Damian Black

wow thank you for all the responses! I am greatly curious to see how those books look Conrad, if you have some pics that would be great! I figured it was a combination of making 3d shapes with clay or something, gluing the leather down, moving it around, doing the hokey pokey and drying it all about! But I wanted to get some more opinions on the correct technique before attempting any more than the scraps I played around with.

Okay so I've been trying to create something like this for awhile but don't even know where to start, anyone know how this is done? The damn wrinkles are giving me problems.

Anyone have an idea on how to make something like this? Preferably with that antique finish but im cool with any color as long as I can get that Wrinkled look. No idea on what leather to use or where to start.

Red Cent I actually have that exact disc sander but how will that help me?

I need to cut alot of 5 inch strips of very thick leather, I tried a razor but that didnt work as well, lately been using a rotary cutter but its hard to get a perfectly straight line with it. Is there some sort of large machine that can cut perfect strips? Or perhaps a super sharp tool?

Toolings pretty easy, I just like getting tips from people to see if there are ever any easier ways. Now the only thing left is to figure out how I can make the shapes in that armor....

My god that is gorgeous, exactly what I had in mind, thx guys its greatly appreciated, and I believe I heard someone mention there being metallic acrylics from createx as well so I will check it out. Oh and just out of curiosity did you handpaint the symbols or use a stencil and airbrush?

Guess im buying an airbrush. Any tips on where to buy the acrylics? Also thx for all the help guys!

I did think of an airbrush but the guy up at tandy leather showed me a similar mask with a similar design using an airbrush but it didnt quite get it, I tried making it by going with light colors and black on top but it still doesnt turn out quite right. I use eco flow dyes because they are water based and blend really well together when diluted with water. For the airbrush though could I just throw my dyes in there straight up or would you recommend a brand like feibings pro oil?

So I am trying to get a few looks for a few projects and was wondering if you guys could give me some ideas. Firstly I need to be able to create a burnt look on leather like the one seen below. I can only assume eco flow water based dyes and alot of practice. Second I need to make a full suit of armor from Kingdom Hearts Birth by sleep, seen below, it needs a metallic look to it and a mirror finish would be ideal OR a battle torn look. Thx for the help in advance guys! Also if I have no idea how to get some of those curves other than boiling it and wet molding it or cutting it and stitching together which wont look good.