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need to find decorative bolts (Carriage bolts)
need to find decorative bolts (Carriage bolts)


#Build the flat shield (cut it from 1/4" plywood)
#Build a frame to bend the plywood
#Build a frame to bend the plywood
#Steam-bend the plywood and lock it in the frame
#Layer sheets of 1/8" plywood and laminate them together in the frame
#Cut metal pieces
#Cut metal pieces
#Dry fit to shield and cut counter sink holes
#Dry fit to shield and cut counter sink holes

Revision as of 15:09, 5 September 2012

The Hylian Shield

need to find decorative bolts (Carriage bolts)

  1. Build a frame to bend the plywood
  2. Layer sheets of 1/8" plywood and laminate them together in the frame
  3. Cut metal pieces
  4. Dry fit to shield and cut counter sink holes
  5. Paint and polish (probably 2 or 3 passes) shield and metal
  6. Put everything together
  7. Create leather armband and attach

Note that the red bird symbol can be painted right on the shield, the rest is metal.