Choosing what to wear is difficult in every day life. Choosing what to wear when attempting to tap into the magic of a bygone age can seem downright impossible. Thankfully we here at Grommet’s Leathercraft are well practiced in assembling outfits to make you look and feel as awesome as possible. Here are a few […]
Renaissance Faires, or Ren Faires, are events that usually take place over a weekend in the spring or summer. Attendees dress up in renaissance style clothing, made from wool, linen, and leather and spending the day at the faire, engaging in activities such as archery, and fencing. There are also usually stages with musicians and […]
The English Renaissance was a period of cultural and artistic growth that took place in England from the late 15th century to the early 17th century. It was marked by a renewed interest in classical learning and by a flowering of creativity in many different fields, including painting, poetry, music, and architecture. Renaissance Faires are […]
A baldric is a type of broad belt generally worn over the shoulder, typically used to support a sword or other weapon. According to the Collins English Dictionary, the word baldric comes from the Old French baldrei, which in turn comes from the Latin baldachinus, which referred to a type of leather belt worn over […]
Due to varying temperatures while travelling (or because we shipped the pieces without shaping them) it is unlikely that hardened leather pieces will be properly fitted upon arrival. To get your armor properly fitted, use either a heat gun, blow dryer, or conventional oven to warm the pieces just enough to loosen the wax. […]
LEATHER For heavier leather used in sheaths, holsters, and protective gear, we use either latigo or vegetable tanned cowhide. We have 5 standard leather colors. Our standard leather colors are Black, Dark Brown, Light Brown, Burgundy, and Natural. Many other colors are available, so you’re not limited to these 5 colors, though there may be […]