How Do You Make An Ancient Roman Helmet?
It is fun to make Roman helmets with cardboard or paper. But it is more challenging to make something a little more authentic, using bronze casting and perhaps adding a plume or crest. The Romans used metal, usually bronze, to make their helmets. With helmets of metal the heads of the Roman soldiers were well-protected when they fought the Carthaginians and other enemies. Helmets styles varied over the centuries. Study Roman helmets. Consult pictures on the internet. Choose the style of Roman helmet that you wish to make. Ancient Rome lasted more than 1,000 years. Early helmets of the so-called Montefortino type were more highly decorated at first, but gradually became simpler in form. These late Montefortino types are easiest to make. The subsequent Coolus and Imperial type Roman helmets are more complex. Decide what material you wish to use in making the helmet. The popular cardboard Roman helmets are fun to make. But try to be a little more authentic. Choose some metal as your mater
