As you can see, I've left the wing nuts on the sides of the helmet because I'm eventually going to add further decoration to the helmet in another tutorial.

Find a fierce child. You can use a leather sandbag to hammer the dome pieces, but I found a swage to be much easier. Notify me of new posts by email. Tape the horns onto either side of the balloon using masking tape. Cut out the pieces from the sheet metal. Thanks so much! I also teach Dark age weapons combat, also for over 30 years. Right sides facing, place one outer hat piece on top of another and stitch up one side. Place the two bands on top of each other, right sides facing, and sew the sides seams. Kindest regards Charles.

In order to make the helmet SCA combat regulation, you'll also eventually need to make a face mask, but we won't be creating a face mask in this tutorial. Helmets were not bolted together either. Dip the strips one at a time into the flour mixture, then cover the entire balloon and horns with five to six layers of the strips. I can support every thing I have said with documents and references. I have a youtube channel with over Project Videos! If you want to be closer to authentic get rid of the pop rivets. A good effort, but pop rivets are a no-no when you say authentic, and brass can be argued ;-. Make sure the raw edges are still turned under. Great execution and and well-written.

In her spare time she designs sewing patterns for Go To Patterns and surfs the web for interesting articles to post on The Train To Crazy. Pop rivets had not been invented in the Dark Ages. But it really wasn't too complicated, you might want to give it a try. Repeat for all four pieces and then set them aside. I love this. Brass was very much available to the Vikings of that time period, and I like the contrasting steel vs brass alternating design of this piece. Because of the lack of a free arm, I then flipped the hat out to sew all the way around the top edge. Tape the horns onto either side of the balloon using masking tape. The rest of this tutorial is based off that frame.

Got my vote. The Beverly shear make cutting out the sheet metal as easy as cutting paper. When you get back to the start, pivot and sew the folded edge down. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Before you begin, remove any protective plastic that remains on the pieces and polish them using the buffer and buffing compound. You'll need to cut out 4 triangles that will be formed into the helmet's dome. Hi Schanon, I have emailed you the pattern. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I also teach Dark age weapons combat, also for over 30 years. Cut two circles from the brass plate large enough to cover any mistakes like extra holes, crooked joins, etc on the top, front, or back.

How you can teach the wrong thing to your child? However, you can use mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum instead - 0. Now draw a "bulging triangle" on your template. You can also cut out pieces of foam or other material and glue them on if you don't have a glue gun. Repeat for your lining pieces, but do not leave a gap. Fold up the bottom edge to meet the top edge, with the batting now sandwiched in between. Repeat for the other side, making sure that you have right sides facing again. Right sides facing, match the two outer pieces along the top raw edge and pin together.

Notice the top and back still look pretty ugly; they'll be covered with the small brass domes in the next step. If you're new to dishing, it's helpful to draw out a grid on the piece so you can easily visualize how the metal is forming, warping, and curving after each blow. Glue each strip around one of the horns. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool for 20 minutes. Cut strips of newspaper measuring 2 inches wide and 6 inches long. Any civilised person should vilify any one irresponsible enough to feed misinformation to a child. It was really just time consuming. Not my finest hour! The buffing wheel and white buffing compound is perfect for getting a fine mirror finish on both the stainless steel and brass. Place the two bands on top of each other, right sides facing, and sew the sides seams.

I can support every thing I have said with documents and references. Got my vote. Pop rivets had not been invented in the Dark Ages. Any civilised person should vilify any one irresponsible enough to feed misinformation to a child. Not my finest hour! If you don't want a mirror finish, but want a satin finish, use a wire wheel pad instead. And that's it! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Cut out the pieces from the sheet metal.

Right sides facing, pin the curves inner edge of the horn to the straight edge of the wedge. In order to make the helmet SCA combat regulation, you'll also eventually need to make a face mask, but we won't be creating a face mask in this tutorial. If you don't have duct tape you can use silver paint. Home I have a youtube channel with over Project Videos! For a decorative helmet, that would probably work fine. I drew guide lines to keep the rivets lined up nicely. Use the temp rivets to bolt the dome piece to the frame. Although you can buy commercially-made Viking helmets from a costume shop, you can save money by making your own helmet using a few craft materials.

