Making a Custom Spartan Helmet
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I love going to museums in my free time and thought maybe I should try and make a helmet from history. Now this particular helmet style is used all through video games and movies but the one I am building is not based off of any one particular area. I just looked at a bunch of reference images from Google searches and combined different aspects to make my own. I used 10 mm 6 mm & 4 mm EVA, contact cement, super glue, Plasti Dip, spray paint, and some wax/acrylic paints. You may also need the following tools: a heat gun, a Dremel with various bits, a wood burner, and a Xacto knife or box cutter. Let me know in the comments below if you would like to see more builds from this series, from shows, video games, or whatever. Please smack that like button, drop kick subscribe, and share with as many people as possible.
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Best spartan helmet Ive seen by far. I will definitely make this.👊🏻
thanks. Would love to see it when you are done.
I guess Im kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch newly released series online?
@Louis Duncan Try Flixzone. Just search on google for it =)
@Hunter Harper yup, been watching on FlixZone for years myself =)
@Hunter Harper Thanks, signed up and it seems to work :) I really appreciate it!
Awesome work, video was great and I loved the facts along the bottom of the video :) I really want to make something like this for my son just need to pluck up the courage to get stuck in lol. Can't wait to see what you have coming up next :)
mastery comes with practice and I am sure that a dad making something for his son means more than the quality of the build. Even better if you and your son learn together. I started with cardboard builds, because I could get the materials for free. Foam is just an easier material to manipulate.
THIS IS SPARTA!!! 👊🏻 sick build mate
Thanks.That movie was epic. Made me want to work out, but don't worry I quickly came to my senses and just painted abs on.
“Tonight we dine in hell”
lol
Just made my first eva helmet a more historically accurate one but i will make this one. You are a real one for giving us a free template
Glad I could help. Let me know how it goes.
I REALY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MAN! I´m finishing the stormtrooper helmet and was looking for another helmet to practice and this one definitely is the one!! keep it up!!
Awesome. Love seeing that others are putting these templates to use.
You sir, did a great job! Greetings from Sparta, Greece .
Nice, you are from Sparta?
@@itrcks7575 yes i am
Thanks Dude, We spent three days making a custom Spartan helmet. He won 2nd place in costume.
Can I send you pics
Awesome. Tell him I said congratulations. 😁👊 and yes you can share a picture. You can tag me on the photo if you posted it on social media
hay hi could you please send it too me as well , I really want to have a look ! congrats anyways👏👏❤️
Wow! its the best spartan helmet template i ever seen. Good Job
Thanks. I have seen some pretty awesome spin offs using my template. I really liked this build.
Great job!
Creative and magical!
Thank you!
Thank you for watching! Cheers!
I love it! Greetings from Greece!
Glad you like it. And greetings from Texas.
Geia Adelfos
Greetings from Brasil
Man that's an absolute masterpiece. I'll make this for sure 👍👍
Thanks. Let me know how it turns out and make sure you let them know where you got the template from. I have seen quite a few of these built. And they almost always turn out awesome.
Great Work, will make one definitively THANKS!!!!
Please do! I would love to see it when you're done.
Thank you so much for sharing your video with us and your plans .it looks awesome!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching
Asholei marattok hoise jinish ta.
Ēṭi sarbakālēra āmāra priẏa bilḍagulira madhyē ēkaṭi hatē pārē.
DUUUUDE!! THIS LOOKS AWESOME!
Glad you think so!
Excelente trabajo.
Felicidades Amigo.
gracias amigo
THANK YOU FOR THE LESSON. LOOKS GREAT
You are welcome!
i have been watching your vids and bilds, nicely done ! i really like the templates you give out , i have some of them and sure intend to give them a try. like what you do !!!
Thanks. When you do make them, please tag me in them so I can see how you did.
Jaw dropping amazing! From one Foamsmith to another I say very well done. You got yourself a new subscriber.
Thanks. It turned out pretty nice. Glad you're here. Builds every Tuesday and Friday. 😁👊
@@MuchProps How would you suggest scaling this down to fit a child's head...like an 8 year old?
