Armour on a budget part four: Besagews
Armour on a budget part four: Besagews This was really the easiest one, I came across these metal flowers at a Hardware store. I think it is actually meant for gates and fences, but it really is a great shape for a besagew. And as for attaching it, a leather strap . You will attach […]
Armour on a budget part three: Couters
Armour on a budget part three: Couters Since I was rather satisfied with the results and the process of part two of this series. Which was mainly because of the steel spheres I used. I decided to use them again for this project. I started by measuring the width of my elbow while wearing my […]
Armour on a budget part two: Spaulders
Armour on a budget part two: Spaulders I found a great shortcut for making armour at home,. There are companies that sell spheres, or half spheres of 1 mm to 2 mm thick steel . I have been buying these for very reasonable prices and have chosen the diameter of the spheres or half spheres […]
Armour on a budget part one: Rerebraces
Armour on a budget part one: Rerebraces I would like to start with saying that I have the highest regard for Teachers, they are able to make the information available accessible and understandable. I apologise in advance for the my lack of skills in this regard. It goes without saying that the rule safety first […]
Roundel Spaulders
Roundel Spaulders To Design your Roundel Spaulders Always create a design that appeals to you. Roundel spaulders can be Round, flower or oval shaped. Or when round doesn’t work for you, like the better known Visby find, design a teardrop shape. You are therefore only limited in your design by the material and tools you […]
Money pouch /Chazza /Geldkatze
Money Pouch / Chazza / Geldkatze An easy money pouch construction, but with endless freedom for creativity. the most common material for a money pouch is leather. The best choice is a thin and supple material like lamb or goat. The tools needed are scissors, a hole punch and an exacto knife. As long as […]