Where can I find a replacement Barrow-downs mug? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 03-21-2012, 05:24 PM

You could always make some Barrow-Downs 2012 Moot t-shirts or similar, if lots of people meet up in the summer?

mark12_30 · 03-22-2012, 07:47 AM

I think the key to Nogrod's idea is the word "Alongside". He's not suggesting replacing tradition, only augmenting it.

Maybe the sword on the front of the mug, the augmentation on the back.

And it would be a fun competition.

Mithalwen · 03-22-2012, 09:49 AM

It isn't an augmentation if it renders the item into something that people don't want.

Nothing personal re Downs artists - I loathe about 95% of Tolkien Art. And any competition involving votes is liable to be invidious, a popularity contest rather than an art one.

If a separate "moot" tshirt were done then, yes fine personalise it and make it quirkier - my god daughter makes t shirts and badges at home for her Terry Pratchett mud moots - but just think the classic unadulterated style would be preferable for a "site" product as opposed to an "event" one.

Given the consent of the powers that be though there is scope for both of course... as has been noted much smaller print runs are viable now

03-21-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	You could always make some Barrow-Downs 2012 Moot t-shirts or similar, if lots of people meet up in the summer? __________________ Gordon's alive!

03-22-2012, 07:47 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I think the key to Nogrod's idea is the word "Alongside". He's not suggesting replacing tradition, only augmenting it. Maybe the sword on the front of the mug, the augmentation on the back. And it would be a fun competition. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

03-22-2012, 09:49 AM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	It isn't an augmentation if it renders the item into something that people don't want. Nothing personal re Downs artists - I loathe about 95% of Tolkien Art. And any competition involving votes is liable to be invidious, a popularity contest rather than an art one. If a separate "moot" tshirt were done then, yes fine personalise it and make it quirkier - my god daughter makes t shirts and badges at home for her Terry Pratchett mud moots - but just think the classic unadulterated style would be preferable for a "site" product as opposed to an "event" one. Given the consent of the powers that be though there is scope for both of course... as has been noted much smaller print runs are viable now __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace