The fact that I deadass thought it was a real metal armour from the thumbnail is a testament to your skill in making it look real and my faith that you can do whatever the hell you set your mind to xD Martina forged her own armour - sure, seems legit!
Same! When she said she would do it in leather I thought: "Oh, I guess she must have changed her mind on that half way through the process then." Well she didn't. But even though knowing that it is leather its hard to tell that it is not metal.
Me too @basil127 . Kinda just got plot spoilt... that'll teach me for being unable to just settle and watch a TH-cam without being too fidgety to not be doing something with my hands so be simultaneously in the comment section!
Right? If anything it's the opposite of clickbait, because I start the video and I'm like "no way it looks as good as the thumbnail" and 100% of the time the final results actually look even better than the already impressive thumbnail. 😅
Human shapes are complicated. This is like making a 3d model, an in that it is a lot faster, easier and allows for less mistakes than measuring everything.
@@MDeLorien i'm working with both fabcrics and leather every day. measuring is a good way to get a simple shape on those, but once you go into complexe forms it's easier to make a template
There are so many stages where you could have stopped and it still would have been the coolest thing EVER! But it just kept getting better and better and better! Omg.
Not only the armor is amazing, so is the editing. From intense music when "forging" metal the at the basement to the medieval tune when sawing the rest of the outfit. Forget the background and it could be a movie scene. Well done.
I was thinking the same! The camera angles- score- storyline and an absolutely wonderful production -thank you all for your time and effort to make this!
"My lord!" "Yes, what is it?" "The warrior, m'lord... she... she..." "Spit it out, man! She what?" "She... she... even crafted armour for her *teeth*, m'lord!" "WHAT? Are you _MAD,_ boy?" "I speak naught but the truth, m'lord; she left bare her valley of wonders to taunt us to strike at her uncovered heart but her very teeth GLEEM with finely forged chain, as if they must be held back from ravaging all before her." "..." "M'lord?" "Sound the retreat. We are not equipped to deal with such levels of ferocious aggression."
The whole outfit is just excellent. I have made and commissioned many fantasy costumes for my collection and yours is enviable to say the least. I love your use of leather to emulate steel. It makes the outfit so much more wearable and comfortable.
@@Maison_Marion - a few years ago I found article wchich claimed that they started making costumes for Lord of the Rings 15 years before the footage started. Not sure if it's true - I can't find this information now.
Nerdforge viewers: "So damn good! Very creative girl!" Meanwhile her neighbors:"Look, the girl which picks up stones and branches is preparing... I don't know... to kill a dragon maybe"
@@jamingaming9251 I really dislike boob plate, not because "muh sexism", but because I know the function of armour, it's way of working, and boob plate makes an armour weak and dangerous to wear. There is a reason dudes dropped the greek style of armour even tho it looked total Chad. Inward-going curves redirect a strike to your center, favorise piercing (instead of deflection), generate an increase in material (and thus weight), and has no function for the boobs at all since: 1) any woman will now that splitting your boobs HARD in a steel bra would be ridiculously uncomfortable (if you're a dude, imagine having underwear with a rigid codpiece that separates the shaft from the balls in a steel tube, then again the balls in two separate cups with a hard raised midline. I'll pass...) 2) You're supposed to wear gambeson underneath (and depending on period, maybe even mail), otherwise it won't fit. So unless you cut two holes in the gambeson (rendering it useless) to let the tits hang out... I'm amazed by the girls ability to craft things, but at no point am I able to suspend my disbelief and say "she looks like a badass". All I can think is "she gonna die, or just hurt herself with that poky bit pointing to her parts. Thank you Holywood".
Same.. There's literally nothing she cannot do and ACE IT in the process. From the cat tower, to the bookcase alley, to the this... Just freaking insane. And to add on top of that they rebuilt their Van as if it's nothing. The ingenuity is absolutely insane.
A small suggestion if I may, you should think about moving the D to the other side of the colon. Your sentence literally reads “can’t even handle this D”.
Oh, dear, this is outrageous, I adore it! You are such a big artist, you are incredible in everything you do, a master, an inspiration for going beyond!
