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Before you do your breastplate, start with smaller project, the bracer and greave would be a good start. They are usually easy to do and you will learn the techniques with smaller pieces(so less expensive). There is a lots of ressources in this forum about the cuir bouilli.

Like the title said I am searching for a pattern for a hat. Top hat or "quaker" style. If someone were to find one I would appreciate.

if you use no so hot water (around 40 C), the leather should not shrink. You may also try wood floor varnish, I use it on leather armor with acceptable results.

is the helm for show or are you going to use it in fight (either larp or sca)?

I do not use eyelet either, Usually work 15 oz. I usualy try tu use the more ''maleable'' part of the leather near the wrist, it is easier ''bend out'' . (By the ways Hivemind thank for the answer you give on many armor post, they realy help my first pieces to be confortable to wear)

really nice

tks, lots of info there

hopefully it won't be the last!

I've been working on a conceptual armor for a while, it is not yet perfect. It is armor grade (15 oz) the tunic is ''caribou'' (sorry I am not sure of the english word...)

My first official order, 14 froggs for kidds age 3 to 8.

I am not a expert but I made a couple of pieces of cuir bouilli. (made a lot of mistake at first, now it's starting to look like I want) If your your water is just a little colder your leather will still harden but will not shrink dramaticly. the hoter the water the harde the leather, but do not ''cook'' your leather. carving will not be as clear, do not use water base tint (eco flow from tandy) before you bouille leather. Like rcsaddles said testing is always to ways to go

nice mug, the ''wine glass'' is the first i've seen. Look's good

I am searching for Canadian suppliers (to much trouble at custom) for horn hardware (buckle, ring, etc) and brewers pitch. thanks

I did'nt want to be the first to right my opinion, I agree with Eldorado for the cast form. If you form it on yourself your gone move a little bit during the process, so the armor will have a little bit of breathing room.

I don't like drawing flower, but I got 2 young daughters so Any one got advice on this before I ruin it with my very poor tinting skill