How to make a leather medieval armband......REVISITED!

I remade my very first video that had horrible resolution, I always wanted to do this, here we go!

[@RavenVargas27]

OMG what a beautiful masterpiece. I was picturing some cool metal bands wearing it while performing and warriors to. Thanks excellent tutorial

[@weightlifter59]

You are an artistic person and I for one am glad your back! Keep up the great work!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@Dldmny]

Wow! Made more than a few of those I'd say ... great design and workmanship!

[@khaledassaf6356]

This is pretty damn nice! And finally a timelapse with good music \m/

[@thefeatheredheart9455]

thanks for the video! Great tips! LOVE the dragon detail!

[@temilola1]

Fascinating to watch and a very Lovely piece of art! I'm a visual person with Classic Rock as my background. Loved all of it!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@stevenellis9801]

That is quite beautiful work there my friend.

[@patrickt3228]

The sync with music and the sign of the horns at 14:38 was awesome. Nice video!

[@MNgunhead]

You were too good to go away. You got me into leatherwork. I've made some nice stuff and I owe much of my knowledge to you. I miss watching you do this stuff. AND your music is awesome. I still want to get it for riding music on my motorcycle. It's perfect for ripping down the twisty roads.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate it!

[@IpentagrammatonI]

Great work and the music is perfect. Nice Master of reality t-shirt 🤘🏻¡Saludos de Perú!

[@kristi8484]

Awesome!! I Have sooo been enjoying your video's!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

No problem

[@robertbrunston5406]

Looks awesome! Great job.

[@Norgesla]

That is awesome - you are very talented and music is fab too Thank you for sharing

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Lorraine Twyman thanks

[@Lostboy779]

You’re a kick ass artist. Keep it up.

[@MetalSkinDIY]

Good music 🤘🏼 and good job 👌🏼

[@NightWarp]

Nice to see you back! The lace setup idea.. brilliant. As others said, im not a fan of having music (VS a narration). I would have love a narration over music. Would have been easier for the beginners to follow along. :)

[@JDOCustomLeather]

I work full time now in a warehouse, I'm only doing leatherwork when people need something, I don't have time to do tutorials anymore, sorry.

[@NightWarp]

Sad, but totally understandable, real life obligations and all.

[@alext8027]

maybe good music then? lol

[@vicenteramos8498]

Good job. I want to learn how to do this. I've always been curious.

[@Hawthorneowl]

I really like the video! Great job,

[@Collihan93]

Really cool video! I may have to try this project. What are the measurements you used? Where did you learn to draw?

[@troynorris5764]

Great, I would give something like this a try. I liked the music too.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@troynorris5764]

Thank you

[@poisonempress]

Awesome creation and I personally loved the music... I would have chose different music if it were my video as you know what most people are like. But regardless, great video, great creation, and great music.

[@Karenthis]

This might be the OCD part of my brain but why not line up the template to the very edge of your leather? Leather isn't cheap....don't waste it needlessly.

[@electraheart7745]

It actually isn’t very expensive depending on where you buy it. A veg tanned shoulder can cost anywhere from $20-60 depending on quality.

[@echosong873]

very VERY beautiful. You truly have a gift, if I nearly do all what you did in that video I would lose ALL of my fingers

[@JDOCustomLeather]

LOL thanks

[@reallychosen8976]

Awesome video and music !!!

[@mikegrossberg8624]

For edge burnishing, I use beeswax instead of water. It gives a very nice finish, while sealing the edges from moisture

[@molan1998oif]

Absolute beauty man... metal in the form of leather \m/

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@softhands77]

Awesome!!! Love the dragon!!!!!

[@sistersstudios984]

Can you please tell me what the name of the stuff you used? And will it fit the youngters? Epic music by the way.

[@paulopaulo1113]

wouawww génial un vrais régale pour nos yeux merci. Paulo

[@maxjustmax1409]

Nice music and great work!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@johnbutler2231]

Great piece, thanks for sharing.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

No problem

[@jazzofalltrades7937]

This is pretty sick and I for one love that you made the dragon towards you 😂 I don't Care if everyone else can't tell what it is. It's right side up to me. I'd like looking at my artwork. Great work bro. And the music is fun too. Over here tapping my feet the whole time.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@isabellaguerrero5194]

Using this vid for a cosplay. Big help thank you.