The process is called forge welding, and this process was used in not only sword construction, and utility construction, but it was also used in helmet construction, in particular the cross bands. Cut a strip of cardboard that is two inches wide and shape it into a ring that can comfortably fit around your head like a head band. Then cut them out. I made it in TechShop. Check out the other Handmade Dress Up tutorials! By sircorvus Follow. Comments 1. Now draw a "bulging triangle" on your template. Photo Credits. Place the two bands on top of each other, right sides facing, and sew the sides seams.

I wanted the helmet to be sturdy and lofty to resemble a metal one, so I used heavy wovens and batting. Baste around all three edges and trim excess away. Because of the lack of a free arm, I then flipped the hat out to sew all the way around the top edge. Carefully place one of the horns on top of the chalk circle so they match and pin all the way around. Set aside. Leave a one inch gap starting one inch from the bottom edge. If you have always wanted to make a fruit mead melomel you might want to check this tutorial out. Lose the brass and replace it with steel. An industrial mixer bowl might be this thick, but it is unlikely a dollar store find would. You'll need to cut out 4 triangles that will be formed into the helmet's dome.

Pop rivets had not been invented in the Dark Ages. This helmet is not SCA legal either. Then pin all the way around again, along the top edge. Draft a circle that has these dimensions. I used hot glue. Thank you for posting a Viking Helmet pattern. Use a strong multipurpose adhesive, like Beacon's Quick Grip, to glue the padding to the interior of the helmet. Then cut them out.

Start on the outer perimeter and work your way around in a circular pattern into the center of the piece. Repeat the whole process for the other horn, and then set them both aside. Pop rivets had not been invented in the Dark Ages. Then pin all the way around again, along the top edge. Things You'll Need. In addition, you'll need to cut out 3 domes about the size of a mason jar lid to form the inner structural dome, the outer decorative dome, and cut in half to form the two decorative half-domes for the front and back of the helmet. Reply 4 years ago. These are your band pieces. Repeat for the other two outer pieces, only sewing one side of each. Brass was very much available to the Vikings of that time period, and I like the contrasting steel vs brass alternating design of this piece.

Be sure to keep checking it against the helmet frame, as the planishing will change the piece's shape as well. In her spare time she designs sewing patterns for Go To Patterns and surfs the web for interesting articles to post on The Train To Crazy. Repeat for the other batting and band pieces. Then cut them out. Share It. The rest of this tutorial is based off that frame. Lose the brass and replace it with steel. This forms the nose piece. Whoever told you this has misinformed you.

The Beverly shear make cutting out the sheet metal as easy as cutting paper. You can see I started with nearly an inch bulge around the triangle, so I had a lot to cut off. You'll need to cut out 4 triangles that will be formed into the helmet's dome. Welding is not authentic for the time period, as helmets were bolted together. Then pin all the way around again, along the top edge. Draft a circle that has these dimensions. Repeat for your lining pieces, but do not leave a gap. Follow the steps in the tutorial Basic Helmet Frame , to build the frame for your helmet. Paint the Viking helmet using acrylic paint, then allow the paint to dry for 20 minutes. In particular, you need to make the frame and dome from 0.

The helmet you have made is close to the Benty Grange, albeit without the bore on top. Repeat on the other side. Whoever told you this has misinformed you. By sircorvus Follow. The riveting gun is a great time saver. Paint the Viking helmet using acrylic paint, then allow the paint to dry for 20 minutes. Then cut them out. Although you can buy commercially-made Viking helmets from a costume shop, you can save money by making your own helmet using a few craft materials. Reply 4 years ago. You can use a leather sandbag to hammer the dome pieces, but I found a swage to be much easier.

Draft a circle that has these dimensions. For live steel re-enactment it only needs a few modifications. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Place the two bands on top of each other, right sides facing, and sew the sides seams. After you've bashed the piece into a rough dome, take the piece to the planishing hammer and smooth it out. And glue those horns to the sides of the helmet. This is where you'll need to do some adjustments like hammering a better fit or cutting off excess to make every piece fit the dome, overlapping the frame as much as possible to add strength, but not overlapping the dome pieces with each other. If you have a free arm function on your machine, use it , and then laugh at me for not having my free arm machine serviced. Although I am normally wearing a sweater, because Scotland is cold.

By sircorvus Follow. Photo Credits. Inflate a large round balloon to the size of your head, then tie the end to secure it. Repeat for the other batting and band pieces. These are your horn pieces. And that's it! This will hold better. Thanks so much! Brass was very much available to the Vikings of that time period, and I like the contrasting steel vs brass alternating design of this piece. These will be the horns of the Viking helmet.

