook 2014]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/ Kingdom of the Desert Winds Cookbook]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/ Kingdom of the Desert Winds Cookbook]
 
* [http://www.caamtgard.com/docs/docs/champ_handbook_v1.pdf A Champion’s Handbook]
 
* [http://www.caamtgard.com/docs/docs/champ_handbook_v1.pdf A Champion’s Handbook]
 
* [http://forums.amtgard-im.com/viewtopic.php?p=580#p580 How the Iron Mountains Bestows Knighthood]
 
* [http://forums.amtgard-im.com/viewtopic.php?p=580#p580 How the Iron Mountains Bestows Knighthood]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/newbie/newbie.pdf Amtgard: A Beginner's Guide]
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* [[Cena’s Guide for New Players]]
  
==Fighting styles videos==
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==Fighting==
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* [http://www.amtwiki.net/amtwiki/index.php/SKBC Sword Knight Boot Camp]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1FqY5P-uho&list=PL367471F39BC124A7 Amtgard Fighting Tutorials]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1FqY5P-uho&list=PL367471F39BC124A7 Amtgard Fighting Tutorials]
 
* [http://amtgard.com/combat-tutorials/ Amtgard.com Basic fighting Tutorials]
 
* [http://amtgard.com/combat-tutorials/ Amtgard.com Basic fighting Tutorials]
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* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/sword-basics-part-2-erandy/ Part 2]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/sword-basics-part-2-erandy/ Part 2]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNGcNxhWWaU&feature=youtu.be A tutorial for throwing hips wraps as a left handed fighter.]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNGcNxhWWaU&feature=youtu.be A tutorial for throwing hips wraps as a left handed fighter.]
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* [http://santafeninja.squarespace.com/blog/2016/3/18/2sym52qy5z5cvrzl9kiwoeikojhzpj Strength and Conditioning for Whacky Bats: Rise of the Dork Warrior]
  
 
===Warlord Weekly===
 
===Warlord Weekly===
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* [http://warlordsports.com/Main.aspx?content=articles&articleID=70 All their Instructional video's]
 
* [http://warlordsports.com/Main.aspx?content=articles&articleID=70 All their Instructional video's]
  
===Roll Play / Quest===
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===Battlegames===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/howtobattlegames.htm How to Run Basic Battlegames by Sir Squeak! the Mighty]
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===Jugging===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2jugg.pdf How To Make Quick & Easy Amtgard-legal Jugging Equipment]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/jugging/jugging.pdf The Rules of Jugging]
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===Role Play / Quest===
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SBSNiYaUyI "NPCing in Amtgard ~ A Guide" by Julian Greystoke]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SBSNiYaUyI "NPCing in Amtgard ~ A Guide" by Julian Greystoke]
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===Reeving===
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* [http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/reevestest1.htm The Reeve Guildmaster's Art: Making Good Reeve's Tests]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/the-minions-guide-to-better-reeving-master-jeriah-nimo/ The Minions Guide to Better Reeving]
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==Arts & Sciences==
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/artsandsciences/ansguide.pdf A guide to judging and scoring an AS tourney] by [[Alona TwoTrees]]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/artsandsciences/howtojudgeanamtgardansevent.pdf How to Judge an Amtgard Arts and Sciences competition and Definition of Categories]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/artsandsciences/hostinganansevent.pdf Hosting an A&S Event]
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* [[SCA]] [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php Kingdom of Atlantia A&S Database]
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* [[SCA]] [http://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php/Arts Wiki Arts and Crafts]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/how-to-enter-items-into-a-s-alicia/ How To Enter Items Into A&S]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/how-to-fill-out-read-a-3x5-entry-card-elsa/ How To Fill Out/Read a 3x5 Entry Card]
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===Crafting===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/alonalucettutorial.pdf How to Make a Lucet Fork and Cord]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/books.pdf How To Make a Spellbook]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/howtobatik.txt How To Batik]
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* [http://alonatwotrees.tumblr.com/post/95660773350/how-to-make-painted-scrolls How To Make Painted Scrolls]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/how-to-make-soap-cold-batch-method-sesasha/ How To Make Soap]
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===Construction===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/pavilion.txt Making a "Viking" Tent]
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===Cooking===
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* [http://www.amtgard-eh.com/gallery/Archives/AmtgardA+S/Amt-Cookbook.pdf Amtgard Cookbook]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/10/23/pumpkin-spice-bread-fiona/ Pumpkin Spice Bread]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/carne-asada-tacos-pyro/ Carne Asada Tacos]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/alicias-apple-pie-alicia/ Alicia's Apple Pie]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/how-to-frost-a-cake-ember/ How To Frost a Cake]
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===Writing===
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/11/13/how-to-short-story-daenen/ How To Short Story]
  
