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The War Factory

Locality: Nathan

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25.01.2022 It's not all fun and games in here. Sometimes you've just got to sit down and grind out buckle set after buckle set for hours. Plenty more to go! . . #leathercraft #leatherarmor #workshop #buckles

25.01.2022 Semi-custom version of our 'Kyudoka' chestguard. Finished in premium veg tan leather this build involved creating a custom stamp as per the clients design. Really happy with this how this piece turned out and the quality of the stamp we created . . #leatherarmour #leathercraft #kyudoka #chestguard #chestprotector #womeninarmor #larpgirl #onnabugeisha #larpkit

25.01.2022 3 little birds... White mask is spoken for. Brown masks are $140 including domestic shipping. Drop us a message if interested... #leathercraft #steampunk #plaguedoctor #dieselpunk #larpkit #handmade

24.01.2022 Edit: Thanks for the amazing response people! Weve hit our cap for the test and should hopefully have patterns out for sale on our Etsy store soon. Howdy followers of our little workshop! While we're working through this current batch of orders and our waiting list of custom work - something I've personally embarked upon, after many many requests over the years, is producing a craftsperson focused set of commercial patterns. It's no small feat turning patterns I've developed... over the last few years into something suitable for general consumption but I've been trying my hand at creating something accessible and easy to follow. I'm at the stage with my first pattern for the collection where I'd like to put it out to test by fellow crafters and see how my work holds up. If you're a local Brisbane crafter who's looking to try their hand at making their own femme-style leather cuirass I'd love to hear from you. I have 3 sizes of patterns to test for our standard "Ariadne" design and I'm keen to see them made real. I'll provide you a hard copy of the pattern and help with any support I can. The project is designed to use 8-9 ounce leather and build time is approx. 6-8 hours. There are some tools and materials required but the list is included in the pattern If this sounds like something you'd love to try please drop us a message through the page. Im really interested to see what you can put together

24.01.2022 Sneaking in some cheeky leather goggle builds between other projects Available for $95 incl. shipping in Australia Get them while theyre fresh

23.01.2022 Two belts remain! Lets shave that price down to $90 incl. shipping within Australia. 25mm wide, 8-9 ounce vegtan leather, hand-dyed and finished. Maximum sizes and colours listed. If people are interested we may add these to the list of our standard offerings through here or our Etsy store.... We may even look at creating an even slimmer version for when you want to wear something fun with those pants with the really small belt loops!

23.01.2022 Were almost through this latest batch of commissions and will be reopening our next rounds of orders Monday 7th September at 9am AEST. Were currently offering our Standard Range of designs with limited customisations (size, colours, detailing etc). Full custom design work is still on hold at this stage. As always youre welcome to order through our Etsy store or directly via Facebook/Instagram.... Is there something youd like to see added to our Standard Range?

23.01.2022 Found an old gorget/collar pattern while cleaning the workshop last week. Thought it might finally be time to make it a reality . . #leatherarmor #leatherwear #leathercollar #gorget #handmade #leathercraft @ Toohey Forest Conservation Park

23.01.2022 Well thats enough hand sewing for the moment. Its finally ready to add closures up the front. Ive decided on buckles in the end. I couldnt figure out a way of doing lacing through the jack that I was going to be happy with so buckles it is! Hopefully the next pics of this build will be the last and I can finally move onto something new . . #jackofplates #brigandine #stabvest #bodyarmor #tudorarmour #elizabeathanarmour #costuming #reenactment #reenlarpment #larparmor #larpcostume #handmade #handcrafted #washersfordayz #popcollar #stabbingtonbrothers

22.01.2022 It may not look like much but these 4 panels have been hours and hours of work in the last few weeks. Just need to finish the corners before I begin the task of attaching them to the body . . #jackofplates #tudorarmour #brigandine #larp #reenlarpment #costuming #larparmour #handcrafted

