How to Make Armour - Leather Vambraces

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

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[@huzeifaessaji3118]

i got here from looking up how to restore a dried gluestick

[@justapun3000]

You just made my day lmao

[@john37585]

So did you find an answer on the glue stick?

[@huzeifaessaji3118]

@@john37585 i did, just gotta fill the stick with water, put on the cap and leave it upside down for the night. ez pz

[@vancerossberg3715]

You're my hero

[@broodjenoodles]

@@huzeifaessaji3118 or put a long, narrow thing in that hole

[@Shazamatazz]

Instructions unclear. I punched 12 ounce holes in my leather recliner. Bonus: new cup holders in armrests.

[@angelus_solus]

Because you're just as moronic as that worn out meme you posted.

[@bilalmalik5002]

@@angelus_solus dude, you just proved it yourself that he was joking... Even the lad who posted this liked the comment! Tis but a joke

[@hadmatter9240]

@@bilalmalik5002 Hey! You're that guy who stitched together parts from a bunch of dead bodies and created a monster, right? I fucking *love* you, man! Oh. Right. Sorry, dude, wrong scientist.

[@hadmatter9240]

@@angelus_solus you're new to leatherworking, aren't you? Since this is your first meeting, we ask that you stand up and tell us about how you found out about this eons-old profession.

[@joycallender9507]

😆

[@iliba]

Simple. Beautiful. Informative. KZbin, every once in a while, recommends some truly great content.

[@booty_hunter4207]

Well said, Mr. McBobson.

[@dooomswear303]

Can't stop a lightsaber tho

[@stevenpolasek8890]

I really enjoy that you include your "mess ups" in these videos. Thanks for all the learning moments and the great content. I'd really like to see how your carving station is set up. I'm trying to put my shop together and I just wanted some ideas on how your carving bench is set up with your tools and what not.

[@gabriela9044]

DHW: Here's how you make leather vambraces for sport fighting Me: I think you mean, for daily wear.

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

I personally would LOVE to be able to wear a full set of beautiful leather armour like this...and have it at least be semi-normal. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to wear what you feel inside and not be stared at like you're a freak? Mind you, if they were staring at my awesome sexy armour....then that'd be ok, cos that's understandable :P

[@midgetman4206]

@@TheMurlocKeeper Just go for it. Though the way you present yourself is what will make it or break it, if you try to go about it being all edgy or trying to be badass when you aren't will indeed just make it weird, but if your personality fits the right tone than you should be alright. I am going to do something similar but with a long coat instead.

[@midgetman4206]

@sebas Stein Oh I know that, but one's attitude definitely helps. Besides, that's when you put on your big boy pants and decide how much you care about other's opinions about you and how much they will affect your decisions.

[@endersblade]

I have friends who LARP and do Boffering, and after seeing the armor and equipment they used it really made me want to get into leatherworking. It looks like something I could really get into, and make a good profit on as well. This video has resparked my interest!

[@DRB-Octane]

6:13 once i did an experiment using a high watt soldering iron, and it worked like a charm, and made the walls of the holes even more resistant.

[@choerm]

I was raised in the SCA (my parents met in Ansteorra) and I miss it a lot. I need to get back out there one day! When I was a kid, a good friend made me a pair of leather vambraces with sheepskin on the inside. That was super comfy and very padded.

[@lauras6175]

I just put leather working in the search bar. Just started watching Game of Thrones (Netflix dvds by mail and I’m seriously behind the times). I’m fascinated by the leather work in the show and your video hits a spot.

[@snoops7942]

i love traditional crafts like this. its refreshing to see niches like these are still carried by craftsman

[@kimolsson9386]

17:44 I've worked a lot with paracord. And I sometimes use paracord needles that you can screw on to the end of the paracord. Makes it really easy to get it through anywhere you need it to go.

[@jonwildeman3355]

Thanks for showing us how do I properly use tools.

[@АртемКузяев-й8м]

после просмотра начинаешь понимать почему ручной труд - дорогая забава. Столько сил и времени вложено (и это даже на обрезанном видео чувствуется!)

[@Kolobius]

I have had made 8 pairs of bazubands for SCA fighting the last few years and using a drill press has been a god send. I use a dremel with a dremel press, not as heavy duty and can go lower speeds. When I harden mine in beeswax afterwards I put it in the oven at like 200 F and watch it until all the wet spots are gone. Then i take it out out form it. My personal ones have held the shape and stiffness through all my fighting for 4 years now.

[@thedemonslayer51]

I've little to no intent on making leather stuff, BUT, crafting with EVA foam actually translates pretty well with leather. Just gotta get the hard stuff.