 
==Weapons==
 
==Weapons==
 
===Daggers===  
 
===Daggers===  
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/howtomakeasai.txt How To Make Sai]
  
 
===Swords===  
 
===Swords===  
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5kNnwinOEY&feature=youtu.be Sir Sain omniblade tutorial]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ_DUJp2dTY Omni-blade shield foam tutorial by Sir Fitz]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ_DUJp2dTY Omni-blade shield foam tutorial by Sir Fitz]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKhtt9afew8 How to Make an Amtgard 7.7 Sword/Dagger by Legion Bellafonte]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKhtt9afew8 How to Make an Amtgard 7.7 Sword/Dagger by Legion Bellafonte]
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* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/how-to-blue-foam-omniblade-kits/ How To Make A Blue Foam Omniblade]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/how-to-blue-foam-omniblade-kits/ How To Make A Blue Foam Omniblade]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/how-to-build-a-stick-tato-style-potato/ How To Build A Sword By Tato]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/how-to-build-a-stick-tato-style-potato/ How To Build A Sword By Tato]
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/11/07/ultralight-flatblade-tutorial-fitz/Ultralight Flatblade Tutorial By Fitz]
 
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/how-to-make-a-fiberglass-reinforced-cross-guard-and-removable-wooden-sword-handle-mesreth/ How To Make A Fiberglass Reinforced Cross-Guard And Removable Wooden Sword Handle By Mesreth]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/how-to-make-a-fiberglass-reinforced-cross-guard-and-removable-wooden-sword-handle-mesreth/ How To Make A Fiberglass Reinforced Cross-Guard And Removable Wooden Sword Handle By Mesreth]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/the-ultra-light-short-sword-fitz/ Ultra Light Short Sword By Sir Fitz]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/the-ultra-light-short-sword-fitz/ Ultra Light Short Sword By Sir Fitz]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpNhompmHdQ How to make an Ultralight Boffer - By Sir Fitz]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpNhompmHdQ How to make an Ultralight Boffer - By Sir Fitz]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2gard.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Hand Guard]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2swrd.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Sword]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/swordhow2.pdf A Quick and Easy “New Tech” Amtgard Sword]
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* [https://attachment.fbsbx.com/file_download.php?id=1555009804756551&eid=ASv4l8mjymxGXVlmYfoyFjcxhZntQxfa2kpdNc1f2fq7gpIoMxqIfqN5vVX0o5iupCc&inline=1&ext=1423592629&hash=ASt0cjTgyTwBcDU0 Bane's Boffer Tutorial]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/how-to-two-tone-flat-blade-cover/ Two-Tone Flat Blade Cover]
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* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/11/07/ultralight-flatblade-tutorial-fitz/Ultralight Flatblade Tutorial By Fitz]
 
* [http://www.foamsmithing.com/components/blades/box-method/ Foamsmithing - The Box Method]
 
* [http://www.foamsmithing.com/components/blades/box-method/ Foamsmithing - The Box Method]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2flat.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Flatblade Sword]
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* [http://akamtgard.com/docs/Tutorial_Flatblade_02.pdf New Flatbade Construction by Bob Poulin]
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* [http://geddon.org/index.php/Constructing_a_Blue_Sword Belegarth Flatblade Instructions]
  
 
===Hammers===  
 
===Hammers===  
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===Flails===  
 
===Flails===  
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nrd8qJugCo How to make a Single-Hinged Flail by Khaz]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nrd8qJugCo How to make a Single-Hinged Flail by Khaz]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVOHADYjOFA How to make a Flail by Avi]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2flai.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Hinged Mace or Flail]
  
 
===Axes===  
 
===Axes===  
  
===Pole-arms===
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===Pole-arms and Spears===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/amtlegalmusket.txt Amtgard-legal Musket]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2pole.pdf How To make a Quick & Easy Polearm]
  
 
===Madu===
 
===Madu===
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/12/06/making-a-down-spear-style-madu-with-plastidip-covering-fitz/ Making A Down-spear Madu With Plastidip Covering By Sir Fitz]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/12/06/making-a-down-spear-style-madu-with-plastidip-covering-fitz/ Making A Down-spear Madu With Plastidip Covering By Sir Fitz]
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===Bow===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/bowmaking.txt How to Make a Bow From a Sapling]
  
