Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Building a Curved Medieval Shield using plywood. Step by step tutorial on how to make a curved plywood shield for SCA, Larp or as a movie prop. I reveal tips and tricks and showing detailed closeups of different tools and techniques utilized in the crafting of medieval shields including adding the leather strapping and how to make bolts look like rivets.

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I’m Levi Woods, an Armorsmith and artist working in Vancouver, British Columbia. I love creating new videos to share my shop creations with you. I love all fantasy, medieval and science fiction movies and especially love crafting arms and armour for costumes and props departments. I’ve been building custom armor since 2000 and have worked as a professional movie prop costumer all over the world. When I’m home in my shop I love building art out of wood, metal and leather and love to explore new techniques. I focus on crafting custom leather and metal armor for my clients who use them for Films, SCA, LARP, Renaissance Festivals, Cosplay, Costume Contests, and Private Collections. As an artist and craftsman, I am inspired and influenced by artisans and crafts people throughout different cultures and history. Join me on my journey of learning and creating as I craft handmade items. “Subscribe now and let’s get over to the bench!”
Levi Woods, Armorsmith

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