Make a realistic-looking Spartan helmet using craft supplies.
When you are putting together a theatrical production on Ancient Greece, you may have a difficult time locating costume accessories that are accurate to the time. One alternative is to make some of the accessories yourself. For example, construct a Spartan soldier's helmet using materials that can be purchased inexpensively from any arts and crafts supply store. This enables you to create a more authentic-looking play about Ancient Greece without wasting a lot of money in the process.
Instructions
1. Inflate a large round balloon, and knot the end. Place six large ostrich feathers along the top of the balloon, quill side down, and tape them into place in a row with masking tape one at a time.
2. Place a bowl onto a tabletop, and pour in 1 cup of paper mache pulp, 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of table salt. Stir in 2 cups of boiling water with a spoon, then allow the mixture to cool for 20 minutes.
3. Cut 30 pieces of cotton gauze into strips with scissors to measure 2 inches wide and 6 inches long each.
4. Dip each piece of cotton gauze into the paper mache mixture, then lay the coated strips of gauze over the top half of the balloon. Cover the top half of the balloon with six layers of strips. Allow the form to air dry for 12 hours.
5. Pop the balloon with a straight pin, then remove the deflated balloon.
6. Trim around the bottom edge of the paper mache shell using scissors to create a smooth edge. Discard the cut pieces.
7. Paint the paper mache Spartan helmet using bronze acrylic paint. Allow the paint to dry for 20 minutes.
8. Paint a layer of clear acrylic glaze over the bronze paint, which will protect the paint from chipping off and will make the helmet look shiny like metal. Allow the glaze to dry for 20 minutes before wearing the Spartan soldier's helmet.
9. Repeat to create as many Spartan helmets as you need for the performance.
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