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Curious Mondo: Armor and Shield Making
Time table:
6 hours
Level:
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced
Target market:
Leatherworker, crafters, anyone who loves fiber, cosplay, renaissance, or want to start a new hobby or career
Main objective:
Learn how to maker leather armor and props for 1:6 scale figures
Prerequisite:
None
Class 1:
- Intro and bio
- Overview of what class will cover
- Introduction to tools and materials
- Prep, measurements
- Aesthetic philosophy behind the piece
Class 2:
- Patterning and leather theory
- Chest and Back armor
Class 3:
- Tooling leather
- Tassets
Class 4:
- Aging, distressing, dyeing and painting leather
- Balteus Belt
Class 5:
- Setting hardware into the piece
- Forearm and shin guards
Class 6:
- Forming Leather out
- Shield
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