In regards to history - I won't even get in to the discussion of whether or not people wore boiled leather armor like this. One thing you may want to consider with the shoulder straps, however, is using toggle enclosures. The Japanese did this with their samurai armor. Essentially there is a bar toggle at the chest, and then a long loop from the back which hooks over it. Also, cannot recommend flat lace enough; so much more comfortable to have lacing which sits almost flush to the interior of the armor! Really nice armor, though. I also love that you're allowing end users to share the templates freely and build and sell these armors on their own. Super cool of you!
sweetheart ive just started leather working and have stumbled across your videos , ive gotta say excellent work uve given me so many ideas tips and tricks , good effort girl cheers xx
Hahaha mannequin skywalker lol 😂 I love all the tutorials! So glad I found your channel... hmmm maybe over a year or more ago! I love that you love to make all different kinds of art! And it always comes out awesome 😎😊🤗 and very easy to follow 😊 keep up the good work! You are a inspiration to us all ❤️
you are amazing! great tip for using foam, that's a HUGE light bulb over the head moment!! We would love to see you and handsome Randy all dressed up together!
Hi nice leather work ! Reviewing Leather Smiting as a Third Career option. Reviewing the process looks like many holes are a problem on curved pieces. So it looks like Leather can behave as Sheetmetal and patterned holes on multiple pieces can be precision aligned to good tolerances. Provided they were 3D Modeled in CAD Sheetmetal and then unfolded. Onshape is Free if your interested. Curves is something of the next step in my Drafting Career. Calc II deals with some length Formulas of curved lines, areas and 3D shapes. Looking at Armor on Skyrim began 2015 for home build ideas. I don't have long I have to get back to math for Astro Major. I will say that calc II deals with curved features. And sheetmetal features in 3D CAD Programs are real close and would do for Leathers.
I am making a wasteland Armor that the shoulder are done, but problem is, it won't hold, even if i try a rope on it, it feels uncomfortable, the center piece is a baby doll head with a crack top real skull of a goat with the horns still attach to it, as my shoulder piece, just to make the point look edge. it pass my head and is aline well on the back of my ears but 9inches away from my head. this kept falling out til i saw this video and i see whats missing... a Back piece. I have no idea how to make it til this video show me. I love this video and it now more comfortable and steady. HUGE thanks
Thank you Von! I know you didn’t do this because I asked so many times, but still, thank you! Two other comments. 1. Template isn’t on Etsy via link or otherwise 2. You would look awesome as Ursula.
Very very nice work! Im trying to come up with an idea for my character at a local renfest here. I have a silicone goblin mask and want to come up with some sort of armor,kind of like an assassin look.
amazing video amazing work i run a larp channel and i know a few people that would love to get hold of some of that armor ..... btw love that theres a guy in the back ground playing wow lol i also play it haha
Very impressive!! You guys need to get some solid Inkscape templates though haha I'll be buying these to go with my Prince Armory Body/Torso armor that doesn't have shoulders
Love this video. I'm a leather crafter of many years and I still watch other crafters for tips and hints to improve my craft. You're awesome and I appreciate these videos. One of the future projects for me is to do a 13th century Archer. I want to make my own archers hood. Any tips or hints you have for me (or perhaps an idea for a future video *hint*hint*)? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks for these amazing videos.
The 550 cord is a nice option. Would you think riveting everything in place would be better. Especially since I'll be making these custom fit for my peeps in the Saber Legion for dueling protection. Our blades are polycarbonate, and we buy our LED sabers from various manufacturers.
I'm super glad you put up this tutorial since I'm working on making cosplay armour for my partner (would love for this to become a little series for all your templates). Would the rivets work for foam as well? I worry that the stress is too much on the foam if we do some show fights...
Another question: I know you have two videos on armour. Is one male and the other more female? Also do you sell either example of those as I really want to make these. I did make elven armour some years ago out of much softer leather and depending on your answers I may go the whole hog and buy a new set of tools. I am a lot older now and am sadly disabled so this would give me something I could do rather than just sit watching videos all day. Thank you and kind regards Rach
I sent an email to your Yahoo that you said in other comments to pick up this pattern. Did I perhaps send it to the wrong location, or is it no longer available? We are using your corset pattern for our wedding, I'd love to use this as well.
This is silly armour! That said, you make a really good video and the finish of your leather work looks good. I understand that this is larp armour, I build some myself and get that someone who only wears it a couple of hours a month wants light easy armour that looks good. Completely ignoring any sort of history, the armour should be designed so that any blow coming down on the shoulder is guided away from the neck and down the arm. All of your plates should be stacked so there is no lip for a weapon to catch on. (not an issue for most larp) I am a little concerned with the limited shoulder motion, again not really too much of a problem for costume and larp. Overall I think that it is a good piece of costume armour. Also best reason to wear a gorgent over maile is to stop your beard getting caught. New Subscriber from Brisbane Australia - now to see what other cool videos you have.
