RECOMMENDED READS:
An Introduction to the Skill of Making Armour
by Steve Sheldon

Building Spaulders- An exercise in basic hammerwork, finishing, and assembly
by Eric Slyter

Glossary of Armour Terminology	Armour Articles and Essays
Finding Supplies for Armour	Wire and Sheet Metal Sizes

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Plate Armour and Patterns

Maille Armour

Leather & Foundation Armour

Scale & Lamellar

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Plate Armour and Patterns

Late 15th Century German Knees: Advanced Forming Techniques
by William Hurt

Basic Armouring- A Practical Introduction to Armour Making
by Paul Blackwell

How to Build a Spangenhelm
by Ron McWilliams

Great Helm
Pattern and Construction
by K. Grayson

How to Make a Shield Boss (Umbo)
by Matt Stitchman

Lorica Segmentata (Corbridge and Newstead)
Pattern and Construction
by Lisa Kadonaga

General Metal Working and Helmet Construction
by Jason Grimes

Spangenhelm Pattern
by W.S. Giltner

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Maille Armour (chainmail)

Beginner's Guide to Maille
by Eric Slyter

Wire spinning crank
Author unknown

4-in-1 Weave How-To
by Michel Desjardins

Standard Coif Instructional
by David Clemons

45 Degree Sleeve Pattern
by Michel Desjardins

Maille Chausse Construction
by Matthew Johnston

Riveted Maille Index


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Leather & Foundation Armour

Historical Hardened Leather ("cuir bouilli") Technique
by David Friedman

Wax Hardened Leather Technique
by Bob Hurley

Splinted Arm
Pattern and Construction
by Johan Roraback

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Scale & Lamellar Armour

Lacing Diagram Step 1
by W.S. Giltner

Lacing Diagram Step 2
by W.S. Giltner

Pattern for Lamallae
by W.S. Giltner

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