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Published: 2009-08-27 06:28:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 141123; Favourites: 2266; Downloads: 1576
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I wrote up a tutorial of my first leatherworking project. It took a lot of time and research, but I know anyone who has time and patience can do it. I also really want to thank the Tandy man who talked to me for about an hour when I went to their store. He gave me so much advice. Thank you!I also learned a lot about leatherworking from who has a great maskmaking tutorial on her livejournal. I mean, that's what armor is, right? A mask for your body. Yesssss. Thank you!
Sorry for any typos (so tired), and please ask any questions you may have.
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D'oh, page searching fail. I found her tutorials. Again, awesome work on yours!
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Thanks! I appreciate it.
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No, never done one before and I think I work too slow - my turnaround time would be horrible ;_; Thanks for asking though! 
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My own armor for my blood elf. I know nothing about leather working, nor about how to do it myself.
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Oh, yeah, that would take me way too long. My own armor took me about 6 months between school and work =/ If you have the time though I suggest you give it a try. There are some good tutorials/tips/info if you google leatherworking. If you live close to a Tandy store they are ALWAYS helpful and can show you techniques and what not. It was my first time working in leather but I found it very rewarding. If you ever want to try it out for yourself feel free to ask me any questions. I'd love to help!
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Thanks for the reassurance.
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Nevermind, that was a stupid question. I'm tired and slow right now. XD
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great tutorial! I will definitely use it for my future cosplays
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This is amazing! You make it look so easy
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This is freaking awesome !
It would be my dream to make such a great armor !
The result is absolutely stunning !
Excuse to ask this question but, how much cost you the leather ?
I heard it is very expensive, and I'l affraid of failing and lose a lot of money.
I admire your work so much !
Keep making cosplay, please !
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Thank you!
The whole side of cowhide you see in the tutorial cost about $120 USD. Just be sure to work slowly and take your time patterning and the cost is well worth it! Also, before you start doing any tooling be sure to practice on a small scrap of leather first, that way you know what the tool does before you use it on your actual costume.
Thanks again for the nice comment.
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thanks a lot for sharing! the result is very very cool! you are awesome! xD I think I could try to do it, but I don't know if the result will be as cool as yours xDD
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Thanks! =3 I think you could do it. Just do a little each day and take it slow.
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omg the pillow XD! that was so helpful
thanks erin <3<3
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np
omg we're playing the Aion beta right now. Every piece of crappy low level armor is GORGEOUS! O.O Want to make it allllllll.
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omg, i know. i didnt start school this semester so i might pick it up. i still dont know though atm if i want to play a mmo ever again XD. but its so pretty! T___________T
i played a couple betas. it'd be fun to all play together
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I'll let you know what server we end up on ^^
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is it just about the same thing for guys but different fittings?
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With a guy it would be easier. The chest piece could just be one piece of leather since there would be no need for breast cups.
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