22.01.2022 ATTITUDE . #Repost @gabbycarbon Im my own dang knight in shining armour (that needs a good polish) ... . . Belt and shoulders - @thewarfactoryau Demi cuirass - @stahlgilde Costume - @carbonfibersbespoke Gloves - @epicarmoury @epicarmouryau Wreath - @honeycomfort_ . . #model #modelling #actor #actress #larp #larper #girlswholarp #knight #fightlikeagirl #womanknight #womeninarmour #medieval #costume @armurefemme #womeninshiningarmour #fashion #armour #armor #leather #badass #fierce #witcher #makeup #mua #beauty #selfportrait #warhammerlarp @swordcraft_larp See more

21.01.2022 XL bazubands all ready for splinting . . #larparmour #bazubands #leatherarmor #handcrafted #fantasyarmour #realarmourhascurves

21.01.2022 A few months on from finishing this build and I finally had a chance to put it through its paces on field. It worked really well. The weight is noticeable off-field but not so much while fighting. Movement is pretty good and its very comfortable to wear. Cinching it in at the waist very firmly with belts did a great job of helping the weight distribution so it wasnt felt on the shoulders. Heat load from the armour was less than expected but I think wearing it open at the n...eck helped a lot with that. It provides a good level of protection from strikes but I didnt put it to the real test with any solid strikes from a pike or similar. I suspect it will help but not anywhere near something like lamellar or a cuirass. All in all Im pretty pleased with how things went. I think itll be my go-to body armour for casual nights of fighting in future.

20.01.2022 Fierce lady making my trinkets look killer as always. This unique piece will be available through our Facebook soon . . #Repost @gcashots ... Evil Good or Good Evil. . . . . @ama.dna #portrait #good #evil #medieval #angel #cosplay #larp #goddess #women #power #body #fit #self @thewarfactoryau See more

20.01.2022 SOLD - Collar/gorget. 8-ounce leather in a rich, wine-red colour with nickle-plated fittings. Will suit many sizes with adjustable lacing in the back. AUD$155 including shipping within Australia.

20.01.2022 SOLD Shieldmaiden Leather Armour Set Ex-display set consisting of matching demi-cuirass and kidney belt in 3.6mm leather with solid brass fittings. ... Size - Small (Ladies 6-10 approx). $300 including shipping Australia-wide

20.01.2022 Bit of a repost from my story a few weeks back. My Nuln militiaman kit for @swordcraftbrisbane. Initially this was meant as a somewhat one-off casual thing for special events and non-warband nights but I've really grown fond of the set-up and have started rolling with a variation on this kit most weeks since. With the hot Brisbane summer starting to approach I've actually dropped even more elements from this kit and its even more casual and minimal. After years of running a...round in relatively heavy kits it's been a novel change. Maybe my age is just starting to creep up on me as well #nuln #warhammerempire #warhammerlarp #militiaman #renaissance #swordsman #tudor #middleaged #brisbane #swordcraft #larp #larpaustralia #comfyshoegang #secrethelm #gambeson #jackchains #mytholon #burgschnieder #epicarmoury

19.01.2022 Ive been working through some fresh hobble belts over the last week as a nice little side project as some people have already seen. Hand made from start to finish. 8-9 oz veg tan leather so theyre nice, supple and well-conditioned. One inch (25mm) wide belt lengths so they might actually fit through the loops on your pants. Heavy-weight saddlery fittings as is my usual because why stuff around with little bits of metal when you can have something serious? 10 belts, 10 colo...urs, because all black all the time is kinda dull. Maximum approx. waist size listed but most people I know like to wear them a little long. Half of these are already spoken for, but for anyone interested in grabbing a belt for themselves the remaining 5 are available. $95AUD incl shipping within Australia. GUNMETAL SOLD UMBER SOLD GREEN SOLD

18.01.2022 Our ladies cuirass pattern in action with Manda At Arms http://www.twitch.tv/manda_at_arms

18.01.2022 Temerian Irregular concept build from a while back. Really keen to have another go at this and take the outfit to the next level . . #witcher3 #witchercosplay #witcherlarp #temeria #northernkingdoms #larpaustralia #larpgirl #leathercraft #swordcraft #leathergoggles #armour #gambeson #corset

