How To Make An Articulated Leather Breastplate
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Күн бұрынThis tutorial video will guide you through the process of making an articulating cuirass with step-by-step instructions. You can scale the pattern to any size and you'll learn every step including how to burnish the leather edges for a smoother feel, and experiment with tooling stamps for a unique visual effect. Shaping the leather pieces before adding rivets is crucial for a good look and easy assembly, and using a retaining strap is a highly underutilized technique that makes all the difference. Make sure to plan ahead for the placement of buckles on your breastplate to determine the fit and accommodate additional items. Don't forget to support the creator on Patreon to help improve production value and create new content.
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🔥 CHAPTERS:
🕐 0:00 Intro
🕐 0:48 Sponsor
🕐 1:19 Printing & Cutting the Patterns
🕐 2:22 Trace Patterns
🕐 2:55 Cutting The Leather
🕐 3:27 Pre Soaking The Leather
🕐 4:04 Transferring The Designs
🕐 5:01 Carving The Leather
🕐 5:58 Trimming Edges
🕐 6:20 Burnishing or Smoothing Edges
🕐 6:36 Punching holes
🕐 6:55 Tooling or Adding Design/Texture
🕐 7:25 Adding Design/Texture
🕐 7:59 Coloring/Dye
🕐 10:51 Applying Top Coat
🕐 12:07 Shaping Pieces
🕐 13:21 Adding Rivets
🕐 15:01 Connecting all Components with Straps
🕐 16:11 Buckle Placement
🕐 18:28 Fitting & Finishing
🕐 18:45 Thanks for Watching!
Build Your Own Epic Fantasy Leather Breastplate!
How to Make Armor - Leather Breastplate & Backplate, aka Cuirass or torso armor - Fantasy Cosplay Armour
Learn how to make fantasy armor from Prince Armory. Get all the fundamentals of crafting a full suit of fantasy leather armor by following along with the free tutorials. You can support these works by buying the patterns and sharing and engaging with the content on the social platforms. Thank you!
Designed for leather but is adaptable for foam armor for cosplay or larp.
This video will show you how to craft a leather articulating breastplate, that was custom designed just for this tutorial. Templates are linked if you want to make the project. This video is loaded with info that will be useful even if you do not want to make these bracers yourself. More tutorials with other leather armor components in this series still to come.
Stay tuned for the next leather armor tutorial where we will make leather shoulder pauldrons. These tutorials will be excellent for anyone looking to use the armour for larp or for cosplay armor costumes. If you use these how to leather crafting tutorials, be sure to share your leatherworking projects with us on twitter! Keep an eye out for a future PrinceArmory leathercraft masterclass!
Hi! 🙋♂️I'm Samuel Lee, and I am an artisan specializing in Custom Fantasy Leather Armor who has been crafting arms and armour under the Prince Armory banner for more than a decade. I focus on crafting one of a kind extravagant custom projects with intricate leather tooling for my clients who use them for larp, Renaissance Festivals, Cosplay, Costume Contests, and Private Collections.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
🔥 Fantasy Armor Series - Complete Patterns+Tutorials : ☑ Cuirass - bit.ly/FantasyBreastplate ☑ Female Breastplate - bit.ly/FemaleBreastplate ☑ Helmet - bit.ly/Fantasy-Helmet ☑ Spaulders - bit.ly/FantasySpaulders ☑ Articulated Arms - bit.ly/FantasyArms ☑ Bracers - bit.ly/FantasyBracers ☑ Sabatons - bit.ly/FantasySabatons ☑ Free Strap Designs - bit.ly/BuckleStraps ☑ More Coming Soon! - www.princearmory.com
@Thatbakedjedi 4 жыл бұрын
Was about to ask how to adjust this for my tits when I saw the Female Breastplate link, thank you!!!
@mcuprys Жыл бұрын
Was there ever a video on how to do your distressed look ?
@David-dx5xl 4 жыл бұрын
This dude out here ready for the boss fight
@PauloRicardo-dv2ft 4 жыл бұрын
"Why do i hear boss music?"
@aldo-0596 4 жыл бұрын
rip hunter lmao
@ShugoAWay 3 жыл бұрын
Nah that's just 11+dex
@ewill3435 4 жыл бұрын
as someone who has only been doing leather work for little over a year, all of your videos are a treasure trove of knowledge, even if its just watching you make something and not explaining the techniques. after I finish some of my simpler projects, I'm definitely going to try to tackle this one!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Friends! This was the most requested tutorial so far. How'd I do? What do you want to see next?!
