Everything you need to build your own Lamellar Armor

 

UPDATE 3/30/2021: Had a message in the comments about dead links, updating the list to make sure its properly curated. Looked like mostly the URLs changed but the domains were still good. 404_SNF hosted a class on 'Everything you need' to get started making your own lamellar armor for LARPing! This class covered all the tools, resources and some best practices in about 1 hour. Books: Armour from the Battle of Wisby, 1361 - Bengt Thordeman used $300, new $600 Armour Never Wearies Scale and Lamellar Armour in the West, from the Bronze Age to the 19th Century - Timothy Dawson Available in Kindle and Paperback Resources Metal Plates: ALluminum and Steel https://ellsfjordtrading.com/ Plastic Plates: http://www.plasticlamellar.com/Plates https://valkyrieforge.com/ Leather Plates (other leather goods also available on Tandy) https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/practice-pieces 1-1/2" (38 mm) x 3-3/4" - NOTE - you will need your own punches to put holes in these! Paracord https://paracordgalaxy.com/ Hollow Punch Set - All over the place (Home Depot to Etsy) Get a .1mm to 10mm set, not just individuals Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/404_SNF