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Process of making my Judge Fran Helmet:
Step1: I used a mannequins head, covered it in cling film then the masking tape on top. I then marked the middle and on one side split it into 3. Then I cut these shapes out and cut a few notches in the curved parts.
Step2: Draw around the half you cut out on eva foam, then turn the pattern pieces over and do the same. Glue all these parts together. Then I cut out 2 matching holes at the top for the ears.

Step3: The horns were the hardest part! Using a thick block of styrofoam I carved out the shape I wanted, This took all day and was a nightmare. Then I pinned them into place on the sides of the helmet.
Step4: I applied 1 layer of fibre glass to add strength to the helmet and around the base of the horns to keep them secure. Once dry I sanded it all down and then applied filler to fill in any holes and then lightly sanded it again.
Step5: Then I started adding the detail which is just different cords using a glue gun and made the patterns up as I went along.
Step6: I primed the helmet with EVA glue and once dried I spray painted it black then hand painted the gold detail after.
The ears are just a pattern I made, cut that shape out in the two different fur fabrics, made a metal wire frame and glue them altogether, leaving excess wire at the base of the ears to attach to the inside of the helmet.

Description

Process of making my Judge Fran Helmet:
Step1: I used a mannequins head, covered it in cling film then the masking tape on top. I then marked the middle and on one side split it into 3. Then I cut these shapes out and cut a few notches in the curved parts.
Step2: Draw around the half you cut out on eva foam, then turn the pattern pieces over and do the same. Glue all these parts together. Then I cut out 2 matching holes at the top for the ears.

Step3: The horns were the hardest part! Using a thick block of styrofoam I carved out the shape I wanted, This took all day and was a nightmare. Then I pinned them into place on the sides of the helmet.
Step4: I applied 1 layer of fibre glass to add strength to the helmet and around the base of the horns to keep them secure. Once dry I sanded it all down and then applied filler to fill in any holes and then lightly sanded it again.
Step5: Then I started adding the detail which is just different cords using a glue gun and made the patterns up as I went along.
Step6: I primed the helmet with EVA glue and once dried I spray painted it black then hand painted the gold detail after.
The ears are just a pattern I made, cut that shape out in the two different fur fabrics, made a metal wire frame and glue them altogether, leaving excess wire at the base of the ears to attach to the inside of the helmet.