As promised a (very) rough tutorial on the armor assembly. I’m kinda messing around with my method right now, trying things in different orders and seeing what’s most comfortable for me. Still, I hope this gives people a general idea.
If you have any questions or if something is unclear, let me know.

Dyes/Dye Products used:
Tandy Eco-flow Silver Waterstain
Tandy Eco-flow Oil Based Dye: Range Brown
Tandy Eco-flow Oil Based Dye: Bison Brown
Tandy Eco-flow Leather Sealer: Shiny Sheen
Latex free gloves (these are important!)

Hardware:
Medium Double Cap Silver Rivet
Line 20 Silver Snap

Tools:
Leather scissors
Plastic anvil board
Pen
Hole Punch
Med. Rivet setting tool w/ metal anvil
Multisize anvil kit