After a morning that started off horribly, I sit down to regroup and hope too find something to bring me joy. I open YT and there it is, A NEW VIDEO FROM NERDFORGE! Martina, you have so much talent and amazing skills. Watching your builds make my world a brighter place to be. Thank you.
i just imagined some old couple, talking their dog for a walk in the woods and then seeing some girl, dressed up like an assassin, hiding behind a tree :D
The photos in the snow just make it so GLORIOUS! When this video was originally suggested to me, I thought you would be welding, it looked so much like metal! 20/10
When I saw the thumbnail I thought you'd actually hammered metal and made it out of that. It looks incredible and I'm now wishing I had my own. This is honestly amazing and I'm now gonna go share the shit out of it because it deserves it 10x over!
I have to say, I am grateful I've found your channel. I fist stumbled across the infinity bookcase and was hooked. You are an amazing talent! I would like to send you the very best well wishes and continued success.
@@RexusKing too busy crocheting shawls right now. hobbii.com/virus-shawl-twirls-deluxe Just did one in shades of amber and another one in greens. Working on one in purples. Just completed two of these, one for each grandson with the shield done in their favorite colors. odditymall.com/medieval-knight-crochet-blanket Also made a pocketed shawl for a friend. But believe it or not, I'd love to learn to do chain mail, I used to know a guy who made it and it looked like fun.
@@lindaschultz7253 I believe there is a crochet pattern that imitates chain mail. My cousin made a sweater that looks very much like chain mail but I don't know if it was knitted or crocheted.
It is. I am a leather crafter, new to the art. I made some basic bracers to start. As the bracers was just a rectangle piece of leather cut to shape and rolled with a design, which can be done for under a tenner. Currently working on a helmet. A good channel to check is SkillTree.
I’ve become obsessed with watching your videos. Really wasn’t looking forward to spending this weekend alone but I’ve dyed my hair and watched a bunch of your videos and honestly I can’t say enough how much they have made me smile! You’re so beautiful and so talented! X
Man, seeing someone doing something he/she really loves and is also amazing at - just great. This whole thing was a joy to watch. The dedication, the video editing, music, presentation, the craftsmanship, the result, the hairstyle, the makeup... I'm not into cosplay and have no use for this knowledge, but it was totally worth the time. Glad you can do something you obviously enjoy. The result looks amazing.
Usually when I'm PMSing I cry over cute animals, or Unsolved Mysteries, this is the first time I've cried about armour, but honestly, it tracks, lol. This is amaaaaaazing. The kid in me who worked at the Renaissance Faire is insanely jealous.
@@oli4665 I mean.... they didn't say it had to be said by a woman. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ That said, I'm not even gay, and I don't know why those are the words a man would be waiting to hear.
The amount of work you put into this project is outstanding and the results reflect your craftsmanship and attention to detail The one word to describe your *Armor* ~ *Breathtaking* ~ 🪄 Music in this video 11/10 🦄
@A M I dunno... I look like a cross between a Wookie and a Hutt. Me, streaking through town would cause panic and terror, likely attracting the National Guard.
@@IndividualDrinkingWater How is that creepy, he just complimented her looks. If anything it's stupid how he did it with one of those memes people repeat all over the internet..
I have to admit, for being a "do it yourselfer" as a hobby crafting, you literally take every build/craft to the next level. You totally creat some very legit things.. Much better than some one who sells multiple things on the market. Your like a modern day Blacksmith. I love & enjoy watching your videos of the things you create. Much love from Texas!
Leather worker. craftsman (or craftswomen, if you wanna be real picky) maybe. Blacksmithing is a bit more sparks and heat ya know. If you ever want to watch an actual modern day blacksmith doing it the old fashion way go to Texas Ren Fair. they have a few.
@@FriedFreya yeah I know it's a thing, which is why she should be called a modern day leathersmith and not a blacksmith. I was just correcting that detail of the OP; don't really see the condescending anywhere.
I'm legit screaming at how the armor looks like authentic metal. Omg omg omg omg omg, luv ur videos they've beeen so helpful in helping me make the leather books, the ultimate fantasy world channel of TH-cam----sorry, I legit love your videos.
"Winter is here." I love this design. And with the added hair you reminded me a bit of an elf. Soon you'll be able to enter your own fantasy world with all your cool stuff. This gave me a bit of a inspiration and motivation to maybe make my own armor, or anything fantasy related irl.
You make it look easy, but it is clear watching this that you put in a lot of hours and hard work to get it done. I think people may not really understand how much trial and error goes into a custom project like this. The finish came out really well as you note, looks very metallic. The result is stunning. You look amazing. :)
WOW. Young lady, you are absolutely amazing and talented. It takes no end of imagination and artistic talent just to come up with the ideas you have, but then you have the know-how and skill to put them together. Honestly, I don't know why you aren't working for a theater or movie crew dealing with props and costumes. You certainly could take anything cosplay to a different level. Thank you!
