I mostly work in leather, but I'll use whatever material might be required to get the job done. The work shown on the home page is just a small sample. I make armor to order including historical, fantasy, post-apocalyptic, and even a few sets based on popular games including Skyrim and For Honor. I also make smaller, individual pieces such as helmets, bracers, quivers, pouches, etc.
I make custom knife and sword sheaths and high quality belts that are made to last far longer than the mass-produced stuff you'll find in even the best stores.
I've recently begun working with foam, making one-of-a-kind LARP shields.
Much of what I make can be found for sale at Forged in Fantasy, a very cool, family-owned shop in Triangle Town Center mall in Raleigh, NC. For custom orders, this is usually where I meet clients to take measurements and hammer out details. It's a great store selling all sorts of knives, swords, anime stuff, film props and more. Worth a trip just on its own.
If you want to discuss a project, please email me at Contact@MadeByJDL.com.