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[[File:HylianShield.png|300px|thumb|right|The Hylian Shield]]
[[File:HylianShield.png|300px|thumb|right|The Hylian Shield]]
need to find decorative bolts (Carriage bolts)
need to find decorative bolts (Carriage bolts)
https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/page.php?theLocation=/Resources/Product/hardware/Pyramid_Head_Rivet_639.xml/


#Build the flat shield (cut it from 1/4" plywood)
#Build the flat shield (cut it from 1/4" plywood)

Revision as of 20:31, 23 March 2012

The Hylian Shield

need to find decorative bolts (Carriage bolts)

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

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