Lagertha Cosplay EVA Foam Viking Shield Tutorial from Vikings

Here is a tutorial for how to make a viking shield! This was specifically for my Lagertha cosplay but could be used for lots of cosplays.

I have patterns for this and the rest of my Lagertha cosplay here: - LINK

Covered in the tutorial:
1. How to make the front
2. How to make the back
3. How to add support
4. How to add skirt/border
5. How to make and add a handle
6. How to make the shield boss
7. How to paint the shield
8. How to detail the shield

Materials

Poly-props 10mm EVA foam (front)
Poly-props 5mm EVA foam (back, handle ends)
Poly-props 2mm EVA foam (skirt/border)
Poly-props 1mm EVA foam (shield boss)
Poly-props foam clay
Worbla Black Art
30mm PVC pipe
Vallejo Brass Iron airbrush paint
Studio Acrylics blue paint
Studio Acrylics green paint
Studio Acrylics white paint
Studio Acrylics black paint
Evo-stik Impact contact cement
Chicago/binding screws - they need to be long enough for the full shield thickness
Faux suede for the handle wrap

Tools

Heat gun
Dremel
Stanley blade
Drill
Soldering iron
Screwdriver
Silk pins
Airbrush and compressor
Paint brushes
Metallic pen
Card

Enjoy making your viking shields! x

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