 
==Projectiles==
 
==Projectiles==
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCW57NQ-IUQ Amtgard throwing weapon tutorial]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCW57NQ-IUQ Amtgard throwing weapon tutorial]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/fitzs-throwing-weapon-tutorial-shaped-and-weighted-fitz/ Throwing Weapon Tutorial By Fitz]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/fitzs-throwing-weapon-tutorial-shaped-and-weighted-fitz/ Throwing Weapon Tutorial By Fitz]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2014/05/09/phicas-pie-piece-throwies-phica/ Phica's Pie Piece Throwies]
  
 
===Arrows===
 
===Arrows===
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/assembly-of-caliston-armory-arrow-kits-tutorial-fitz/ Assembly of Caliston Armory Arrow Kits Tutorial ~Fitz]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/assembly-of-caliston-armory-arrow-kits-tutorial-fitz/ Assembly of Caliston Armory Arrow Kits Tutorial ~Fitz]
** Kits available through [http://www.calistonarmory.com Caliston Armory]<br>
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** Kits available through [http://www.calistonarmory.com Caliston Armory]
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* [http://imgur.com/a/eInHD#0 Quiet's Arrow Making Tutorial]
* [http://imgur.com/a/eInHD#0 Quiet's Arrow Making Tutorial]<br>
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2arrw.pdf Quick and Easy Amtgard-legal arrows]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/rwarrow.txt Arrow Tutorial]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.784737144907660&type=1 Arrow Tutorial]
  
 
===Bolts===
 
===Bolts===
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===Spell Balls===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/howtospellballs.htm How To Make a Spellball by Sir Squeak! the Mighty]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/reversiblespellball.pdf How to Make a Multi-Colored Reversible Spellball]
  
 
==Shields==  
 
==Shields==  
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* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/making-a-center-grip-plank-foam-shield-with-a-recessed-grip-fitz/ Center Grip Plank foam shield with recessed grip by Fitz]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/making-a-center-grip-plank-foam-shield-with-a-recessed-grip-fitz/ Center Grip Plank foam shield with recessed grip by Fitz]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/how-to-make-a-plastidip-shield-with-both-a-recessed-center-grip-and-strapping-options-fitz/ How to make a Plastidip Shield with both a Recessed Center Grip and Strapping Options by Fitz]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/how-to-make-a-plastidip-shield-with-both-a-recessed-center-grip-and-strapping-options-fitz/ How to make a Plastidip Shield with both a Recessed Center Grip and Strapping Options by Fitz]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2shld.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Amtgard-legal Shield]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/fitted-shield-cover-tutorial-fitz/ Fitted Shield Cover Tutorial
  
==Garb==  
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==Garb==
===Macrame===
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===Field Garb===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/alonasluffcoatpattern.pdf Sluff Coat pattern]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/hakama.pdf Hakama pants tutorial]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2tunic.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Tabard or T-Tunic]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/lindensbasictunics.pdf Linden's Instructions for a Basic Tunic]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/Linden.Tul/videos/1951086929461/?hc_location=ufi How to cut a tunic - by Linden]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/wrap.pdf How To Make Quick & Easy Wrap Pants]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/how-to-make-sort-of-hakama-daenen/ How to Make (Sort of) Hakama]
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* [https://www.dagorhir.com/gear/content/garb/bocksten_tunic.php Bockensten Tunic]
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* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rXr0lLxGSX0X_5o7dFaLnPf2YKoFssS3nVOtkPj9Ey8/edit#slide=id.g14e3f326d6_0_5 Tomb of Tools] by [[Lady Armstrong]]
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===Court Garb===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2clok.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Cloak]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/garb/gettingdressedinedo.txt Getting Dressed in Edo: Basic Traditional Japanese Clothing]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/11/07/sewing-the-dress-cut-from-a-pattern-whimsey/ Sewing a Dress Cut From a Pattern]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/simple-cloak-pattern-daenen/ Simple Cloak Pattern]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/off-the-shoulder-tunic-basics-daenen/ Off The Shoulder Tunic instructions]
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===Monster Garb===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2head.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Monster Head]
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*[https://youtu.be/EaozKtFpJQI How to Make Dragon Horns]
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===Boots===
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWaeaAxOEuU Ostwald of the Knoblands, Boot Class Part 1]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4i2sHQexmU Ostwald of the Knoblands, Boot Class Part 2]
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===Jewelry===
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==Masks==
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0orAbK0b8Y Making a leather mask from start to finish - Leatherwork vlog #1]
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===Belts===
 
