tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post3254046897990950530..comments2023-10-28T04:28:15.434-04:00Comments on Happily Ever Crafter: DIY: Building a Medieval Helmet Out of CardboardAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-14065198169901499402020-03-06T08:29:07.076-05:002020-03-06T08:29:07.076-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885925921943764757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-1749741046467001182020-03-06T08:27:25.544-05:002020-03-06T08:27:25.544-05:00just stumbled across this really helpful tutorial ...just stumbled across this really helpful tutorial ... can I ask how did you the sort of raised "weld lines" type marks on the helmets ? many thanks SimonSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885925921943764757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-38457851885018504152015-01-28T20:53:25.092-05:002015-01-28T20:53:25.092-05:00Thanks! You could try brass fasteners or even bolt...Thanks! You could try brass fasteners or even bolts/nuts/washers to make the hinge! Great idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-22405736200362643792015-01-28T20:52:09.745-05:002015-01-28T20:52:09.745-05:00That's a great idea, thanks! :)That's a great idea, thanks! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-90550357087666471712015-01-28T20:51:50.748-05:002015-01-28T20:51:50.748-05:00Aww that sounds fun! Thanks for visiting and we...Aww that sounds fun! Thanks for visiting and we'd love to see a picture when you're done! CatherinePageWood@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-45926683648369713012015-01-28T20:50:54.525-05:002015-01-28T20:50:54.525-05:00Awesome! So glad it worked for you! Thanks for sto...Awesome! So glad it worked for you! Thanks for stopping by! :) We'd love to see a picture of your finished product if you have a chance! CatherinePageWood@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-76909850157180471432015-01-28T20:49:58.335-05:002015-01-28T20:49:58.335-05:00I've made gauntlets but haven't done a tut...I've made gauntlets but haven't done a tutorial as of yet but plan to. I think a breastplate would be difficult with cardboard. The movie is still untitled right now and in pre-production. Subscribe to VisionWood Films on YouTube to stay on top of our current work! Thanks for visiting and commenting!<br /><br />-Brian Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-80976869983696301572015-01-24T11:15:28.399-05:002015-01-24T11:15:28.399-05:00Sorry auto-correct, what I meant to say, was what ...Sorry auto-correct, what I meant to say, was what is the name of your medieval film?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18213981452546099399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-4767445611692488382015-01-24T11:11:34.289-05:002015-01-24T11:11:34.289-05:00These is by far the best helmets I've encounte...These is by far the best helmets I've encounter on the web. It looks authentic, cheap and sturdy. I have two questions. 1, do you make any other armour types? Like gauntlets, greaves, breastplate ect. And 2, what is your sort medieval movie going to be called?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18213981452546099399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-34589731329372430602014-10-22T16:31:43.428-04:002014-10-22T16:31:43.428-04:00Really good job. Can you make one so the visor can...Really good job. Can you make one so the visor can raise?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-32290882013123354482014-10-22T11:49:05.679-04:002014-10-22T11:49:05.679-04:00To make it more fun and if you have more time on y...To make it more fun and if you have more time on your hands you can do a papier mâché afterwards :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-70033885335324270652014-10-03T19:39:57.844-04:002014-10-03T19:39:57.844-04:00We are planning to use this for a school project (...We are planning to use this for a school project (for a pumpkin!) It looks wonderful. We will likely end up making a few for our 3 little knights to play with at home. Thank you for generously sharing this! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-55259389923558669512014-09-26T17:14:41.963-04:002014-09-26T17:14:41.963-04:00I made 2 helmets, one directly copying the instruc...I made 2 helmets, one directly copying the instructions and one viking helmet (minus face and addition of horns). Your idea and plan is very useful, thanks. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-21015127466431580812014-07-05T23:47:22.186-04:002014-07-05T23:47:22.186-04:00You're so welcome! We're glad this tutoria...You're so welcome! We're glad this tutorial is so helpful for so many! God bless! We'd love to see pictures if you have any!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-18981001911653807622014-07-05T23:46:03.056-04:002014-07-05T23:46:03.056-04:00Great idea! Cereal boxes are easy to come by too. ...Great idea! Cereal boxes are easy to come by too. Your helmet looks awesome! Plus, we love that Gandalf is in your profile picture ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-9528561895537520332014-07-05T23:44:35.140-04:002014-07-05T23:44:35.140-04:00We're glad you've found this tutorial to b...We're glad you've found this tutorial to be so helpful! Thanks so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-63107633073206475682014-07-05T23:43:56.224-04:002014-07-05T23:43:56.224-04:00Kudos for being resourceful!! :)Kudos for being resourceful!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-5575152387826595472014-07-05T23:43:32.490-04:002014-07-05T23:43:32.490-04:00That's amazing! What a great idea! We'd lo...That's amazing! What a great idea! We'd love to see pictures if you have any!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-52961178782989397712014-07-05T23:42:50.934-04:002014-07-05T23:42:50.934-04:00Keep trying! You'll get it! Hot glue gun burns...Keep trying! You'll get it! Hot glue gun burns are just part of the deal, sorry we failed to mention it ;) hahaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-66561257851653056342014-07-05T23:41:53.687-04:002014-07-05T23:41:53.687-04:00That is awesome!! We're so glad this tutorial ...That is awesome!! We're so glad this tutorial has gone so far! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869414746881394117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-67081580530720166692014-05-22T15:41:16.255-04:002014-05-22T15:41:16.255-04:00Best tutorial I've found for this type of helm...Best tutorial I've found for this type of helmet. I'm trying to create a life size knight (from cardboard) for our church vacation Bible school. Thank you so much!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-30694564699012069142014-04-22T15:53:25.931-04:002014-04-22T15:53:25.931-04:00See the profile pic for an helmet I created using ...See the profile pic for an helmet I created using the same basic Rib-Rim technique Brian discussed. The core of this helm is made from cereal boxes with craft foam heated and stretched over it with some creative paint. :DErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890225265250312099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-21546550875155626662014-04-22T15:49:05.586-04:002014-04-22T15:49:05.586-04:00This technique also works really well with the thi...This technique also works really well with the thick cardboard from cereal boxes and the like. That cardstock is sturdy and doesn't have the ridge effect that corrugated has. That circle in the top of the helm is the secret to getting all of the pieces to attach properly.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890225265250312099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-82811406257088322522014-04-18T16:31:30.252-04:002014-04-18T16:31:30.252-04:00I have read several online instructions as to how ...I have read several online instructions as to how to make a helmet like this. However, none of the suggest adding a circle of cardboard to the top. I hope this can solve my problems with bending the cardboard. Good helmets, by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5177892521794614645.post-15547969319143660752014-03-29T16:13:26.173-04:002014-03-29T16:13:26.173-04:00My son has a Medieval co-op class as part of our h...My son has a Medieval co-op class as part of our homeschool. He needed medieval costume for the last class/feast. This was perfect. The most authentic looking I've seen.....and we need cheap to make :)<br />Thanks so much. Keep up the great work. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865744904494275264noreply@blogger.com