Molding Leather Armor
In order to mould leather armor, soak it in water until it becomes pliable and soft.

Then place it in the mould until it dries and hardens.

Cuir Bouilli

The application of heat will make the leather harder. If you were making a cover for

a shield, for example, or other pieces of leather amour, the leather would be dipped

quickly in boiling water before being moulded. This is called 'cuir bouilli', a process

employed in making leather armor.

Using vegetable tanned leather with at least a weight of 8 ounces, soak the piece in

cold water. This will ensure a uniform absorption when the leather armor is placed in

the boiling water. Heat a pot of water to 18...
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