[@jimkoonce6574]

Awesome, great music also!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@gtrout5789]

Very good work my friend! Keep doing it! :)

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@nunojravelino3392]

Your work was very good, congratulations. What was the number of the beveler stamp you used ??

[@denisdenzel7843]

Great work man! Looks like it fits forearm pretty well! By the way - I like music in this video very much. May I know the name it? TIA!

[@seanharmon1988]

can you add a description of what's going on here? Especially with the dyes and what not. Maybe upload a pattern?

[@MichaelClaudio13]

Hey great work, I'm starting to get into leather work what are the tools you are using in this video??

[@Daniel_Verner]

Looks awesome, what thickness of leather do you use for something like this?

[@andrewholdaway813]

Love the medieval rivets

[@astartea3335]

I need advice, how do you clean or protect the leather from sweat? thanks

[@hjalti0000]

Great video. Any possibility of getting the template uploaded to Imgur or something?

[@timmyandtammycoins9738]

Love it

[@shelladomiquel6466]

Awesome!!!!

[@joshbender8594]

The master back at it!!!!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@snaggletooth4933]

I love t-shirt of "masters of reality"!

[@Gonzo3313]

Great job!

[@Kv-pk2st]

with you on that Phil. he was excited about his new camera,

[@dirkmoolman]

How did you measure the size of the template ? Measure arm top and bottom with tape ?

[@rkm461]

Very cool 😎

[@TheGearhead327350]

love the build and the music, who is the music by?

[@calebsiebenaler7087]

So I have a set of gauntlets I just purchased and then run pretty badly on my wrist. How do I soften the edges up so they don't rub as bad??

[@guitarsarge]

Nice work! Thumbs up on the music as well... it is a Medieval Armband

[@dragonUSNr]

Looks awesome. Would love to have a link to the dragon

[@kumasan812]

Nice, perhaps next time you can make the dragon face the other way(feet towards the wrist)?

[@michaelbranch3583]

Just wanna say that is one helluva leather arm guard,where did you get the pattern for the dragon design?.Wicked Cool.

[@zarikgsxr9308]

verry beautiful

[@LivingArtsCo]

Two words, : Nice work.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@davesalisbury7361]

A great looking Bracer. It would be great with some info for us lesser ( much much lesser) talented and beginners to have a better idea of each step. Still a good video of your talent.

[@northvanman1283]

Sick AF

[@william385]

out standing work guy i like it you sell these if so how much .

[@MatveyTihonov]

Coool! Nice ! Thanks for video !

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@el_crow_hh_iwy]

That's cool

[@CenrionPrime]

very nice work. i have a question about changing the color i bought color and a solution they said to put it on the leather to make it waterproof, so do i wait till the color is dry and then put it on or put it on directly after. thanks a lot

[@mikegrossberg8624]

Always wait for the dye(s) to dry completely. If you apply the finish coat before they do, they'll just smear

[@johnillustration]

This was a very cool build to watch. Wanted to ask what type of leather are you using to make the armband?

[@kennethpaschall6811]

From the looks of it that looks to be veg tan leather possibly the same thickness I'm currently using which is 5-6oz

[@prowokator]

What did you use to transfer the image? Is that a normal pencil and what kind of paper (plastic?) is that?

[@timhill2849]

i used to wear something similar when i was a young lad. The only diffrence is that is was a bit smaller in diameter and about 30" long.It was for my hair. Had snaps in it and it worked great, I worked in the steel mils and my hair was my chick magnet. lol, great work on this peice. enjoyed it, mabey you can find someone that would let you make them a pony tail leather peice.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

That's interesting!

[@CadreFighter]

3:22 & 13:42 OMG so good... You must be a Septicflesh fan, cuz you totally nailed the guitar tone. Some Revolution DNA nostalgia right there! Do you have a separate page / project for your music like Soundcloud? If not, you should. :P Aside from the music, amazing design work!

[@johnivantorresvaron2109]

Le quedo mu genial super

[@MrSkafloc40]

What kind of tracing material do you use.

[@Halberen73]

What type\thickness of leather were you using?

[@flagglewis996]

What kind of grommets did you use?

