Chapter VI · The Workshop
About the workshop
The story behind every piece
Welcome to my workshop
The artisan behind CorshCrafts: Alexandre Bourdin, passionate about roleplaying games since his teens and a tinkerer at heart. The CorshCrafts workshop began as a meeting point for several of my interests: working with materials like wood, leather and metal, and the worlds of TTRPGs and fantasy.
Every piece is designed to create a sense of immersion through its looks, or to enrich the experience at the table. It all starts with something I'd love to own myself as a player, or simply as a decorative object. Whether it's a decorated game master screen, a dice tower, a lamp, a leather binding or a game table, each of my pieces is made with care and attention to detail.
It all started with a first GM screen built for my own Dungeons & Dragons games. My players' enthusiasm and their fascination with this one-of-a-kind object encouraged me to develop my craft and make more and more elaborate pieces.
Today, every piece that leaves the workshop is the result of many hours of work, meticulous attention to detail, and a real passion for making things by hand.
Why "CorshCrafts"?
It's a blend of my gamer name, "Corshclaw", which was my Orc hunter in World of Warcraft nearly 20 years ago, and "Crafts", for my passion for making things by hand and creating one-of-a-kind objects. It was while playing that character that I met the friends who introduced me to tabletop roleplaying.
My philosophy
Handcrafted quality
Fine materials (solid wood, full-grain leather, brass) and a blend of traditional and innovative techniques, for pieces that will stand the test of time.
Made to order
Every project is unique and made to your wishes. Dimensions, patterns, finishes: everything can be customized.
A shared passion
A longtime roleplayer, I make accessories designed by a player, for players.
The materials
I choose every material carefully to ensure quality, durability and good looks.
Spruce
Light and easy to work, ideal for screens and dice towers
Wood
Various species (walnut, oak, maple, cherry...) for sturdy, beautiful builds
Full-grain leather
Vegetable-tanned, natural patina, a range of colors
Brass
Authentic fittings and ornaments
Electronics
LEDs, LCD screens, smoke machines and other components, discreetly built in
Resin
3D printing for intricate details
Paints & varnishes
Durable, good-looking finishes
Other materials
Fabric, foam, felt, magnets... whatever the project needs