Baste around all three edges and trim excess away. The buffing wheel and white buffing compound is perfect for getting a fine mirror finish on both the stainless steel and brass. Add some rivets. Hi Schanon, I have emailed you the pattern. Make a Viking Shield You can make this with foamboard or cardboard. Just place the piece in the frame and draw a line matching the center of the frame band on each side and cut off the excess with the Beverly shear. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Make sure the raw edges are still turned under. I used hot glue.

Using the leather sandbag or dish swage and a plastic polyethylene mallet, hammer the dome piece into shape. Cut two circles from the brass plate large enough to cover any mistakes like extra holes, crooked joins, etc on the top, front, or back. I wanted the helmet to be sturdy and lofty to resemble a metal one, so I used heavy wovens and batting. Make a Viking Shield You can make this with foamboard or cardboard. Be sure to keep checking it against the helmet frame, as the planishing will change the piece's shape as well. Now cut off the excess to fit the hammered dome pieces to the helmet frame. You'll need to cut out 4 triangles that will be formed into the helmet's dome. The Quick Grip is as strong as super glue but takes a minute to set, giving you time to slide everything into the positions you want.

There are two outer bands one of mine is hiding under the other , and two batting pieces same width but half the height. Although I am normally wearing a sweater, because Scotland is cold. Be sure to keep checking it against the helmet frame, as the planishing will change the piece's shape as well. Now you have a bowl that will fit on your head. But the SCA standards mentioned in the instructions require 0. Tape each cone with masking tape to secure it into shape. After you've bashed the piece into a rough dome, take the piece to the planishing hammer and smooth it out. Cut out two strips of faux fur that measure 3 inches wide and 8 inches long. Welding is not authentic for the time period, as helmets were bolted together. Repeat for all four pieces and then set them aside.

Before you begin, remove any protective plastic that remains on the pieces and polish them using the buffer and buffing compound. Reply Upvote. Comments 1. Fold it in half so it has a easy to see the diameter. Through the openings under each horn, stuff the rest of the filling to make your horns nice and sturdy and then sew the gaps closed. Thanks so much! Repeat for the other side, making sure that you have right sides facing again. Cut the bottom half of the form so that only the top half with with the horns remains.

And glue those horns to the sides of the helmet. When you get back to where you started, fold over to hide the raw edge. Although you can buy commercially-made Viking helmets from a costume shop, you can save money by making your own helmet using a few craft materials. If you want to be closer to authentic get rid of the pop rivets. Add some brown to the horns to make them look like horn. Cut one in half. Combine 3 cups flour and 2 cups water into a pot. Make a Viking Shield You can make this with foamboard or cardboard. Thank you for posting a Viking Helmet pattern.

Either way it comes out graet and is double layered for strength. Any civilised person should vilify any one irresponsible enough to feed misinformation to a child. Now all that's left is to add padding to the interior of the helmet. Start on the outer perimeter and work your way around in a circular pattern into the center of the piece. Cut the bottom half of the form so that only the top half with with the horns remains. Your email address will not be published. Squee charlesian Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. SCA helmets require face protection and pop rivets are not allowed in the constriction of helms. You can disagree as much as you like, but please listen, I am only trying to help you. This forms the nose piece.

Fold it in half so it has a easy to see the diameter. A good effort, but pop rivets are a no-no when you say authentic, and brass can be argued ;-. Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. Now we hide those behind decorative plates that not only hide any mistakes but also add additional strength to the helmet. Starting at the centre back seam, pin your trim along the bottom edge so that just a tiny bit of the band sticks out. Next draw out a pair of horns. Besides Amanda, because obviously SHE knew. You'll need to cut out 4 triangles that will be formed into the helmet's dome. Tape the horns onto either side of the balloon using masking tape.

Dish out the two brass circles into shallow domes. Hi, Thanks for visiting my website. Add some rivets. You can disagree as much as you like, but please listen, I am only trying to help you. Pop the balloon inside of the form by poking it with a straight pin. Sorry for comment a little late, but never is late to contribute I think :. After finishing the steps in that tutorial, return here and we will finish the helmet in the style of a 6th century Viking. The hardest part was dishing the dome sections, that took me a couple hours to figure out. These are your band pieces.