Just from the thumbnail i literally, no joke, said out loud "Holy shit, Martina!" :D Fantastic job! It amuses me that the armor is *actually* held together by rivets, when many cosplayers use many tricks to simulate them for flavor! I'm also surprised that the Alclad works so well on leather, i knew it as one of, if not the best the best chrome paints for models but hadn't seen it used for cosplay, interesting! Also i love the anime eyes on the mannequin :P
"I feel like a bad ass and I want to wear this every where" YES, I WOULD TOO! It came out amazing~! Loved the process and maybe one day I'll be brave enough to tackle a project like this :D
don't be afraid I made a whole armor suit out of metal and I was scared to but wherever changes were needed I made those changes and I stuck with it now I think it's great the way it is.
Can I just say how much I love Stacey's lashes? OKAY WOAH DAMN THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!! (O.O) 21:58 THIS SHOT OF YOU WALKING IN THE SNOW LOOKS SO BADASS AND COOL!!! LIKE DAMN YOU LOOK LIKE A WARRIOR QUEEN IN THIS SHOT, I'M IN AWE!!
Kay so- aside from the fact that it looks fantastic and well built and Aesthetic AS HELL- I think the best part was that was shot with the biggest smile on your face where it was SO obvious how happy you were with it. It made me happy. ^_^
Just thought I’d share this tip from my experience: using wrapping paper as an alternative for pattern paper is a great solution and might save you some time, as you can cut bigger pieces and not have to glue pages and pages of copy paper together 😁❤️ everything turned out beautifully!
me: Damn, I wish I could make cool metal armour but I don't have the skills or tools :( Martina: You could make leather armour and paint it metallic and it will look incredible me: :O
The amount of nerd flexing when you first tried on the chest piece was off the charts!! And I gotta say that Stacy with eyes is a much improved Stacy! Good work, Nerdforge! So very kewl!
What can't you do? You're one of the most talented women I've ever seen. I'm blown away at what you do. I'm a carpenter, I build houses and im a maker. But you, you can do anything, and you're so phenomenal at it. Hats off to you independent woman. 👏 I am just speechless watching you do what you do. AMAZING. I just hope you know you're a force to be reckoned with. Plus you look gorgeous in it.. Beautiful and talented at everything. You got a lucky man.
@@Nerdforge hell you probably could. Lol it wouldn't surprise me. Thank you so much for responding, I feel so special right now. Very cool. I cant wait to see what you do next.
@@Nerdforge I am pretty much sure that you could build an any house that you desire...😁 But for some reason a ginger-bread house did pop-up into my mind right now hahhhhaaaaahhaaaa 😂😂😂😂😂
@@SatumainenOlento and you can tell she truly enjoys it. Thats so rare these days. Doing the suran wrap and tape was genius. I wouldn't have ever thought of that. Very cool
that's so cool you did all that as your FIRST armor. Like obviously you've been a badass forge smythe for years, but now? LITERALLY. Thank you so much for sharing it with me/us/. Frakking cool, man!
Possibly the coolest things you've made! You look like John Snow and Daenerys love child, looks amazing!
Wow, thank you so much!
TBH probably better just because her Family Tree doesn't go straight down ... well I hope not.
Jon Snow? Shut up
What does K'ey have to say about it, he's usually very vocal.
But aren’t they related? 😳😬🤐
The fact that I deadass thought it was a real metal armour from the thumbnail is a testament to your skill in making it look real and my faith that you can do whatever the hell you set your mind to xD Martina forged her own armour - sure, seems legit!
I thought the same!! I was like oh then she’s gonna use the leather to make metal cut out. Oooop was wrong haha.
Same! When she said she would do it in leather I thought: "Oh, I guess she must have changed her mind on that half way through the process then." Well she didn't. But even though knowing that it is leather its hard to tell that it is not metal.
it's not? i just watch for 2 minutes here..
yea I was surprised that it was leather, the paint job worked out very well
Me too @basil127 . Kinda just got plot spoilt... that'll teach me for being unable to just settle and watch a TH-cam without being too fidgety to not be doing something with my hands so be simultaneously in the comment section!
It looked really cool in each stage of the paint.
Black: Rustic Mage.
Shiny Black: Dark lord.
Silver: Warrior.