I've just started working on my leather. But it's so thick that can hardly cut through it. Do you have any tips for cutting through the leather quicker?
Hi I bought your template from Etsy and it's a bit different than what you're showing here. Mainly there are fewer dots/holes on the front/back gorget, and no lined hole either. Is there a specific location I should do those or is that irrelevant? Thank you
Hey! Thank you for contacting me! It sounds like etsy has the older pdf listed: if you send me a message on etsy I'll send you the updated file! The hole placement isn't specific, they can be relocated to suit your fit, but the new file has more accurate sizing
oooo, that would be really awesome! I would recommend attaching with strips of leather between the metal plates instead of riveting the plates directly together to allow for more mobility
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, if I may, if you would punch 3 holes in a triangle shape you would not require a knot, lace as you have been doing but bring the 2 strings up the 3rd hole and down though the middle of the first 2 holes it's now tied off, also using 1)4 inch lace does a better job and lies flatter, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Hey, Jani! Sorry for the late reply! I use super sheen from tandy leather over acrylic paints, and for almost all of my pieces I use Aussie Wax to seal and protect :)
I am trying to make leather gloves. Could you make a tutorial on how to make some? I have found zero tutorials that explain things like you do and few all around. Please think about it. Thanks.
My first thought is gloves would be hard, I suggest you buy a pair of leather work gloves and copy the seams they use. Secondly I would use two thickness leathers if you can, thicker on top thinner on bottom. I am curious how they turned out?
Hey, Anthony! I have my templates up for sale on my website www.backtoearthcreations.com (sorry, I am still working on updating all my videos to have current information!)
Where do I start if I want to learn how to be a leatherworker (not boots and belts but armor and cowls and stuff like that) are there schools or is it something that is just trial and error please help
You can occasionally find classes through various art centers or art schools, depending on where you live. Often, however, it is self-taught. There are books out there, and tutorials like this one, which can help a bit with the "trial and error" portion of the process. Learning to make boots and belts isn't a bad thing, though; you'll probably need those methods as an armorer, and it's yet another thing that you'd be able to sell to customers. Plus, lots of belt, bag, and saddle makers can teach you how to add decorative tooling to your work. I very strongly suggest starting with foam, as she did. If you can cut and fit foam armor, you can use it as a template later. Way better to finish a foam piece and find out that your plans didn't work, than to build an entire piece out of expensive leather and then realize that it doesn't fit, or that you can't raise your arms or whatever.
In regards to history - I won't even get in to the discussion of whether or not people wore boiled leather armor like this.
One thing you may want to consider with the shoulder straps, however, is using toggle enclosures. The Japanese did this with their samurai armor. Essentially there is a bar toggle at the chest, and then a long loop from the back which hooks over it. Also, cannot recommend flat lace enough; so much more comfortable to have lacing which sits almost flush to the interior of the armor!
Really nice armor, though. I also love that you're allowing end users to share the templates freely and build and sell these armors on their own. Super cool of you!
sweetheart ive just started leather working and have stumbled across your videos , ive gotta say excellent work uve given me so many ideas tips and tricks , good effort girl cheers xx
Who disliked this? This turned out super cool!
Hahaha mannequin skywalker lol 😂 I love all the tutorials! So glad I found your channel... hmmm maybe over a year or more ago! I love that you love to make all different kinds of art! And it always comes out awesome 😎😊🤗 and very easy to follow 😊 keep up the good work! You are a inspiration to us all ❤️
Woah, thank you!!! I am honored that you are still enjoying my work!!
Finished my armour for renfest with your template. Came out great but made some additions. Thankyou for the template!(:
you are amazing! great tip for using foam, that's a HUGE light bulb over the head moment!! We would love to see you and handsome Randy all dressed up together!
hehe, I'd love to get to dress Randy up!!!
Hi nice leather work !
Reviewing Leather Smiting as a Third Career option.
Reviewing the process looks like many holes are a problem on curved pieces.
So it looks like Leather can behave as Sheetmetal and patterned holes on multiple pieces can be precision aligned to good tolerances.
Provided they were 3D Modeled in CAD Sheetmetal and then unfolded. Onshape is Free if your interested.
Curves is something of the next step in my Drafting Career.
Calc II deals with some length Formulas of curved lines, areas and 3D shapes.
Looking at Armor on Skyrim began 2015 for home build ideas.
I don't have long I have to get back to math for Astro Major.
