In the early 90s, the "Iron Curtain" opened, more and more often one could hear about science fiction writers and their works. And Tolkienist movements came to our country. People wanted to feel like the lyrical heroes of the works, which began to penetrate into the shelves of bookstores in huge en masse. Among the fans of this genre, people appeared who wanted to participate in battles and pretend that they were elves, warriors, etc. In this regard, various "sects" appeared, which proclaimed sword fights and other battles. Swords, shields and uniforms were made from scrap materials.
It is necessary
- - wood material
- - nails
- - wire cutters
- - jigsaw
- - a hammer
- - rope cord
- - pencil
- - upholstery fabric
Instructions
Step 1
To begin with, the base of the shield is made, as a rule, the shields are made in a round shape. Take a piece of plywood and hammer in a small nail. Wrap the rope around the nail, attach a pencil to the end of the rope. Draw a circle using the string and pencil as a compass. In the center of your shield, draw a circle that can fit your fist. Use a jigsaw to cut the base of the shield and the hole for the fist.
Step 2
After making the shield base, start making the shield holder. You will also need to make 2 fastening strips for the reliability and strength of your shield. To fasten all manufactured additional parts to the shield, use nails with heads or rivets. The diameter of the nails should be 3-4 mm, and the diameter of the caps should be 5-6 mm. If the nails completely pass through the entire shield, then remove the protruding parts of the nails with pliers.
Step 3
Choose a fabric for the sheathing of your future shield. It is necessary to apply glue to the backboard and fabric. The fabric must be well pulled and secured to the back of the backboard. Use a strip of galvanized iron to trim the edges of the backboard to keep it intact for years to come.
To give the look of an old tree, it is necessary to treat the shield with a stain. If there is no stain, then rub the surface with wax and hold it over a lit stove.
The completion of the production of the shield is the application of ornaments on the surface of the shield.
