About

Hi there! I'm Bailie — owner, craftswoman, and one-woman-band of Scorched Leather Arts.

Unlike most leatherworkers whose first projects are belts or wallets, I decided to "go big or go home" and dove head first into making my own full suit of armor for use in the Belegarth Medieval Combat Society. From there I found my love for the medium and haven't looked back! In the summer of 2024, I was honored to be elevated to Master Artificer within the BMCS Artificer Guild for my work in leather and ceramic.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in music education and a Master's degree in community arts education. My day job is Education Specialist and Designer for the fabulous Mayco Colors company in Columbus, Ohio.

Thanks to the encouragement of my family, friends, and passionate people in many an online community, I finally have enough confidence to turn Scorched Leather Arts into a small hobby business. I've met some amazing people through this process and am truly humbled to now have my leather work in states across the US, and internationally in Canada, Austria, and New Zealand.

I love to push myself and expand my knowledge base, so if you have an idea for something you'd like but don't see it on my website, send me an email and let's chat!

Thank you so much for supporting artists and small businesses! I look forward to making something awesome for you!

Creatively yours,
Bailie