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How to make a cardboard costume helmet

Step 5Final shaping

Final shaping

Here's where the spackling paste comes in. Spread lightweight spackling paste over the dome of the helmet and any other areas that need to be smoothed out. When it dries sand it to shape. It will probably take at least a couple of applications to get everything looking the way you want- this is especially true if your helmet has a lot of compound curves.

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May 2, 2011. 7:26 AMzackjords says:

What Type of Paste do u you..really appreciate if its includes the brand and a pic of it..

May 2, 2011. 8:25 PM

Honus (author) says:

Use this- http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202314762/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Mar 25, 2011. 7:58 AMcfc106 says:

as long as you don't drop it, the spakling paste won't crack right?

Mar 25, 2011. 8:10 AM

Honus (author) says:

I've dropped mine several times and no cracks yet!

Mar 18, 2011. 11:13 AMJaden Vynark says:

What type of sealer did you use? Satin, Clear gloss, or Semi gloss?

Mar 18, 2011. 7:53 PM

Honus (author) says:

I used Satin.

Aug 23, 2009. 2:41 AMHanusBobaFettMaker says:

spakling paste all over the dome? or just the small cracks?

Aug 23, 2009. 6:35 PM

Honus (author) says:

Just on the areas where you need to smooth it out.

Oct 17, 2007. 12:48 PMfighter pilot says:

how did you dent it? was it while you put the spackling on or after?

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