Epic Scale Leather Armor (The easy way)

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • This week, we are making some epic leather armor. I show you how to make a leather breastplate cuirass You won't believe who is sponsoring this project!!! Also, Level Two of LEVEL UP LARP winners announced!!
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Komentáře • 405

  • @000622477
    @000622477 Před rokem +134

    Hey Cl3ver, fun fact: you can erase sharpie with dry erase marker. All you have to do is just scribble over top of your lines then erase. Alternately, just wipe down with hand sanitizer. The alcohol breaks down the ink. And I know we all have a plethora of sani now lol

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +28

      That IS a fun fact! Thank you!!!

    • @blackmoon8459
      @blackmoon8459 Před rokem +4

      And if the sanitizer doesn’t take the marker off enough, a bottle of high % (90%+) iso alcohol covers many sins. Its also great for general cleaning, electronics, finishing 3d prints, heck, you can even use it for its basic purpose, sterilizing wounds (though i don’t recommend it)

    • @Blackwolf1400
      @Blackwolf1400 Před rokem

      Yep

    • @jameshutchinson2472
      @jameshutchinson2472 Před rokem +1

      Wet erase markers are going out of style, but are still very much available, don't smudge much, and wipe off with water.

    • @jasonsexton8869
      @jasonsexton8869 Před rokem

      @@SkillTree I paused halfway through the video to say that as well, lol. Also: Now that you have the chest piece, you'll need to make Tassets (a belt of segmented plates that protect the thighs and groin), and Pauldrons (Shoulder armor that laces into the strap at the top of the chest piece). And don't forget the Gorget!

  • @Darthcardel
    @Darthcardel Před rokem +91

    Congrats on the sponsorship. Tis a historical day for SkillTree!

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +8

      It IS. So long coming lol

    • @Bighbadaboum
      @Bighbadaboum Před rokem

      Damn right it is !! I was so much happier to hear about that long deserved sponsorship than an hour ago when my boss told my I could leave early... bit uncanny

    • @sampapageorgiou5165
      @sampapageorgiou5165 Před 7 měsíci

      Hey I know what you should do with those little "stars" that were left.. give them to me please!! ​@@SkillTree

  • @cristiaolson7327
    @cristiaolson7327 Před rokem +38

    Now that you mention the hair, you honestly look way cooler with the silver streaks. You're totally working it, and it's totally working for you man.

    • @Hair8Metal8Karen
      @Hair8Metal8Karen Před rokem +3

      Agreed.

    • @ForestRainMedia
      @ForestRainMedia Před rokem +3

      Here here!

    • @drakarra
      @drakarra Před rokem +3

      I agree! It's such an awesome character-like look. The shirt he's wearing in this video makes him look like an fun OC someone designed!

  • @JodyKnight-rf5kl
    @JodyKnight-rf5kl Před rokem +112

    I’ve watched for awhile and it gave me a genuine smile to hear about your sponsorship. Congratulations!!! And it’s a great looking project. Cheers to your continued success. 😀

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +3

      Thank you SO MUCH!!! Been a long but amazing road. Thanks for being here😁

    • @billyFNbones
      @billyFNbones Před rokem

      I came here to say the same thing. I got excited like i got the sponsorship 😂

    • @pcgordon3360
      @pcgordon3360 Před rokem

      Grinning ear to ear over here too!

    • @calebeitniear3431
      @calebeitniear3431 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@SkillTree0dd CCA GT1

  • @SkinnerNoah
    @SkinnerNoah Před rokem +50

    Those triangle leather clippings you have left over could be used to fill a beanbag or cushion. I wouldn't mind seeing a medieval pillow build, like the pillow-chairs people used to have around the dinner table in the old days

    • @DrachenGothik666
      @DrachenGothik666 Před rokem +1

      Huh. Dunno if I'd want to lay on top of something stuffed with leather triangles. They'd be stiff and pokey. Ouch. I'd almost want to dye them different colours and use them as tesserae--little tiles--and form patterns with the colours.

  • @Remulos1
    @Remulos1 Před rokem +30

    I had a full-on 'omg it's happening!' moment when you announced that Tandy is finally a sponsor. Congratulations! It's been a long time coming and very well deserved.

  • @ModernKnight
    @ModernKnight Před rokem +16

    nice build. Very sensible to reference actual historical armour for functional shapes, cut and sizes too. People today sometimes forget it was very expensive safety equipment for very rich men who wanted to survive mortal combat, so needed to work well, keep them alive and look great too.

