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Knowledge Base

Long-form guides to the craft and the Academy. Everything here comes from what Prince actually teaches, with receipts.

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Your first armor build, start to finish

Material, tools, printing, fit, shaping, finish: the whole path in one map.

Start the path

The Apprentice Path

Every suit is a curriculum disguised as a project

The series are connected: a structured journey that introduces new techniques, tools, and skills in a deliberate sequence, on armor you keep.

  1. Warrior

    Cut and form: the core vocabulary of the craft.

  2. Fantasy

    Adds tooling and articulation that moves with the body.

  3. Elven

    Intricate carving and filigree on armor you already know how to build.

The traditional craft

Leather Smithing

The traditional craft: tools, wet forming, dye, straps.

Cosplay-ready

Foam Smithing

Light, affordable, cosplay-ready. Same patterns, foam techniques.

Build Guides

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