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Using Color Palettes in Coat of Arms Maker

In this video, I demonstrate how to easily change the look and feel of your heraldic designs in CoaMaker using different color palettes. I showcase several palettes, including Forgotten Realm and Vampire Castle, and explain how each one can dramatically alter the style of your elements. I encourage you to experiment with these palettes to find the best fit for your projects.

How Do I Use Heraldry in Cosplay and LARP?

Cosplay and live action role-playing (LARP) are both popular hobbies that involve creating and wearing costumes based on characters from movies, TV shows, video games, and other media. If you’re interested in using heraldry in your cosplay or LARP, there are a few ways you can incorporate this rich and storied tradition into your costumes […]

13 New Symbols: Lotus, Feet, Elephant Head & More

We have 13 new symbols in our library! Several of them have been on the wishlist in our Vote for Features for a while: the flames, cloud with lightning bolt (storm), the anvil, and feet.The lotus(es), the fig leaf, and the elephant shall add more cultural variety and enable more fantastic designs. Don’t forget to […]

Rule of tincture and how to break it in fantasy settings

Learn the fundamental color rules of heraldry and how they can enhance your fantasy designs! This tutorial explains why certain color combinations work better than others and how to use them effectively in both historical and fantasy contexts.

Change the Default Color Family

Over the last weeks, I have been work hard behind the scenes to make CoaMaker and Flag Creator easier to use for you and easier to update for myself. The layout should be much better now, especially on mobile.Changing the default color family has been on my list for a very long time. Now it […]

The Five Most Popular Symbols in Heraldry Explained

Heraldry is the practice of designing and displaying coats of arms and other insignia, and it has a long and fascinating history. There are many different symbols and designs that have been used in heraldry over the centuries, but some have remained particularly popular throughout the ages. Here are the five most popular symbols in […]