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Upgraded splinted leather set. Lightweight aluminium riveted to 9oz leather with saddlery fittings. Good to get back in the workshop for a bit to knock about . . #larparmour #splintedarmour #leatherarmor #handmade #cuirass #vambraces #greaves #thewarfactoryau #ladiesarmor #fantasylarp (at Nathan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB9yG4TnX4D/?igshid=1xn6q16v31e9h

Steadily working through this latest batch of commissions. A large Shieldmaiden set and two sets of our bazubands all wrapped up. At this rate we may be onto our next opening for orders in early September so keep an eye out for notification updates if you missed out on the last opening . . #leatherarmor #larparmour #larpcostume #leathercraft #bazubands #cuirass #kidneybelt #corsetry #demicuirass #handmade #australiancrafter #workshop #larpkit #medievaldesign #fantasyarmour #ladiesarmor #womeninarmour (at Toohey Forest Conservation Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEMHzYRHY55/?igshid=d6332s4satyy

New "Kyudoka" assymetric chest guard for larp. Solid 8-9 ounce chrome tan leather (black, chocolate brown or whiskey tan) with your choice of nickel or brass saddlery-grade fittings. Available in right or left-handed variants. Currently available in small ($150AUD) or medium ($165AUD) size, more sizes to follow. We Can also create a custom version just for you! We're in the process of getting a listing put together for our Etsy store but as always it's a little cheaper ordering direct through our Facebook or Instagram. . . #kyudoka #larparmour #leatherarmor #demicuirass #fantasyarmour #ladiesarmor #samurai #japanesearmor #womeninarmor #leathercraft #chestguard #larpgirl (at Toohey Forest Conservation Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQztIbHCHd/?igshid=1c21rkawstq8h

Still a long way off finished but the wings for the shoulders are roughed in now. Going to let this dry before moving onto the next level of clean up before dyeing . . #larparmour #larpkit #leatherarmor #leathercraft #embossing #wings #vikingcosplay #vikinglarp (at Toohey Forest Conservation Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFtcgaKHw8z/?igshid=c625e0rf868s

A few months on from finishing this build and I finally had a chance to put it through its paces on field. It worked really well. The weight is noticeable off-field but not so much while fighting. Movement is pretty good and it's very comfortable to wear. Cinching it in at the waist very firmly with belts did a great job of helping the weight distribution so it wasn't felt on the shoulders. Heat load from the armour was less than expected but I think wearing it open at the neck helped a lot with that. It provides a good level of protection from strikes but I didn't put it to the real test with any solid strikes from a pike or similar. I suspect it will help but not anywhere near something like lamellar or a cuirass. All in all I'm pretty pleased with how things went. I think it'll be my go-to body armour for casual nights of fighting in future. . #jackofplates #larparmour #tudorarmour #warhammerlarp #renaissance #handmade #swordcraft #medievalreenactment #warhammerfantasy #16thcentury https://www.instagram.com/p/CEvIJdkHNz5/?igshid=6nzj1pi9ix6f

Our new model ladies cuirass. Updated for a better fit, still made tough with saddlery grade fittings and 8-9 ounce leather. We've given all our standard armours a unique name. What shall we call this one? . . #larparmour #ladiesarmor #womeninarmour #cuirass #leatherarmor #fantasyarmour #medievaldesign #leathercraft #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/CEDHXXrnyVr/?igshid=xjvaroty1mx2

Splints are in! Cuirass and bazubands all ready to go. On the final stretch. Once complete we'll be announcing our next date for new commissions . . #leatherarmor #splintedarmour #cuirass #bazubands #larparmour #larpcostume #handmade #workshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CEgJ7sMHrfR/?igshid=1j8rj5y3fetbn

XL bazubands all ready for splinting . . #larparmour #bazubands #leatherarmor #handcrafted #fantasyarmour #realarmourhascurves https://www.instagram.com/p/CEGh_5pHb2Z/?igshid=1lfojfud1hstg