* [[Macrame]]
 
* [[Macrame]]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AgeTrNMYF6Y How To Make A Belt]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AgeTrNMYF6Y How To Make A Belt]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzOBNZSyY0Q&feature=youtu.be Faraque's Belt Weaving Method]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzOBNZSyY0Q&feature=youtu.be Faraque's Belt Weaving Method]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/alonaswovenbelttutorial.pdf Woven Belt Tutorial]
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* [http://saint13.com/arts/macrame.html Macramé and Woven Belts]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFs-hTSCQ-U How To Make Braided Belts]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY8o3ZCH3aw Beaded Belt (Part 1)]
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* [https://plus.google.com/photos/115257088303262781518/albums/5634752944665097953/5904371013210783650?pid=5904371013210783650&oid=115257088303262781518 Beaded Belt (Part 2)]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OjkPZrMcBc Basic Macrame Weave]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZEN6tPcnuU How To Measure Macrame Cord for Belts]
  
===Cloth===
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===Hats===
* [[Chiffon]]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2hat.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Guido]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2jhat1.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Jester Hat]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2toph.pdf How To Make a Quick & Easy Top Hat]
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===Patterning===
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2014/03/19/transferring-a-pattern-to-freezer-paper-riken/ Transferring a Pattern to Freezer Paper]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/pattern-markings-whimsey/ Pattern Marking tutorial]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/08/14/how-to-lengthen-hems-and-sleeves-whimsey/ How To Lengthen Hems and Sleeves]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/07/24/how-to-layout-your-pattern-whimsey/ How To Layout Your Pattern]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/07/03/how-to-read-a-pattern-back-starting-from-the-top-second-line-whimsey/ How To Read a Pattern Back]
  
 
==Armor==
 
==Armor==
===Steel===
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/basicarmouring.pdf Basic Armoring Guide]
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* [http://www.azamtgard.com/portal/component/content/article/93-updates-interviews-and-more/91-armor-is-expensive Making Armor on the Cheap]
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===Plate===
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGlSZJdIYx0 Coat of Plates]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGlSZJdIYx0 Coat of Plates]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHtqHP59nqQ How To Make Plate Spaulders]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHtqHP59nqQ How To Make Plate Spaulders]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgzQiO9liNw Dressing in Steel: Part One]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgzQiO9liNw Dressing in Steel: Part One]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZTxFipP_3k Making a Barbute(Helm)]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt68Ymedc6k Making a Medieval Norman Helm]
 
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6d9-b0MIyI Making of a Breastplate]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6d9-b0MIyI Making of a Breastplate]
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===[[Brigandine]]===
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* [http://www.diycostume.com/article/leather-armor/ Leather Brigandine Armor]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6nNYhsxE_A How to make: A brigandine Cuisse]
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* [http://howtomakearmour.blogspot.com/2012/05/making-brigandine.html Making a brigandine]
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===[[Lamellar]]===
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* [http://spiffyguyadventures.blogspot.com/p/lamellar-armor_7.html Lamellar Armor]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy7lSEB_NLE How to make: Lamellar Armour pt. 1.]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy7lSEB_NLE How to make: Lamellar Armour pt. 1.]
  
===Scale===
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===[[Scale]]===
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnjqLcCMGW8 How to make: Scale Mail pt1.]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnjqLcCMGW8 How to make: Scale Mail pt1.]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqqF0C2rBi0 Larpcraft How to Series - Making Scale and Maille]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqqF0C2rBi0 Larpcraft How to Series - Making Scale and Maille]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=522x8uEvPKk Scale mail pauldrons(shoulders)]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=522x8uEvPKk Scale mail pauldrons(shoulders)]
  
===Chain===  
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===[[Armor#Butted Plates|Butted Plates]]===
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===[[Chainmail]]===  
 
* [http://www.wentz.net/renfaire/maile/6-1.html 6 in 1 Japanese Pattern]
 
* [http://www.wentz.net/renfaire/maile/6-1.html 6 in 1 Japanese Pattern]
 
* [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/trevor.barker/farisles/guilds/armour/mail.htm English 4in1 Butted Mail]
 
* [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/trevor.barker/farisles/guilds/armour/mail.htm English 4in1 Butted Mail]
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* [http://metalsmithing.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-chain-mail-armor-from-start-finish-0118499/ How to Make Chain Mail Armor from Start to Finish]
 
