LEATHERCRAFTING – A step by Step, Beginners Guide to Creating Leather Armour, Costume & Accessories for Ren Events, SCA, LARP, Cosplay, Film & Theatre

Begin the adventure of creating your own leather armor, costume and accessories with this leathercrafting for beginners book. Our guide offers a professional glimpse into this rich historical craft, created by an expert with over 25 years of experience. With this in-depth, step-by-step beginner leather working book, learn leather crafting at home and start to create truly authentic pieces today! We’re with you every step of the way. You will discover where to source materials and tools, tool types and techniques, how to make leathercraft patterns (including sizing and scaling), leather tooling and embossing, leather hardening, colouring, gilding, finishing (including leather stains, dyes, paints, sealers and waxes), and even making sure you can move in it! You will also learn how to apply all these techniques to leather, foam, fabric and metal to ensure your costume is looking its best. Full of professional tips and tricks gathered over 25 years, this is by far the most comprehensive leatherworking book that has ever been brought together in one publication. Based in the historical English town of Stratford Upon Avon, the author – Alex Agricola – is head of a highly specialised team who work with leather to design and create armor, costumes and accessories. His leather crafting book is designed to share his passion and leather crafting techniques worldwide. It was initially produced to support students undertaking the online courses provided by The Black Raven Academy team. Offering guidance from the main course, 30 hours of unseen video footage and 450 photographs, this leather crafting beginner’s manual provides unparalleled support. So why not join the thousands of students from around the world who have gone before you in mastering this traditional, hands-on craft? Whether your interest lies in Ren fest events, SCA, LARP clothing, Cosplay accessory, theatre or film costumes, create the piece of a lifetime with this leathercrafting costume making book. BEGINNER FRIENDLY – Get started with the basics with our leathercraft for beginners guide, perfect for those new to the art to those wanting to brush up on this historic craft. STEP BY STEP – From the concept to the construction, learn this historic art with this comprehensive step-by-step leathercrafting for beginners guide, containing 450 colour photos and 30 video demos. MULTI-MATERIAL GUIDANCE – Our crafting book covers hundreds of techniques for leather, EVA foam, fabric, metal and more to ensure all your needs are met. PERFECT FOR COSTUMES – The perfect costume making guide book, craft your own leather costume for Ren events, SCA, LARP, Cosplay, Film and theatre for truly authentic pieces. LEARN FROM EXPERTS – With over 25 years of experience, learn from the head of a highly specialised team of leathercrafting who has shared his passion with thousands of students from around the world.