When you get back to where you started, fold over to hide the raw edge. Tim P 4 years ago. Now draw a "bulging triangle" on your template. While your batting is out, lay your four outer pieces right side up and pin in place. Cut out two strips of faux fur that measure 3 inches wide and 8 inches long. As you can see, I've left the wing nuts on the sides of the helmet because I'm eventually going to add further decoration to the helmet in another tutorial. Before you begin, remove any protective plastic that remains on the pieces and polish them using the buffer and buffing compound. Tape the horns onto either side of the balloon using masking tape.

These are your horn pieces. Use "temp rivets" machine screws and wing nuts to fit all the dome pieces to the frame. Place the two bands on top of each other, right sides facing, and sew the sides seams. There are two outer bands one of mine is hiding under the other , and two batting pieces same width but half the height. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Make sure the raw edges are still turned under. Now draw a "bulging triangle" on your template. Make a Viking Shield You can make this with foamboard or cardboard. You can even add on specific Viking elements, such as fierce-looking horns or faux fur trimming. Okay, sircorvus, I'll help you out here.

Photo Credits. Hope this help. Make a Peach or Pineapple Melomel. If you are interested in authenticity then attaching the plates to the frame you should be using irons rivets, not pop rivets blind rivets. Reply 5 years ago on Introduction. But it really wasn't too complicated, you might want to give it a try. If you don't want a mirror finish, but want a satin finish, use a wire wheel pad instead. Did you make this project? Home I have a youtube channel with over Project Videos!

For SCA combat where authenticity is a little looser so that many people can play, your helmet is fine. AtomicPete 6 years ago. In particular, you need to make the frame and dome from 0. And if you have duct tape now wrap the whole helmet with it. It was really just time consuming. Pin to secure the layers. Use something pokey to turn out fully and then stuff it with filler just to the curve where my thumb is. A good effort, but pop rivets are a no-no when you say authentic, and brass can be argued ;-.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You can make this with foamboard or cardboard. Cut out the pieces from the sheet metal. Tape the horns onto either side of the balloon using masking tape. Thanks so much! I made it in TechShop. Either way it comes out graet and is double layered for strength. For live steel re-enactment it only needs a few modifications.

Grunambulax 6 years ago. Cant Hardly altomic Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. For live steel re-enactment it only needs a few modifications. Hope this help. I don't use sticks to fight with, I use real swords. If you want to be closer to authentic get rid of the pop rivets. Leave a one inch gap starting one inch from the bottom edge. Any civilised person should vilify any one irresponsible enough to feed misinformation to a child. You can use a leather sandbag to hammer the dome pieces, but I found a swage to be much easier.

Cant Hardly altomic Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. I wanted the helmet to be sturdy and lofty to resemble a metal one, so I used heavy wovens and batting. The Beverly shear make cutting out the sheet metal as easy as cutting paper. On the right side of your outer hat, pin the circle you drafted. This forms the nose piece. I like contrasting metals also, however you will find that just a little is enough. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. By sircorvus Follow. While your batting is out, lay your four outer pieces right side up and pin in place. Sew along this edge, and you have a three dimensional hat!

And glue those horns to the sides of the helmet. Now you have a bowl that will fit on your head. Who knew? My trim is scratchy! Kindest regards Charles. Use the temp rivets to bolt the dome piece to the frame. Now all that's left is to add padding to the interior of the helmet. Repeat for the other two outer pieces, only sewing one side of each.

Photo Credits. This will make a much stronger helmet for combat, also an added bonus will be that your helmet wont rust as fast due to the galvanic reaction between the brass and the steel. Any civilised person should vilify any one irresponsible enough to feed misinformation to a child. Repeat for all four pieces and then set them aside. Make a Viking Shield You can make this with foamboard or cardboard. Repeat the whole process for the other horn, and then set them both aside. I can support every thing I have said with documents and references. You can see I started with nearly an inch bulge around the triangle, so I had a lot to cut off. Tape each cone with masking tape to secure it into shape. If you don't want a mirror finish, but want a satin finish, use a wire wheel pad instead.

Dish out the two brass circles into shallow domes. Tim P AtomicPete Reply 4 years ago. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Inflate a large round balloon to the size of your head, then tie the end to secure it. Things You'll Need. I used stainless steel for the dome pieces and brass for the smaller decorative domes. After finishing the steps in that tutorial, return here and we will finish the helmet in the style of a 6th century Viking. Just place the piece in the frame and draw a line matching the center of the frame band on each side and cut off the excess with the Beverly shear. Comments 1. I used hot glue.