08-15-2019, 01:06 AM
[attachment=15013 Wrote:Feinman pid='349321' dateline='1565795625']Okay breastplate outer layer done! There was a natural wrinkle in that thickest dorsal section of leather; but when the piece is bent as worn, that area goes flat. The finish is incredibly tough and close to waterproof, as I just applied the oil and wax sealing mixture.
(08-14-2019, 01:55 AM)Dan Howard Wrote: Two layers on the chest and right side. One layer on the back and left side. Not sure about the shoulders.That's what I'll do! I just painted the breastplate portion last night and it looks really good. Tonight I will polish off the excess pigment, and seal it with the oil and beeswax and titanium dioxide and then I'll post pics. The casein and hide glue size and other ingredients really toughened up the leather too! And made it denser and a bit thinner. I am loving this project!!
(08-14-2019, 03:13 PM)Feinman Wrote:Although the armour I am making has scales on the sides --it will still provide two layers at sides by that means.(08-14-2019, 01:55 AM)Dan Howard Wrote: Two layers on the chest and right side. One layer on the back and left side. Not sure about the shoulders.That's what I'll do! I just painted the breastplate portion last night and it looks really good. Tonight I will polish off the excess pigment, and seal it with the oil and beeswax and titanium dioxide and then I'll post pics. The casein and hide glue size and other ingredients really toughened up the leather too! And made it denser and a bit thinner. I am loving this project!!
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