I will say that calc II deals with curved features. And sheetmetal features in 3D CAD Programs are real close and would do for Leathers.
You are so precious. This was so helpful. You make it look so easy.
That is awesome! So talented!
I am making a wasteland Armor that the shoulder are done, but problem is, it won't hold, even if i try a rope on it, it feels uncomfortable, the center piece is a baby doll head with a crack top real skull of a goat with the horns still attach to it, as my shoulder piece, just to make the point look edge. it pass my head and is aline well on the back of my ears but 9inches away from my head. this kept falling out til i saw this video and i see whats missing... a Back piece. I have no idea how to make it til this video show me. I love this video and it now more comfortable and steady. HUGE thanks
It's beautiful. Inspiring work.
Thank you Von! I know you didn’t do this because I asked so many times, but still, thank you! Two other comments. 1. Template isn’t on Etsy via link or otherwise
2. You would look awesome as Ursula.
lol, thanks Stormy! I did finally get the listing up on etsy (we were on the road today so it was a bit hectic!)
Thank you for this
Very very nice work! Im trying to come up with an idea for my character at a local renfest here. I have a silicone goblin mask and want to come up with some sort of armor,kind of like an assassin look.
amazing video amazing work i run a larp channel and i know a few people that would love to get hold of some of that armor ..... btw love that theres a guy in the back ground playing wow lol i also play it haha
awesome.... excellent video... and.... what a wonderful your smile... now have a new fan... :)
Very impressive!! You guys need to get some solid Inkscape templates though haha I'll be buying these to go with my Prince Armory Body/Torso armor that doesn't have shoulders
His stuff is goals! I'm tragically slow at inkscape, but working on it 😅
@@backtoearthcreations I bought your templates, I'll tinker with them in my spare time and see if I can't get something respectable out of Inkscape
Love this video. I'm a leather crafter of many years and I still watch other crafters for tips and hints to improve my craft. You're awesome and I appreciate these videos.
One of the future projects for me is to do a 13th century Archer. I want to make my own archers hood. Any tips or hints you have for me (or perhaps an idea for a future video *hint*hint*)? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks for these amazing videos.
This was awesome. I really enjoyed these, especially at 4 am 😂
Hey! Your etsy says sold out, I hope you get this, I want to buy the pattern as I'm crunching new armour for a larp in two weeks!!
THX for sharing!
The 550 cord is a nice option. Would you think riveting everything in place would be better. Especially since I'll be making these custom fit for my peeps in the Saber Legion for dueling protection. Our blades are polycarbonate, and we buy our LED sabers from various manufacturers.
Hey, Michael! Rivets are preferable to me, but I wanted to show other alternatives :)
I'm super glad you put up this tutorial since I'm working on making cosplay armour for my partner (would love for this to become a little series for all your templates). Would the rivets work for foam as well? I worry that the stress is too much on the foam if we do some show fights...
Hey, Gwen! I don't recommend rivets on foam; they tear and bite through it and cause way more stress than necessary!
Love it!!!
Looks Fab, you are so creative. :) JuliAnn x
Thanks, JuliAnn!!
Yvonne, Just watched the video of the armour with the fur and I love it. Are you planning on doing more of that armour?
Another question: I know you have two videos on armour. Is one male and the other more female? Also do you sell either example of those as I really want to make these. I did make elven armour some years ago out of much softer leather and depending on your answers I may go the whole hog and buy a new set of tools.
I am a lot older now and am sadly disabled so this would give me something I could do rather than just sit watching videos all day.
Thank you and kind regards
Rach
I sent an email to your Yahoo that you said in other comments to pick up this pattern. Did I perhaps send it to the wrong location, or is it no longer available? We are using your corset pattern for our wedding, I'd love to use this as well.
“Mannequin Skywalker” 😂
how much leather do I need to buy to make this? I've already brought the template from etsy.
So did you punch the holes before the water hardening? I keep hearing mixed things about doing one before the other...
Could you fractal wrap a 60 or 80mm dragon eye to the center front ??? Maybe a big 100mm ...
The gunshot at 15:10 scared the $#!T out of me with headphones on lol
i do leather work i recommend a strap cutter to cut latigo string for your connection
This is silly armour!
That said, you make a really good video and the finish of your leather work looks good. I understand that this is larp armour, I build some myself and get that someone who only wears it a couple of hours a month wants light easy armour that looks good. Completely ignoring any sort of history, the armour should be designed so that any blow coming down on the shoulder is guided away from the neck and down the arm. All of your plates should be stacked so there is no lip for a weapon to catch on. (not an issue for most larp) I am a little concerned with the limited shoulder motion, again not really too much of a problem for costume and larp.
