About me

"I love the look on someones face when they see their imagination become reality"

Me

Hi, I’m Kriss — leatherworker, prop maker, and Geek

I started leatherworking shortly after I began LARPing, many years ago. Back then, there were only a few leatherworkers making fantasy armour and costumes, so I decided to make my own. I applied what I knew, made it up as I went along, and stitched together my first costumes. After a break while I completed my degree in Biomedical Engineering, I found myself drawn back to the craft — picking up a swivel knife, grabbing a few handbooks, and rediscovering the joy of shaping leather. Six years later, I’ve gone from making for friends and family to offering my work to the wider community.

I don’t think I’ve found my “true” style yet — there are too many possibilities to explore — but right now I’m enjoying Scandinavian medieval and Dark Ages artwork. I’m drawn to pieces that tell a story, rather than just decorate the surface. One day, I’d love to dive into the darker realms of armour inspired by the art styles of Elden Ring and Dark Souls — the kind of designs that really hit me in the creative core.

Quality is my highest priority. I’ve owned the so-called “genuine leather” goods that crack and crumble long before their time, and I believe leather should last a lifetime. That’s why I work primarily with veg-tan leather — a versatile material that can be shaped, tooled, and dyed to custom specifications — and supplement it with suede for linings and flexible pieces like coin pouches. Every item is made by hand, built to last, and backed by my free repair service if a buckle breaks or a rivet pops.

What began as me working on a wooden board in my lap has grown into a small workshop, with plans to expand into laser cutting, machine sewing, and even crafting my own buckles and fittings using my metalworking background. I work with patterns and artwork from other talented creators — always with permission and always giving credit where it’s due — because artists should raise each other up, not erase each other’s contributions.

For me, the best part is seeing a customer wearing my armour or using my gear at a LARP, ren faire, or event — watching how it brings their character to life and makes them feel amazing. That’s what drives me: turning imagination into something real, beautiful, and built to last.