Category Leather / Fur
Leather Treatment
In preparation for eventually returning to events I am starting to make repairs and such to our gear. One thing that has been sorely neglected for the last few years is our shoes. Years of dirt, mud, sand, sun, rain, etc has left them dry and stiff. While I don’t have any specific documentation for […]
Zen 2.0
Warning: Photos include graphic images of animal hide tanning When my geriatric third-hand goat became infirm I determined it was time to end his suffering. With the help of his previous owner we humanely euthanized him. While the meat was not edible due to his age I decided to experiment with curing the hide. With […]
Sewing Natural Fur by Hand
Sewing with natural fur can be a little intimidating at first but hopefully this quick tutorial will help alleviate some of the anxiety many people feel. Let’s start with the best tools for the job: A sharp knife (I use an x-acto but a box cutter, razor blade, or similar works) Strong thread (I use […]
In Pursuit of Medieval Excellence 