I think this was one of the first helmets I'd made from cardboard. Back when my eldest was just 2 he was really into Mike the Knight and there started my first cardboard helmet. Since then I have had to make many helmets as battles have been lost and head sizes have grown. Over the years I have tweaked the design and now I pretty much stick to this simple template.
It's a fun DIY cardboard project to make for the kids (but yes there is also an adult size template too). The helmet visor is designed to drop down over the face as it pivots using a button rivet. You can paint it in "Mike the Knight" colours and pop a red feather on top or just leave it as it is, either way it's a great costume for Halloween or an added addition to dress up box for imaginative play.
You will need to make the costume:
Cardboard (single wall) 3-5mm thick)
Craft blade https://amzn.to/3X4Zsvb
2 Jean Buttons (Updated link with new screw in tacs, no hammer needed) https://amzn.to/3XthVTJ
2 Flat Washers https://amzn.to/3TljQqX
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Tweezers https://amzn.to/3z1B8mb
Hole punch https://amzn.to/4e0VzhY
The above affiliate links are to amazon products we currently use for making cardboard costumes. (they may differ from the video) but please use whatever is available, these are suggestions.
To help you with the process or if you just want to see how it's done, watch this fun instructional video tutorial on how to put the cardboard knights helmet costume together. You will have the best cardboard knights costume in no time.
by Zygote Brown Designs - for the love of cardboard.
