Roman Soldier : Shields and Helmets

Roman Solider Costume :  Shields

Supplies :

• cardboard (about a box)
• paper
• invisible tape
• exacto knife 

Directions :

• Cut one box until its about 3 feet high and 1 1/4 feet wide for a soldiers shield. Then cover the surface with paper. There are two different types of roman shields ,soldier and legionary(see photo).  
• For the legionary shield make it about 7 foot perimeter and for shape see picture  above. 

You can see my tutorial for the helmet / arm guards and body armor at these two posts.

Roman Solider Costume :  Helmet & Leg Guards

Helmet

Supplies :

• cardboard (about 2 boxes)
• aluminum foil
• invisible tape
• exact-o knife 

Directions :

• Cut a piece of cardboard about as round as your head.
• Cut long narrow triangle down it as shown.

Leg Guard 

Supplies:

• cardboard
• exact-o knife
• aluminum foil
• brown yarn

Directions:

•  Cut the into a sort of rectangular type shape.
• Cover it with the shinier side of the  aluminum foil.
• Poke a hole in the top and bottom corners and tie brown yarn into the holes.

You can see my tutorial for the shield and Body armor at these two posts.