LarperDude
@larperdude.bsky.social
80s kid living the nerd life. Larper, chainmailler, ttrpg, gamer, renfaire, 80s rock, leathercrafter, 80s horror films, long haired guy, cosplayer, theatre nerd.
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Deviant Art: Leatherwolffe1
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Deviant Art: Leatherwolffe1
Was asked to craft a #scalemail #bikini for someone's b-day, with 1 hitch: it's a surprise gift, so no measurements were available! Based everything off of a pair of bra & panties, just so I had a clue size wise. Here's hoping they like it! #crafter #fantasyarmor #dragonscale #handcrafted #artisan
January 17, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Was asked to craft a #scalemail #bikini for someone's b-day, with 1 hitch: it's a surprise gift, so no measurements were available! Based everything off of a pair of bra & panties, just so I had a clue size wise. Here's hoping they like it! #crafter #fantasyarmor #dragonscale #handcrafted #artisan
Got to spend my day selling swords, at a Viking Party, held at a local Meadery! My life may not always be this awesome, but today- it was pretty Fracking Good!!! 🥰 #meadery #mead #rennielife #rennie
January 4, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Got to spend my day selling swords, at a Viking Party, held at a local Meadery! My life may not always be this awesome, but today- it was pretty Fracking Good!!! 🥰 #meadery #mead #rennielife #rennie
(an older pic, but one that symbolically fits my mood right now. For the record, the person bending over was, at the time of this pic, a willing adult participant)
The past half-decade has had it's way with us all- time for us all to take our lives, happiness & energy back!
The past half-decade has had it's way with us all- time for us all to take our lives, happiness & energy back!
January 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM
(an older pic, but one that symbolically fits my mood right now. For the record, the person bending over was, at the time of this pic, a willing adult participant)
The past half-decade has had it's way with us all- time for us all to take our lives, happiness & energy back!
The past half-decade has had it's way with us all- time for us all to take our lives, happiness & energy back!
In the decades I've made chainmail related goods, 3 types of people annoy me most: 1) "Internet expert, but never made anything" 2) "I just learned from a video, & I wanna charge what U charge" 3) "you're a crafter so I can haggle you down". #crafterproblems #annoyingattitudes #artisanwoes
December 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In the decades I've made chainmail related goods, 3 types of people annoy me most: 1) "Internet expert, but never made anything" 2) "I just learned from a video, & I wanna charge what U charge" 3) "you're a crafter so I can haggle you down". #crafterproblems #annoyingattitudes #artisanwoes
Fantasy Elves vs Santa's Elfs - which side do you support? I'm a little biased towards the Fantasy Elves, and here's a "hot" take on why! 😁
December 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Fantasy Elves vs Santa's Elfs - which side do you support? I'm a little biased towards the Fantasy Elves, and here's a "hot" take on why! 😁
Finished my last show of the year (finally)! Time to hang the armour up, get some rest, & prepare myself for new Adventures in the coming year. Here's hoping it's full of wonder & good times for us all! Pic courtesy of @gisidolarp.bsky.social
. #knightlife #rennielife #crafterlife
. #knightlife #rennielife #crafterlife
December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Finished my last show of the year (finally)! Time to hang the armour up, get some rest, & prepare myself for new Adventures in the coming year. Here's hoping it's full of wonder & good times for us all! Pic courtesy of @gisidolarp.bsky.social
. #knightlife #rennielife #crafterlife
. #knightlife #rennielife #crafterlife
Setting up for the Festival of the Fae in Columbus, Mississippi. Was a fantastic (Faetastic?) time, with lots of smiling faces and happy people. Great way to spend the Yule weekend!
December 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Setting up for the Festival of the Fae in Columbus, Mississippi. Was a fantastic (Faetastic?) time, with lots of smiling faces and happy people. Great way to spend the Yule weekend!