@Taurusus 4 жыл бұрын
That looks great! I got worried when you started riveting the top bits together, like, "... Did he forget this was going to be articulated?" But I shoulda known better than to doubt you! One thing I would appreciate is a guide to attaching non-leather materials to leather. Canvas and cloth primarily, but things like glass or plastic (for goggles, say, or like a phone holder, as much as these don't really seem to be the style you're going for on this channel) as well. I'm working on a pauldron, and my plan was to kind of sheath it around a cloth sleeve, but I'm struggling to come up with a good way to affix it due to my regretful decision to include a large lamellar section down the bicep. I was hoping to avoid sewing, but I fear it might be inevitable.
@mag_9537 4 жыл бұрын
This was great!! like my comment in the last Video adressed: i am now super hyped About the next Video showing us how u made this worn and distressed look on the leather :D thanks alot
@jackangelfoot8638 4 жыл бұрын
Greaves and tassets, please, to finish the set. As an amateur leather working enthusiast, I cannot tell you how excited each and every video in this series has made me. I look forward to these more than the release of the latest Marvel movie. I have no criticisms. Your videos are professional, concise, have excellent backing soundtracks, present all relevant information, and the purchased patterns that go with them are easy to print and use. My only request is for more. More armor. Please finish this set and, if possible, start a new one. Learning from these has been both fascinating and exciting. If you do want to introduce another armor set in the future, what would you think about upping the level to have people build a set with an intermediate difficulty level? I think after completing all these tutorials, your viewers may be able to take their crafting to the next level.
@ordnaelshideout 4 жыл бұрын
@@jackangelfoot8638 Let's not forget about gauntlets! 😍
@lelesimmons2995 4 жыл бұрын
Prince Armory I would love to see some greaves
@ScarryHarry93 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work...the front looks awesome! Glad youtube randomly suggested this
@timothydunn7360 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought the pattern, can't wait to go home and make one now. Great work and thanks for sharing
@connorfurbey4860 4 жыл бұрын
amazing dude, i stayed entertained the whole time and u inspired me to start leather working, i love hands on things and this looks like so much fun
@ducagace1390 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! You explain simply how to do it. I will surely try it at home. Thank you!
@Steve-ps6qw 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are top notch...the quality is beyond reproach.
@Drakijy 4 жыл бұрын
Oh it's AWESOME! Sorry I missed this when you dropped it. Dorian had other plans.
@heawin88 3 жыл бұрын
Holy hell this was incredible. Love the work put into letting us know how things are done and why. Really appreciate it. Keep up the great work! I'll be coming back for more for sure.
@tyger2891 4 жыл бұрын
This is gorgeous!
@Claymore1977 4 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating video!
@welcometocattown2036 9 ай бұрын
This video is excellent and helped me answer some questions I had about some upcoming outfits I want to put together. thanks!
@northernnerds2170 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos honestly inspire me to try leather working. I have been cosplaying for the past 3 years now and have always wanted to try my hand in leather working, and honestly, your videos help inspire me to try it. I'm excited to try it out
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your projects!
@J0sna 4 жыл бұрын
OMG! What a great work!👏👏👏
@chrismiksworld 4 жыл бұрын
Oh My God, this is AMAZING and that Helmet you made This is the stuff My Dreams are Made of.
@heinzerhard5031 3 жыл бұрын
How can one dislike such great Craftmanship?! Folks...
@Malotrix 4 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the materials list. Bought this pattern as a first time project.
@shulatodeadman666 4 жыл бұрын
I run out of words before such excellent work!
@lucasmoreira3977 4 жыл бұрын
Great work !
@coolspart 4 жыл бұрын
I'm liking these videos! Thanks for your hard work.
@harex27 4 жыл бұрын
man i love it, loads to learn, i am pretty new to this, but this might be the thing i am looking for for the summer medieval festival
@SeareanMoon 4 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful, thank you for sharing your talent with us!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@supertom8552 3 жыл бұрын
Wow 😮 great job !
@anthonytalbot9869 4 жыл бұрын
Completely amazing
@gioboff2848 3 жыл бұрын
you make it looks so easy... your work is amazing! thank you for share it!
@Princearmory 3 жыл бұрын
It's not difficult, but it gets easier with time.
@murderduck2246 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear your voice I feel a mix of, I need to craft right now, and I need to give you a great big hug 'cause you're so freaking awesome
@clintabner7522 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for another great product and video! I cant wait to get started making mine.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sikosis999 4 жыл бұрын
great video dude, hope things are goin well for all you guys!
@shaweewishissime6718 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'll follow and learn the entire process. Super thanks to share your experience. Merci!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@louisphildurand 3 жыл бұрын
just bought your pattern during black friday. I am so excited to start now. I'll promise to show you the end result when done.