You're forgetting the plain leather. I think it likes just as cool, though not as classy.
Leather: apprentice hunter
@@thecontinent3240 She was still leveling up.
I loved the black best omfggg
The thing i loved the most about this channel is that all the thumbnails seems like clickbait but it’s actually not
Right? If anything it's the opposite of clickbait, because I start the video and I'm like "no way it looks as good as the thumbnail" and 100% of the time the final results actually look even better than the already impressive thumbnail. 😅
So true
Ikr?! You feel rewarded for watching the entire process!
There she is, our one and only Viking Queen: "Martina of the Nerdy Forge"
👑😂
Yes!
Long may she reign!
Martina Nerdforgesson
or perhaps more likely
Martina Nerdforgesdatter
Martina: "Stacy is a little shy."
Stacy: _completely naked_
Lol
Oh you know stacy✋😌
just classic Stacy
Stacy may be shy but her mom surely isn't.
What can I say except Stacey ye no lol
This isn’t a TH-cam video, this is a movie series! The graphics, music, craftsmanship- all amazing!
ikr! i’m always reminded of the credits in movies when she thanks her patrons.
Martina is the definition of "if you put your mind to it, anything is possible".
Facts
"But it comes at a huge price tag"
Measurements: exist
Martina: wrap me like one of your french girls
Wraping is the best way to make patterns 😊
it's like making your own dress form.
measurements are great....but humans have curves and slopes...
He has French girls? How could they compete with you? Madness!
Human shapes are complicated. This is like making a 3d model, an in that it is a lot faster, easier and allows for less mistakes than measuring everything.
@@MDeLorien i'm working with both fabcrics and leather every day. measuring is a good way to get a simple shape on those, but once you go into complexe forms it's easier to make a template
There are so many stages where you could have stopped and it still would have been the coolest thing EVER! But it just kept getting better and better and better! Omg.
Not only the armor is amazing, so is the editing. From intense music when "forging" metal the at the basement to the medieval tune when sawing the rest of the outfit. Forget the background and it could be a movie scene. Well done.
I was thinking the same! The camera angles- score- storyline and an absolutely wonderful production -thank you all for your time and effort to make this!
Watched several videos from Martina, and she continues to amaze me with her skills. From PC build to armor, to a frcking dragon wall paint.
"My lord!"
"Yes, what is it?"
"The warrior, m'lord... she... she..."
"Spit it out, man! She what?"
"She... she... even crafted armour for her *teeth*, m'lord!"
"WHAT? Are you _MAD,_ boy?"
"I speak naught but the truth, m'lord; she left bare her valley of wonders to taunt us to strike at her uncovered heart but her very teeth GLEEM with finely forged chain, as if they must be held back from ravaging all before her."
"..."
"M'lord?"
"Sound the retreat. We are not equipped to deal with such levels of ferocious aggression."
This comment needs way more likes! 😂
The King Engine vibes
This wretch deserves more likes. I said.
Lol
@Jordan Vongkoth that's how you defeat an entire army singlehandedly
"A cloak is just a fancy blanket." Love it.
Hahahha it is a very comfortable one, too :D
Your armor looks incredible! What a fantastic build. =D
why hello Punished Props
I honestly just want that cloak! It looks just as warm & cozy as it does hella cool! 💙
Thanks so much for calling this out on TMS, this is amazing! :O
Awesome build. Really well done and what finish 😲
The whole outfit is just excellent. I have made and commissioned many fantasy costumes for my collection and yours is enviable to say the least. I love your use of leather to emulate steel. It makes the outfit so much more wearable and comfortable.
That armor looks better than in some high budget movies.
Exactly
high budget movies is expensive because must rent Ci Gi Ai workers
@@Maison_Marion - a few years ago I found article wchich claimed that they started making costumes for Lord of the Rings 15 years before the footage started.
Not sure if it's true - I can't find this information now.
Nerdforge viewers: "So damn good! Very creative girl!"
Meanwhile her neighbors:"Look, the girl which picks up stones and branches is preparing... I don't know... to kill a dragon maybe"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
"Well at least she's not taking our rocks again."
lol... Nice one.:-D
Shes preparing to duel them for the rocks
@@shadeshadow2347 ITS TIME TO D-D-D-DUEEEELLLLL
I can just imagine their neighbors thinking
“Are they shooting scenes for a movie or something?”
The neighbors are just please this doesn't seem to involve their gravel.
They should be!
