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Phil Parkes

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Objects conservator, heritage crafts maille maker based in South Wales. Formerly Cardiff University, now freelance doing stuff that I enjoy.

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You've Got Maille (Bespoke Chainmail Maker)
YouTube video by Disorder Films You've Got Maille (Bespoke Chainmail Maker)

My friend Dan filmed me talking about maille making, how I got into it, what I get from it and the process of making rings. To watch me rambling on about various stuff take a look here youtu.be/vqstIqG0W60?...

15.01.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Nick Checksfield and Phil Parkes holding their awards for Lifetime Achievement and Wales Maker of the Year.

Nick Checksfield and Phil Parkes holding their awards for Lifetime Achievement and Wales Maker of the Year.

Doubly pleased that my friend and mentor Nick Checksfield won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Nick has been an inspiration, always sharing his knowledge and experience of 30+ years of maillemaking with others and offering advice and encouragement.

27.11.2024 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Certificate and award for Phil Parkes, winner of Heritage Crafts Maker of the Year 2024, sponsored by Silverlining.

Certificate and award for Phil Parkes, winner of Heritage Crafts Maker of the Year 2024, sponsored by Silverlining.

Phil and partner Ashlea with the award for Heritage Crafts Maker of the Year 2024.

Phil and partner Ashlea with the award for Heritage Crafts Maker of the Year 2024.

Still can't quite believe I won Heritage Crafts Wales Maker of the Year 2024 sponsored by Silverlining. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for an award.
Great to meet so many people keeping craft and skills alive.

27.11.2024 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A stall with maille (chainmail) items on display - Phil Parkes Maille and Cap-a-Pie

A stall with maille (chainmail) items on display - Phil Parkes Maille and Cap-a-Pie

A copy of a maille standard / neck defense displayed on a plastic torso. This is based on the 15th century A9 displayed in the Wallace Collection.

A copy of a maille standard / neck defense displayed on a plastic torso. This is based on the 15th century A9 displayed in the Wallace Collection.

A close up photograph of wedge riveted maille rings made of iron with a brass border. The central ring is a cast bronze makers mark labelled Phil Parkes Maille.

A close up photograph of wedge riveted maille rings made of iron with a brass border. The central ring is a cast bronze makers mark labelled Phil Parkes Maille.

My first post here - a busy weekend trading at the Artisans and Re-enactors Market. Lots of chats with people about maille making, loads of interest in what I do and a fun weekend with lots of lovely traders / crafters.

16.11.2024 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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