[@ven0m145]

Awesome level of craftsmanship.Good job

[@no1bandfan]

Oh? I didn’t know I needed this but please continue.

[@hadmatter9240]

You need 2. 2 of these, I mean, else you'll be the only 1armed.

[@PatH902101]

I especially like the close ups as you narrate. Thank you.

[@blindedinchains829]

I've had an itch for years to get into crafting of some sort, unfortunately barred by lack of funds. These days, it looks like I'm settling into a lifestyle that allows me to have the extra money-- and this channel has just rekindled my craving to do things just like this. Hopefully I'll get to this level of craftsmanship in the future.

[@DavidM-um2uk]

I searched forever for decent armor patterns until I found your channel. I got your pauldron pattern and it's awesome! I know I'll be picking up this one too, keep up the good work!

[@gregorcykf]

Nice. I use a beverly shear to rough out the pieces, then leather scissors to clean it up. Works well

[@austindowns4654]

the people who designed the armor for nilfgarrd for the witcher show need to hire this guy instead.

[@musclemommyenjoyer]

Austin Downs fr that plastic Armor looks nothing like it does in the games

[@thatHARVguy]

costumer: "The Nilfgaard's armor is the best in the game. I have some references of real life armor we can--" execs: "Make it look like a wrinkled scrotum and the helmet a dick." costumer: "Wait, what? Why?" execs: "Screw the patriarchy!"

[@gljames24]

They changed it back to normal armor, but now the series is going down hill.

[@roboman2445]

You said you messed these up, but that adds character. I'd kill for braces like these, these slight imperfections make it seem more real. To each their own I guess, I love the artwork on these, it ironically matches my chest tattoo, I have a snake hammer. Well cheers man, anyone would be lucky to have a piece like this

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

Visually it's not too bad, but I think he's saying it's bad because of the brittleness of the leather. If that area gets hit in battle, then that part will shatter, and THEN the whole piece will be ruined. If you're just going to flounce around in it for LARP gear, then it'll prolly be perfectly ok. He just makes his pieces for actual action, is all., and wants to make sure each piece he sends to a customer is structurally strong and can stand up to a hit. :)

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

In my never ending quest to figure out KZbin, this video has taken off out of the blue suddenly. Where are you guys seeing this video pushed to you exactly? KZbin you never cease to bewilder me.

[@MrGrimsmith]

Front page of my feed. I generally watch a lot of smithing stuff and armour videos occasionally turn up, yours looked interesting so I watched it.

[@vashxux]

Found this in my recommended . It does fit with the other content I enjoy.

[@AvyrexOmega]

KZbin's algorithm has been pretty on point lately, recommending me a lot of stuff I end up enjoying. Your video is no exception.

[@kaiokenent.1628]

Any Leather face mask ideas(like ninja style) for mma sparring to stop cuts?

[@zacharylindahl]

It was recommended to me on the sidebar of a Jim Davis mtg video. I guess I'm going to start making leather stuff because this was badass

[@DanielH92]

praise the algorithm,subscribed.

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Love this comment. Haha

[@eddienunez8076]

I stumbled upon your channel a couple days ago and I gotta say man you really are an artist. Really good job you do from what I've seen before. Will definitely be watching more

[@artiefufkin88]

That's the 1st time I've ever literally clapped my hands at the end of a youtube video. Holy cheeseballs that is so phreaking cool! And you just display it finished for a couple seconds at the end, like "yeah, no big deal. I make all sorts of these." LOL A subscriber you now have in me, sir! Fine, fine work!

[@gyratingseacow595]

I just bought a ton of beginner leatherworking stuff because of you. Think I found my new hobby. Holy shit this looks fun and challenging

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Awesome glad to hear it

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

Leatherworking is great! It CAN be a bit of an expensive hobby, as both leather and tools are hella expensive, but usually it's the sort of thing where you build up your tool collection slowly and get new little pieces here and there as you need them. The leather is still gonna be expensive at any time, lol! I used to do a lot of leather working years ago...but seeing vids like this really makes me want to get back into it.

[@nunyabisnass1141]

I just started making cases for my chisels, hand stitching isnt bad, but i am now interested in stitching techniques even tjough being very satisfied with the first attempts.

[@claritean]

that carving part had me drop a jaw . very nice,

[@Certawin]

Nice work on the vanbraces. I like the carving you did. I will admit though. I know it was the hammer head and a rune put in the center. But I saw a gold Play button. :) Thought it was rather fun.

[@joemorris1956]

I use a dremel tool set in the dremel drillpress to drill my holes. Works really good!

[@MLFranklin]

What you're doing here is pretty amazing.

