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Dragon Slayer's Bastion

Included are the following:

Dragon's Head Pauldron
Pauldron Base with Scaled Arm Armor
Oversized Vambrace
Gauntlet Cover (Arm of Fury)
Gauntlet Cover
Gauntlet (2)
Strap Crossroad
Simple Pauldron

All pieces are crafted from 8oz Hardened Veg Tan Leather and 5oz Oiled Leather.

Each piece can be unattached and swapped out with other armor pieces that I craft by tying them in place. Since each portion is separate and connected with softer leather, this allows for fluid movement and comfort for extended use.

This so far is the upper portion, I do plan to finish the set at a later date, but for now here it is.

I will provide a link to a video once I make one to show how it looks when it's in action.

You can find this set or individual pieces for sale/commission at my etsy site under the Armor section located at: [link]
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Mood: Wow! ~MausEmpoeringen Apr 30, 2013  Hobbyist
ohhhhhh that s amazing
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*Epic-Leather Apr 30, 2013   Artisan Crafter
^_^ Thank you!
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~Emo-cam Apr 11, 2013
Too bad there're no dragons anywhere :(
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*Epic-Leather Apr 13, 2013   Artisan Crafter
I know right!?
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~AcidVeins Jan 16, 2013   Traditional Artist
My heart just kipped a beat and I am not entirely sure if it was from being too amazed or too desperate that I simply canīt manage to work with leather like that.

Itīs awesome!
The dragon face itself is already art, and then again the whole armor... wow.
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Mood: Joy *Epic-Leather Jan 21, 2013   Artisan Crafter
=O You are too kind, Im glad to see you like it so much. ^_^ *bows*
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~AcidVeins Jan 21, 2013   Traditional Artist
I love this. I hope you donīt mind me asking,
but do you have any advice on how to start working with leather?

I am trying to do some kind of dark crown now, I can make it out of paper and wire, but the leather kind of kills me. :)
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*Epic-Leather Jan 22, 2013   Artisan Crafter
Thank you, no not at all. I actually taught myself going off nothing but a few SCA Armor Tutorials a few year back that I found searching some forums. There is a technique called cuir bouilli (boiled leather) that is used in armor making, that is one technique, also I believe the artist Merrimask has a tutorial for mask making on her site, just a basic quick how to. If you need some cheap leather to practice with I suggest buying bellies, they arent the best quality but you can get a few square feet for under $20, check Tandy or Leather Unlimited, I used those for my first few masks till I could afford full hides of the better quality stuff. Do some experimenting and don't be afraid to mess up, leather can be forgiving to a point. I wish you the best.
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~AcidVeins Jan 22, 2013   Traditional Artist
Ohh, I found it! Thanks a lot :)

I have some strange, kinda thick leather at home, itīs about 0,12 inches thick...
I just realised I canīt sew that either. Plus it will be difficult to get any studs through.
But Iīll try my best, maybe Iīll even buy thinner leather first to make it easier... :)

Thanky ou very much!
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*Epic-Leather Jan 23, 2013   Artisan Crafter
Ah, it sounds like its 8oz leather, which is actually the thickness I use on most of my projects. Buy a punch set and a leather awl, you will have to pre punch any holes but you can sew it by hand. Unfortunately you do need a few base tools to get into leather working but for the most part you can get by with a basic set for under $30, you need a punch set (for rivet holes), awl (only if you want to sew), a rivet setter/anvil (if you plan on using rivets) and blades.
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