Mercurial LARP Works

10/24/2018

Post Apocalyptic Body Armor
This Post Apocalyptic Body Armor was built for the Dystopia Rising LARP. Designed for a costume that required easy of movement but also the feel of rugged patched together old armor.
Post Apocalyptic Body Armor Construction Notes
Built on a base of an Air Soft padded vest the costume is light while having the durable feel of real tactical equipment and able to stand up to the Rigors of LARP combat. Distressed using fullers earth, acrylic paint, and a wire brush, then sealed with clear coat. Many of the details and accessories have been added to give the Armor a lived-in feel.

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Post Apocalyptic Body Armor built for the Dystopia Rising LARP. Designed for a costume that required easy of movement but also the feel of rugged patched together old armor.

08/31/2018

Post-Apocalyptic Scrap Metal Dagger
A wasteland dagger cobbled together from various parts. Created for use in the Dystopia Rising LARP to represent some of the various advanced weapons used in the game. We went with a grungy raw steel look on this item to really bring out the junked appearance.
Post-Apocalyptic Scrap Metal Dagger Construction Notes
This was created using closed cell EVA foam sandwiched over a short fiberglass core. The battery was a cast expanding foam piece from a real resistor. The tube was made using foam window insulation line. Craft foam was used to add detail pieces such as the strips of securing metal. Finally, after assembly, it was sealed with Plastidip and painted using airbrush metallic paints and acrylic.

Interested in seeing how we can help you up your game? Contact Us or Submit a custom quote request and let us make you something today! Interested in Pre-Made or Pre-designed Items? Check out our Etsy store.

A wasteland dagger cobbled together from various parts. Created for use in the Dystopia Rising LARP to represent some of the various advanced weapons used in the game. We went with a grungy raw steel look on this item to really bring out the junked appearance. Post-Apocalyptic Scrap Metal Dagger Con...

04/20/2018

Spiked Fist Weapons
A Spiked Fist Weapons set created for the Dystopia Rising LARP. I designed the weapon rep for use by an NPC villain. This project was an enjoyable speed build. The idea was small quick weapons that meet the requirements for safety.
Spiked Fist Weapons Construction Notes
We tried something new on this build. I constructed the striking surface with closed cell pipe insulation. I placed the foam tube over a thin Fiberglass core. I filled the gap between the core with expanding foam insulation. It worked and removed all the gaps from inside the striking area. I made the grip using EVA foam for both the hand guard and the spikes. Finally, after assembly, it was sealed with Plastidip. I painted detail using an airbrush.

Interested in seeing how we can help you up your game? Contact Us or Submit a custom quote request and let us make you something today! Interested in Pre-Made or Pre-designed Items? Check out our Etsy store.

A Spiked Fist Weapons set created for the Dystopia Rising LARP. This was created for use by an NPC villain and was a very fun speed build. The idea was small quick weapons that still meet the requirements for safety at the LARP.

04/04/2018

Elven Sword
A Magical Elven Sword created for the Alliance LARP. This was a replacement for a previous prop that used a grey and white color scheme. We went with more of a silver for the basket hilt guard and added the runes to make the blade look magical. White is the standard accepted color for Magical swords in the Alliance LARP hence the color.
Elven Sword Construction Notes
This was created using closed cell EVA foam sandwiched over a fiberglass core. The basket hilt was built up using EVA and craft foam that was carved and than hit with a heat gun to open up the lines. The leaves were added after being cut out and marked than hit with a heat gun to make the markings more distinct. Finally, after assembly, it was sealed with Plastidip and painted using airbrush metallic paints.

Interested in seeing how we can help you up your game? Contact Us or Submit a custom quote request and let us make you something today! Interested in Pre-Made or Pre-designed Items? Check out our Etsy store.

A Magical Elven Sword created for the Alliance LARP. This was a replacement for a previous prop that used a grey and white color scheme. We went with more of a silver for the basket hilt guard and added the runes to make the blade look magical.

04/25/2017

Spring time is LARP time! Get your kit in shape with 10% off orders from MLW's Etsy store. Just enter SPRINGLARP17 during checkout!

04/06/2017

Here is a glimpse of some of the projects that have been happening in the shop. Interested in your own custom piece? We are open for commissions now!

08/31/2015

So things have been going slow at MLW due to a move and slowness setting up the shop again in a temporary location. But were back up and rolling! So to try and kick off awareness, I'm running a contest! That's right!

From now until the 18th every one following MLW's page on FB will be entered into a drawing for a $50 GC for custom leather work! In addition, if you refer a friend and they like the page (And post a message thinking you for referring them) you'll get an extra entry to the contest!

So Spread the word!

04/08/2015

A new packet quiver, ready for Alliance Denver this weekend. Hope the Archer likes it=)

03/26/2015

A few newly finished pieces.

03/21/2015

Here is the finished Coin Purse Commission. I think it turned out really nice and ties in well to the theme the client wanted with it.

03/19/2015

A work in progress coin purse.