How to Make Leather Armor for Figures / OOAK Doll Monster High Chest Armor Fantasy Medieval DIY

Описание

This is a (first version) small set of leather armor consisting of a chest piece and a shoulder pad. The DIY craft can be used for OOAK (one of a kind) dolls, figures, and other fantasy or medieval toys. The armor is made with responsibly sourced leather using the masking tape pattern technique and requires some sewing - although you can easily glue the parts if required. I used a Monster High doll as a reference. This is a fairly straightforward design that doesn't take too much time and can be complemented with other accessories (like fabrics and chainmail). The back has a snap button closure that makes it easier to wear and remove the armor. The armor is vaguely inspired by Greek hoplite armor and the character Fjord from the Dungeons & Dragons series Critical Role.

Quick jump to:

- Preparation: 0:30
- Pattern-making (in tape): 0:55
- Pattern-making (in card): 2:46
- Testing the armor: 4:14
- Sewing prep: 5:10
- Sewing the chest piece: 5:57
- Sewing the shoulder piece: 7:22
- Adding the string: 8:43
- Adding the closing mechanism: 9:28
- Final view: 10:19

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Materials used:

- Westcott Titanium Bonded Hobby Knife: https://amzn.to/3sowfev
- X-Acto blades (Z-11): https://amzn.to/3smrO3T
- Brown cotton thread: https://amzn.to/2Yyzfrk
- Singer Sewing needles (set): https://amzn.to/3aA5DPZ
- Leather stitching kit: https://amzn.to/2Mmptpt
- Thin leather (any will do!): https://amzn.to/2MHE6Uo
- Brown elastic thread: https://amzn.to/3j6lGsg
- Leather and suede glue: https://amzn.to/3tdIBqt
- Nitrile gloves: https://amzn.to/366WKf2
- Softboxes and tripods: https://amzn.to/2N25Lzv

More OOAK doll videos:

- Making Medieval Chainmail Armor for Dolls: https://youtu.be/QJc_Ebh6XE4
- Making Easy Fairy Wings: https://youtu.be/d2ppEnXxlyM

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Music:

- Master of the Feast - Kevin MacLeod
- Renaissance - Audionautix
- Stopping By the Inn - Twin Musicom
- Yonder Hill and Dale - Aaron Kenny
- Folk Round - Kevin MacLeod

Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod and Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100357 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Renaissance by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Stopping By the Inn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/298/stopping-by-the-inn - Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org

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