Thor's helmet using papier-mâché technique

In anticipation of preparations for the New Year holidays, the task of each parent is to create an original carnival costume for their child. Modern children want superhero costumes, which is also the Scandinavian thunder god Thor. If it is easy to sew the costume itself, then the helmet of Thor can introduce difficulties. You need to do it yourself.

What a helmet can be made of

The main thing is to find a sketch of the right helmet. The headpiece of the thunder god is an ordinary helmet, where on the sides there are peculiar protrusions that resemble wings. Next, it is important to pay attention to detail. In front, a pattern is formed that resembles a triangle without one side. An additional decoration will be a variety of ledges or transitions.

Thus, the helmet of Thor is quite simple to make, you just need to determine the material. The basis of the helmet can be made from:

• Papier-mâché paper.
• Plastic bottles soldering details.
• Felt using a sewing machine.

These are the most affordable and easy-to-use options that many can handle. You can combine several material options in one product.

Instructions on what materials are needed to make Thor's helmet out of paper

The headpiece of the thunder god is easy to make out of paper using the papier-mâché technique, since this material is very plastic in the process, keeps its shape well in ready-made condition and easily lends itself to any decoration.

It is not enough to know how to make the helmet of Thor, you need to choose the right tools and materials. To make the base you need:

• Paper. It is advisable to use two types: newspaper and ordinary white.
• Scissors, clerical knife.
• PVA glue.
• Plain tap water.
• Capacity made of glass or ceramic.
• Layout to recreate the shape of the helmet. Usually, a balloon with the same volume as the girth of the head is used for this.

Additional material can be threads that can strengthen the base of the helmet. Additionally, for decoration you will need:

• Wide brushes.
• Bronze paint.
• Silver sparkles.
• Gray gouache.

The list may be larger when creating additional effects on Thor's helmet.

Making a Headpiece of the Thunder God

First you need to prepare the basis for creating a helmet - inflate the ball and fix it. Further, the work will consist in processing paper and laying it on a ball.

Making Thor's helmet using the papier-mâché technique:

1. Tear a newspaper into small pieces and in a separate pile - white paper.
2. First you need to take pieces of white paper, dip in water, which is poured into a ceramic container, and lay on the ball.
3. Thus, you need to lay out one layer. Wait until the pulp dries. Approximately 2 hours are needed.
4. The paper is opened with a thin layer of glue and again left to dry.
5. The next step will be the application of newsprint soaked in water. It is necessary to form several layers.
6. Leave to dry and glue again.
7. Spread two layers of white paper. From it, bulges and reliefs are formed, which are obtained due to the spreading of several layers of cellulose.
8. Leave to dry for a day.
9. The wings, which should protrude above the helmet and partially cover the face, can be cut out of cardboard.
10. When the base of the helmet is dry, you need to burst the ball and cut the edges with scissors. Gently recreate the relief on the headdress using an office knife.
11. The wings are attached to the sides with the help of a thread and a needle.

When the do-it-yourself helmet of Thor is already ready, you need to start finishing. Coat the base with paint. At the base of the relief, cover the paper with sparkles, but first you need to outline these folds with gray gouache.