Real Deal Spolas

[Feinman]

So, the breastplate is sewn together; red deer rawhide on front, thick elk hide in middle, and a soft goat leather backing.  Heavilyboiled with the stand and poppy and beeswax sealant.  I can barely f!ex it, but it is very light.  It needs the leather edging sewn on now.  I've left the sewing at the sides sparser, as that is where tye scale side sections will be sewn on, too.  I am quite happy with it.  Fits great and beacuse of stitching is convex on outside and concave within.  A pic with the used drawing.  Haven't finished painting the strip yet.

Sorry sideways!