Make A Viking Shield From A Wine Barrel

Step 5 Front Assembly

Rivet the latigo grid down.  Place and rivet decorative studs or conchos.  Coat entire front of barrel lid with titebond 3 glue. Find the center of the leather and barrel lid match them and flip upside down let this dry several hours or overnight.  On the back side use contact cement on both the petals of cow hide and the barrel, allow to dry and pull taught.