This bust shows a Roman helmet shown with a crest that was traditionally made from feathers.
Make a striking crest for your helmet with a supply of feathers and a few household items. The feather-crested helmet is a feature of the armor used by the Trojans, Greeks, Romans and Gaels, among others. The crests were sometimes used to indicate rank or unit, as well as serving as decoration. Traditionally black or red, the feathered crest runs from the front of the helmet to the back.
Instructions
1. Cut open the corrugated cardboard box. Lay it down flat on your work surface. Use the compass to draw a semicircle on the edge of the cardboard. The semicircle should be about the same size as your helmet.
2. Push the compass arm in 4 inches and, using the same hole as you did for the first semicircle, draw a smaller semicircle beneath the first one. You should now have a crescent shape. Should you desire a wider or narrower crest, you can increase or decrease the 4-inch width of the crest to suit your helmet.
3. Cut out the crescent shape with the craft knife. Paint the cardboard crescent to match your helmet. Allow the paint to dry. Turn the crescent on its side so you can see the corrugations in the cardboard. The small side should be facing down.
4. Pour some of the white glue into a small bowl. Dip the bottom tip of a feather into the white glue and stick it into the holes in the corrugated cardboard. Continue to add feathers until they form a semicircle around the outside of the cardboard. Push the feathers in so that the tops align. Allow the glue to dry.
5. Apply glue to the bottom of the crest and position it on the helmet. Allow the glue to dry. For a more elaborate crest, cut two 4-inch pieces of wire. Stick the bottom of the wire though the cardboard crest. Bend the free end to form an "L" shape and secure the crest to your helmet with tape.
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