[@averniaargentina1615]

great work \m/ \m/ salute from Argentina!!!!!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@Lucyfaeria]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for the inspiration and the information to make it happen!

[@rorykijas3611]

where do you buy the leather that you use in this video?

[@Eritraeea]

Hey awesome work! What kind of paper did you use to transfer the drawing on the leather? Thank you!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

leather tracing paper

[@uliseslopez4639]

Bro what a great video I am making my own , but I don't know what these things are called , do you think you can tell me? 13:12 (the black things)

[@antrax8120]

great work dude ...but can you make another one with spikes ? plz

[@wiltwager]

Is their a chance I could get a copy of the Dragon? Loved the video!!

[@mattlunde1759]

what is the leather carving tool used after the stencil work?

[@beowoofthemoviestar]

Cool dragon pattern

[@blackbeard68]

Great work!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@jonnyelgalloprieto8326]

wow another fantastic video thank you saludos .....

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@jonlawrence7866]

beautiful! music i thought was appropriate.. at least it wasnt dubstep like every other vid on YT

[@JDOCustomLeather]

I make the music too, thanks.

[@vedadtr3509]

Horns up mate

[@prichard6836]

You sure are better than me!

[@customhaines2510]

I have made a couple out of stainless steel, but leather is much more comfortable, steel doesn't flex with arm movement. So now the metal is reserved for bracelets and bracers are leather. I love that dragon!

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Metal bracers sound cool

[@customhaines2510]

JDOCustomLeather Yeah they sound cool, but they really aren't comfortable. Can't rotate your wrist when it's encased in metal.

[@christopherfisher5155]

What about lining the steel with leather or using steel plates?

[@stevenA44]

Very nice armband, and I think the music was good. Who was it? Also what did you use to secure the leather eyelets to the armband? Rivets?

[@mikegrossberg8624]

Looked like "speedy" rivets to me

[@alyssaclements7951]

I enjoyed this! would love to learn leathercraft

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Awesome!

[@johnconnor1683]

Nice work ,I think I would have the dragons head at the forearm end rather than the wrist,bit still excellent,cheers

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@TheError202]

can you tell me what the Tools you used bin called?

[@StinkyDonkeyFilms]

and what sort of time factor thanks

[@philipprigmore8723]

Great armband, but wouldn't it look better had the dragon's feet been at the wrist?

[@JDOCustomLeather]

To each his own man!

[@ttinkers1062]

Philip Prigmore a person wears jewerly for themselves not for others. The design is worn in a position most pleasing for the wearing to observe not others. if the design was placed the other way the wearer would always be looking at the dragon upside down. just my 2 cents.

[@92000]

How thick was your leather in milimeters?

[@markf.4063]

@@ttinkers1062 Bullshit! If people wore jewelry for themselves then explain ear rings. The person wearing them cannot even see them.

[@williamdrake6711]

Not true.. Just as in tattooing it is placed for viewing... How often do you see tattoos upside down on people... The dragon shouldve been placed the other way...

[@michaelhorton7684]

Where can I get the template for this? Or how do I measure to make my own template?

[@nathanmccullough7884]

I've seen real leather strips before, but never that look as smooth as that. Sorry for the dumb question, but is that real leather, or a thick foam that you painted to look like leather?

[@tigerzuri9547]

How much would this be with some design I have, and to ship to México?

[@LagOknenonok]

Could you make a list of the materials you used please? :D

[@cjdogs69]

Badass. Like the lace design man. What do you use as a sealer for the inside? I made a few smaller ones lined with pigskin and the die leaches out onto your skin. Tried a few things and no dice. trying Tankote next.

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Thanks

[@mikegrossberg8624]

Have you tried Tandy's Resolene?

[@rpetersen2]

Been told by every channel I watch you just shouldn't dye the side touching your skin especially because of sweating but also if worn over tunics or clothing leeching can occur so only dye the top and edges carefully!

[@mikegrossberg8624]

@@rpetersen2 DON't dye the underside! Aside from the fact that NO ONE is ever going to see it except you, dyes WILL run. Leave the underside bare

[@rpetersen2]

@@mikegrossberg8624 exactly what I was saying so glad being new to see that confirmed

[@dontgiveup2994]

I really want one of these

[@NinjaHempKnight]

How do you determine the dimensions for the persons arm?