How to Make an NFL Helmet Out of Cardboard

After watching football games on the television it is only natural that children will want to copy their favorite stars. It is uneconomical to start buying them real football helmets at such a young age, especially as they will only be playing touch football at school. Making a helmet out of cardboard is an alternative. The helmet can be customized for the child's favorite National Football League (NFL) team.

Things You'll Need

  • Cardboard
  • Scissors
  • Measuring tape
  • Adhesive tape
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Take three measurements of the wearer's head. Measure around the head from just above the eyebrows, from the top of the ear to the chin, then measure across the top of the head from the top of each ear.

    • 2

      Cut out two pieces of cardboard. Make one piece a circle of the diameter of the measurement from ear to ear. Cut the other piece into a rectangle whose length is equal to the whole head measurement and the width the distance from the top of the ear to the chin.

    • 3

      Place the rectangular piece around the wearer's face and secure with adhesive tape. Mark on it to cut an opening for the face.

    • 4

      Cut a slit from the edge of the circular piece to the center and place the piece on top of the wearer's head. Put the second piece on top of it and pull down the face so the top is tucked inside. Overlap the top using the slit cut earlier. Secure in place with adhesive tape.

    • 5

      Remove the helmet and apply extra adhesive tape. Glue to secure all flaps.

    • 6

      Cut out strips of card 1/2 inch wide and attach to the front of the helmet as face guards using adhesive tape or glue.

    • 7

      Paint the helmet the desired color with acrylic or poster paint and leave to dry overnight. Apply a second coat of paint if required.