* [http://metalsmithing.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-chain-mail-armor-from-start-finish-0118499/ How to Make Chain Mail Armor from Start to Finish]
  
===Leather===
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===[[Light Leather|Light]] and [[Strong Leather|Strong]] Leather===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6nNYhsxE_A How to make: A brigandine Cuisse]
 
* [http://www.diycostume.com/article/leather-armor/ Leather Brigandine Armor]
 
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiNUZwug5t0 How to Wax Harden Leather SCA Armor]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiNUZwug5t0 How to Wax Harden Leather SCA Armor]
 
* [http://www.daviddfriedman.com/Medieval/Articles/Perfect_Armor_Improved.htm Water Hardened Leather]
 
* [http://www.daviddfriedman.com/Medieval/Articles/Perfect_Armor_Improved.htm Water Hardened Leather]
* [http://spiffyguyadventures.blogspot.com/p/lamellar-armor_7.html Lamellar Armor]
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* [http://grixnificent.com/stuff/leather-carving-depth.pdf Leather Carving Tips-Depth]
* [http://howtomakearmour.blogspot.com/2012/05/making-brigandine.html Making a brigandine]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/howtocuir.htm How to Make Cuir Boilli by Sir Squeak! the Mighty]
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* [http://beltsbracersandbeyond.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-quick-how-to.html Basics of Leather Patterning]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2nbQo6fdqQ How to Make Black Leather Dye (Vinegaroon) Out of Crap Around Your House]
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* [[Leatherwork|Advice on Leatherworking by Casca]]
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===[[Cloth armor|Cloth]]===
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* [[Cloth armor#How to make an Arming Coat|How to make an Arming Coat]]
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===Helms===
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZTxFipP_3k Making a Barbute(Helm)]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt68Ymedc6k Making a Medieval Norman Helm]
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==Leadership==
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[http://www.amtwiki.net/amtwiki/index.php/Amtgard_Leadership_University Amtgard Leadership University]
 +
 
 +
===Starting a Park===
 +
* [http://amtgard.com/starting-a-chapter/ Official Starting a Chapter] guide on [http://amtgard.com/ Amtgard.com]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/start_a_park.pdf Starting a Park As a Newbie]
 +
* Outdated on contract process: [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/formingapark/howtobecomeakingdomsponsoredpark.pdf How To Become a Kingdom Sponsored Park]
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* Outdated on contract process: [http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/starting1.htm Things You Need to Know When Starting a Group]
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 +
===Maintaining a Park===
 +
* [http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/build.htm Tips for Building a Better Amtgard Park] by [[Matthias O'Lachon]]
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* [http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/demo1.htm The Amtgard Demo Handbook]
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* [http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/keepem.htm Keep 'Em Coming Back for More…]
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* [http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/principles.htm Principles of Growth: From Shire, To Duchy, To Principality]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/10/23/positive-thinking-and-amtgard-leadership-neobrood/ Positive Thinking and Amtgard Leadership]
 +
* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/how-to-raise-funds-for-amtgard-daenen/ How To Raise Funds For Amtgard]
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 +
===Holding Office===
 +
* [http://saint13.com/guidehome.html Moving the Bomb Line: A Practical Guide to Amtgard Politics]
 +
* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/09/25/the-basics-of-leadership-in-amtgard-neobrood/ The Basics of Leadership in Amtgard]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSNWTWA8-DQ Leadership in Amtgard: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls in Awards]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JczrLFm8bc How do I Volunteer for Amtgard Office and Who Does What Job?]
 +
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBPGDchil9w Why Run For Amtgard Office?]
 +
 
 +
===[[ORK|ORK 3]]===
 +
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUZVDOCeW9adSGIIBqBNkA Amtgard ORK3 Tutorials]
 +
* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/how-to-be-a-provincial-pm-in-the-desert-winds-part-1-sesasha/ ORK 3 Tips for PMs and Monarchs (Part 1)]
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* [https://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/ork-3-tips-for-pms-and-monarchs-how-to-be-a-provincial-pm-in-the-desert-winds-part-2-sesasha/ ORK 3 Tips for PMs and Monarchs (Part 2)]
 +
 
