This is an easy project that you can make in very little time. And we use a neat little technique to actually curve the shield so it looks more realistic.

The template for this project is here

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This is the shield that we make

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Materials and tools for this project:

• 2 Sheets of Foamboard (20 x30 inches which is the commonly sold size) Elmer's 900802 Foam Board, White Surface with White Core, 20 x30 (Pack of 10)
• Glue or hot glue gun
• The Template
• Gold and green paint (Spray paint is best, but you can use brush on acrylic paint instead)
• Some rope
• Water
• Masking Tape and two pins or two nails

One quick note before we begin. We use a neat technique for curving the foam board in a controlled manner. It gives us this wonderful shield like look.

Let's Get Started!

Take one of your sheets of foam board and draw a line right down the center of it. Going the long length.

Next, from the template, cut out pieces one, two, three and four. And tape them together as shown in this picture.

Now take that template and lay it along the center line you drew on your foam board sheet. And trace it.

Now flip that template over to the other side of the center line and trace it again.

You now have the full shield shape drawn. Cut it out!

Will's Tips on Cutting Foam board and using smaller foam board sheets : Don't try to cut all the way through it in one swipe. Use a really sharp blade and make three passes. the first pass just cuts the top layer of paper. Second pass cuts the foam and the third pass cuts through the bottom layer of foam.

It looks great!

Let's continue with the tutorial and curve this shield!

Make Tauriel's Fighting Knives

This is a fast and easy project that looks great. We make a pair of fighting knives so you can dual wield. I give you the template of course! Make Tauriel's Fighting Knives

Elmer's Acid-Free Foam Boards, 20 x 30 Inches, 3/16-Inch Thick, Bright White, 2-Count (902015)

If you are looking for high quality, archive quality or you are looking for a backing for photographs you should use an acid free foam board It is more expensive per sheet though.

X-ACTO #1 Knife, Z Series With Safety Cap

Make precise, fine cuts every time with the X-ACTO #1 Z-Series Knife with Safety Cap. This knife features a #11 fine point zirconium nitride-coated blade for sharpness and strength, and the lightweight aluminum handle enables you to make agile cuts with ease. This X-ACTO knife cuts through a wide variety of materials including paper, plastic, balsa wood, and thin metal. An easy-change blade system lets you swap blades quickly to meet the needs of any project, and the included safety cap offers easy portability.

Will's Favorite Hot Glue Gun

Surebonder PRO2-100 100-Watt High Temperature Industrial Glue Gun, Black

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