@@aaron527 i responded to your question 2 days ago when you asked. Here it is again:
Once you download the PDF and open it up, there will be the option to print. If you go to more settings, you will see an option titled "Scale", click the drop down menu beside it and select custom. Then you can reduce the size of all the parts at one time. My head is 24 inches around, which is what the helmet is built for. Measure the biggest part of your kid's head to find the comparison of size. My friend Cosplay Apprentice has this nifty little calculator on his website, www.cosplayapprentice.com/Cosplay%20Calculators/cosplay-pattern-scaling-calculator , that you can plug my number and your number in to get the scale %. I would add 1 or 2 percent to whatever it shoots out to be safe.
@@MuchProps oh I'm so sorry I missed your answer! Thanks so much!
This is great. 300 is one of my favorite movies.
It's is pretty epic. After I built this, it made me want to go back and watch the movie.
Beautiful work! This inspires me!
Thank you! Let me know how it turns our if you make this one. I've seen a lot of these popping up recently and they have all been pretty awesome.
hey dude i really love it but did you cut the lines sideways so you could glue better?
That is AMAZING!!! Best of all the diy videos I've seen for this helmet!!!
Thanks so much
@@MuchProps do you have a how to for making the spartan shield using the same material? Other videos use cardboard and look a little cheap while other use metal which I don't have the tools to make... these props you make look amazing and the material looks sturdy and easy to paint...
@@hawaiianikaika2004 I do not
@@MuchProps did you do angle cuts on the plume and the piece the plume goes on top of? It seems like it when I watch you glue it together but I can't tell... also what was the brand of glue you used?
graciaaaas, es el mejor modelo!!!...esta super genial, bendiciones!!
:)
Thank you so much for this video and template!!
We are trying to make this now for a school project.
Just glad I could help. Let me know how it goes. 😁👊
I absolutely adore the idea for the plume on the top 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much 😊 You can definitely go the more realistic route but foam, textured just made sense with less mixing of materials.
Fantástico, very good, very good!!!!Beautiful!!!!!
Many thanks!! Glad you like it
Awesome helmet! Props to you Aroo!
Thanks! It's definitely one of my favorite builds. I would love to do some more historical based stuff. I have one in the works that is turning out pretty cool.
@@MuchProps I do not have all those tools but I will try my best to make it happen!👌🏼 💪🏻
Bro this thing is amazing...you make it look Soo easy
Thanks. I just have lots of practice
WOW!!! Amazing!
Thanks
That is kick ass my brother! I'm going to try making one out of copper. Thanks for the inspiration
Awesome. Let me know how it turns out. Once I get a real shop, I would love to try my hand at some metal work.
@@MuchProps I will. Thanks again.
@@MuchProps I got it done! It took about 160 hrs and I did a blade type mohawk instead. Can I send people to this page for the template? Unsure of CZcams etiquette. Check out my copper project video, the helmet is about half way through. Anyway, thanks again. Your video and free template gave me the motivation to try.
@@brandonzimmerman4928 as long as you are sending them to this video, so I can benefit from the view, share away. Would love to see your version of it too.
Need to make one for my kid!!! This is perfect.
My head is 24 inches around so you may want to scale it down a bit. I have a video on how to do that too
Ein toller Helm. Leonidas hätte seine Freude an diesem Teil.
Vielen Dank. Schön, dass es Ihnen gefallen hat
Looks awesome!
glad you like it.
Perfect dude, Thank you
You're welcome! Thank you for watching
This how to helmet looks so good.
Thanks. I've see a lot of people run with this template and build their own. Such a fun one to put out there.
Amazing job Thomas the helmet look very Cool! Recards from Chile.
Thanks. I was pretty proud of this one. An iconic helmet from history.
Have you heard any feedback about the pattern for the plume being a little too large to fit in the holder. I’m at that point and I chopped about 3/4 of an inch off the end of the plume to get it to fit and one side still seems to pop out of place once I get the other end in. So far, though it’s working out real well. My problem is probably just user error though. Thanks for making it available.
No, you're the first to mention the parts not fitting. The nice thing about foam is it's an easy fix. Let me know how it turns out. I've had a lot of people make this one recently and I really like seeing all the mods.
This video was nice. Thank you.
Thanks. I was pretty happy with how it turned out.