18.01.2022 Splints are in! Cuirass and bazubands all ready to go. On the final stretch. Once complete we'll be announcing our next date for new commissions . . #leatherarmor #splintedarmour #cuirass #bazubands #larparmour #larpcostume #handmade #workshop

18.01.2022 CUIRASS SOLD - this set is for sale and we'll grab some proper pics of it being worn soon. Just pinning down pricing but it's looking about $525 for the set. Upgraded splinted leather set. Lightweight aluminium riveted to 9oz leather with saddlery fittings. Good to get back in the workshop for a bit to knock . .... #larparmour #splintedarmour #leatherarmor #handmade #cuirass #vambraces #greaves #thewarfactoryau #ladiesarmor #fantasylarp See more

17.01.2022 @manda_at_arms looks stylish in our Shieldmaiden set! Our Siggy demi-cuirass paired with matching Hilda kidney belt. Great form and smooth movement on or off the battlefield . . #shieldmaiden #leatherarmor #leathercorset #kidneybelt #demicuirass #larpgirl #womeninarmour #leathercraft #larparmour #armouredwomen #etsyseller #larpmodel #larpphotography

17.01.2022 An ongoing issue I've been having at local larp battle games has been face/head strikes. Even though they're illegal blows inevitably they still occur. For whatever reason I seem to be a bit of a magnet for them when fighting others and it was starting to weigh down on my enjoyment of the hobby. A recent glaucoma diagnosis spurred me into another round of action on this. After many ideas and a couple of attempts I've settled on the current set-up. I've cut down an old HDPE ai...rsoft mask and connected it to an @epicarmouryau secret helm. This protects the sensitive areas around my eyes/nose and teeth while leaving my jaw free to bellow and chat as needed. Loss of peripheral vision has been minimal. Im really liking the set-up and its been nice to avoid the usual 'skull mask' choice so common in the game. I'm currently debating adding a nifty bushy moustache to match my ginger beard for a little flavour but otherwise happily playing with just that little bit more piece of mind . . #larp #larparmour #facemask #faceprotection #secrethelm #warhammerempire #swordcraft

17.01.2022 Did a little at-home photoshoot to show off the amazing craftsmanship of The War Factory . Head over to their Facebook and Instagram pages to revel in their phe...nomenal leatherwork And a little reminder that I have my own costume pages! Ive made almost every piece of clothing in these pictures. Head over to Carbon Fibers on Facebook and Instagram! See more

17.01.2022 Big batch of simple chokers in a rainbow of colours almost all wrapped up. A bit of conditioning and we'll get these posted up for sale through our Facebook page soon . . #leathercraft #leatherchoker #colours #handmade

17.01.2022 Thanks for everyones support. Commissions are now closed again while we work through new orders. Hopefully we should be reopening our commissions next month! For anyone who missed out youre welcome to contact us to be placed on a new waiting list.

16.01.2022 From initial idea to finished piece. I'll put together a write up on the build process soon. Fair warning for anyone thinking to attempt their own. Don't! At least don't do it the way I did. I learnt a lot of lessons and can see so many ways to save future dramas. Heed my words

16.01.2022 Still needs some touch ups but the main detail work is otherwise finished on the raven for the back panel. Art from Dark Horse Armory . . #leatherwork #leathercraft #embossing #vikings #ravens #vikingcosplay #huginn #leatherarmor #larparmor #shieldmaiden #handmade #tooling #darkhorsearmory

15.01.2022 CUIRASS SOLD - this set is for sale and well grab some proper pics of it being worn soon. Just pinning down pricing but its looking about $525 for the set. Upgraded splinted leather set. Lightweight aluminium riveted to 9oz leather with saddlery fittings. Good to get back in the workshop for a bit to knock . .... #larparmour #splintedarmour #leatherarmor #handmade #cuirass #vambraces #greaves #thewarfactoryau #ladiesarmor #fantasylarp See more

