Simple Armor: Breastplates
OBJECTIVE:
To build a breastplate for the Metalworker’s Guild.
MATERIALS:
Heavy corrugated cardboard, heavy-duty aluminum foil,
glue, Stylus, blunt scissors, tape, heavy string.
LENGTH OF TIME:
30 minutes
PROCEDURE:
1) Cut desired shape and size of breastplate
out of cardboard.
2) Cut overlay larger out of aluminum foil.
3) Lay foil on top of cardboard turning over
the edges and taping them to cardboard.
4) With blunt scissors, stylus, or pencil,
lightly etch desired design.
5) Place holes in the sides and top. Tie the
string to the breastplate. Attach to the body
by tying around the neck and the chest.
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Simple Armor: Helmet
OBJECTIVE:
To build helmets for the Armorer’s Guild.
MATERIALS:
Ball (basketball or volleyball);
cardboard for stand; petroleum
jelly; Pariscraft (gauze plaster strips);
water; spray grey tempera paint;
brushes.
LENGTH OF TIME:
One hour to make; 30 minutes to
paint.
PROCEDURE:
1) Attach twine around the ball so you can
pull it from the finished piece.
2) Fashion a 4” wide strip of cardboard to act
as a stand in which you place the ball.
3) Cover the ball with petroleum jelly for easy
removal.
4) Cut gauze plaster strips in 8” lengths for
easy application.
5) Wet strips and coat entire shape with two
applications of Pariscraft, leaving an
opening for face. The rope becomes a
sculptured ridge.
6) Let dry.
7) Pull twine to remove form.
8) Paint.
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