![]() It wasn't perfect, but it worked well enough. ![]() I recommend using thinned red paint (deep crimson, like dried blood color) and painting it on with a paint brush. I tried using my airbrush to paint the bristles - man, how naive I was. I'm fairly sure that most brooms have a twisted wire configuration to hold the bristles in. The bristles are bundled with wire - DO NOT CUT THE WIRE!! You will make a mess and make it much more difficult to mount. The brooms I found were a bit expensive in the dollar store - around 2 dollars. The BROOM!!! (images 1-4)I cut apart 2 brooms since I found that one didn't cover the area that I wanted. In the end, it looks fine, but I'm still overly critical of it. This part was rather difficult to make it look how I wanted it to look. Use anything that will sufficiently and easily curve your cardboard. (image 2) I used my shins to make the main curve of the cardboard. (image 4) Pay attention to the direction of the corrugation (the lines) in the paper, this will help keep your cardboard smooth and crease free. If you don't, you'll end up with a folded (and creased) piece of cardboard. (image 4) Other pointsOne crucial point in forming the shell is to flatten the cardboard as thin as it will go, this will allow you to mold the curved shape into the paper. I cut long slits down the center of it so I could curve it and fold the flaps over. (images 4-8) I wanted this to fold over and act as the curved section of the helmet. Get started, get gluingAfter I knew what shape I wanted to create, I curved a piece of cardboard so it fit most of the way around the circumference of the helmet. I'm a firm believer of test-fitting with tape, then secure it permanently. I taped these in place to get a feel of what the sizes would be like. If you need to expedite the shipment, please let us know beforehand so we can give you an accurate quote.Rough it out (images 1-3)I sketched out a few ideas of what I wanted the helmet to look like (I should have looked at some real images on the web) and cut out a few pieces of cardboard. Due to the size, weight, and number of packages for the costume, we can only ship this item by standard ground. NOTICE ABOUT SHIPPING: Please note this set ships in multiple shipments, usually 4-5 boxes. We can customize your Roman costume in any way! If you want to customize this outfit and add, replace, or take away items, please contact us. This is a total of six items, and it gives you everything for a complete High End Roman Centurion outfit! You'll save big for ordering the package deal instead of each item individually on the site - and that's already off our discounted prices. The Roman Centurion Complete Set comes with the following items: This is perfect for churches looking to buy Passion Play costumes, stage plays, reenactments, or fun costume parties. This outfit includes everything you see in the picture at a reduced price. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to build your Roman armor costume, then we've got a great package deal for you. Includes the unique and hard to find Roman Subarmalis to go underneath the armor! Totally Authentic, Real Roman Armor Costume! Create the most authentic look possible with our combined package. If something is out of stock, please contact us so we can discuss substitution options if you wish. Please click on the links to the individual items below to check stock on each item. ![]() Please Note: Individual sizes and options may not be reflected in/out of stock. Get a Complete Roman Centurion Costume at a Discounted Price!
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