Build Diaries

The full story behind each build, from pattern to final finish: video game and film replicas, cosplay pieces and LARP gear.

Designing and Laser-Engraving a Middle-Earth Map in Leather

How I designed a Middle-Earth map in Illustrator and laser-engraved it into leather - the detailed design work behind a Lord of the Rings build.

Jun 233 min read

I build an embossed leather quiver inspired by Assassin's Creed Valhalla: pattern, Norse tooling, assembly. For cosplay and LARP archers.

Jun 233 min read