Pic from many years ago, but it still goes "This one time, at a Renfaire....." 😂
December 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Pic from many years ago, but it still goes "This one time, at a Renfaire....." 😂
Set up & running at a Dickens Festival, this weekend and next! Might be cold & snowy, but that's perfect for holiday shopping. Rennie life is rarely easy, but it's certainly "Festive"! 😁
Forget sweaters & socks, we've got Swords, Daggers, Armour, Jewelry and Hand Crafted Shinies! 😍
Forget sweaters & socks, we've got Swords, Daggers, Armour, Jewelry and Hand Crafted Shinies! 😍
December 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Set up & running at a Dickens Festival, this weekend and next! Might be cold & snowy, but that's perfect for holiday shopping. Rennie life is rarely easy, but it's certainly "Festive"! 😁
Forget sweaters & socks, we've got Swords, Daggers, Armour, Jewelry and Hand Crafted Shinies! 😍
Forget sweaters & socks, we've got Swords, Daggers, Armour, Jewelry and Hand Crafted Shinies! 😍
A #chainmail headpiece I just finished for a Festival this weekend, remaking a design I haven't done in over 15 years! Back then, coloured rings weren't readily available, so I ❤️ how the 2 tone effect 'pops' so much more. Gotta love new options when being creative! #artisan #handmade #jewelry
December 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A #chainmail headpiece I just finished for a Festival this weekend, remaking a design I haven't done in over 15 years! Back then, coloured rings weren't readily available, so I ❤️ how the 2 tone effect 'pops' so much more. Gotta love new options when being creative! #artisan #handmade #jewelry
Holiday ornament #WIP I'm trying to finish, in time for a Dickens festival next month. Chainmail isn't normally a 'seasonal' thing, but here's hoping it goes over well! At least the colours are festive! 😎 #crafter #chainmail #HolidayGifts #artisan #ornament
November 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Holiday ornament #WIP I'm trying to finish, in time for a Dickens festival next month. Chainmail isn't normally a 'seasonal' thing, but here's hoping it goes over well! At least the colours are festive! 😎 #crafter #chainmail #HolidayGifts #artisan #ornament
Everyone's all "Turkey Day", "Holiday Shopping" and "tis the Season"...
Blame it on roughly 20 years of retail, but I'm already going "BAH HUMBUG", and dressed for the occassion!😂
Regardless of my personal view, Have a great Turkey Day everyone!
Blame it on roughly 20 years of retail, but I'm already going "BAH HUMBUG", and dressed for the occassion!😂
Regardless of my personal view, Have a great Turkey Day everyone!
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Everyone's all "Turkey Day", "Holiday Shopping" and "tis the Season"...
Blame it on roughly 20 years of retail, but I'm already going "BAH HUMBUG", and dressed for the occassion!😂
Regardless of my personal view, Have a great Turkey Day everyone!
Blame it on roughly 20 years of retail, but I'm already going "BAH HUMBUG", and dressed for the occassion!😂
Regardless of my personal view, Have a great Turkey Day everyone!
My body's been aching from the weather lately, & I often think "what did I do to get this way?". By way of an answer, here's a pic from 30 years ago, showing some of the things I did to make my body hate me so!
Guess I earned all the aches & pains, but DAMN- was it fun! #knight #armorcore #renfair
Guess I earned all the aches & pains, but DAMN- was it fun! #knight #armorcore #renfair
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
My body's been aching from the weather lately, & I often think "what did I do to get this way?". By way of an answer, here's a pic from 30 years ago, showing some of the things I did to make my body hate me so!
Guess I earned all the aches & pains, but DAMN- was it fun! #knight #armorcore #renfair
Guess I earned all the aches & pains, but DAMN- was it fun! #knight #armorcore #renfair
At a recent show, had an "Internet expert" criticize my pricing, claimed I was a 'total noob' & clearly 'just learned #chainmail'. In rebuttal, here's a pic from a Festival (08/ 09?), wearing chainmail I made while tapering a shaft to mount a spearhead.
"Total Noob", indeed! 😂
#crafter #rennie
"Total Noob", indeed! 😂
#crafter #rennie
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
At a recent show, had an "Internet expert" criticize my pricing, claimed I was a 'total noob' & clearly 'just learned #chainmail'. In rebuttal, here's a pic from a Festival (08/ 09?), wearing chainmail I made while tapering a shaft to mount a spearhead.
