8 Ft. Tall Stalk-Around costume

Step 9 Costume head: Helmets and hinges

Now that the attachment part is complete it's time to move on to the actual movement, For this part of the project you'll need the 2" triangle hinges, the hard hat and the metal strip. First off the helmet I used was a plastic army helmet from last
year's Toy soldier, (Thanks PuckstoppingPoke!) Once I added another chin strap it worked fine but you can always use a hard hat, I started by drilling some holes in the wooden base and then I attached one of the hinges to it. Next I attached the metal strip to the hinge using zip ties (there were a lot stronger then I thought) I then drilled a few holes in the brim of the helmet and a place another hinge there (I used a regular hinge on the helmet cause I was a little short on time, I'd normally recommend another triangle one)Next I put on the helmet, then the frame. Now it's time for the tricky part, Keep your head in the natural position then position the foam head so it sit strait too, now place the metal strip against the helmet and mark the place on where to attach it to the hinge, Once that's done take off the helmet and the frame and zip tie the helmet to where you marked on the strip,then try it on again and test the movement of the head. It may take a few tries to get it positioned just right!



Here's a video of my dear friend Mr. ghoul showing the head in action!

NOTE: This was made after I bulked it up which will be shown in the following steps.