This is awesome. I like it very much
Thanks. I have always loved this style of armor.
Excellent! I'd like to make it in leather.!!! Love your work.
That would be super cool. Let me know if you do, I would love to see it
Looks really good
thanks. It was a cool build.
WOW THAT IS COOL, BRO!!!! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!
Glad you liked it. And thank you for the comment
This is amazing ma dood!
Thanks. I would love to try and make some more historical helmets in future builds.
awesome job!!!! ilove it...
Thank you! I really like this build too.
I am currently building this helmet and would like to ask if you just used the wood burner on the horse hair comb to get it to look so good ...and thanks so much for the templates and video your work is amazing
Best of luck to you. Let me know how it turns out. Hopefully our chat on Facebook helped answer your questions.
Great work!
Thanks!
is the prop a one size fits all kinda thing or did you actually size it for your head?? i am a welder and im using your stencil to make this helmet out of steel but i just wanted to get the sizing right off of your pages in the pdf file! please can you let me know about this part so i can get started thankyou in advance. this is the first video i have seen from you and now im going to check them all out cause if they are as good as this im intrigued!
All of my templates are built to accommodate my head. I have a relatively large noggin, at about 24 inches around. You might have to make adjustments due to the different material. Don't know how well my template will work when making it out of steel. Would love to see it when you are don't though.
Entertaining and educational ❤️
:) thanks. That the day job as a junior high teacher leaking into my night job YouTubing.
your amazing for making this template free
Glad to help make it easier for others.
Genial, congratulations its fantastic bro...
Thank you so much 😀
Hello, thank you so much for the video and the template, first try, but I guess ...
Thanks for watching. Hopefully it was helpful
Awesome... You should make armored Batman helmet.
Another Amazing job!
Thanks. I try to keep it coming and get better as I go.
Awesome.
Thanks.
Hey sir thats awesome...i wish i could have one for myself ❤
Thanks. Mine sold shortly after this video went up. It could be a fun one to revisit or redesign
This is amazing man!
Thanks so much
Great results
Thank you!
Any advice on painting the plume? I'm nearly finished on my version of this. Its been fun and most of all my 9 year old loves it!!!
Pick a color, make it a little darker than you want, and cover the whole plume. Let it dry, then dry brush a lighter tint of the color on the ridges. Then a even lighter tint than that but just hit the corners.
That amazing man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much 😀 Glad you like it
what is the size of bondpaper in template?
Could i use the same pattern for both dome pieces because they didn't really align at all ?
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i was struggling with my homework, thanks for the help
LOL. Don't know if that was a compliment or a burn. Either way :)
on the template i know the blue means cut the edge at a 45 degree angle but what does the box with the lines across it on the edge mean??? please respond
I think I just put them there to signify that I added trim work over the top of it. Sorry this build was from several years ago. The side pieces of the mohawk that you are talking about just butt up to the helmet base and the spacer. So that is my guess.
Awesome video!
Thanks. Glad you like it. It's a pretty tough looking helmet.
did the paint harden the foam or what did you use so it isnt so flimsy
No, the paint doesn't harden the foam. An EVA foam helmet is a bit flimsy. If you want to stiffen it up on the edges, you could always glue a support wire on the inside and then add some thin EVA to cover it up. You could also add a few layers of Mod Podge before you spray paint to stiffen it a little. Another option if you want it super rigid is to add Worbla to the outside surfaces. Or get denser EVA. There are lots of options. Hope this helps
Niceeeeeeee bro, this is awesome
Thanks, It was one I wanted to do for a long time.
This is gr8!!!!!
No, I’m not a fantasy gamer.
No, I’m not a cosplayer.
No, I’m not looking for Halloween costume ideas.
I am a mom trying to help her ‘little angel’ with a school project.
Each kid picks a character and the more details, including dressing like said character, the more points they can earn.
My little darling chose the goddess of war Athena. In addition to weapons, apparently she has a ‘kick-a’ helmet.
IMO, yours is the closest-in-design DIY version that a non-artist person like myself can try and not feel like an idiot just tracing the templates you provided. And, it doesn’t lock the user in designing and applying the same decorations or colors.
