Tome of Smithing

This book is lengthy and dry, but you od find two interesting passages:
'Dryad Armor has been a staple of the Master Smith's repertoire for centuries. Its durability and fine appearance make it highly sought after, while its unusual craftsmanship displays the Master's skill to her advantage.
The creation process is surprisngly rapid: the smith begins with five squares of leather, the most supple available, and cuts them according to any traditional leather armor pattern. She then coats the leather with boiling wax -- three pots are usually sufficient, When the leather has cooled to the touch, twelve stoneshroom disks are pressed into the wax.
The disks are much harder than leather or wood alone, and offer ample protection. Two basketfuls of leaves are then fastened to the armor to confuse the enemy and to offer warmth for night combat.
... The most important thing to remember when cutting leather is this; always be sure your measurements are accurate before cutting, and be sure ot use a veyr sharp blade for crisp edges. As Dreia the Elder said, new apprentices are easier to find than a good piece of Gila hide. Aspiring Smiths would do well to take this to heart.'
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