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===Events===
 +
* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2event.pdf How To Host an Amtgard Event]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/howtoquals.htm How to Run a Crown Qualifications by Sir Squeak! the Mighty]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/howtotourney.htm How To Run a Tourney by Sir Squeak! the Mighty]
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* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/artsandsciences/hostinganansevent.pdf Hosting an A&S Event]
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* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TRT0JeN_mLqF4Bqc4XRXdYtKnuHo60mkPl3ZK3T_qmM/edit How to Feast-o-crat] by [[Kenshin]]
 +
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19MPp8DRZP3rtHYHy5VVkzl1uNEESNv9pEREwPMrOKQo/edit How to Auto'Crat an Event by Sir Drenth]
 +
* [http://saint13.com/service/holdingcourt.html Holding Court: The Basics]
 +
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRwARhgzs4U Attending Your First Event]
 +
 
 +
===Knighthood and Masterhood===
 +
* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/knighthood/anoutlandersguidetoobtainingknighthood.pdf An Outlanders Guide to Obtaining Knighthood (without being seen as belt hungry)]
 +
* [http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/smith.htm So You Want to be a Master Smith?]
 +
* [http://saint13.com/service/knightingoutline.html Basic Outline for Knighting Ceremonies]
 +
 
 +
===Moved from Amtgard Documents===
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Activity Ideas
 +
* [[Class battlegame ideas]]
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* [[Non-class games]]
 +
* [[Sideline activities]]
 +
* [[Quests]]
 +
* [[Tourneys]]
 +
* [[Fundraisers]]
 +
 
 +
Kingdom Publications
 +
* [http://www.amtgardinc.com/blpages/rlbkandcorpora.html Amtgard, Inc.]
 +
* [http://amtgard.com:8080/pubs.html Amtgard]
 +
* [http://www.amtgard-eh.com/library.html Emerald Hills publications]
 +
* [http://www.ironmountains.org/documents.html Iron Mountains publications]
 +
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ck-amtgard/files/]
 +
* [http://www.amtgard-wl.com/library/library.php Wetlands publications]
 +
* [http://www.amtgard-nw.org/downloads.php Neverwinter publications]
 +
* [http://www.therisingwinds.com/library/index.html Rising Winds publications]
  
===Boots===
+
How To Guides
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWaeaAxOEuU Ostwald of the Knoblands, Boot Class Part 1]
+
* [[Avalon]]'s [http://www.moorcat.com/amtgard/index.htm How Tos]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4i2sHQexmU Ostwald of the Knoblands, Boot Class Part 2]
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* [[Squeak!]]'s [http://www.amtgard-eh.com/library/howto.html How Tos (old)]
 +
* [[Alona]]'s [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/amtlibrary/howto How Tos]
 +
* [[Brennen MacGregor]]'s [http://french.frii.com/~nhf/arrow1.html "quick and easy guide to making Amtgard arrows"]
  
===Leather Tooling===
+
Articles
* [http://grixnificent.com/stuff/leather-carving-depth.pdf Leather Carving Tips-Depth]
+
* [http://www.crownandflame.com/ Amtgard Leadership and Service Archive (ALSA)] - articles on topics related to leadership and service
 +
* [http://www.nondescript.net/lionesse/lresource.html House Lionesse Resources section] - resources for fighting women including articles about fighting, weapons, training, and history
  
==Jewelry==
+
Miscellaneous
 +
* [[AmtSocial|AmtSocial]] at http://amtsocial.com/ - Social networking site for Amtgard members
 +
* [http://www.ithinkinc.com/RulebookLatest.pdf 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)
 +
* [[Electric Samurai|E-Samurai]] at http://www.electricsamurai.com/ - ezine with articles on various Amtgard topics
 +
* [http://www.pegasusvalley.com/armorguild/index.php Amtgard Armorers Guild] - an online armoring community
 +
* [http://www.midnightsun.org/spellsheets.html Rath's Magic Cheat Sheets] - 6.0 Ruleset
 +
* [http://houseathena.dzucker.com//filemgmt/viewcat.php?cid=5 Rosetta Pact's Spell Sheets] - 7.2 Ruleset
 +
* [http://www.sloamtgard.com/files/ Griffin's Spell Sheets] - 7.5 Ruleset
 +
* [http://starmount.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=15&Itemid=36 Graegos's Spell Sheets] - 7.5 Ruleset
 +
* [http://www.alonatwotrees.com/ Alona Two Trees]
 +
* [http://pegasusvalley.com/amtgard7/ Amtgard Seven Publishing Group]
 +
* [http://www.theamtgardherald.com/ The Amtgard Herald]
  
==Masks==
+
[[Category:Amtgard Things]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0orAbK0b8Y Making a leather mask from start to finish - Leatherwork vlog #1]
 
  
==Awards==
+
[[Category:Tutorials]]

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Moved from Amtgard Documents

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