There are many types and designs of baldrics and frogs, we will discuss the topic in general and give simple directions for A) altering something you likely have in your closet for an easy costume baldric and frog and B) making a baldric and weapon's frog from scratch.
~ Baldric (n) ~ First known use in the 14th century; the modern word derives from Middle English (baudry and baudrik) and Middle French (baudré), originating in the Old French (baldrei). The baldric is a belt worn over one shoulder and slung diagonally across the body, generally worn to carry a weapon (frequently a sword) or a small musical instrument (like a bugle or trumpet).
~ Frog (n) ~ The source of the word is uncertain. The frog is a scabbard, used to suspend an item (generally a weapon, tool, or musical instrument) from a belt.
A) A simple costume baldric and frog can easily be made from a long scarf (or 2) or a couple belts.
A1) Simply drape the middle of the scarf or the buckled joining of the 2 belts over your right shoulder if you're right-handed (left if you are left-handed) A2) then tie the scarf ends to a plastic loop or/buckle the other end across your opposite hip. A3) You may need to adjust the top buckle of the belts in front of your chest to lengthen or shorten your make-shift baldric. The scarf's loop or/lower buckle of the belt is used like a frog to hold the sword. A4) A simple felt or felt and cardboard disc can be made to buffer the top edge of you "sword".
B) Leather frog and baldric
Making the frog: (simple frog)
need:
-leather
-1 large O ring
-2 small O rings
-2 buckles, 1"
-rivets and/or Chicago screws
1. cut 1 strip leather ---" long and 1" wide
2. cut 1 strip leather ---" long and 1" wide
3. cut 2 strips leather ----" long and 3/4" wide
4. punch holes in 1" wide pieces at ---" and ---"
5. punch holes in 3/4" wide pieces at -----" and ----------
6. set buckle
Sorry, something just came up, hopefully I'll have a chance to revisit this!
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