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Thank you, I appreciate it

[@azraikezoe388]

I also do understand KZbin. I want to learn to sew polar fleece winter wear and get other things. Have to say COOL stuff you do! Like all the measurements in explanations also the other information that is helpful.nyou really have a steady hand, mine just doesn't have good control. You are a very beautiful Craftsman!

[@ZeCrazyAngel]

I always wanted to make a story/comic that was set in a fantasy medieval world and like, just watching this made me want to pull more effort on the armors XD No idea if I'll ever do it but hey, this was fun to watch.

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

Have you thought about using tarred bank line (used in fishing trout lines applications) instead of 550 cord, its very durable and water resistant, #36 is used as lashing material in bushcraft and they also make several different thicknesses, a #72 is twice as thick as a #36, but the thing is these bank lines are a 3 strand line so you can use it as a single thread if you unravel it, also since its tarred it wont rot for a very long time and its 100% nylon twine.

[@HyBrithe]

A very nice video once again Magnus. I'm always amazed by the quality of artwork you put into your pieces. May I add to those viewers watching this thinking of doing artwork onto their own projects... Practice Makes Better (not perfect) when if comes to leather carving. Mistakes will happen especially if you are new. It might be frustrating that you can't carve as well as the maker of the video. As a suggestion to new leather workers here, make simpler patterns or designs; the more curves you make, the more likely you are to go outside of them. Good luck to all of the people trying out making this pattern. Peace.

[@EddieOakes]

Your work is SO awesome! I love what you do! your videos are very informative and well made! As for your art skills... I don't know what you mean. I am a professional illustrator and tattoo artist for 30 years now who prides himself on his knot work tattoo skills and I am jealous of your abilities. Another area that I think makes you awesome! Much respect and warm regards! Thank you for your work!

[@draconicgrl]

boyfriend was wanting to get into leathercrafting, I've been looking up some stuff to see how hard it actually is since I'm the resident arts/craft person in our household. Honestly looks like a lot of fun and like I could learn how to do it and craft with him as well.

[@TheQuarterbackX]

Very nice work. Thank you,very much for walking us,through all the steps visually and verbally. Also great editing. Many diy,videos may,be fun to watch. Though when it is all done and you reflect on if you could reproduce what you just watched? The answer seems to often be no. So, it is nice to see such videos where it leaves the person feeling they could turn around and do what you taught, showed, and explained. Awesome job.

[@Thaidory]

I do european medieval combat. Leather bracers would not help much because we are required to use steel gear but I got some ideas for a badass decoration for my tournament ground gear.

[@lightenlynx]

Dude, you're an artist.

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Thanks, I try... :)

[@baltsosser]

I have an interest in sci fi fantasy stuff, as well as leather working, and motorcycle riding. I saw these and thought they would offer an additional layer of protection on top of what I already wear in the event things go south while riding.

[@larryterry7874]

Super cool. This was your first video I watched loved it .

[@dwightehowell8179]

The ones that have been found are made of thick leather with a lot of metal rivets or wires that run the length of the vambrace. The metal may be damaged when hit with a blade but they don't seem to be cut through so you get to keep your arm.

[@locksmithmuggle]

I followed your instructions perfectly but lost my arm in battle

[@jonasneubert4436]

Big oof

[@swiftbiscuit8624]

Tis but a scratch

[@BuriedFlame]

@@swiftbiscuit8624 A scratch? Your arm's off!

[@camper1749]

@@BuriedFlame Don't be such a baby, arms grow back.

[@copnthewizard9820]

@@camper1749 (no ze don't!)

[@SleepMoover]

This popped up on my front page seemingly unrelated to everything else I watch, still enjoyed the video👍

[@ManLikeEddy]

Aye those are some fine light vambraces Perfect to go with a coat

[@horseman1968]

I bought some sort of good leather armor from this Brit...he was rather obnoxious after a few emails. You sir, are the man.

[@LordRuric]

I watched hoping that I could see the end product being worn. Still a really cool form of crafting I always wanted to get into and the piece looks amazing.

[@barrykelly2722]

Is jealous of thy talent. To see the arts alive quickens me spirit. (Sorry. Got into my medieval mode for a second)

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

just....wow

[@emilybroderick2421]

So cool. I'm just getting into leather-working myself so a lot of this is still Greek to me, but I hope I can make something awesome like this in the not-so-distant future.

[@geekavenger]

I'm having flashbacks to my old SCA days. Thank you for the video, Good Sir!

[@mr.mockingbrd]

Now this is a video that I’m glad was recommended to me. Love this stuff.