The fact I now notice the missing pinky but never did before is a concrete proof that the content is so good
Lol how? All it "proves" is that you didn't notice a very small detail until it was pointed out. Pretty normal.
@@TheTuttle99 cause he was immersed into the content and didn't care about the pinky. which is quite obvious
Spoilers ...
Leather would have been the last material ive expected from seeing the thumb nail. It looks so cool
Holy cats, it's GORGEOUS!
I agree! Stunning!
🍻
I completely agree, and the armor looks amazing too.
🐱
Ok who else feels like she just stepped out of skyrim or game of thrones because oh my God she looks amazing 👏 😍
SJW "boob armour is sexist, she must be cancelled."
@@jamingaming9251 I really dislike boob plate, not because "muh sexism", but because I know the function of armour, it's way of working, and boob plate makes an armour weak and dangerous to wear. There is a reason dudes dropped the greek style of armour even tho it looked total Chad. Inward-going curves redirect a strike to your center, favorise piercing (instead of deflection), generate an increase in material (and thus weight), and has no function for the boobs at all since:
1) any woman will now that splitting your boobs HARD in a steel bra would be ridiculously uncomfortable (if you're a dude, imagine having underwear with a rigid codpiece that separates the shaft from the balls in a steel tube, then again the balls in two separate cups with a hard raised midline. I'll pass...)
2) You're supposed to wear gambeson underneath (and depending on period, maybe even mail), otherwise it won't fit. So unless you cut two holes in the gambeson (rendering it useless) to let the tits hang out...
I'm amazed by the girls ability to craft things, but at no point am I able to suspend my disbelief and say "she looks like a badass". All I can think is "she gonna die, or just hurt herself with that poky bit pointing to her parts. Thank you Holywood".
@@k.v.7681 Still hardened steel tho
But, it's leather. And its intended function is fashion. Gets a pass twice in my books.
I agree...Daughter of john and dany
PS. Your videos have kept me at my bench working on new ideas. You bring a level of enthusiasm to your projects that is infectious.
You are so freaking talented!! Can't even handle this D:
Say that last part again but slower
oh shit, it’s been a long time since i’ve seen you on youtube! hej moa!
Same.. There's literally nothing she cannot do and ACE IT in the process. From the cat tower, to the bookcase alley, to the this... Just freaking insane. And to add on top of that they rebuilt their Van as if it's nothing. The ingenuity is absolutely insane.
So true!!!! I freaked witht the thumbnail alone!
A small suggestion if I may, you should think about moving the D to the other side of the colon. Your sentence literally reads “can’t even handle this D”.
Wow 👏 That was just perfect. We should definitely shoot a film scene with that costume one day! Is Martina ready to act?! 🎬😉
wh
Film a GoT fan ending so we can finally forget what HBO bombed out on in the end :P
Indeed!!!
PLEASE!! PLEAAAAAAASE
I’ll join too 💪🏻 And clean my calendar this time 🙈
Oh, dear, this is outrageous, I adore it! You are such a big artist, you are incredible in everything you do, a master, an inspiration for going beyond!
Great comment
👍👍👍
That armour came out amazing. So much talent.
IKR! ;-;
She is beyond amazing with what she can create.
After a morning that started off horribly, I sit down to regroup and hope too find something to bring me joy. I open YT and there it is, A NEW VIDEO FROM NERDFORGE! Martina, you have so much talent and amazing skills. Watching your builds make my world a brighter place to be. Thank you.
i just imagined some old couple, talking their dog for a walk in the woods and then seeing some girl, dressed up like an assassin, hiding behind a tree :D
Why...
@@PlagueDepths Power of imagination.
They would just think that girl has some sexual fetish for armors and running in the woods.
If that was me that would make my day!
The photos in the snow just make it so GLORIOUS!
When this video was originally suggested to me, I thought you would be welding, it looked so much like metal!
20/10
I can’t believe how freakin shiny the leather turned out, damn.
THE SHINE on those pieces!!!! It looks so much like metal I got concerned the cold steel would freeze you in the snow! Really well done, seriously!
I have so much respect for cosplayers who make their own outfits now after seeing the pain you went through
”Pain”
I cannot put into words how impressed I am by your leatherworking, tailoring and painting skills. Like just WOW! Amazing job!
When I saw the thumbnail I thought you'd actually hammered metal and made it out of that. It looks incredible and I'm now wishing I had my own. This is honestly amazing and I'm now gonna go share the shit out of it because it deserves it 10x over!