@betoleal747 4 жыл бұрын
Incredible!
@17blaze171 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I cant wait to build it! Im finishing up the helmet now. Just need to paint the trim!
@maddogofchaos24 4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly! what I been looking for, going to make this for my larp, thank you so much and keep making these awesome videos.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thats what they're here for, good luck!
@jackangelfoot8638 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet!!! Thank you! It is gorgeous!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@latinkaellis152 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Prince Armory. I have been drooling over your leatherwork for years. You are the most amazing leatherworker Iv seen! Thank you so much for making this videos, they are so helpfull!!! 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍
@zeldaofhyrule1119 4 жыл бұрын
This is what I need. Leather ARMOR!! Maybe ill stop getting kidnaped or imprisoned.
@matthall5769 4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous piece, love the color scheme! A brief glance at your website blew my mind more than this video. Amazing work!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lovingcryptowizard4587 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I dont leatherwork currently (yet always interested in doing so) but man oh man this makes me was to dive right in! So from me this was a beautiful video to stumble across. So thank you kindly for creating it :)
@tinykraken5376 4 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@opshlds 4 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Happened across your video via KZfaq Recommendations; totally worth the watch! Awesome tutorial, and amazing work! Definitely found yourself a new subscriber! Thanks Samuel Lee!
@jeffbraswell5284 4 жыл бұрын
Stunning! Always enjoy watching your videos. Truly an artist!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@7dikson7 4 жыл бұрын
Вау! Это просто супер! Я в восторге! То что Вы делаете заслуживает высокой оценки! Молодцы!
@albinoblksheep9231 4 жыл бұрын
The fly at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="439">7:19</a> was a nice touch! I enjoy informational videos with touches of comedy! Great work
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@aegic001 4 жыл бұрын
@@Princearmory The 4k quality is much appreciated. Looks great bro!
@TheNoobstalker 4 жыл бұрын
It has come the final video I needed!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Possibly, there may be some you didn't know you needed, stay tuned!
@TheNoobstalker 4 жыл бұрын
@@Princearmory I will always be watching your videos. I think the best part will be that once I have completed a full set and understand the basics of how armor moves and works I will be able to make my own custom creations.
@oceansmyth7362 4 жыл бұрын
i absolutly LOVE this video, massive props to you for doing this. Something that would be cool to see is maybe somthing about how to take care of leather
@bennettearnold5140 4 жыл бұрын
love it ,, thanks for sharing. very nice!
@LestatLive 4 жыл бұрын
Respect for the master!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@98Etienne98 4 жыл бұрын
This gotta be the best looking piece of armor you have done so far (in the tutorial series, i mean)
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@helloandhi1131 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video it was a great help keep it up
@bradwynn 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Loved it. Voice sounds like Joe Frank. So cool!
@mr.baitian7955 4 жыл бұрын
Very, very cool!
@kh4rn4k23 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely makes me glad to see.someone else who uses the drill to make holes.
@Ar_Trip 4 жыл бұрын
awesome armor, nice colors
@AvalenFrost 4 жыл бұрын
This is freaking awesome and an inspiration to start working on my won projects!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Great, thanks!
@dragonscaskentertainment5139 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I just started doing the leather work, and this is some very helpful stuff. Keep it up! Every time I see one of your videos, I get excited for the project I'm about to get into.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheVenttiilimies 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! Somehow the speed up hammer tapping sounds very pleasant. :D
@ordnaelshideout 4 жыл бұрын
It's just gorgeous. I love the fact that you made it articulated. A truly underused commodity although a big game changer!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@AAbbas-cj1yp 4 жыл бұрын
simply awesome
@lucasallen8079 4 жыл бұрын
Most of the time, in videos like these, I find the music distracting and contrary to the theme. Thank you for having music that isn’t annoying or too loud. Love your content, can’t wait for more.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
It's a tough balancing act, and not easy to decide genre. I mix it up, some people like some vids music more than others
@Draco.Invictus 4 жыл бұрын
simply beautiful. Incredible job.
@goatman86 4 жыл бұрын
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="498">8:18</a> The Red Hills by Jo Wandrini for those few interested :) Samuel I love your videos even though I have no skill, equipment or intend to do it myself. thanks for sharing
@zombisnow9219 4 жыл бұрын
excelente video Bro!
@aaronkessel6524 4 жыл бұрын
Ive been wanting my own set of leather armor and u made me want to make my own instead of buying it...Thanks.. Cant wait to get started.
