lab fairy

Sorry, my research was interrupted. I'll work on it some more. There are a lot of "old school" armorers out there.

lab fairy

I guess before you start cutting any leather you need to decide exactly what period of time you are wanting. Here's a little history: http://www.mercwars.com/armtype.shtml

Here's some how-to info:

http://www.medieval-castle-siege-wea...or-making.html

Here's one for the ladies (I'm equal opportunity):
http://www.leathercraftsecrets.com/l...work/armor.htm

I hope this helps.

stewyscrewy

leather suits of armour are seen at local medival and renaisance fairs. also at some comic book and fantasy book shows.

ArtisticDesign

Thanks lab,

After reading up on all of it...I've decided to buy him a book and I've also printed off about 30 pages of info/resources etc.. It's very involved and he needs to be sure before jumping in....

I only found ONE book even close to a " how to" make midevil leather armor... And leather isn't in the title ( I did read someone recommend it, so theres probably at least a chapt in there). > Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction: The 14th Century by Brian R. Price

How very strange that there are no books on this subject..If I were a leather crafter, I'd write one lmao