15.01.2022 Edit: SOLD Available at a discounted price. Should be finished this week

15.01.2022 Well it's official! We've made the big leagues! Those jolly men from Rorkee, India have decided we're popular enough to copy our Etsy listings and repost them to eBay. I'm kind of flattered but don't hold out hope the poor person paying almost TWICE what we charge for the same will get their money's worth

15.01.2022 Well then... this is rather accurate

14.01.2022 ATTITUDE . #Repost @gabbycarbon I'm my own dang knight in shining armour (that needs a good polish) ... . . Belt and shoulders - @thewarfactoryau Demi cuirass - @stahlgilde Costume - @carbonfibersbespoke Gloves - @epicarmoury @epicarmouryau Wreath - @honeycomfort_ . . #model #modelling #actor #actress #larp #larper #girlswholarp #knight #fightlikeagirl #womanknight #womeninarmour #medieval #costume @armurefemme #womeninshiningarmour #fashion #armour #armor #leather #badass #fierce #witcher #makeup #mua #beauty #selfportrait #warhammerlarp @swordcraft_larp See more

13.01.2022 Next pattern is live! Our standard men's cuirass pattern is now available through our Etsy store. A great option for the craftspeople out there looking to build their own kit and an awesome start for anyone looking to have a base design to make their own. Link in comments

12.01.2022 YES, we can do larger sizes on special request. 3XL mens leather cuirass. Next stage well be reinforcing the armour with splinting . . #splintedarmour #leatherarmor #larparmour #plussize #mensarmour #handmade #leathercraft #cuirass

11.01.2022 The gold is on the back piece of this demi-cuirass. Time to finish stitching the front together and get this sucker strapped . . #leatherarmor #leathercraft #larp #larparmor #shieldmaiden #vikingcosplay #raven #embossing #handmade #huginnandmuninn #renfaire #larpaustralia

11.01.2022 Our new model ladies cuirass. Updated for a better fit, still made tough with saddlery grade fittings and 8-9 ounce leather. Weve given all our standard armours a unique name. What shall we call this one? . . #larparmour #ladiesarmor #womeninarmour #cuirass #leatherarmor #fantasyarmour #medievaldesign #leathercraft #handmade

10.01.2022 Were live! New round of commissions! Check out our Etsy Store for our offerings but feel free to save yourself a few bucks and order directly through this platform. Custom colours and splinted options available for most pieces. Were also planning round of our hobble belts for those who missed out on the last batch. Pre-order your size/colour choices now! https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheWarFactory

10.01.2022 That's a wrap on this set. A bit of conditioning and prep for future transport to be done but otherwise complete. Started as a build begun by a friend I got the pieces back a few months ago and decided to push forward to wrap it up myself. The basic design is our standard 'Shieldmaiden' two-piece cuirass set found on our Etsy store. . I've used buckles from the always great local team at @makeyourownmedieval. Raven art by @darkhorseworkshop (go check out their awesome art an...d even more amazing patterns and tutorials). Shoulders are based on a very old concept I had that briefly came to life in a build somewhat recently. . All in all I'm pretty happy with the finished set and hoping to get it onto a model soon for some proper photos. Once properly documented this piece will be going up for sale through our Facebook page . . #shieldmaiden #vikingcosplay #valhalla #assassinscreedvalhalla #leatherarmor #leatherarmour #leathercraft #handmade #cuirass #spaulders #huginnandmuninn #ravens #renfaire #fantasyarmor #larp #larparmor #swordcraft #larpgirl #femalearmor #armouredwomen See more

10.01.2022 Thanks for everyone's support. Commissions are now closed again while we work through new orders. Hopefully we should be reopening our commissions next month! For anyone who missed out you're welcome to contact us to be placed on a new waiting list.

10.01.2022 Frequent workshop collaborator Manda At Arms is going live on Twitch shortly to stream their leather armour build based on our recently released 'Ariadne' cuirass patterns. Go check them out in action and see this fantastic build being wrapped up. Link in comments

10.01.2022 We're almost through this latest batch of commissions and will be reopening our next rounds of orders Monday 7th September at 9am AEST. We're currently offering our Standard Range of designs with limited customisations (size, colours, detailing etc). Full custom design work is still on hold at this stage. As always you're welcome to order through our Etsy store or directly via Facebook/Instagram.... Is there something you'd like to see added to our Standard Range?

