Easy Guide To Leather Scale Armor - Prince Armory Fantasy Armor

[@carolbaker2773]

For anyone who is just joining from this video, he once made a suggestion to go to a stone shop (one that sells stone tops for counters and such) and ask for a waste piece from a sink insert. After getting over the social anxiety of asking for something for free, I went and the people at my local shop were very nice and gave me a very nice quarts slab (about 10inx15inx3in). It fits perfectly on our crafting table at home and has made a world of difference for tooling.

[@kehenabeach4418]

She makes some great looking stuff! Lotta dedication!

[@ryanmartin4038]

I work nights, but I’ll be staying up to catch this. Yes, I could watch it later, but... Prince Armory. Reason enough to lose some sleep.

[@fulguralces750]

Yes

[@TheThula7]

This is so completely different from how I imagined my scale skirt. I this your pattern probably works better than mine. I'll definitely keep this tutorial in mind. Thank you.

[@corrpendragon]

I'm gonna wake up early just for this. That piece is gorgeous

[@Princearmory]

🔥 GET THIS PATTERN: bit.ly/ScaleArmor

[@LordDecy]

So excited! Been checking your channel every day and watching old videos while waiting on new content!

[@ramennight]

Quite impressive how it flows when its finished.

[@snokful]

Finally I have found a way to make leather scales without having to countenance getting a custom punch made. Amazing. Everything looks fantastic here. Thankyou!

[@SergeantSalsa]

Thank you for explaining the scaling and software used!

[@jeffreyknutson]

AWESOME stuff, and great instructions! You also have a great calm voice, that keeps me relaxed when trying to follow along with the videos! Thank you!!

[@groundbreakerexplore]

I like this project. Looks awesome DIY

[@LiberateKarn]

Absolutely stunning thumbnail piece. Can't wait to watch this!

[@carlatabet6884]

Thank you for this tutorial, it was very helpful. I hope you continue to post them.

[@john-lucdiazirizarry4524]

So excited for this!! I feel giddy from the anticipation!

[@cmdr_kytrite4556]

i love stuff like this, i find it truly mesmerising, the patience required is next level

[@Yolpecharalim]

"I fall only when the gods will it." That is what the armor reminds me of.

[@paradis0744]

Why

[@robertreece9926]

Bloodhound right

[@jacksincere4002]

I guess Im asking randomly but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me!

[@vanmartin2013]

@Jack Sincere instablaster :)

[@LimgraveFootSoldier]

I can't wait to see the whole set put together, it's gonna look awesome! Might just use this skirt technique to make me some side leg protections, samurai-style. Astounding job!

[@MDeLorien]

Absolutely stunning as always. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@emanuelmoreno2420]

Dude you're amazing!! I can't wait to see the full armour, for sure it's going to be totally epic

I love scale armor!

[@JadeRog]

Very cool!! Will go well with my dragon Armour I'm creating with all my spare time now! :D can't wait for the legs!!

[@Laulaulove]

Wow! I’ve always love armor.

[@cliffcampbell8827]

Excellence as always. I'm finding it more and more difficult waiting until I have all my ducks in a row before I start working leather armor.

[@deceased._]

Awesome work as always

[@marcsenteney3160]

Another nice build!

[@ewill3435]

I have GOT to work up the nerve to start working on a full suit of armor; mans gonna be on his third tutorial series before I even make a set of bracers!

[@fulguralces750]

Same i need to find the money to do it though

[@Rkurnelm]

I made a prototype set of bracers off his pattern, about 80% scale pretty good, I screwed up the rivets pretty good though.

[@ewill3435]

@@Rkurnelm yeah, rivets can be a hair tricky, but snaps are the bane of my existence, I cant for the LIFE of me get one to set right

[@Rkurnelm]

@@ewill3435 I know where I'm screwing up on rivets, I'm trying to use rivets that are too tall, or more accurately WAS trying to, I've recently changed that up and they've been doing A LOT better. As for snaps. I can feel you there, getting the center post to roll over properly can be annoying. My holster for example, I have to redo the snap on it because while the button snap is fine, the connector snap has broken loose because the center post didn't roll enough. Think it was due to my setter being the wrong size on the nipple. Also found that using a piece of granite as my pounding surface helps on all my hardware settings. Went to a local countertop place where I live and picked up a scrap of Granite 24" x 12" x 1" for between 15 and 20 bucks. Did that about a year ago, haven't looked back since.

[@ewill3435]

@@Rkurnelm to be honest, I haven't tried making anything that uses a snap since I set up on my workbench (I used to do my leather work on my dorm room desk), but I've got a a hip pouch idea that I want to try out that'll need a snap, so here's hoping the workbench pulls through for me

[@Steve-ps6qw]

i dont know how i missed this video....great stuff!

[@doxdoomsday4948]

Wow great work! Keep it up. Thank you

[@roninshogun4eva]

Hey could you do Samurai armor? I can't find many good tutorials.