@fulguralces750 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always man keep doing what your good at.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Megaman22xx 4 жыл бұрын
This looks great, I'm currently making an armor that uses a lot of red and black. Time to make myself a home made bust.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@CesarRodriguez-fq4us 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing!! You got imagination
@isaacsudduth1574 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, man!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fabiomalinoski1961 4 жыл бұрын
simplismente fantastico!
@Kronoman1 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know how I get this video in recommended, but I subscribed! Its cool!!!
@xTenseiga_ 4 жыл бұрын
Holy shit i dont know how this made it to my youtube recommendations but holy dang im glad it did. Enjoyed it so much that I didnt even realized i just watch a whole 20 minutes video. Subbbed
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, Thanks
@aymenabdelamelkdaouadji6763 4 жыл бұрын
wow thenk's for all of us
@masterchieff007 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work!!!!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Booyah696969696969 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, after this video, I seriously wanna get into leatherworking!!! Great vid by the way, looks easy to follow and explains really well the steps and the reasons why you do it! Keep up the great tutorials, you just got yourself a new sub!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@romanblecha1102 4 жыл бұрын
my new favorite channel ....hats off to you sir ....u got mad skillz
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks much!
@cliffcampbell8827 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent work.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@edgyteen7987 4 жыл бұрын
these videos cater to a pretty specific audience but one that will most likely love them
@bjornsworkshop9288 4 жыл бұрын
Very true, but it is also a very underserved audience. I started leatherworking about four and a half years ago and would have killed for tutorials like this to get started! It's great to see this information being shared rather than hoarded.
@paddyobailey2275 4 жыл бұрын
I love your work. I’m waiting on the dragon tiger pattern to come out. Then I’m gonna figure out which set I like that matches. Thanks for sharing your awesome work
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Tiger dragon is a custom piece, no patterns will be made available for that.
@Sol-vk5pj 2 жыл бұрын
Thats sick bro
@prjndigo 4 жыл бұрын
Knee pad with metal bowls makes a great forming tool and can give you a LOT of leverage.
@carthius 4 жыл бұрын
This is the video that pushed me to start leather working... I found out Tandy Leathers is only about 45 mins away so i went and got my starter kit... This chest piece is what i want to make most of all.
@toonpics7497 4 жыл бұрын
This is like watching Bob Ross but it's how to make fantasy armor and not painting. This is very calming
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
haha nice
@stephencoster9532 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful... Thank you...
@Dmc-jq4vi 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video
@lelesimmons2995 4 жыл бұрын
I so enjoy watching you work. You have such a beautiful fluid motion.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@archer9338 4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Thank you for sharing with us.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@petrneckar2819 4 жыл бұрын
This is just perfect.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheNotoriousQrz 4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@sabertoothanimations2912 4 жыл бұрын
I've really enjoyed watching you videos and look forward to the next one.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you'
@iwantcheesypuffs Жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you mentioned sizing at the very beginning, because for armor (any armor) if you want a good fit you need to modify any pattern to fit your body correctly -- with loose fitting in mind. Suits should fit snuggly, not armor. Unless you're in the Matrix and your armor IS a suit.
@morbode 4 жыл бұрын
why have I never heard of a swivel knife before! subscribed
@joshmrochuk1201 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, still blows my mind that your channel hasnt blown up yet. Please keep up with all the awesome work!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@andrelima8386 4 жыл бұрын
Uooohhhh fantastic, magnific, congratulations, very good!!!
@stooozy3939 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gonzajd777 2 жыл бұрын
such beautifoul piece
@ramennight 4 жыл бұрын
I do appropriate the alternatives you give to some of the tools you use. Really helps lower the barrier to entry into the hobby.
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's really easy to get started, but also easy to look at a professional's tool set and get overwhelmed.
@JMRichard92 4 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful! I very much want to do a full set with this design you have been showing us for a couple of months, but I don't have a workspace for the moment. Be assured I'll be buying all these templates as soon as I can work on it!
@Princearmory 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks!
@jarekmace1536 4 жыл бұрын
I recently built the helmet as my first big piece and it shows off the best. Watching this video, I see you using the orange foam chunks for doing the rough-in work on dying. I find that the foam wedge brushes work quite well for edge work near the lines. They are cheap, disposable, and will hold a reasonably sharp edge, even after the spirits in the dye cause the foam to swell.
@SquireVorak 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video and this series. I've been a fan since seeing the white paladin armor on DA years ago, and am happy to see you sharing your process with those wanting to get into this (IMO) very rewarding hobby. I did cringe a little around the 6 minute mark though when you were aiming your edge beveler right at your hands. I've had that slip enough times to keep those out of the way of the beveling tool lol