New Member from Central California

[DV8DUG]

I've only been doing leather work for about a year. I started with a truck bed full of remnants reclaimed from post commercial waste. I cut 100's upon 100's of lamellae and made some armor cuirasses including one for my grand nephew of about one year old made from the remnants from punched out leather washers. I discovered I had a knack for making all sorts of leather items. I sell weapons at Renaissance fairs and now I make armor, corsets and bodices, among other historical items, for the beautiful people who attend such events. And maybe a couple not so beautiful...

[bikermutt07]

That sounds cool. Welcome aboard.

We would love to see some pics.

[DV8DUG]

[alpha2]

Wow! That looks labor intensive! 

[DV8DUG]

Here's another cuirass and a skirt as well...

[KingsCountyLeather]

Fabulous idea!  Lovely work!

You must have a leather clicker press for doing this?

Are these for show or are they real armour?

[DV8DUG]

The large armor shown first is thick enough for combat according to SCA standards. The willow leaf pattern is more Fantasy dress up/cosplay. I haven't seen too many skirted fighters so the last item is pure show.

Here's my method of cutting shapes currently....

[KingsCountyLeather]

1 hour ago, DV8DUG said:

The large armor shown first is thick enough for combat according to SCA standards. The willow leaf pattern is more Fantasy dress up/cosplay. I haven't seen too many skirted fighters so the last item is pure show.

Here's my method of cutting shapes currently....

Brilliant! Did you make them yourself?  What steel are they made from?

I bought a 20 tonne hydrolic clicker press a couple of months ago (going cheap). I haven’t used it yet.  I would love to make my own clickers.

[DV8DUG]

LOL... Actually these are made from swords I couldn't sell due to damage and what-not. Stainless steel blades cut and welded then beefed up to use... ahem... A sledge hammer.