THAT CUTTING MAT IS EVERYTHING.
I would love to see it in the merch store.
God, I love this channel! There's art, there's comedy, there's C A T!
I have to say, I am grateful I've found your channel. I fist stumbled across the infinity bookcase and was hooked. You are an amazing talent! I would like to send you the very best well wishes and continued success.
I can't get over the fact that all that steel armor is actually leather, it looks incredible! Amazing work, and a gorgeous high fantasy design.
I have no clue how this ended up in my recommended but I don't regret watching it
This made my day. I've been stuck at home on crutches for over 2 weeks and BORED STIFF! This brightened my day so much.
Silly suggestion for you: learn how to make chainmail!
@@RexusKing too busy crocheting shawls right now. hobbii.com/virus-shawl-twirls-deluxe Just did one in shades of amber and another one in greens. Working on one in purples. Just completed two of these, one for each grandson with the shield done in their favorite colors. odditymall.com/medieval-knight-crochet-blanket Also made a pocketed shawl for a friend. But believe it or not, I'd love to learn to do chain mail, I used to know a guy who made it and it looked like fun.
@@lindaschultz7253 I believe there is a crochet pattern that imitates chain mail. My cousin made a sweater that looks very much like chain mail but I don't know if it was knitted or crocheted.
Absolutely brilliant and honestly, the snow and cold and the warm cloak did so much better for the fantasy costume. 🤩
I really want to make armor one day, it looks really fun
I love armor, I love drawing armor (even though I’m not good at it yet) and be a dream to wear some too!
It is. I am a leather crafter, new to the art. I made some basic bracers to start. As the bracers was just a rectangle piece of leather cut to shape and rolled with a design, which can be done for under a tenner. Currently working on a helmet. A good channel to check is SkillTree.
if leather is too intimidating you can do almost the same thing out of foam you just use a hair dryer to heat it so you can shape it
i made my own suit from mold steel, its not as hard as it looks. the armour archive has a lot of patterns
What fashion companys think woman want: "bad clothes"
What women really want: *THIS*
It just depends on the person really. :D
yes, 100%
“Bad clothes” XD
I agree all i want is armor!
It’s called “badass clothes” XD
"This could be the attic and i could have been lying to you this whole time!"
*immediately changes the subject*
I love, that you actually didn't used glue or rubber bands but Rivets and Buckles. Looks so much better
She looks so badass & gorgeous then she smiles with her modern braces and you’re reminded she’s an adorable nerd. Superrrr cute!!!!
EVEN HER TEETH HAVE ARMOUR!
Hansi is one lucky guy :)
Everyone else: Let me segue into an ad smoothly. Martina: Grab a garden spade and speak into it like a microphone. THIS IS AN AD!
I’ve become obsessed with watching your videos. Really wasn’t looking forward to spending this weekend alone but I’ve dyed my hair and watched a bunch of your videos and honestly I can’t say enough how much they have made me smile! You’re so beautiful and so talented! X
I'm so glad! Thank you!
You are an awesome young lady! Your creativity seems boundless. People like you make the world a fun and interesting place.
She really woke up one day and was like “might fuck around and mother some dragons” idk I havnt seen the show
i read the books long before it was ever a tv show
Those end shots look like they are straight out of a film. Amazing work as always!
Man, seeing someone doing something he/she really loves and is also amazing at - just great. This whole thing was a joy to watch. The dedication, the video editing, music, presentation, the craftsmanship, the result, the hairstyle, the makeup... I'm not into cosplay and have no use for this knowledge, but it was totally worth the time. Glad you can do something you obviously enjoy. The result looks amazing.
The talent the cosplays have and how resourceful they are just blows my mind.
Usually when I'm PMSing I cry over cute animals, or Unsolved Mysteries, this is the first time I've cried about armour, but honestly, it tracks, lol. This is amaaaaaazing. The kid in me who worked at the Renaissance Faire is insanely jealous.
Her: "it's pretty simple, I want myself a full body fantasy armor."
Me:"Why can I hear myself say that? " 😂😂😂
You’re not alone
Same here
@Rin's Multiverse that would be so cool
This is neither full-body nor armor, it's just fantasy. Looks good though.
I prefer USA Army ranger body armour
The words every man is waiting to hear " wrap me in clear film and tape"
Waiting for you to design and print a tool to make the job faster!
**Laughs in gay**
@@oli4665 I mean.... they didn't say it had to be said by a woman. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That said, I'm not even gay, and I don't know why those are the words a man would be waiting to hear.