[@Killianwsh]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to make , share, and teach! I used a very similar high melt paraffin saturation technique for my Persian bazubands many years ago when I fought regularly in the SCA. They weren't nearly as attractive as you've made in your video, but they were virtually indestructible (Even in the AZ heat in the summer after being left out in the sun! ) I found your video while looking to refresh my knowledge on the finer points of their crafting , now that the nephews are of age and interested in learning to fight. :)

[@roodog3761]

Very nice work, even with the crease and the moisture content. Looks great.

[@davidlewin8078]

A very well done instructional video. A shame about the moisture problem but it enhanced the instructional information. I enjoyed he video very much 👍🏻

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Might as well tell people the mistakes. :)

[@KatyaKnightwolf]

Very nicely done. Your hand stitching is just fine. I should get myself another used crockpot I think

[@theguywitheyebrows]

your knotwork is glorious bro, great work on these armor pieces, despite the epic crease across the back

[@DerPolygonianer]

Really really nice, I started watching cobbling videos a while back and this is really close to that but focuses more on the actual leatherworking which is what i enjoy the most. Plus it adds leathercarving.

[@bogey2230]

Where were you and YT when I started out in the SCA back in the early 90's ? Outlands !

[@phyllisfager6689]

Very NICE just starting in leather thanks.

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

Outstanding!

[@jpnrndr7983]

I have been wanting to try leatherworking eventually

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Get after it.

[@ddevil4980]

It would be amazing to do this myself. But I would much rather pay someone like you who has honed this craft to this level. I would be honored to wear your armor. Vary vary talented. 👍👍

[@darkvictoryarmory9031]

Well made. Paracord tip: you can prevent an untie by cooking the knot just a bit.

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

I've always just melted the end and never had it untie. But that makes perfect sense, just cook all of it slightly to bind the fibers. Love it.

[@mikeweaver6286]

this showed up on my recommended after I watched a saber spring video, this is dope.

[@joycallender9507]

Sir, I’ve learn something from everyone of your videos. I especially thank you today for your adverb awareness! 👍🏽💪🏽😃

[@JackieCraft]

Suggested to me and I can't believe I hadn't been watching you sooner! Subbed my dude. A new pattern-smithing brother *highfive*.

[@doudou2713]

tres jole travail

[@jayseddon7525]

try metric measurements, if nothing else its definitely easier to say :). glad i found this great vid. thanks

[@coletaylor9181]

Awesome Video Wish you showed your self wearing it!

[@josephzerbe2945]

Very informative video and awesome craftsmanship!

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Glad you like it, thanks for taking the time to check it out.

[@harrydrury4734]

GOOD WORK ... THANKS FOR THE TEACHING .

[@edwardfraker4043]

You made that look easy sir

[@hobobear188]

Beautiful work!

[@weta-linetv5354]

This is definitely my next hobby. Thankyou for this video. I didn't realize that there was so much you can do with leath.

[@keeefb1805]

Popped up following some cosplay vids - doing stuff while on lockdown

[@moistslippers9726]

Glad you popped into my recommended!

[@draven3838]

You are getting really good at your carving

[@ArmoredGaming1990]

You could make an easy form of your arm using a sleeve and latex glove combo and the gel they use for making dice molds. Than make a plaster copy of your arm to form the leather around

[@douglaslk6331]

Nice work bro! Greetings from Brazil.

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Hey, thanks!

[@NationalCrafter]

Aight, definitely getting into leather working. This is some phenomenal craftsmanship, well done.

[@smooveking773]

WOW THE DRAWING IS REALLY GOOD

[@sublustrum100]

замечательное изделие получилось

[@janmuller9291]

would love to learn that craft

[@NubianRider]

Great vid. A+ workmanship and talent.

[@jengle1970]

crazy talented...love this channel. Was a random recommendation on the side of a video about how to sharpen kitchen knives. Very well done, informative, and good looking host to boot. Subscribed for sure.

[@spetruck1]

You, sir, are amazing. This was so fun to watch.

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Thanks

[@hiramabifffromsirius146]

Breathtaking.

[@darklabelleather]

Nice project.

[@macewen1]

Nice pattern weight!

[@shadow_crne1030]

Downloaded it, just in case. Beautiful work m8!!!

[@blackvegetable8436]

Very nice work

[@আবুবকর-ন১ধ]

did you thinking about to made protectors for Motorcyclerider too? may be for chopper guys, that they have protectoors for Arms, Elbows, Knees, Legs, back etc...

[@notyetvegan]

I really liked this video, thanks for sharing your work!

[@Premisasalmoxiana]

very good work. I recommend using a knife with a better grip. greetings from Argentina

[@annielariviere5393]

I like your rock band clutch