Brass Cantle 18th Century Sporrans

[Scully]

I think that I can make one of those. I will have to do some research on materials though. The 5-sided (square ish ones) might be a bit easier but i would have to try it first.
The museum site was kind enough to give dimensions of the items in the collection which is a big help. I wonder if copper or steel would look OK? However copper is super expensive right now and steel is hard to work.
Does anyone have any thoughts on those metals?

[castledangerous]

Definitely keep us informed if you guys make any!

[DWFII]

I think that I can make one of those. [snip] I wonder if copper or steel would look OK? However copper is super expensive right now and steel is hard to work.
Does anyone have any thoughts on those metals?

Brass is the way to go...it's part of what gives these cantles their charm and it is historically correct.

[Carolina Kiltman]

While copper is currently expensive, (it is the main ingredient in brass) the materials in any piece of work like that is relatively minor in relation to the cost of the finished product. Precious metals, are however, a different story totally.

I would stick with brass, it is relatively easy to cast or work, and finish. It also looks so right. Anything else would look like a cheap knock-off to my eye.