Hi there!
I think it'd be fair to mention that I am absolutely green when it comes to leatherworking, although I had a chance to work manually with some other, easier to obtain materials. I decided to try something more serious and challenging, and thus I landed here. I'm planning to use leather primarily in cosplay - something I'd love to try and that is yet unknown for me. It might sound unusual as cosplay usually uses cheaper materials and could very much work even with paper, but I always disliked "fake" and "impractical" outfits - I'd rather lose a lil' bit of faithfulness to the character and gain a lot on often neglected credibility. I feel that sometimes changes can be very subtle, and yet they can make tremendous difference.
For now I'm lurking around - checking on all advices and ideas, preparing for my first project. I'd love to start my leatherworking journey with some simple, non-ornamented arm guards, fitted boot covers and loose shoulderpads. I do realize that it's a lot for a beginner, but I'm approaching that challenge bearing in mind that this profession takes dedication and patience. Hopefully I will succeed eventually!
