vaguesilhouette

yeah that was the only site i found with any guides on a pretty quick search. that being said, there's a lot that i'm going to change in any subsequent designs. there's really too many unnecessary pieces that make it stiff and somewhat complicated. in addition, if you don't use the right arc length for the ovalaid pieces they tend to wrinkle up near the rivet in the middle. it looks fine but i'm planning on refining it and going to an overlapping panel type gauntlet. i also made the hand part a little too small, but again, it was basically a first try at anything like this. i only started doing leatherwork a few weeks ago. =) As far as the thumb design goes, it really only covers to the knuckle, because the gauntlet overlaps a little when you make a fist so you're still covered. I'm considering doing a fingered glove type guantlet for my next armor piece, or possibly a shoulder/arm piece. its either that or a helm. =) the cuff was also a not quite what i was going for so i attached it to a pretty basic bracelet that i stitched to some basic bracers i made. i'll cite any resources for patterns i use in the future =P

Woohoo, so I spent all night working on this piece and i'm pretty excited about it, especially considering it was a learning piece. basically the whole thing was built in one go with some trial an error. i'm way too cheap to buy patterns. i also ran out of rivets after i put together the thumb cover, and didn't have any for the bracers. I also added restraining straps on the interior of the gauntlet so it stays on your hand now.. to lazy to retake the pictures though =P Critique welcome! also, if anyone knows a good place with free armor patterns that would be excellent.

FOR THE HORDE heh

Hi there! This is some of my work... I just started doing leatherwork, unfortunately with just some Tandy manuals and the internet for guidance. that being said, i'm loving it. feedback on my stuff and any suggestions or ideas for future projects <for someone new to the trade> are greatly appreciated! Thanks! for clarification, all the leaves are hair clips =P