How to make armor

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The Crystal Wolf on Instagram: "How to make chainmail rings from scratch. I am a cosplayer and these are for cosplay. I know there are sturdier ways to do it for LARP and such but I am a cosplayer, I made these with butted joints and am not fighting anyone in my armor so we good. I haven't had any fall off so far - if you close the gap enough you'll be fine to wear it around con.

I chose to use metal as I wanted an authentic-looking  armor with the same kinda feel and movement as on the show. It is a bit heavy but I feel SO comfy wearing it. The weight is balanced and I'm happy walking around con an entire day in it. I chose to make them to get the size I wanted and it was a cheaper option for me after looking online.

I used a wooden dowel. Does it wear down eventually? Yes. Did it last How To Make Chain Mail, How To Make Armor, How To Make Chainmail, Chainmail Patterns Tutorials, Chainmail Cosplay, Diy Chain Mail, Goth Diy Crafts, Chainmail Tie, Crochet Medieval

The Crystal Wolf on Instagram: "How to make chainmail rings from scratch. I am a cosplayer and these are for cosplay. I know there are sturdier ways to do it for LARP and such but I am a cosplayer, I made these with butted joints and am not fighting anyone in my armor so we good. I haven't had any fall off so far - if you close the gap enough you'll be fine to wear it around con. I chose to use metal as I wanted an authentic-looking armor with the same kinda feel and movement as on the…

Every time I go to a Ren Faire I seem to come away with something that I need to make. After one trip I decided that I needed a leather pauldron. I would have loved... Diy Leather Armor, Leather Pauldron, Costume Chevalier, Larp Diy, Mode Steampunk, Viking Armor, Costume Armour, Armor Tattoo, Viking Costume

How to Make a Leather Pauldron (or Spaulder): Every time I go to a Ren Faire I seem to come away with something that I need to make. After one trip I decided that I needed a leather pauldron. I would have loved to buy one of the gorgeous pieces there, but I just couldn't afford to and fortunate…

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