DIY Gondorian Style Vambraces – Step-by-Step Guide

Watch how I make these Gondorian style Vambraces! In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll show you my process to craft these leather vambraces from straight veg tanned leather. Whether you’re making them for cosplay, LARP, or display, this video covers it all—tracing, cutting, beveling, tooling, dyeing, and finishing.

🔹 Get the exact pattern here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/15749188...
🔹 Tools & materials I used:

Tandy Leather Craftool® Pro Modeling Tool Point/Stylus ➜ https://amzn.to/3IVtle9

Tandy Leather Tracing Film 10 yds x 20" ➜ https://amzn.to/40MHH6P

Leather Edge Bevelers, Edge Skiving Beveler 0.7mm ➜ https://amzn.to/46zERFT

Tandy Leather Craftool® Pro Stitching Groover ➜ https://amzn.to/4ml0ZZ3

Deluxe Adjustable Swivel Knife 8002-00 ➜ https://amzn.to/3IZM1JE

Leather Stamping Tool Beveling Undercut Beveler Stamps ➜ https://amzn.to/40JrpM0

Fiebing’s Pro Dye (Alcohol-Based, 4oz) ➜ https://amzn.to/4lWG12S

Fiebing’s Antique Finish ➜ https://amzn.to/40JrsaE

100% Pure Beeswax Bar ➜ https://amzn.to/4m8zbYj

7 PCS Leather Edge Burnishing Bits Kit ➜ https://amzn.to/3IRX3AV

Fiebing’s Acrylic Resolene ➜ https://amzn.to/3HgWCzo

Tandy Leather Craftool Poly Maul ➜ https://amzn.to/4m1Z782

Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint ➜ https://amzn.to/41jDB6c

Tandy Leather Craftool Oblong Leather Punch 1" ➜ https://amzn.to/3IXWfKL

💡 The buckles I used are antique nickel ½-inch buckles from Tandy Leather. I haven’t found them anywhere else!

⚒ TOOLS & TECHNIQUES COVERED IN THIS VIDEO:
✔ How to trace and cut a pattern using leather
✔ Beveling and smoothing edges
✔ Swivel knife carving & tooling techniques (not in depth)
✔ How to dye, age, and antique leather for a rich, aged finish
✔ Sealing and finishing for durability

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