ErlostofEryndor
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Armor and bracers...
Hey all... just thought that I'd share a few pictures with you of the armor
and bracers that I made over thanksgiving break. Lemme know what you think.
(Pictures can be clicked to see full size.)
Armor is made of about 10 ounce leather and is stiched together w/ waxed hand lacing thread. About 260 lamaella (scales) make up the armor. Laces at the front right and can be completely unlaced making it "relatively" easy to get on and off. Took a TON of time to make, most of it being lacing it together, you can see a small portion of the lacing in the first picture. If anyone likes the look of this armor and would be interested in doing something similar, let me know. Probably costs under 75 dollars for EVERYTHING to make something about that size.
Bracers are made of the same leather as the torso armor which is why it's two layers thick. Most unique part is the lacing which Oron the Wolf and his wife were able to decipher from a picture that I found online. Makes it EXTREMELY easy to lace because all that you do is slip it on and pull on the ends and BAM it's tight... don't even have to tie it off if you don't want, will loosen up just a bit during use but won't fall off. If anyone has a set of bracers and is interested in learning how to do this, just bring 4 laces about 48" long to a future practice and I'll be more than happy to show how it's done (so long as I'm at the practice for you Southerners and Middlers). Some interest was expressed from Northerners about making similar bracers so I think that we'll be doing a workshop or something up in North. If anyone is interested, South and Middle included, just let me know ahead of time so that we can get supplies.
Oh yeah, can't forget the picture of me wearing them along with some other stuff I've put together.
Hope you all enjoy the pics and PLEASE leave some feedback. Quite obviously these are my babies and I want to hear something about them! Later all... Erlost
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11/30/2004, 2:16 am
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FairionofEryndor
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Re: Armor and bracers...
i'm sorry but that is the most frickin pimp thing ever, erlost...i'm so very jealous
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11/30/2004, 2:14 pm
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Oron
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Re: Armor and bracers...
Great job Erlost!! I am glad that I was able to help you find the supplies, and save you a few steps. The armor rocks, and I like the look of those bracers. I can not wait to see them in-person. Well done!!
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11/30/2004, 5:24 pm
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ErlostofEryndor
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Re: Armor and bracers...
Thanks much for the kind words Oron. You were a great asset for information and help. Look forward to showing them to you in person at a future event!
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11/30/2004, 6:17 pm
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Re: Armor and bracers...
The Kingdom of Pentwyvern will be hosting a Yule Feast on the 8th day of January. I will post in the events section, when all of the details are posted, but you, and the hosts of Eryndor would be most welcome to attend. Then I would have a chance to see your handy-work first hand.
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11/30/2004, 6:24 pm
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AthronofEryndor
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Re: Armor and bracers...
Oh my goodness, that is so hot.
I can't wait til you show me how to make those bracers, so that Athron can be pimp-style as well!
:-)
--- Nothing can hide in the light.
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11/30/2004, 10:02 pm
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ErlostofEryndor
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Re: Armor and bracers...
So apparently ImageShack hates me and doesn't have the fullsize pics... but you get the idea. Sorry 'bout that folks.
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11/30/2004, 11:27 pm
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Re: Armor and bracers...
Yeah, dude, your armor is awesome. Now you need something to protect your shoulders. Oh, Im going to brazil over break, and I expect leather there to be extremely cheap. I will see what I can do about gettin my hands on some and bringing it over here. I already have a drawing of the armor I want to make. I'll need guidance for sure. Ill let you all know what I find
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Re: Armor and bracers...
VERY COOL! that !@#$ is awesome, way to go.
-Wymarc
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Re: Armor and bracers...
I would deffinately like to know how to make the bracers, I should have some time over spring break if I can get materials by then,I have a credit card and can get cash, but I don't have a car, so I need to know where to go for supplies. Armor looks great.
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