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Hello Everyone! Brand new newbie here. I'm a firefighter and I'm trying to get into making the helmet shields for those retiring or leaving to go somewhere else. They make awesome gifts. Which brings me to my request, is there anybody out there that has a template that I can print out in order to get a 100% symmetrical and accurate shield? The ones my department lent me are old and pretty misshapen. Also open to any and all advice from anyone willing to help out. If you made it this far, thank you for reading and I hope to hear from you all.
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I have been making custom leather fire helmet shields for a few months now, any feedback is appreciated. We call our little business Big Hammer Shields, because sometimes it takes a big hammer to make them!
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NEW TO THIS FORUM! I want to start making my own fire helmet leather shields for friends and family but I'm not sure what equipment I need to get started. I would like to stamp the letters and carve the artwork myself. What type of paint do I use and tools should I buy? thanks all! I attached a picture of a helmet front I did in like 30 minutes. I was testing Ideas... -Alex
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From the album: RJ's leather work
Tooled Leather Fire Helmet Shield -
From the album: RJ's leather work
Tooled Leather Fire Helmet Shield. -
From the album: RJ's leather work
Custom fire helmet shield -
Recently finished a Norse style helm using a crystal anvil pattern. Did some wave tooling on the helm inspired from the 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' its a Japanese art work but I like the wave design so rule of cool instead of historical. I think it turned out nicely although the center struts could be smoother. I posted it on the crystal anvil facebook page and Alex the author offered some good advice on how to smooth the ruckels.
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Hi everyone, I've been a member for awhile now, but haven't posted anything, mostly because when I signed up I was very green in the leather world (still am). I am a 17 year veteran firefighter in a major city, and decided to combine my career and my hobby. Six months ago I made a custom leather fire helmet shield for myself, when I put it on my helmet I immediately got questions about it. That turned into a flyer, which turned into a website. I have now built over 120 shields, having them in departments from California to New York. It has been a whirlwind experience to say the least. I felt like now was the time to finally post some pictures here, where I got a lot of great tips and inspiration. If you would like to see more, you can go to bighammershields.com Thanks, Ryan
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Hello everyone, I am brand spanking new to the leather world! I have just started making leather fire helmet sheilds and so far, so good! Once I was done cutting and tooling the leather, I painted the whole shield white and waited for it to dry. I then came back and painted the background and a bugle on it in back and silver, and to my surprise turned out pretty good for my first time. Every thing to this point has been painted with eco flo, cova color. I then tried putting on super shene and within 2 strokes of the brush the paint started to smear. I have seen several post describing this and one of the biggest things that are mention is buffing the leather. I have tried to buff it and it doesnt seem like anything is coming off, so I am not really sure what to do at this point. Now understand that these shields will endure temps of over 1000 degrees at times. I need to know what I can put on them to seal them from the elements and looking for any advise from others who have made sheilds in the past. Also, am I using the wrong paint, I have seen some people have used 1 shot oil based enamel? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi Sorry for the photos (taken on a camera phone, hangs head in shame lol) here is a helmet I've been working on for a while. Had a lot of trail and error go into it as it is the first helmet I've made. It has seen a bit of use since I made it so it has been knocked about a bit. Here it is with the other pieces I have made for the the costume.
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Ok so I found this picture years ago and always loved it! Do any of you professionals have any ideas on how to start on this? I'm still a novice and have never made a mask before. I have a feeling that after this one I will want to make more. I'm thinking super hero masks (wolverine, ironman, thore). I know some of these could be considered helmets also but I would love to try it out. Thanks in advance!
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Have not posted in awhile. Here are a few of my recent projects. Included is a holster I attempted, i think it turned out a little large, however I learned a few things
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I've made a few helmet shields recently but this one was just delivered to San Francisco Fire. Thought I'd share.
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Does anyone know where I can get 3/4" postman slides? I did not see any at Zack white or OTB. Thanks