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +9

      Why thank you, Sir Kingsley! It was actually a lot of fun to parse out how to design it in a way that would be comfortable and feel as though the shape would be functional. Thank you for watching!

    • @DH-xw6jp
      @DH-xw6jp Před rokem +4

      @@SkillTree you just had your armor build praised by _an actual knight._
      Looks like Cl3ver is all grown up.
      *[Wipes away happy tear]*

  • @nightfan1983
    @nightfan1983 Před rokem +12

    Congrats to the Tandy-sponsorship! A long time in the making 🍻
    Congrats to the winners! Great pieces ❤
    The scale armor is gorgeous ❤

  • @allspicepotato
    @allspicepotato Před rokem +11

    congrats on the Tandy sponsor! the armor looks so well done! super cool

  • @julianatruite5206
    @julianatruite5206 Před rokem +9

    I literally squealed in joy with this sponsorship! So, so happy for you! Also, Cl3ver, darling, you are like whine, aging so finely. The silver hair suits you well.

  • @bohurley8626
    @bohurley8626 Před rokem +7

    You actualy use the same ducktape patern method to make turn shoes. Which you should totally do as a future project! I made some recently and love them, but I'd love to see what you come up with! they could also be a nice addition to your LARP kit.

  • @erichealey1434
    @erichealey1434 Před rokem +13

    Congratulations on Tandy finally recognizing your genius.
    Congratulations to the Level Up LARP winners.
    Another great episode, I love when you re address a project and everyone gets to see how far you have come in your skills. It’s a win for all of us.

  • @KevinLockamy
    @KevinLockamy Před rokem +2

    Another option to back the scales I think would be a good sturdy canvas. If you need it to be a bit lighter, more breathable, or supple it could be something to consider.

  • @Fuzzycat16
    @Fuzzycat16 Před rokem +4

    You using your wing divider instead of measuring between each rivet is actually historically accurate. If you look at historical armor pieces you will notice that not every line is straight or every rivets perfectly spaced.

  • @summonsays2610
    @summonsays2610 Před rokem +6

    For the triangle leather scraps, I wonder if you could put a slit in the bottom and combine two of them, give them a nice metallic paint job. LARP Caltrops?

    • @LaraxusArt
      @LaraxusArt Před rokem +4

      that was my exact thought as well. prop barbed wire is made of leather, so I bet it would look really good with a proper coat of paint.

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +3

      OOOOOOH! I love this idea!

  • @jessiepapabear4272
    @jessiepapabear4272 Před rokem +1

    I love Tandy...there no better place for anything Leather. Lord knows we all spend good money there for all our fun projects. Thanks Tandy!

  • @rezynrogue1309
    @rezynrogue1309 Před rokem +21

    I love this channel. It's intimidating to try some of these projects, but the enthusiasm and charm of the presentation makes it seem possible. Keep it up!

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +3

      100% possible. I believe in you. Go forth and be AMAZING!

  • @MechaBorne
    @MechaBorne Před rokem +17

    Looks great, can’t wait to see what your kit looks like with all the recent additions! You’ll have to make an armor stand to display it in all it’s glory!

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +11

      Or just wear it 24/7🤣🤣

  • @jarekmace1536
    @jarekmace1536 Před rokem +2

    You can add spaulders/pauldrons by putting a buckle and loop on the underside, allowing them to attach to the shoulder strap of the cuirass. Alternatively, add a buckle to the cuirass shoulder strap and a tongue to the pauldron. Either way put an adjustable loop at the lower end of the pauldron to keep it centered on the arm.

  • @lima-lib
    @lima-lib Před rokem +5

    Congrats on the sponsorship, it's very well earned at this point!
    About those triangle leather clippings, maybe you can thread them on a piece of string. Either overlapping or with knots in between so they're wider spaced, you could even dye them differently and have a nice spot of colour on your outfit. I see those as tassels on a sword hilt or a good luck charm the character once received on their belt etc. Or put initials on each and keep it as a list for revenge of all the people that wronged them xD

  • @joshicus_saint_anger
    @joshicus_saint_anger Před rokem +3

    Congrats on the long-awaited but ultimately inevitable sponsorship! Totally going to Tandy once I'm ready to start making MY leather armor.

  • @RenLafleur
    @RenLafleur Před rokem +2

    Instead of dry erase, a Wet Erase marker might be the perfect middle between a sharpie and a dry erase marker. It won't smudge while you handle the form but it can be erased with a damp paper towel/rag really easily!

