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Project: How-To Make An Affordable Steampunk Helmet By Yamiguru

I have created a penny saving tutorial for everyone to be able to enjoy the wonderful world of Steampunk.  Meet… The Helmet.

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Step 1:  I purchased this Construction Hard Hat at a local Thrift Store for 2 dollars and fifty cents.  You are welcome to buy one brand new for less than ten dollars as well.  Make sure you take a damp rag and wipe away any dirt.

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Step 2:  Remove all the straps and harness that are located inside the helmet and put them aside for later.  Spray paint the helmet by using a flat black spray paint.  Flat black works better than Satin or Gloss.  Tip: I make sure to get the inside of the helmet as well.  As I’m spray painting the helmet, I try to hold the spray can a little away from the helmet to prevent the paint from running.  Important:  Please use spray paint in a well ventilated area (outside is best).  And if you don’t like paint on your hands, I recommend wearing rubber gloves.

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Step 3:  While your paint is drying, gather up your other materials you will need.  I got some stencils, Rub ‘n Buff - Pewter, white colored pencil, half pearl embellishments, a glue gun, and glue sticks.

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Step 4:  Once the paint is dry, use a white colored pencil to trace out lines or designs you would like on your helmet.  I used cogs and gears as my stencil.  Tip: Don’t worry if some of the spray paint comes off when you are drawing your pattern on the helmet.

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Step: 5:  Use your glue gun to trace the lines you made with the white colored pencil.  Add your embellishments along the lines you made or in the corners.  Tip:  Make sure to clear away any spiderwebs from your helmet (I call the left over glue spiderwebs).

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Step 6:  After all the hot glue cools, take the Rub ‘n Buff - Pewter, add a little to your finger tip,  and finger paint the hat.  Tip:  This is really potent stuff, so a little goes a long way.  Once you have painted your helmet to your liking, seal your helmet using a Clear Matte Finishing Spray Paint.  Update:  I just found out that there is the potential for wrinkling to happen when you utilize two different types or brands of paint/clear coat, so if your flat black differs from your clear coat, this can happen.

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Step 7:  Finally place the harness and straps back inside your hard hat and there you have it!  The Steampunk Helmet!

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You are more than welcome to add other things to your Steampunk Helmet, like goggles, or a head lamp.  I’ll make sure to make another tutorials on Steampunk Accessories.  So stay tuned :)