Thank you. Now, if I can just get her to ‘lock in’ on 2 colors for it, since rainbow colors were ‘not the norm’ for war helmets.
well glad I could help with the school project. I am a school teacher in my day job. I teach computers and also teach art to junior high kids. I've had several parents and students use this build for a class project. Glad to see these things put to good use. If you post to any social media I would love to be tagged in it to see what yall come up with.
@@MuchProps
I will do that.
BTW….. Before I have my 1st of probably many ‘senior moments’ that that are bound to occur while I attempt this, I have a few ?’s.
1. Is there a way for making the curves/rounded bits without buying a heat gun that I would only be using on this 1 project?
2. Have you made a spear and a shield from the same era and do you have a templates for the spear blade/shield?
I’ve been searching for, and found a few spear and shield vids that seem adequate, but there doesn’t seem to be enough ‘detail’ shown in those vids like yours. They mention things that could be helpful, but they don’t show it.
Also, even if I were so inclined to ‘burn in’ some of their ‘overtly detailed designs’, no1else bothered to mention the dangers about the toxic odors like you did.
@@ChelleD22 I will try to help:
1. The heat gun does help a lot but you should be able to do it without. You may notice the seamlines pull apart a little. The good thing about these types of helmets, you can cover any rough spots on the base helmet with details.
2. I have never made a spear or shield from that Era but there are lot of guys out there that have. Check Odin Makes, SKS, Punished Props, Lost Wax, Evil Ted and Cosplay Apprentice. All are super knowledgeable and might have something that would work.
And an alternative to burning in, you could glue on stuff instead. You can buy precut letters at the hobby store or fill fondant molds with hot glue for details. I hate that others don't point out the safety issues
@@MuchProps
I traced the templates for the helmet and I already see a way to ‘tweak’ the ‘mohawk’.
I caught on that the pattern, once traced onto the foam, has to be cut inside the boarder line.
However, I just wanted to be certain about 1of the dome quarters.
~~~~Am I right in presuming that the BACK Top is supposed to have a * and a capital R to let us know we have to flip it to make a 4th pc for the dome?
It just bugs me how with Eva foam making a spartan Helmet you can get all the warped edges and overall kickass shape (I’m doing Leonidas from 300) but as soon as you put it on the cheeks area pushes out ever so slightly, but slightly with a spartan helmet makes it look out of wack! Any idea how to keep it in place?????? Thanks great vid
Glue a piece of wire on the inside then cover it with foam. It will help it keep shape
Much Props omg yes! Thanks man!
@MuchProps do i need to put like the royal decoration on it becuase i want to make like like jango or boba fett colors on it and animals on it.
Decorate it however you want. Once the base helmet is built, everything else is purely aesthetic.
@@MuchProps thank you i saw the Mandalorian spartan and Anubis builds they looked freaking sick and plus i love your builds im eleven know my history and my movie knowledge and me and my mom are making some of your builds and I've subscribed
Good job 👍
thanks.
GREAT VIDEO!! I’m now a new sub! I have never made anything like this - and now I am! Do you have this plan available to be cut on a laser cutter? I’ve seen a few others but I like this one the best. I may have to see if I can possibly get it into LightBurn.
I do not have it on a laser cutter but you are more than welcome to attempt to convert it. The plans are in the description below the video. Let me know how it goes.
good job man!!
Thanks!
Super beau !🙇
Thanks!
Awesome!!!
Thanks!!
what would be the best way to scale this template up 10-15%? every time i try to it just cuts a big portion off of the page :/
I made a how to scale video not too long ago, did you see it? czcams.com/video/rfWS8JNyc18/video.html
Hi, great vid. Great result! You can use a pop screen for your mic using nylon leggings and a knitting ring. Keep up the great work!
thanks. Got one and it really has helped. Doesn't sound like I am about to bust out my speakers now when I hit those Ps and Ts.
The spartan helmet is awesome and my son would love to make it, where do I find the template please?
In the description of the video
Made some Illyrian helmets also, are very beautiful.
I need to do some more historic helmet builds.
Elite Knight Helmet from DARK SOULS please!
if you just print it directly on the pages and don't change the dimensions would it fit an adult's head pretty well?
