Another leather coronet completed

I completed another leather coronet on my to-do list. I was working on this one for a while but had to keep it under wraps until it was handed out. It was handed out in April so I can finally put up some photos. I was pretty happy with it. I had to hit a point of "getting it done" as the deadline got closer, but honestly, I have always found it important to not obsess too much on details. Whatever the project is you have to hit a point where you stop and "call it good". Like most of my coronets this is tooled and painted leather. 

Work on the to-do list continues!

One more off the to do list, a quick modification to an older project adding pearls. Next, a conceptual drawing for another past due project (knife sheath) that is on my desk and about to go to patterning. I am also working on a third project that I cannot reveal until it is handed out to the recipient. 

The future and the "accountability tour"

Leather is my third or fourth hobby of choice. I think I started back in 1989-1990 making bad live action role-playing armor. Over the years I have increased my tricks and tools and branched into different types of projects. Working on leather in the SCA opened a lot of new avenues and projects that I would have never messed with on my own. This has moved my work more towards art then function, but in the end, I am not artist. 

I enjoy working with leather, but over the past few years growing obligations and shifting focuses has cut into my time for leather working. Sadly, what I didn't learn fast enough was how to manage my agreeing to do more projects. This caused a large back up in promised projects. Some are behind an embarrassing long time. So, I have entered into what I call "the accountability tour". The goal is to get caught up 100% by the start of event season 2026 (let us say April-May). So far this is going well, and I am pumping out projects starting with what is owed to others, followed by what is owed to my wife, and hopefully at the end a few things I promised myself. 

Along the way I hope to pass as much knowledge as I can to the people who need it. As I mentioned I am not artist and I am even less of a teacher, but I am willing to impart what I know to the people who wish it. If people have questions, please feel free to ask! 

What will happen when I reach the end of the accountability tour, I am not sure. I am getting older and I am interested in exploring my miniature and model work more before my hands and eyes start to fail me. We shall all see. To the folks I owe projects, I am working around the clock to pound them out. I will continue update you all with annoying posts about the progress. 

I will also continue to post updates to my blog. 

More leather coronets

This project took far too long to complete. The new owners remained wonderful and understanding the entire time. I was happy to hear they arrived at their new home safely. I have included some in progress photos to document the journey. Two Baronial coronets in tooled and painted leather. Some progress pictures included to show the process. 

Leather vambraces, Order of the Mark (SCA - Peerage - Ranged Martial Prowess)

Now that they went out. Leather vambraces, Order of the Mark (SCA - Peerage - Ranged Martial Prowess) for Master Chebe. Awarded at Æthelmearc Kingdom 12th night. Tooled and painted leather. Some progress shots to show method of construction.