Hi friends,

This week’s Spanish Helmet is lightweight, inexpensive, and a fun addition to historical costumes or playtime.

Our 5th grader is tasked with learning about a historical figure, presenting as the person, in costume, and sharing facts. Costumes can get pricey, so we’re sharing our version of the Spanish conquistador helmet, also known as a morion. Check it out below.

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What You'll Need

Large Foil Pan
Child’s Helmet
Larger Feather
Scissors
Hot Glue
Ribbon
Optional: Gloves

The Steps

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PREP

Remove the label, turn the foil sheet horizontally, and fold it in half(the edges can face inward or out).
Open the sheet and cut a 2-inch wedge from the top and bottom center line.
Fold the foil in half again (wear gloves for precaution), carefully hold the cut edges on one end, and fold over twice. Repeat on the opposite end.
Open up the foil slightly and spread out the edges, if your foil edges were originally facing down.

FORM

Go back over the fold and press firmly together.
Place the slightly opened sheet around the helmet and form the shape of it. Keep at least 1 inch of the folded area on top pressed together.

EDGES

Fold up the edges all around the foil, rounding the corners in the front and back a bit more.
Unfold the sections between the front and back a bit to create a rounded effect.

FEATHER & STRAPS

Cut your feather shorter if necessary.
With the scissors, poke a small hole into the back of the foil helmet.
Poke your feather through the hole and tuck the end into the fold from the inside (hot glue if necessary).
Have your child try on the helmet first and figure out where the straps should be glued, then glue them on from the inside.
That’s it!