Ren Faire Armor Set - holy cow it's a lot of work

[JayEhl]

4 hours ago, donohueleather said:

But like everything in this craft, the more you do, the more you realize you can do, the more you want to do, and around you go.

Ain't that the truth!  My uncle told me a long time ago that a hobby doesn't have to be expensive but you can sure make it expensive!!  

[Viking]

Wow - you did a great job.  I’ve been toying just making a few pieces for a Western steam punk outfit (for yes, the Ren festival lol.) I’m thinking just an arming belt (girdle), one pauldron and bracers, but I’ve only ever made western pistol rigs before and those are comparatively less work - yet still a lot of work. I’m kind of in the research phase since I’m in between houses & all my leather, tools & equipment is in storage. 

[doubleh]

I have never paid any attention to leather armor but yours certainly looks good. I can understand the hours involved. 

[Bert03241]

Wow you did an excellent job, nice work.

[toxo]

Looks good so far but the shoulders are vulnerable.

https://dieselpunkro.patternbyetsy.com/listing/931363776/shoulder-armor-pattern-printed-paper

[Brokenolmarine]

Looks like you need a codpiece,  I bet your little 'uns would laugh at that.  Hey, armor that doesn't protect the important things....   but seriously, impressive work.

[donohueleather]

On 8/3/2022 at 2:31 AM, toxo said:

Looks good so far but the shoulders are vulnerable.

https://dieselpunkro.patternbyetsy.com/listing/931363776/shoulder-armor-pattern-printed-paper

true, thought it was not conceived for actual SCA use or anything like that, purely costume.

On 8/4/2022 at 4:02 AM, Brokenolmarine said:

Looks like you need a codpiece,  I bet your little 'uns would laugh at that.  Hey, armor that doesn't protect the important things....   but seriously, impressive work.

Thank you! I might work something up just cause!

 

That said, the "project" has grown with more and more stuff being added from the original setup to include a re-worked sword frog, a drinking horn holster/holder, costrel for water or whatever.. a hood, a matched set of short sword sheaths, and some other stuff. then stuff for my friends. One wanted a custom costrel to match her hat I made previously.. That's what I love about this craft, you keep learning, new techniques and processes and you get to the point when some projects are finished where you look at it like "wow.. i made that from a flat piece of leather" 

 

[Brokenolmarine]

You are right about always learning.  I was asked to make a pouch to hold epi-pens by my daughter.    Then I realized saddle stitching wasn't going to work in this application.  You-tube to the rescue.  Several videos, scrap leather and practice, and... Tahdah...  another skill set in the quiver.