HOW TO MODIFY THE RFB BREASTPLATE
BY ASTROKERRIE

In this video AstroKerrie shows us how to modify our RFB Breastplate using simple tools and techniques.
She made this for her character at the Swordcraft LARP.

Tools used: Rotary tool with a cutting disk, file for removing the sharp burrs, and tape and a marker for marking the template.
Materials used: A piece of Leather, decorative rivets and leather dye.

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HOW TO MODIFY AN EPIC ARMOURY FOAM AND LATEX SHIELD

Want to know how to repaint your Epic Armoury shield, and create your own awesome custom piece? Now is your chance. In this video Zan from Fell and Fair (and his helper) walks you through the simple steps of cleaning and repainting your shield from Epic Armoury.

Tools used: Degreasing soap / Dish Soap, Scrub brush, Paint brush,  Blow-dryer, Latex or Nitrile Gloves, and paper and pencil

Materials used: Epic Armoury shield, Exterior latex paint primer or Acrylic paint mixed with latex, Water, Leather stain, Satin or flat sealant

Disclaimer: Please note that by modifying your Epic Armoury gear, the warranty is void.

HOW TO MODIFY A SKELETON PROP TO SEEM WEATHERED

Have you ever wanted to add details to your prop skeletons? Fear not! Joel is here to give you a thorough walkthrough of how you can do interesting weathering and detailing on plastic skeletons, using our own "Skeleton Full Size" as an example.

Tools used: Woodstain, painters brush, heat pistol, blowdryer.

Materials used: Epic Armoury Full Skeleton, plastic

Disclaimer: Please note that by modifying your Epic Armoury gear, the warranty is void.

HOW TO MODIFY A MEDIEVAL HELMET

In this tutorial video, Zan shows us how to paint and weather a steel helmet from Epic Armoury. These are some very useful tricks for costume designers, reenactors, LARPers and cosplayers.

Take a plain steel helmet and make it a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for a medieval or fantasy kit.

Tools: Scrub brush, paint brush, sponge, heat gun, (Optional) Battle Axe

Materials: Epic Armoury Crusader Helmet (epicarmoury.com), degreasing dish soap, paper towels, flat black spray paint, acrylic paint, matte clear coat spray

How to make a chainmail look used and rusted

Fabian and Ane take you on a Journey to show you, how to make your chainmail look worn and rusted. This video is a thorough runthrough of the thoughts and ideas of how Rust looks on a chainmail and some of the thoughts that goes into creating a battleworn look.

Disclaimer: Please note that by modifying your Epic Armoury gear, the warranty is void.

Modification of a shoulder armour

Sometimes both armour and thinking need to be outside the box! Could your armour do with a few mountables, but lacks the required holes. Drill them yourself! Does it look too new and polished for the character you are about to play? Slice and dice! Would it be fitting with a slightly different colour scheme to emphasise your background story? Brush it up! The possibilities are endless. Look at this example, where one of our product designers, Gabriele, modifies the Shoulder Armour from stalwart to ruinous!