  • @Jasontbarton
    @Jasontbarton Před rokem +3

    Just saying Tandy, this channel has sent me to your store more times than I can count! So glad you're a sponsor now

  • @GrimmEverafter
    @GrimmEverafter Před rokem +5

    About time with Tandy! And congratulations to the winner!

  • @triyancrafter
    @triyancrafter Před rokem +6

    I am so happy you finally got Tandy on your team :D You worked hard for it, well earned!

  • @Renge43
    @Renge43 Před rokem +15

    This looked amazing and congrats on your sponsorship! It’s about time! I’ve actually got into leather crafting because of you!

  • @IAmBeowulf701
    @IAmBeowulf701 Před rokem +5

    I almost never apply dye over dye, however, in this application I think it works. At least on camera, it's a pretty subtle way of tying the two colors together. The black is still black, but it has a slight green tint to it. I'm sure it's different in person, but at least on camera I like the effect.

  • @Hair8Metal8Karen
    @Hair8Metal8Karen Před rokem +1

    I love that you made a mock-up. I'm a dressmaker and learned the hard way that you should always make a mock-up 😆
    Congratulations on the Tandy sponsorship!

  • @tisema17
    @tisema17 Před rokem +1

    Holy shit! Tandy sponsorship! Congrats man. I’ve been watching you for so long and it’s great to see this finally com together.

  • @hughbrown8290
    @hughbrown8290 Před rokem +1

    Finally I can buy stuff from Tandy ! I was waiting until they became a Sponsor.

  • @halfshelhero8150
    @halfshelhero8150 Před rokem +3

    This looks absolutely incredible! The difference in style between the two is striking. This new one looks like something straight out of a D&D book!
    So cool to finally see the Tandy sponsor! You were the one that got me into leather working and crafting in general, so it's a wonderful development. Things have come full circle since the first project!

  • @jamesblount3143
    @jamesblount3143 Před rokem

    It's about time Tandy sponsored you, your videos are the only reason I found them.

  • @notamoose1894
    @notamoose1894 Před rokem +3

    This came out at the perfect time its a half day and i needed something for the bus

  • @joshbrown6930
    @joshbrown6930 Před rokem +2

    Awesome video! For the small extra triangle bits from the scale punch, you might be able to attach groups of two or three of them together for LARP-friendly caltrops?

  • @jairusvanberg5687
    @jairusvanberg5687 Před 8 měsíci

    I like that you talk about the mistakes you make. My grandpa is a woodworker and he makes very high quality furniture and he once told me that what makes a good craftsman isn’t being so skilled you never make mistakes it’s learning how to fix your mistakes. Wise words that can be applied to just about anything in life

  • @dalecraig5446
    @dalecraig5446 Před rokem +5

    I just started watching your leather videos and actually trying some projects myself and hearing that yall hot sponsored finally was insanely awesome! Talk about a level up!

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +1

      I was so excited to see the email from Tandy 😂. I hope you share what you make! I would love to see!

  • @Vesdus
    @Vesdus Před rokem +1

    Grats on the Tandy sponsorship! So cool!

  • @skittle33
    @skittle33 Před rokem

    Finally a Tandys Sponsorship, that only took way too long. Congratulations on your success, present and future

  • @OpusX2010X
    @OpusX2010X Před rokem +3

    Congratulations on the sponsorship and the soon to come 100K Subs!!! Going to be a huge day very soon and I couldn't be happier for you all. Keep up the amazing work and superior content.

  • @FrankDouglas
    @FrankDouglas Před rokem

    Armor bite is a real thing. Gets worse when you're dealing with metal.
    Congratulations on the Tandy sponsorship!

  • @NoJusticeNoPeace
    @NoJusticeNoPeace Před rokem +5

    You know, I'll bet that you could make scale mail this way too, hanging your underarmour on your golem and then using warbla and a heat gun to curve the scales into the proper shape before attaching them with leather grommets. The grommets would be hidden by the scale layered above it.

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +2

      Warbla is amazing stuff! Great idea!

  • @dreamcatcher5661
    @dreamcatcher5661 Před rokem +1

    One of the winners is my friend! I met her at a larp last year. Congrats to everyone!

  • @BoredxISxI
    @BoredxISxI Před rokem

    Grats on FINALLY getting that Tandy sponsor! Truly has been a long time coming

  • @dafollower
    @dafollower Před rokem +1

    I hadn’t watched this one until after the coin episode. AWESOME but my wife went to Tandy today (never heard of it before you) she told them and they told us about your sponsorship. CONGRATS.