[@1duskyknight]

That is absolutely beautiful and great workmanship. I love it. I'm watching this as I intend to begin leather crafts for the young people I work with. I'm also watching it during the Covid-19 lockdown, and if everything goes apocalyptic and we end up in a Mad Max type scenario, at least i'll be the best dressed biker on the desolate plains.

[@Arjadia]

This looks so fucking sick! Thank you for sharing how to make awesome stuff.

[@Princearmory]

Thank you!

[@henricocampos]

I want to see the with all the pieces, looks very cool

[@chrismiralles1054]

Amazing video awesome looks impressive

[@ghstsamurai-4172]

been looking to recreate the clan sakai armor from ghost of tsushima, been going well with the metal underlayer but needed help with scales so this helped. i'm just gonna layer it on top of the metal

[@emilybroderick2421]

Somehow you read my mind and pinpointed exactly the kind of piece I wanted to make for myself. I started making a skirt with metal copper scales but The Ring Lord ran out of stock. I might switch to just do this instead

[@carolbaker2773]

Copper sheets are not too expensive. It would be interesting if the belt dies that he uses to make his scales would be able to cut copper. If so then maybe you can finish your project still using the metal copper scales!

[@DanStone1025]

Very cool...as are all of your projects. Thanks for sharing

[@caitlinsalisbury9515]

Very cool to see this done in leather. I work with metal scales in scalemaille and chainmaille and the look you have is the same as my metal stuff. Awesome job!

[@wholikecake4245]

Now what would be cool is some keeled scales for a bit more texture and break up the nice smooth look of the rest of the armor. Maybe even a bit of a darker color underneath each scale. It does look super cool though and it really makes me want to get into leather crafting!

[@bjornsworkshop9288]

Heck yeah you can make the scales as simple or involved as you like! You could even go as far as fully tooling each individual scale with vinework or flowers or other textural elements! It would take AAAAAAGES, but the end result would be truly incredible

[@jrocket2619]

The left over bits with the scale holes could be a really cool over lay for another project

[@paradis0744]

Yes, fishnet overlay on gauntlets or a bag

[@corrpendragon]

Told you I would wake up for this

[@Gladius7]

Epic love it.

[@outlawkrump]

Been waiting to learn this thanks bro 👊 I'm loving it my guy.

[@mikedegrazia]

Very cool! Thank you for that tutorial.

[@ryanrodgers3099]

"continue until you finish, or your arms fall off" - leather working in a nutshell. (or hands if stitching/carving)

[@stephentgarber]

Out of curiosity, do you have any project recommendations for someone just starting out in leather work that is great for building fundamentals? Thanks!

[@GarageKnight]

Looking good as always, and a very good tutorial!

[@Taurusus]

Very cool, my liege. You're right, this is a good time to "skill up". I've been working on a face mask, myself (don't worry, I'm not under the mistaken impression it's medically viable, I'm just preparing myself for the Mad Maxian future). This is another one of those jobs that's not technically difficult, mostly time-consuming, but the end product just looks so spectacular!

[@Gryphorim]

Really hyped to see the limbs

[@TheFishingExperience916]

You have some talent good sr keep it up I wish I could afford to do leather work at your level and scale.

[@kimberlymedina6278]

I'm using a 9oz veg tan for this project. I bought the pattern and have watched this video and I didn't catch a suggested leather weight that we should use. What do you suggest?

[@CC5unsh1n3]

You make the process look so easy! Where do you get your metal strap cutter?

[@Princearmory]

The hand held one? I actually don't recall, I think that was from Tandy but not sure they carry it anymore.

[@Treetimedragons]

Does scale size have a effect on defense of the armour? Say smaller scales providing more tension for a comfy fit? Or larger scales having more ability to take hits? Totally new to the whole experience and trying to design scale vambraces while I dive down the rabbit hole lol.

[@loodinternkun8806]

So I can make this with metal too? Cool!

[@JosiahWendell-sr8vi]

"continue until you finish, or your arms fall off" XD I do love these projects even if they do make my arms fall off

[@gforgeorge6693]

So detailed

[@soldiergacu4822]

How thick leather should I use for scales? 9-10 pound?

[@jimcallery4863]

Your work is an inspiration my man! I have almost all the patterns for this and will hopefully have it finished (Breastplate and Tasset's are already done) come my local renn faire time (if it happens)

[@jennglow4647]

Very cool 😀

[@dperisty1]

Great video, thanks! I love that hammer, and also that strap cutter! I have not seen either of those offered on the Weaver Site (or I would have them by now!). Could you let us know where you got them?

[@crazykitten4845]

I would love to know unless already addressed in un-viewed future videos why you chose to switch from tandy to weaver???

[@Princearmory]

Not necessarily a switch. We maintain great relationships with both. Both have their benefits.

[@crazykitten4845]

@@Princearmory thank you so much!! I just recently purchased my needed beginner tools from tandy and im not disappointed! But that being said I did notice cheaper easier pricing on weavers site 🖤🥰 so yes I agree thank you for responding!!

