Blood Angels Banner Project

[Matthew Benoit]

I began a banner a few months ago and wanted to post up the pictures I have of what I've completed so far. This isn't the usual painted banner either, I have decided to create my banner by Hooking, its a linen-burlap backing with hand cut wool threads for all the color. Please ask any questions you have. I will also be doing commissions, so if you want your own battle standard, please PM me!

This banner is going to be 5ft x 3ft and its getting quite heavy.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1391952_666006576765925_2087465369_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1391952_666006576765925_2087465369_n.jpg.html)

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1383667_666006280099288_1916051932_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1383667_666006280099288_1916051932_n.jpg.html)

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1385057_666966676669915_2125978534_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1385057_666966676669915_2125978534_n.jpg.html)

[Matthew Benoit]

More images.


http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1375771_668257559874160_1949542918_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1375771_668257559874160_1949542918_n.jpg.html)

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1380540_674480649251851_600716167_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1380540_674480649251851_600716167_n.jpg.html)

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1392075_676948052338444_1631221561_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1392075_676948052338444_1631221561_n.jpg.html)

[Matthew Benoit]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/45169_725631607470088_1842001958_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/45169_725631607470088_1842001958_n.jpg.html)

[Wolfshade]

Colour me intrigued.

[Matthew Benoit]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1497140_729263413773574_304089715_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1497140_729263413773574_304089715_n.jpg.html)

[AdeptusMechanicus]

cant wait to see it finished ... dont know why i never thought of making a banner that way before ... id love to make an IG regimental standard

[Sam Menethil]

Looks pretty amazing. How much dya think you'll be charging for commission pieces like this?

[Dave Fothergill]

awesome I want one I'm a avid BA fan so this would really be cool!

[SuperDann]

Incredible! I would love to see a Dark Angel one of these.

[Matthew Benoit]

I'm glad people like it! If you are interested in a commission please PM me. Any size/shape/color and pattern can be done! Thanks!

[PhantomPhixer]

That is fantastic work, must be taking a heck of a long time, or a lot of patience ;) What a great idea!!!

v/r
Bill

[Matthew Benoit]

Thanks! Its been almost 4 months up untill this point, though I have not been working every day on it.

[Psychosplodge]

That looks amazing.

[Matthew Benoit]

I'm glad everyone is liking my banner, I'm thinking of doing smaller "back banners" next, like the ones Veteran Sergeants and Eldar Autarchs have. Probably only 1 1/2ft x2 1/2ft to up to 2ft x 3ft. Something a little more transport-able.

[Matthew Benoit]

Time to start the feathers, not much left, after that its just filling in color.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1653435_731710323528883_510338060_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1653435_731710323528883_510338060_n.jpg.html)

[ACE01]

Stirling effort on this banner, great ambition!

[Matthew Benoit]

I'm traveling for the week, so I needed something to do while on the road. Trying out some purity seals that I will be able to affix to the finished banner. These are pretty quick and easy.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1902004_741917872508128_662791672_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1902004_741917872508128_662791672_n.jpg.html)

[OmahaRenegade]

That's incredible! The amount of time and effort put into this is just amazing. I can't imagine how many hours you've worked on this.

Its really cool because you rarely see such handiwork associated with the hobby.

Keep up the great work! :)

[Matthew Benoit]

Feathers are mostly filled out. I hope I have enough white to finish with.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1970545_744977022202213_157476719_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1970545_744977022202213_157476719_n.jpg.html)

[Matthew Benoit]

Finished a seal that I can attach to the banner, I thought it would look cooler to have a separate 3D seal rather than building it into the main banner.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1970452_745535632146352_1501942582_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1970452_745535632146352_1501942582_n.jpg.html)

[Matthew Benoit]

Almost complete, just need to finish the yellow up top, then its wrapping the edges.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1601511_793857117314203_9101261100855538274_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/1601511_793857117314203_9101261100855538274_n.jpg. html)

[cptjoeyg]

wow

[ElectricPaladin]

This thing is freaking gorgeous, and I want one.

[Matthew Benoit]

Banner is finished, I need to make a standard pole for it. It took a lot longer than it should have, I've been away for a while. I hope everyone likes the finished product. Thanks all!

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/Obelyx113/Facebook/BA%20Banner/10471274_832000746833173_4287117346566217977_n.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/Obelyx113/media/Facebook/BA%20Banner/10471274_832000746833173_4287117346566217977_n.jpg .html)

[Az Alderson]

that sir, is one awesome achievement....congrats to you on your hard work