  • @garrisonstanleigh6146

    Fantastic to hear Tandy is on board
    You deserve the support of a Big Company.

  • @richardruiz3654
    @richardruiz3654 Před rokem

    CONGRATULATIONS on the Tandy sponsorship!! Thank you for all you do.

  • @biancabrooks280
    @biancabrooks280 Před rokem +1

    1:15 “this right here”
    Lol. 😂

  • @jevanfrancis7653
    @jevanfrancis7653 Před rokem +1

    Omg the tandy sponsorship finally!!!

  • @KarothVelx
    @KarothVelx Před 9 měsíci

    CONGRATS, I know I am a little late on this, but for the TANDY SPONSORSHIP!!! You absolutely deserve it my guy!

  • @devonproffitt10
    @devonproffitt10 Před rokem +4

    1:13 "Came up with this right here" *gestures*
    Me: *GASP* ARMOR OF INVISIBILITY!?!?!?!
    XD

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  Před rokem +1

      Lol. It is an "emperor's new clothes" situation. Do you NOT see it?

  • @Mommamacnz
    @Mommamacnz Před rokem

    When you said you got your sponsorship from Tandy leather I cheered! I'm so happy they sponsored you - your enthusiasm is contagious and I've learned so much from watching you. I've been going back and watching your early videos.
    As a broke person, I'm still looking for leather working tools in my price range (free is what I can afford) so I've yet to tackle any leather working projects but I've got some I really want to start and it is thanks to your trying new things and showing what you've done that is making me want to do this.

  • @ditchdigger3
    @ditchdigger3 Před rokem

    Thank you for the videos! Love your work!

  • @Azelethros_OG
    @Azelethros_OG Před rokem

    Amazing! What a fun piece.

  • @TJtheBee
    @TJtheBee Před rokem +1

    That armor is SWEET! It's clear how much you've learned since making your first piece of armor. :D

  • @dontaecamacho5780
    @dontaecamacho5780 Před rokem

    Only been here a year but I’m over the moon that you got the Tandy sponsorship finally!!! I can’t wait to see where this takes the fam

  • @randyyoung5770
    @randyyoung5770 Před rokem

    That looks Fantastic! awesome armor

  • @packetpirate
    @packetpirate Před rokem

    Been looking forward to this one! It looks amazing! Now I need to make some...

  • @dolphinlunasol3486
    @dolphinlunasol3486 Před rokem

    Woo Hoo congrats on the sponsorship Cl3ver!!! Tandy finally did it!!!

  • @SGManiac1255
    @SGManiac1255 Před rokem

    very bitter sweet moment that the running gag of "hey Tandy please sponsor us!" is over but digressions aside that armor looks AMAZING! and i'm super jealous that i dont have the space to do leather work yet

  • @diegobob8971
    @diegobob8971 Před rokem

    Amazingly awesome

  • @MaddMango
    @MaddMango Před rokem +1

    Great work, your skills have taken off!

  • @lepapabarbu
    @lepapabarbu Před rokem

    WOW! really nice project! so much learning!

  • @mudawott
    @mudawott Před rokem

    Almost 100k. Congratulations you guys! Your art and DIYs are inspiring. Teaching us we can just jump into shir 😊

  • @masternoobgaming1960
    @masternoobgaming1960 Před rokem +2

    This armour looks so cool

  • @roysmith7087
    @roysmith7087 Před rokem

    Beautiful project

  • @MrDavidock
    @MrDavidock Před 9 měsíci

    Just getting in to this hobby, and this video is fantastic! Thanks so much!

  • @thomphan9518
    @thomphan9518 Před rokem

    Congrats on the tandy sponsorship, and being the only youtuber who made me visit their sponsor, though ironically before they were your sponsor.

  • @DirtCheapTerrains
    @DirtCheapTerrains Před rokem +1

    Thanks to you, I started leatherworking and it's become one of my absolute favourite things to do

  • @stuartbaxter-potter8363
    @stuartbaxter-potter8363 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations to the well-deserved winners! And I'm 100% stealing the craft foam technique when I get around to making my own armor.

  • @user-sp6ju1zo3d
    @user-sp6ju1zo3d Před rokem

    👍👍👍👍👍This is a very interesting flow!!!! I really liked the scales.

  • @mildlycornfield
    @mildlycornfield Před rokem

    Woohoo!!! Congrats on finally getting that Tandy sponsorship!!!

  • @KristinMoran
    @KristinMoran Před rokem

    Those triangle pieces would look great on a dragon egg or dice bag.
    Congratulations to all the winners, especially Melissa Matos, who I got to know when I briefly lived in PA!