[@jarekmace1536]

I would consider buying a pair of the punches and welding the trailing edges together, cutting most of the handles off, and making a piece to fit this into a press. It would make creating tons of these very quick.

[@bjornsworkshop9288]

Weaver makes custom dies for clicker presses and could easily make something like what you are talking about. They could probably even make one clicker die that would punch multiple scales. Definitely a good call if you foresee yourself making a huge number of scales

[@jarekmace1536]

@@bjornsworkshop9288 sorry for the late follow-up. Numerous scales? I plan to make a version of this to cover my rear, in addition to the front. I used to fight heavy stick in the SCA, and I hated getting hit on the tailbone.

[@brentonsloan1850]

I want to start leather working but I don't know what I need to start with and where to buy the gear need can you please help me.

[@stooozy3939]

Will the scales stay pretty stationary once the rivets are set? I wanted to do this for a gorget/ mantle piece.

[@danjlounayre5443]

What do you call That tool sir?

[@Ar_Trip]

cool

[@Bardlady]

I like the tutorial videos. The sound on the website itself is offputting though.

[@edwardnammur5962]

I cut mine out with sheers so I don't have a perfectly smooth edge on each scale. Should I use an edge beveler to round them out ?

[@bjornsworkshop9288]

The level of finish you put on each scale is 100% up to you. If you want to edge bevel and burnish each scale you absolutely can, and it will look incredible! It will also take a bazillion hours to get done with the project. If you've got the time for it and are willing to put it towards the scales, you'll end up with something truly stunning! You can also tool each individual scale for texture. Imagine how impressive a vest of scales each tooled with a small flower or symbol would be! Legendary level equipment!

[@TheDrakanMaster124]

Can you make this out of steel

[@atxflare7357]

Can you wear this armor?

[@kama5021]

just WoW !!!

[@Chass9999]

Why not shape them by placing on the back of a spoon.. then another spoon added to the other side.. and continue until you go full circle with the spoons and leather

[@oliviap.w.1023]

Would this type of craft work with vegan leather?

[@Princearmory]

I don't have any experience with vegan leather but you could use foam

[@oliviap.w.1023]

@@Princearmory what size foam do you reccommend?

[@oliviap.w.1023]

@@Princearmorywhat size foam would you use?

[@decidingdifferent272]

"continue until you finish or your arms fall off..." i'm so looking forward to creating this project! lol

[@comaranggaming2961]

hey man this is probably but i thought id ask just in case. im wanting to make the fantasy suit youve been making (with templates of course as im really new) and was wondering roughly how far a full hide would go towards it? (im a little below average height, medium build) i realise this is a really broad question just wondered if you may be able to give me some direction.

[@bjornsworkshop9288]

It's a really hard question to answer just because there are so many variables, but a full hide (most veg tan are sold as sides, so two sides = 1 full hide) should get you most of the way there if you are willing to play some jenga with the pieces and are careful how you place things. That said, it may take significantly more or a bit less depending on how you scale things and if you are or are not willing to use less prime bits of leather like the bellies and neck of the hide.

[@louisphildurand]

continue until you're finished or when your arm falls off....yep!

[@craigmoen1430]

The foxit reader has mangled some of the curves of my breastplate pattern. Don't know why, think it was a scaling issue or something. Some curves were fine, some got flattened out, and where this happened the lines no longer matched up at all. Used a different pdf reader and it didn't happen. Thought I'd put it out there.

[@drow8917]

Hey Man, can you make a sword holder on back from Witcher 3 Please ??

[@paradis0744]

Sheath

[@oakridgereview1359]

More Absolutely phenomenal work! I love your templates! Are you going to do matching shoulder pieces for your breast plates? Perhaps something added on instead of just laid over top?

[@Ethilin]

God of leather.

[@alexandrepohlmann7490]

Do you scale your armor for Napoleon or Henry VIII? I mean, small or x-large? How do you scale to fit a different kind of body?

[@bjornsworkshop9288]

Generally the best way to ensure a proper fit is to print as is, then modify from there via either scaling or extending a given panel in a particular direction. Because everyone is a different size/shape, it's not always as simple as "scale up 50%" or "scale down 20%". Cardboard/card stock/paper mockups to make modifications are pretty much essential to ensure proper fitment.

[@o.k.productions5202]

fun fact, that is also how you ache the fingers on gauntlets, except linear instead of checkerd

[@romanyrobes25]

Try using a plastic 'cheif type' cutting board, your knives, and cutters will last a lot longer.

[@violetkalico]

Cannot for the life of me find the tile option for my trash printer

[@kainoctis7724]

Needs some texture

[@paradis0744]

Needs to keep his criticism to himself

[@nannettebattista6224]

I prefer to build with Woodglut plans.

[@fulguralces750]

Insert extactic noises.

[@fulguralces750]

This is probably going to be tedious

[@bjornsworkshop9288]

it is time consuming, but you get into a rhythm with it. It's a great project to take on while multitasking. Throw a favorite movie/show on and work through it! definitely worth it in the end!