09.01.2022 Its not all fun and games in here. Sometimes youve just got to sit down and grind out buckle set after buckle set for hours. Plenty more to go! . . #leathercraft #leatherarmor #workshop #buckles

08.01.2022 Well its official! Weve made the big leagues! Those jolly men from Rorkee, India have decided were popular enough to copy our Etsy listings and repost them to eBay. Im kind of flattered but dont hold out hope the poor person paying almost TWICE what we charge for the same will get their moneys worth

08.01.2022 #Repost @twigg3hcosplay Long time no costume I got an exciting package from @thewarfactoryau and had to dig out my larp kit and throw something together I need more greens but Ive been too lazy to do any sewing so Im posting this to motivate me. #LARP #elfgirl #larper #larpkit #cosplay

08.01.2022 YES, we can do larger sizes on special request. 3XL men's leather cuirass. Next stage we'll be reinforcing the armour with splinting . . #splintedarmour #leatherarmor #larparmour #plussize #mensarmour #handmade #leathercraft #cuirass

08.01.2022 From initial idea to finished piece. Ill put together a write up on the build process soon. Fair warning for anyone thinking to attempt their own. Dont! At least dont do it the way I did. I learnt a lot of lessons and can see so many ways to save future dramas. Heed my words

07.01.2022 I've been working through some fresh hobble belts over the last week as a nice little side project as some people have already seen. Hand made from start to finish. 8-9 oz veg tan leather so they're nice, supple and well-conditioned. One inch (25mm) wide belt lengths so they might actually fit through the loops on your pants. Heavy-weight saddlery fittings as is my usual because why stuff around with little bits of metal when you can have something serious? 10 belts, 10 colo...urs, because all black all the time is kinda dull. Maximum approx. waist size listed but most people I know like to wear them a little long. Half of these are already spoken for, but for anyone interested in grabbing a belt for themselves the remaining 5 are available. $95AUD incl shipping within Australia. GUNMETAL SOLD UMBER SOLD GREEN SOLD

07.01.2022 Quiet afternoon of twitch viewing and knocking out some slimline hobble belts. In colours! These are quite chill to make and I think Im going to knock out a bunch more just because. What other colours do you think I should do?

07.01.2022 Steadily working through this latest batch of commissions. A large Shieldmaiden set and two sets of our bazubands all wrapped up. At this rate we may be onto our next opening for orders in early September so keep an eye out for notification updates if you missed out on the last opening . . #leatherarmor #larparmour #larpcostume #leathercraft #bazubands #cuirass #kidneybelt #corsetry #demicuirass #handmade #australiancrafter #workshop #larpkit #medievaldesign #fantasyarmour #ladiesarmor #womeninarmour

06.01.2022 Got suddenly inspired this afternoon to knock myself out a basic leather helm from this @benchmark_leatherworks pattern . . #leathercraft #leatherhelmet

05.01.2022 Edit: Sold With the reopening of our Etsy store and taking on new commissions one of the things Ive got on my to-do list is to finally get a fresh listing for our updated Ladies Cuirass onto our Etsy store. To do this Ill need to make one and get some decent product photos in the studio. SO! If you were interested in grabbing yourself one of our redesigned Ladies Cuirass in a Medium size/Chocolate Brown colour todays your lucky day. Im offering it at a decent discounted... rate of $220 +shipping (usually $265). Splinted upgrade is also possible if requested. Drop me a message if youd like to secure it for yourself.

04.01.2022 Two belts remain! Let's shave that price down to $90 incl. shipping within Australia. 25mm wide, 8-9 ounce vegtan leather, hand-dyed and finished. Maximum sizes and colours listed. If people are interested we may add these to the list of our standard offerings through here or our Etsy store.... We may even look at creating an even slimmer version for when you want to wear something fun with those pants with the really small belt loops!