  • @CaptainNomad93
    @CaptainNomad93 Před rokem

    Lovely work, and congrats on the sponsorship!

  • @knight_of_nee
    @knight_of_nee Před rokem +1

    omg!! im so glad you finally got your sponsorship!!! i've been waiting since i found your channel!!! this is so cool!! i love the new armour!!

  • @Neophoia
    @Neophoia Před rokem +1

    Congrats on the sponsorship! the armour looks great 💚

  • @Madebysg
    @Madebysg Před rokem +1

    yay!!! congrats on the sponsorship!!!

  • @dozer88finn
    @dozer88finn Před rokem

    Awesome work!! Another great video.
    Congrats on Tandy sponsorship.

  • @hazeltollz5695
    @hazeltollz5695 Před rokem

    Welcome Tandy! Skill Tree got me buying from you a while ago and looking forward to seeing more!

  • @Scalesthelizardwizard3399

    So cool seeing how you've improved and learned with the same project you've definitely leveled up

  • @rezrat2000
    @rezrat2000 Před rokem

    That was an awesome build. Congratulations on the Tandy sponsorship!

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 Před rokem

    For tiny leather scraps, you could cut them down a bit more and use them with the hole punches and bevel off cuts in stuffing for little stuffed items, like a doll a character would make for one of the kids always hanging around, or little magical crafting poppets, or even just some cushions to keep with the tent. The triangles would also look cool as some kind of teeth!

  • @BekkaMakes
    @BekkaMakes Před rokem

    Hooray for Tandy sponsorship!! So happy for you!

  • @Glorfindel_117
    @Glorfindel_117 Před rokem +1

    This was great! So glad for the sponsorship!

  • @bear788
    @bear788 Před rokem

    Hell, yeah finely Tandy. Congratulations on the sponsorship.

  • @suzithewitch
    @suzithewitch Před 8 měsíci

    Yay! I'm so happy Tandy (finally) sponsored you!

  • @jamestanner614
    @jamestanner614 Před rokem

    Great job

  • @leksandarengi7931
    @leksandarengi7931 Před rokem

    It's beautiful I really like it . Congreats for te sponsorship 🎉

  • @djkat6954
    @djkat6954 Před rokem

    For the little triangles, a good use would be to sew them into little flower shapes as decoration, or use as candle holders, to give a barbaric, yet beautiful desert flower feel.

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 Před rokem

    I can't believe CZcams dropped my notifications for you on the first episode Tandy actually sponsored! I gasped so dramatically when you said that!

  • @spooderp1074
    @spooderp1074 Před rokem

    Looks good, im trying to get into LARP and Ren Faires, and you've been a driving inspiration

  • @joshicus_saint_anger
    @joshicus_saint_anger Před rokem

    Those scales turned out incredible with that combo of antiquing and brushing

  • @davidshorb7453
    @davidshorb7453 Před rokem

    Congrats to the winners. And, a super loud HAZZAH!! To you and the channel on the sponsorship. You've done some great work.
    Oh and ... the cuirass looks fantastic. (Although, the articulated midsection of the old one would have been an epic addition to the new one)

  • @richalix
    @richalix Před rokem

    Congrats on the sponsorship!! Well deserved and a long time coming!

  • @silverhawk-117
    @silverhawk-117 Před rokem

    Mate, been watchin for years bout time you got that sponsorship. Congrats! Love your vids.

  • @DrTurtleBee
    @DrTurtleBee Před rokem

    This is something that's been on my project list for a bit, like two decades. Like you, I once dreamed of scale armor when I was young and impressionable.

  • @dragonscaskentertainment5139

    Congrats on getting that sponsor from Tandy! And this looks fantastic. Definitely have me a greater idea on a chest plate. Thanks so much!

  • @scarcosplay
    @scarcosplay Před rokem

    You got the sponsership! from tandy! congrats man! and great weathering tip with the steel wool *puts that in my pocket*

  • @SUPERICEMANJR
    @SUPERICEMANJR Před rokem

    Congratulations on the Sponsorship! Well earned and deserved!

  • @KarlRoyale
    @KarlRoyale Před rokem

    Its Fantastic that you got the attention of Tandy! Congratulations! I've been a fan since you had like 6K followers, you had made a stamp for Simon W.
    Seriously great news mate!

  • @revtwilight9308
    @revtwilight9308 Před rokem

    Congrats on finally getting the tandy sponsorship you have been working for it too long and an amazing build as always