Different weights in leather and their uses
We're just starting here. This is not meant to be an end-all list.
Just some bits of help.
Leather thickness is normally defined in ounces - (i.e., how many ounces
does one square foot weigh, aprox.)
Various items and recommended weights of leather.
- Surcoats (Boromir and Aragorn)
- 2oz, though more commonly called garment weight
- Suede Tunic (Legolas)
- Pig skin suede, may be a bit heaver than 2oz
- Boot wraps
- 4 oz aprox. Basically a good chapside suede. It is
stiff for a suede but good for this purpose
- Gauntlets
- 5-7 oz for sturdy ones
- decorative may be made out of lighter weights
- Vambraces
- Quiver
- 10 oz is most recommended but some use 7-8 oz with good results. It
may depend on what you can get you hands on.
More tips on choosing leather
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04/22/08
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