You look absolutely stunning 👌🏼👍🏼
The magic man word is bacon.. Just saying
The amount of work you put into this project
is outstanding and the results reflect your craftsmanship and attention to detail
The one word to describe your *Armor*
~ *Breathtaking* ~
🪄 Music in this video 11/10 🦄
This channel is one of the few channels to be Patreon-worthy. So much imagination and effort. 10/10.
If everyone would wearing things like this every day, the world would be so much cooler. :)
The world would be a pain in the fucking ass
yes but it would be a pain in the fucking ass *and* cool
@@vanzwho854 The world is already a pain in the ass. This helps de-pain it :D
@A M gonna pass
@A M I dunno... I look like a cross between a Wookie and a Hutt. Me, streaking through town would cause panic and terror, likely attracting the National Guard.
“Wrap me like one of your french girls” I’m gonna think of that whenever anyone mentions that omg 😂
How stunning can a person look?
Martina: "hold my beer"
Psst. Bro I think you are supposed to complement the work she did instead of not only screwing up a really simple phrase, but also being creepy af.
@@IndividualDrinkingWater How is that creepy, he just complimented her looks. If anything it's stupid how he did it with one of those memes people repeat all over the internet..
@@IndividualDrinkingWater ur the one who's creepy and weird
@@IndividualDrinkingWateryou don’t have to white knight bro. she literally has her own armor (and s/o)
cringiest comment i have ever seen i think
Evan&katelyn: do do do resin time do do do resin time
Nerdforge: do do do leather time do do do leather time
incomparable... seriously... That's like comparing Trump to a president. XD
Stacy was so calm during that. She was a trooper!
I have to admit, for being a "do it yourselfer" as a hobby crafting, you literally take every build/craft to the next level. You totally creat some very legit things.. Much better than some one who sells multiple things on the market. Your like a modern day Blacksmith. I love & enjoy watching your videos of the things you create. Much love from Texas!
Leather worker. craftsman (or craftswomen, if you wanna be real picky) maybe. Blacksmithing is a bit more sparks and heat ya know. If you ever want to watch an actual modern day blacksmith doing it the old fashion way go to Texas Ren Fair. they have a few.
except modern day blacksmiths do exist and, you know, they work with metal x)
@@Yarblocosifilitico Y'all so condescending. Leathersmithing is a thing, you know. That's what this art is called.
@@FriedFreya yeah I know it's a thing, which is why she should be called a modern day leathersmith and not a blacksmith. I was just correcting that detail of the OP; don't really see the condescending anywhere.
OMG, two kitties! Makes me want to make something. so cool.
it even looks badass just in leather without paint.
The fact that this is leather is astounding. I've seen so many from EVA foam, but this is so next level. Incredible job!
I'm legit screaming at how the armor looks like authentic metal. Omg omg omg omg omg, luv ur videos they've beeen so helpful in helping me make the leather books, the ultimate fantasy world channel of TH-cam----sorry, I legit love your videos.
"Winter is here."
I love this design. And with the added hair you reminded me a bit of an elf. Soon you'll be able to enter your own fantasy world with all your cool stuff. This gave me a bit of a inspiration and motivation to maybe make my own armor, or anything fantasy related irl.
I mean she already has a staff and wand
You make it look easy, but it is clear watching this that you put in a lot of hours and hard work to get it done. I think people may not really understand how much trial and error goes into a custom project like this. The finish came out really well as you note, looks very metallic. The result is stunning. You look amazing. :)
"Wrap me like one of your French girls."
*Fries
WOW. Young lady, you are absolutely amazing and talented. It takes no end of imagination and artistic talent just to come up with the ideas you have, but then you have the know-how and skill to put them together. Honestly, I don't know why you aren't working for a theater or movie crew dealing with props and costumes. You certainly could take anything cosplay to a different level. Thank you!
Thanks for the nice comment Connie! 😊🙏
Did Daenerys and Gerald have a kid while we weren’t looking? Lol
Joking aside the whole thing looks amazing
im really impressed with your pattern making. you really dived in there and i turned out so well.
If I could wear the same outfit for the rest of my life that would be it. God bless this woman’s undeniable artistry and talent!
I need a picture of you holding the metal spellbook wearing this!!! This is amazing!
