How Do You Make A Suit Of Armor Out Of Cardboard?
Cardboard is a cheap, readily available material that can make a good base for making a suit of armor. No specialized skills or tools are needed to work it into shape. Cardboard is light and capable of holding its shape without reinforcement. For more exotic armor designs, cardboard can be a better material than leather or metal because it is less likely to bend under its own weight for larger unsupported pieces. Make a pattern for the armor using poster board using an image or pattern for reference. Try to use straight edges or very slight curves in the pattern rather than bending the pattern into round shapes. Adjust the pattern pieces so they fit together and are the correct size. The pieces should fit together as though they were the armor being made. Trace the pattern onto the cardboard and cut it out. Mark any places that need Velcro or strapping to be worn. Cut a second piece of cardboard with the lines perpendicular for larger, flat pieces that need reinforcement. Use the conta
