SPARTAN WARRIOR SPEARCREST PAULDRONS ORIGINAL LEATHERCRAFT PDF PATTERN + BONUS CUSTOMIZATION PACK

Build an adjustable pair of Spartan-inspired leather warrior pauldrons using this detailed digital pattern package from Old LineCrafts & Designs.

Designed as part of the Spartan Warrior Armor Series, the Spearcrest Pauldrons feature a distinctive layered three-lame construction, adjustable front and rear bridge straps, adjustable underarm straps, and an original Spearcrest overlay design.

Your purchase also includes a separate BONUS EMBELLISHMENTS PDF with additional full-size patterns and customization ideas so you can create your own variation of the armor.

IMPORTANT – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
THIS LISTING IS FOR PDF PATTERNS AND INSTRUCTIONS ONLY.

NO PHYSICAL ARMOR OR SUPPLIES WILL BE SHIPPED.

Your purchase DOES NOT include leather, rivets, snaps, buckles, Chicago screws, thread, adhesives, dyes or finishes, leatherworking tools, finished pauldrons, helmet, mannequin, or any other physical materials.

All leather, hardware, tools, and consumable supplies must be purchased separately by the maker.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
TWO DIGITAL PDF FILES:
1. SPARTAN WARRIOR SPEARCREST PAULDRONS PATTERN
14-page main pattern and instruction package including six full-size printable pattern/tracing pages, standard US Letter 8.5 x 11 format, 1-inch calibration squares, detailed materials/tools/hardware lists, cut list, assembly map, adjustable front bridge,
adjustable rear bridge, adjustable underarm straps, Spearcrest overlay, three articulated armor lames per shoulder, floating articulation tabs, optional medallion, illustrated assembly instructions, wet-forming instructions, fitting guidance, finishing
recommendations, buyer usage license, and digital geometry verification information.
2. BONUS SPEARCREST PAULDRONS CUSTOMIZATION PACK
8-page bonus PDF containing additional embellishment ideas and printable patterns including round and octagonal medallions, decorative border accent strip, scalloped lower-lame overlay, tassel/fringe hanger tab, leather or suede fringe pattern, chevron
tooling guide, laurel-leaf tooling guide, sunburst tooling guide, placement suggestions, and multiple styling concepts.

ORIGINAL SPEARCREST DESIGN
The Spearcrest Pauldrons were developed as an original Old Line Crafts & Designs pattern specifically to coordinate with the Spartan Warrior Armor Series.

The design is a Spartan-inspired fantasy and costume interpretation. It is not represented as an archaeological reproduction, historical museum reproduction, movie or television costume replica, video-game armor replica, franchise character pattern, or copy of another commercial leather pattern.

LEATHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Main armor: approximately 5-7 square feet of 8-11 oz vegetable-tanned leather for the shoulder yokes, upper lames, middle lames, and lower lames.

Straps, tabs, and overlays: approximately 1.5-2 square feet of 5-7 oz vegetable-tanned leather, or suitably skived heavier leather.

Bonus embellishments: depending on the options selected, small quantities of 2-7 oz leather or suede may be used.

TYPICAL HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
The main build uses approximately 40-56 double-cap rivets or equivalent, 4 Line 20 snap sets, 4 three-quarter-inch roller buckles, optional Chicago screws, and optional decorative medallions/conchos.

Hardware is NOT included. Always select rivet, snap, and screw post lengths appropriate for the actual thickness of your leather stack.

ADJUSTABLE FIT
The Spearcrest Pauldrons are designed as an adjustable one-size-fits-most adult costume pattern. The design uses an adjustable front bridge strap, adjustable rear bridge strap, and adjustable left/right underarm straps.

The intended shoulder-span range is approximately 15-22 inches. Body shape, clothing layers, leather thickness, and wet-forming affect final fit. A paper or craft-foam mockup is strongly recommended before cutting expensive leather.

PATTERN ACCURACY
The digital pattern geometry has been checked for alignment. Features include mirrored left/right yoke geometry, matched Spearcrest overlay stitch locations, matched overlay rivet centers, consistent articulation-hole positioning, 1-inch
articulation-tab hole pitch, matched underarm strap anchor spacing, full-size US Letter layout, and 1-inch test squares for print verification.

Digital geometry verification does not replace physical leather prototyping. Leather changes shape during wet-forming, and individual leather thickness, hardware, and body shape can affect final fit. Always make a paper mockup first and test-fit parts
before permanent hardware is set.

SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
Best suited to makers comfortable with cutting heavy vegetable-tanned leather, punching accurate holes, setting rivets, installing Line 20 snaps, installing buckles, wet-forming leather, edge beveling and burnishing, reading full-size leather
patterns, and performing basic fit adjustments.

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Pattern sheets are formatted for US Letter 8.5 x 11 inches.
Print at 100% / Actual Size. Do not use Fit to Page, Shrink to Fit, Scale to Fit, automatic enlargement, or borderless enlargement.
Measure the included 1-inch test square with a physical ruler before tracing any pattern onto leather. If it does not measure exactly 1 inch, correct the printer or PDF-viewer settings before continuing.

BONUS CUSTOMIZATION PACK
Want your pauldrons to look different from everyone else’s? The included Bonus Customization Pack lets the buyer personalize the base design with optional decorative components.

Commander Style: add medallions, border overlays, and short rear tassels.
Ceremonial Style: add scalloped overlays, detailed tooling, medallions, and longer fringe.
Clean Warrior Style: use subtle border accents and tooling while keeping hardware and decoration minimal.

The bonus embellishments are optional and are not required to build the base pauldrons.

SMALL-SHOP MAKER LICENSE INCLUDED
The buyer MAY use the pattern for personal builds, make finished physical pauldrons using the pattern, sell finished pauldrons personally made in a home or small-shop setting, and incorporate the bonus embellishments into finished pauldrons they make
and sell.

The buyer MAY NOT resell either PDF, share or upload the digital files, distribute printed copies, include the pattern in another digital product, or redistribute modified digital versions. Copyright remains with Old Line Crafts & Designs.

SAFETY NOTICE
These pauldrons are intended for cosplay, costume wear, Renaissance fairs, LARP costume use, theatrical use, photography, and display. They are NOT certified protective equipment and are not impact-rated, ballistic-rated, sport-rated, riding
equipment, workplace safety equipment, or combat protective equipment.

CONCEPT IMAGE NOTICE
The finished armor shown on the cover and in certain promotional images is a CONCEPT RENDERING. It is not a photograph of an actual finished leather build. The concept rendering is provided to illustrate the intended appearance and design direction of the finished pauldrons.

AI / DIGITAL DESIGN DISCLOSURE
This original pattern package was developed under the direction of Old Line Crafts & Designs using digital drafting, design, and AI-assisted visualization tools. AI-assisted image-generation tools were used for some concept renderings and visual
presentation elements. The item being sold is the digital PDF pattern and instruction package described in the listing.

PART OF THE SPEARCREST SPARTAN WARRIOR ARMOR SERIES
The Spearcrest Pauldrons were designed to visually coordinate with the Old Line Crafts & Designs Spartan Warrior Helmet Pattern. Additional matching armor patterns are planned for the Spartan Warrior Armor Series. The helmet and future armor patterns are sold separately unless specifically stated otherwise.

QUESTIONS?
If you have a question about printing, pattern pieces, materials, hardware, or assembly, please contact Old Line Crafts & Designs.

Thank you for supporting Old Line Crafts & Designs and independent leathercraft pattern design!

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