It was built to fit my head , which is 24 inches around at the widest point. So yep adult size for sure. If anything you may need to shrink it a bit. I have a video on sizing also
@@MuchProps oh perfect! thank you again
Really nice
Thanks
I was inspired by this video and though my helmet didn't come out like yours, I want to thank you SO much for this video.
Would love to send you a picture but I'm not on social media.
I made a costume for my horse as well, it was a blast!!!
Glad I could help. You could email a picture to me at muchpropsstudios@gmail.com
Hey first of all i want to say that this is the best spartan helmet out there! I habe seen a lot of versions trying to get it right but this one is the best by far!
So i downloaded the template, ordered eva foam and bought all the Tools. I cut out the helmet, Glued it...and ir doesnt fit my small head. Undortunately it is way to Big and i am having a hard time rescaling it. Could you please give me some advice on how to do so? Would love to finish this Project.. the face shield is fine, i just have to cut out a piece from the lower part that goes around the head.. but now the top dome wont fit or align.. how can i make the diameter of the top dome smaller?
Making modifications after you have built it can be tricky. My best suggestion would be to cut a strip out of the middle and then glue it all back together. I've see Dali Lomo do it before on his CZcams channel. That would be my best guess. Or you could pad the inside a little, to snug it up to your head. Or if you were to rebuild it, my friend Cosplay Apprentice has a pattern scaling calculator on his website, that you help you with the percentage to print it at: www.cosplayapprentice.com/Cosplay%20Calculators/cosplay-pattern-scaling-calculator
Hopefully one of those suggestions will help.
@@MuchProps thank you so much! I will try those Modidications! Thanks a lot
How thick did you use the eva foam?
Each part on the template has a foam size on it
I really want to make this for Halloween this year, I'm just worried because I have a massive head. Like no hats will fit me. Any advice on how I could make this but bigger?
My head is 24 inches around at it widest, which is pretty large. If you need bigger than that you can just resize the template when you print it. I have a video on how to do that. czcams.com/video/rfWS8JNyc18/video.html
@@MuchProps thank you so much, ur the best
Haces unos excelentes trabajos!!!!
Que haces con todo lo que haces después?
Bravissimo complimenti!!!
Grazie mille amico mio. Contento che ti piaccia.
Wow 👌👌👌
thanks. I have been looking for some more historical builds. So of the ancient weapons and stuff were super cool.
What kind of foam does he use to make the helmet?
EVA
Sick helm, make Boba fett helm next, keep up the good work
Thanks. Already did czcams.com/video/EiUlzs1F_P0/video.html
This looks amazing and I am hopin to give this build a try... can i just ask how big a head this is made for? I have a stupidly large noggin and will be very sad if i don't make a mess of this and then find it doesn'y fit :(
My head is about 24 inches around
Great instructional video. Where do I find the pattern for this helmet? Would love to make this ASAP. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
There is a link in the description
Okayyy so like im Greek, and im actually surprised you got the words "watch much props" correct, and im VERY pleased at how good looking this helmet came out! :)
How did you get the crest into the holder? It’s fighting me so much!
You could glue the front in with super glue and then force the rest into place once it is secure. Or contact cement the holder and the crest all at once and use tape to hold it down as the glue sets up.
would it cause any problems to the actual build if I made it all out of 5 mm foam for the main part, and then 2mm for the detail parts?
It should be fine. 1 mm on the main body probably won't compromise the strength, specially not with the plume ridge supporting the middle. The cheek parts may be a little floppies but you could add wire and some 2mm foam to hide it on the inside if you needed to for rigidity.
@@MuchProps i’ll try that! thank you so much
@@MuchProps and one more question, if i don't have a wood burner what would be another good way to get those detail marks in
@@mudwinglegos instead of recesses you could cut the details out of you 2 mm foam and glue it on top.
@@MuchProps alright! that’s what i’ll try and do thank you so much for your help
What material did you use for the Helmet?
It's all listed in the description and on the template
What type of Plasti dip do you use
Just the regular black plasti dip in a spray can.
would love to see you take in Mark Watneys Mars EVA Suit from The Martian.
That is a super detailed build. Lots of different materials and techniques to build that masterpiece. I'm wanting to say Adam Savage has talked about wanting to make that suit. I would need a lot more skills to tackle something like that.