"Total Noob", indeed! 😂
#crafter #rennie
"Total Noob", indeed! 😂
#crafter #rennie
#Halloween throwback pic from a party (10+ years ago) where someone brought a bottle of #mead, but no corkscrew! Enter me- part #rennie, part #theatretech - & our problem was solved! Bottle was opened successfully, and good times (and laughs) were shared by all. Happy Halloween everyone! 🖤🧡🖤
November 1, 2025 at 4:36 AM
#Halloween throwback pic from a party (10+ years ago) where someone brought a bottle of #mead, but no corkscrew! Enter me- part #rennie, part #theatretech - & our problem was solved! Bottle was opened successfully, and good times (and laughs) were shared by all. Happy Halloween everyone! 🖤🧡🖤
Went to dinner with friends, and thought I'd give this outfit a test run before a festival this weekend. #Chainmail chaps, gauntlets & shirt- all 14ga steel rings. Here's hoping folks at the Fenrir Festival like it! #heavymetal #medieval #knight #armour #knightcore #armorcore #larp
October 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Went to dinner with friends, and thought I'd give this outfit a test run before a festival this weekend. #Chainmail chaps, gauntlets & shirt- all 14ga steel rings. Here's hoping folks at the Fenrir Festival like it! #heavymetal #medieval #knight #armour #knightcore #armorcore #larp
Throwback pic: 20yr+ old pic of a #chainmail leash I made. 36" long, with wrist strap, steel rings in an 8-2 weave base. I made these mostly in 14ga, & they worked for both dogs & subs. Doubled as a belt, but was also conductive- so fun for electric play! BDSM gear isn't for all, but fun for some!
October 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Throwback pic: 20yr+ old pic of a #chainmail leash I made. 36" long, with wrist strap, steel rings in an 8-2 weave base. I made these mostly in 14ga, & they worked for both dogs & subs. Doubled as a belt, but was also conductive- so fun for electric play! BDSM gear isn't for all, but fun for some!
Getting ready for the next Faire event, making another #chainmail top. I use a foam bodied mannequin form so I can pin the cups into place, adding rings until their fully formed. Then I add neck & torso chains, & any extras the piece calls for. #wip #crafter #fantasyarmor #bikini
October 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Getting ready for the next Faire event, making another #chainmail top. I use a foam bodied mannequin form so I can pin the cups into place, adding rings until their fully formed. Then I add neck & torso chains, & any extras the piece calls for. #wip #crafter #fantasyarmor #bikini
I'd definitely watch a show like this (at least)! 😉
October 22, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I'd definitely watch a show like this (at least)! 😉
Faire season's not done yet, so there's still a lot of crafting to be done. Still, I try to make time to work on new projects and ideas- like this #chainmail cat ear headband prototype. Not 'there' yet, but what's your opinion on how it's coming? Any suggestions? #wip #crafter
October 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Faire season's not done yet, so there's still a lot of crafting to be done. Still, I try to make time to work on new projects and ideas- like this #chainmail cat ear headband prototype. Not 'there' yet, but what's your opinion on how it's coming? Any suggestions? #wip #crafter
Experienced gamers know it's about to get serious! 😎
October 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Experienced gamers know it's about to get serious! 😎
Doing some more work on the site, getting it ready for the next stage, & I took some time to walk around & snap this pic. In the coming months, I'll be walking thru these trees dressed in various outfits for shoots- Knight, Centaur, Elf Mage, etc. Can't wait to get things started!
October 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Doing some more work on the site, getting it ready for the next stage, & I took some time to walk around & snap this pic. In the coming months, I'll be walking thru these trees dressed in various outfits for shoots- Knight, Centaur, Elf Mage, etc. Can't wait to get things started!
Getting ready to run a booth at the ManchesterKY #renfaire, and getting some last minute crafting done of #chainmail & #scalemail. Booth will have lots of swords & weapons, jewelry & other armour, but I've gotta provide the custom stuff! A #crafter 's work is never done!
October 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Getting ready to run a booth at the ManchesterKY #renfaire, and getting some last minute crafting done of #chainmail & #scalemail. Booth will have lots of swords & weapons, jewelry & other armour, but I've gotta provide the custom stuff! A #crafter 's work is never done!
Pic from a shoot a couple years back, where I'm all dressed up and pondering "am I ready for one more Adventure?". Age & Injury say one thing, but my Heart & Spirit yearn for something more. Given my plans for next year, I certainly hope so! #longhairedman #larp #cosplay #longhairedguy #renfair
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Pic from a shoot a couple years back, where I'm all dressed up and pondering "am I ready for one more Adventure?". Age & Injury say one thing, but my Heart & Spirit yearn for something more. Given my plans for next year, I certainly hope so! #longhairedman #larp #cosplay #longhairedguy #renfair