03.01.2022 .....and its assembled. Upgraded version of our popular Shieldmaiden set. Demi-cuiraas and kidney belt in matching oxblood and brass with norse-inspired detailing. We're in the process of wrapping up a matching set of shoulders at the moment. When finished this set will be available for sale through our Facebook page so keep an eye out . . #shieldmaiden #vikingcosplay #larp #larpgirl #larpcostume #larping #larparmor #leatherarmor #leatherarmour #demicuirass #kidneybelt #corset #runes #norse #huginnandmuninn #ravens #handmade

03.01.2022 Well that's enough hand sewing for the moment. It's finally ready to add closures up the front. I've decided on buckles in the end. I couldn't figure out a way of doing lacing through the jack that I was going to be happy with so buckles it is! Hopefully the next pics of this build will be the last and I can finally move onto something new . . #jackofplates #brigandine #stabvest #bodyarmor #tudorarmour #elizabeathanarmour #costuming #reenactment #reenlarpment #larparmor #larpcostume #handmade #handcrafted #washersfordayz #popcollar #stabbingtonbrothers

02.01.2022 6 months on from our decision to put commissions on hold and focus on our real life commitments and the world is a very very different place. Many plans have been sitting in a holding pattern and some have been shelved indefinitely. BUT what does this mean for you? Well it means that with LIFE(tm) being on hold we have a little more time on our hands to work through commissions! To start well be re-opening our Etsy Store and accepting new commissions for pieces from our Stan...dard range. This will include the popular splinted option for many of our pieces. Well be holding off on full custom commissions for the time being though until we are better placed. The Etsy store will re-open this Friday 7th August 0900AEST. As always youre welcome to message us to discuss anything or order pieces via direct message (and save yourself a couple of bucks).

02.01.2022 We're live! New round of commissions! Check out our Etsy Store for our offerings but feel free to save yourself a few bucks and order directly through this platform. Custom colours and splinted options available for most pieces. We're also planning round of our hobble belts for those who missed out on the last batch. Pre-order your size/colour choices now! https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheWarFactory

02.01.2022 Edit: Sold With the reopening of our Etsy store and taking on new commissions one of the things I've got on my to-do list is to finally get a fresh listing for our updated Ladies Cuirass onto our Etsy store. To do this I'll need to make one and get some decent product photos in the studio. SO! If you were interested in grabbing yourself one of our redesigned Ladies Cuirass in a Medium size/Chocolate Brown colour today's your lucky day. I'm offering it at a decent discounted... rate of $220 +shipping (usually $265). Splinted upgrade is also possible if requested. Drop me a message if you'd like to secure it for yourself.

02.01.2022 Cutting in the ravens on this new demi-cuirass before beginning the embossing process. What colours should we do this armour in? . . #leatherarmor #leathercraft #handmade #viking #ravens #demicuirass

02.01.2022 Done! ~18 months and ~150 (or more?) hours later my jack of plates is finished. Such a huge project, started on a mad whim with so many many lessons learned. Its full of mistakes, blemishes and generally fuckery that I hope no one ever looks too closely but Im kind of proud of it. Now all that awaits is to pick up a sword and give it a spin some time once this covid19 business simmers down. Given the hefty 9kg or so it weighs due to my equally hefty 3XL frame once its all ...on and secure its surprisingly comfortable. Really is akin to wearing equivalent maille in many respects. The moment I was nearly finished Id already started to tell myself what Id do differently on the next one.... . . #jackofplates #whiteelephant #brigandine #larparmour #tudorarmour #renaissance #reenlarpment #reenactment #bodyarmor #stabvest #disneyvillain #popcollar #handcrafted #crazyideas @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia See more

01.01.2022 Splints are in! Cuirass and bazubands all ready to go. On the final stretch. Once complete well be announcing our next date for new commissions . . #leatherarmor #splintedarmour #cuirass #bazubands #larparmour #larpcostume #handmade #workshop