Just from the thumbnail i literally, no joke, said out loud "Holy shit, Martina!" :D
Fantastic job! It amuses me that the armor is *actually* held together by rivets, when many cosplayers use many tricks to simulate them for flavor! I'm also surprised that the Alclad works so well on leather, i knew it as one of, if not the best the best chrome paints for models but hadn't seen it used for cosplay, interesting!
Also i love the anime eyes on the mannequin :P
Me figuring out that wasn’t metal was the biggest scam I’ve ever seen
"I feel like a bad ass and I want to wear this every where"
YES, I WOULD TOO! It came out amazing~!
Loved the process and maybe one day I'll be brave enough to tackle a project like this :D
don't be afraid I made a whole armor suit out of metal and I was scared to but wherever changes were needed I made those changes and I stuck with it now I think it's great the way it is.
Absolutely glorious, not simply "Well done." This was truly a spectacular piece.
Very impressive, I love it
ok?
This has inspired me to kinda commit to my own armour build I've put off for so long, it looks amazing
The mannequin needs a set of googly eyes she'll be perfect
Ahhhh yes and then maybe the most epic beard ever!!
I just about spit my drink when "Stacy" appeared with anime eyes in the background. xD Stellar job. You look fantastic in it, too.
I'm a simple woman: I see Astrid and I press like.
PS: That armor is just gorgeous
Can I just say how much I love Stacey's lashes?
OKAY WOAH DAMN THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!! (O.O) 21:58 THIS SHOT OF YOU WALKING IN THE SNOW LOOKS SO BADASS AND COOL!!! LIKE DAMN YOU LOOK LIKE A WARRIOR QUEEN IN THIS SHOT, I'M IN AWE!!
Kay so- aside from the fact that it looks fantastic and well built and Aesthetic AS HELL- I think the best part was that was shot with the biggest smile on your face where it was SO obvious how happy you were with it. It made me happy. ^_^
Just thought I’d share this tip from my experience: using wrapping paper as an alternative for pattern paper is a great solution and might save you some time, as you can cut bigger pieces and not have to glue pages and pages of copy paper together 😁❤️ everything turned out beautifully!
IMAGINE BEING AT A CONVENTION AND THIS MAJESTIC GODDESS WALKS BY
I stumbled across this three years ago, and it is still so good. That's got to be the best looking half-plate I've ever seen.
me: Damn, I wish I could make cool metal armour but I don't have the skills or tools :(
Martina: You could make leather armour and paint it metallic and it will look incredible
me: :O
i have the strangest sense of humor and martina saying “booby cups” in her accent made me laugh way too hard
boubby cups...
The amount of nerd flexing when you first tried on the chest piece was off the charts!! And I gotta say that Stacy with eyes is a much improved Stacy! Good work, Nerdforge! So very kewl!
12:07 i don’t know why, but the way the sounds matched up with the music brought me joy
Thank you to whoever edited this
I hope someone would dress like this for their wedding instead of a wedding dress
We just did that... a classic medieval Marriage. In a Castle where noone had a Suit on. Was pretty awesome and my best Day of my Life.
@@herrzwerg1143 Cool :0
@@herrzwerg1143 That sounds kickass
ill forge you a suit if you marry me
i will
What can't you do? You're one of the most talented women I've ever seen. I'm blown away at what you do. I'm a carpenter, I build houses and im a maker. But you, you can do anything, and you're so phenomenal at it. Hats off to you independent woman. 👏 I am just speechless watching you do what you do. AMAZING. I just hope you know you're a force to be reckoned with. Plus you look gorgeous in it.. Beautiful and talented at everything. You got a lucky man.
Thank you so much 😊🙏 I can't build houses that's for sure.
@@Nerdforge hell you probably could. Lol it wouldn't surprise me. Thank you so much for responding, I feel so special right now. Very cool. I cant wait to see what you do next.
@@Nerdforge I am pretty much sure that you could build an any house that you desire...😁 But for some reason a ginger-bread house did pop-up into my mind right now hahhhhaaaaahhaaaa 😂😂😂😂😂
@@SatumainenOlento she's a badass. I wouldn't be surprised to see her build a house lol. I'm blown away with her talent. Her skills have no limits.
@@SatumainenOlento and you can tell she truly enjoys it. Thats so rare these days. Doing the suran wrap and tape was genius. I wouldn't have ever thought of that. Very cool
Looks amazing!
that's so cool you did all that as your FIRST armor. Like obviously you've been a badass forge smythe for years, but now? LITERALLY. Thank you so much for sharing it with me/us/. Frakking cool, man!