About me

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

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, watching countless hours of videos, 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 and built to last.

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.