Cosplay & LARP

Leather armour, props and kit for cosplay and LARP: picking the right hides, staying comfortable, and surviving a weekend in the field.

Handmade leather satchel inspired by John Marston in Red Dead Redemption 2, vegetable-tanned and hand stitched

Building John Marston's Satchel in Real Leather

John Marston's satchel, rebuilt in 2.6 mm vegetable-tanned leather: the pattern drawn from screenshots, the green velvet lining, and why the buttonhole slot gets cut before the dye.

Red G Smith

Oct 73 min read

Medieval leather coin pouches with coins, laid on fur - Redsmith Leatherwork

Which Leather Should You Choose for Cosplay and LARP?

Vegetable-tanned leather, thickness, finishes: the complete guide to choosing the right leather for your cosplay or LARP armor, from a maker.

Red G Smith

Jun 233 min read