Gladiator Helmet

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Gladiator Helmet

The perfect accessory for your toddling Trojan. These helmets can be made using thin card such as a manila folder – which can be easily cut with scissors. For a stronger helmet, use card from a cardboard box. Box card needs to be cut with a craft knife (by an adult!).

You will need:

 cardboard boxes

 craft knife

 stapler

 silver acrylic paint

 red card

Method

1. Cut a strip of box card about 6cm wide and long enough to fit around the head. Measure the strip to fit just above the eyebrows and staple.

2. Add another strip from the front to the back of the headband.

3. See the shapes template (below) for a guide on how to draw the helmet pieces onto the cardboard.

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4. Use the knife to cut out the pieces.

5. Staple the pieces to the helmet frame.

6. Paint the helmet with the silver acrylic.

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7. If you wish to add a crest to your helmet, take a piece of red card about 14cm wide. Make a fold along the long side 6cm in from the edge. Repeat on the other side. This will leave you with a seam down the centre to stick to the helmet frame.

8. Cut strips to the fold line on both sides.

9. Stick or staple the crest down the centre cardboard strip of the helmet.

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10. Try to look more menacing than this…

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Gladiator Helmet Template

Front Panel

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Gladiator Helmet Template

Side Panels

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