Overall I think that it is a good piece of costume armour. Also best reason to wear a gorgent over maile is to stop your beard getting caught. New Subscriber from Brisbane Australia - now to see what other cool videos you have.
I made something vaguely similar for my Girlfriend's daughter ruclips.net/video/PchoNfScCfs/видео.html
Mannequin Skywalker 😂😂😂
teehee :p
I've just started working on my leather. But it's so thick that can hardly cut through it. Do you have any tips for cutting through the leather quicker?
Hi
I bought your template from Etsy and it's a bit different than what you're showing here. Mainly there are fewer dots/holes on the front/back gorget, and no lined hole either.
Is there a specific location I should do those or is that irrelevant?
Thank you
Hey! Thank you for contacting me! It sounds like etsy has the older pdf listed: if you send me a message on etsy I'll send you the updated file! The hole placement isn't specific, they can be relocated to suit your fit, but the new file has more accurate sizing
Could I draw this template out on sheet steel and make metal upper armor, or do the individual pieces of armor need to flex to articulate
oooo, that would be really awesome! I would recommend attaching with strips of leather between the metal plates instead of riveting the plates directly together to allow for more mobility
A leather or nylon washer between the plates would be suggested ...
Sorry if you've answered before, do you stamp/carve BEFORE you form it to be curved like that?
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, if I may, if you would punch 3 holes in a triangle shape you would not require a knot, lace as you have been doing but bring the 2 strings up the 3rd hole and down though the middle of the first 2 holes it's now tied off, also using 1)4 inch lace does a better job and lies flatter, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Hi have watched your videos about leather.. what do you use on the top coat on your leather.. what can you use on the acrylic paint 🤔 finishes
Hey, Jani! Sorry for the late reply! I use super sheen from tandy leather over acrylic paints, and for almost all of my pieces I use Aussie Wax to seal and protect :)
I am trying to make leather gloves. Could you make a tutorial on how to make some? I have found zero tutorials that explain things like you do and few all around. Please think about it. Thanks.
My first thought is gloves would be hard, I suggest you buy a pair of leather work gloves and copy the seams they use. Secondly I would use two thickness leathers if you can, thicker on top thinner on bottom. I am curious how they turned out?
Hello, do you this have this template? I could not find it online.
What do you use for punching your holes on craft foam?
You are a gem!
I can't find this armor template anywhere can h please send me the link
I wanted to buy the template on etsy but it said all sold out. How can i get a template to make this?
Hey, Anthony! I have my templates up for sale on my website www.backtoearthcreations.com (sorry, I am still working on updating all my videos to have current information!)
Where did you get that mannequin??
would it posible if i could get this template? it is no longer in your etsy. it's sold out. i would really love to recreate it!
Hey, Jing! I am relisting it now :)
where is the link to buy the templates?
Is it still available? Your etsy says sold but i want the templates
Hello, Taylor! Our templates are for sale on our website www.backtoearthcreations.com :)
Where can I get this template please
i love you
would like to ask if it is still possible to get this template as it is no longer in your etsy
Heya! Sorry, its up on there now! www.etsy.com/listing/614020124/leather-armor-template
Thank you so very much I love your work and have learned so much in the last few months of watching
Where do I start if I want to learn how to be a leatherworker (not boots and belts but armor and cowls and stuff like that) are there schools or is it something that is just trial and error please help
You can occasionally find classes through various art centers or art schools, depending on where you live. Often, however, it is self-taught. There are books out there, and tutorials like this one, which can help a bit with the "trial and error" portion of the process. Learning to make boots and belts isn't a bad thing, though; you'll probably need those methods as an armorer, and it's yet another thing that you'd be able to sell to customers. Plus, lots of belt, bag, and saddle makers can teach you how to add decorative tooling to your work.
I very strongly suggest starting with foam, as she did. If you can cut and fit foam armor, you can use it as a template later. Way better to finish a foam piece and find out that your plans didn't work, than to build an entire piece out of expensive leather and then realize that it doesn't fit, or that you can't raise your arms or whatever.
SlyBlu7 thanks so much
What did it cost to make armor out of leather
leather can be expensive, but buying scrap leather would be cheaper. You'd have to frankenstein the pieces together though, if they're not big enough
This is exactly what I need and you stopped selling it =(
Send me an email and I will hook you up! backtoearthcreations @ yahoo.com
Template is horribly off. Buyer beware
Thank you for your feedback. If you send me a message on etsy I will send you the updated pdf file!
Marry me😁
The template I paid for is nothing like what you showed in the video. Matching sides do not match and very poorly drawn.
Hey, Robert! Im so sorry for my mistake! Please send me a message on etsy and I'll send you the updated file