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
Instagram: Larperdude
Deviant Art: Leatherwolffe1
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
Set up at the @IndyPaganPride event, & here's a pic of my craft goods display. First time since the late 2000's I've had a dedicated display of my personal crafting, & I'm very thankful so many liked what I made. #chainmail #scalemail #handcrafted #artisan #handmadejewelry #pagan
October 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Set up at the @IndyPaganPride event, & here's a pic of my craft goods display. First time since the late 2000's I've had a dedicated display of my personal crafting, & I'm very thankful so many liked what I made. #chainmail #scalemail #handcrafted #artisan #handmadejewelry #pagan
My newest piece as I get ready for the #paganpride festival this weekend- a #chainmail Horned God necklace! Classic #pagan symbolism, byzantine weave to reflect the twisting paths of both forests & Veils, & a 2 tone combo to grab attention! #paganmade #handmade #jewelry #crafter #artisan
October 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My newest piece as I get ready for the #paganpride festival this weekend- a #chainmail Horned God necklace! Classic #pagan symbolism, byzantine weave to reflect the twisting paths of both forests & Veils, & a 2 tone combo to grab attention! #paganmade #handmade #jewelry #crafter #artisan
Getting ready for this weekend's event, and this is the newest piece "hot off the pliers". Waist chain with dags & chains, in red & black #chainmail. Got a matching #bikinitop to go with it, along with many other pieces. Indy Pagan Pride Day - here I come, along with my friend's booth Gothic Edge!
October 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Getting ready for this weekend's event, and this is the newest piece "hot off the pliers". Waist chain with dags & chains, in red & black #chainmail. Got a matching #bikinitop to go with it, along with many other pieces. Indy Pagan Pride Day - here I come, along with my friend's booth Gothic Edge!
After 1 1/2 years of waiting for the Ok, I'm finally getting started on the next phase & project of my life. It'll be a Lot of work, but the results should absolutely be worth it. As a teaser, here's a pic of where I'll be able to walk, whenever I want. #larpencounter #nextadventuretrail #nature
September 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
After 1 1/2 years of waiting for the Ok, I'm finally getting started on the next phase & project of my life. It'll be a Lot of work, but the results should absolutely be worth it. As a teaser, here's a pic of where I'll be able to walk, whenever I want. #larpencounter #nextadventuretrail #nature
Happy to be providing prop weapons for the cosplay photo sessions @rappigcrossing.com. They'll be available thru the weekend, either set out or in the artist alley/ Con ops room. #larpweapons #cosplayweapons #propweapons #larp #cosplay #conlife
September 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Happy to be providing prop weapons for the cosplay photo sessions @rappigcrossing.com. They'll be available thru the weekend, either set out or in the artist alley/ Con ops room. #larpweapons #cosplayweapons #propweapons #larp #cosplay #conlife
It was over way to soon, but thanks to the folks who came out for my panel - Combat for Cosplayers. Thanks to
@rappigcrossing
for the opportunity, and hope everyone enjoys the Con! #conlife #jrpg #talesofseries
@rappigcrossing
for the opportunity, and hope everyone enjoys the Con! #conlife #jrpg #talesofseries
September 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It was over way to soon, but thanks to the folks who came out for my panel - Combat for Cosplayers. Thanks to
@rappigcrossing
for the opportunity, and hope everyone enjoys the Con! #conlife #jrpg #talesofseries
@rappigcrossing
for the opportunity, and hope everyone enjoys the Con! #conlife #jrpg #talesofseries
Latest finished piece: #chainmail #bikini top with dags & dangling chains. 2 toned effect draws the eye- and what it's worn over keeps the eye locked in place! Dangling chains add a great effect when you're dancing, and as any gamer knows: #boobarmor is +20 to AC!😆 #fantasyarmor #fashionnotfunction
September 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Latest finished piece: #chainmail #bikini top with dags & dangling chains. 2 toned effect draws the eye- and what it's worn over keeps the eye locked in place! Dangling chains add a great effect when you're dancing, and as any gamer knows: #boobarmor is +20 to AC!😆 #fantasyarmor #fashionnotfunction
Showing a pic from my old theatrical combat days, as I get ready to host the "Combat for Cosplayers" panel at
Rappig Crossing JRPG Con in Indianapolis this weekend! I might feel old/ rusty most days, but I'm gonna try & show these folks some fun new tricks! #rappigcrossing bsky.app/profile/rapp...
Rappig Crossing JRPG Con in Indianapolis this weekend! I might feel old/ rusty most days, but I'm gonna try & show these folks some fun new tricks! #rappigcrossing bsky.app/profile/rapp...
September 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Showing a pic from my old theatrical combat days, as I get ready to host the "Combat for Cosplayers" panel at
Rappig Crossing JRPG Con in Indianapolis this weekend! I might feel old/ rusty most days, but I'm gonna try & show these folks some fun new tricks! #rappigcrossing bsky.app/profile/rapp...
Rappig Crossing JRPG Con in Indianapolis this weekend! I might feel old/ rusty most days, but I'm gonna try & show these folks some fun new tricks! #rappigcrossing bsky.app/profile/rapp...