Leather Love — dragon scales
As Seen on TV ~ My Leather Dragon Scales
A quick video clip I made because.......my dragon scales made their television debut! You can spot them on this "thing's" right arm. If you're a LEGACIES fan, then you saw him in episode 8, #longtimenosee, and in a few episodes after that. Costume Designer, Ann Walters was the mastermind behind this costume. 👏
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What Does It Look Like When You Combine Dragon Scales With Fur?
Today I would like to invite you into my world of fashion design and leather crafting. I will take you with me on a journey of sorts into the creation of a custom leather costume, beginning with the request. I was asked if I would make something like this...four pieces; a shrug, a halter top, a belt/skirt/chaps piece, and boot covers.
With this project, and unlike a lot of other custom projects, there weren't many boundaries set before me. I was given total artistic freedom and...
Making My Leather Dragon Scales & my DRAAK Dice Bags
My Dragon Scales are 3-Dimensional – they are not tooled or stamped leather! In the video below, I showcase the results of the techniques that I have developed and perfected. See my handcrafted leather dragon scales in action and how they’re used in finished pieces.
This short video shows the finished scales up close — revealing their texture, structure, and movement.
Would you like to learn how to make your own leather dragon scales?
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Making Dragon Scales ~ 3 pieces for a Costume Designer & Television Show
Sometimes life gifts you with an opportunity that at first, you're not even aware it's an opportunity. I'll explain.
Recently, I received an email asking if I would sell the leather I used in my Dragon Scales Dice Bags. Sure, why not. These are hides that I stock, so it's not a big deal to sell one or two of them. I emailed her a price and awaited a reply.
It took another one or two emails from her before I realized it wasn't a leather hide that she had wanted. It...
Dragon Scales - Handcrafted from Start to Finish
I dream a lot! And last night, I had a weird dream about "handmade" products and the differences. Some designers ship their designs off to foreign factories to have someone else hand make their designs for them there. Others, like myself, actually hand make their own designs using their own two hands! This video will show a little bit of what that entails. Check it out!
