Horned Helm Question

[hivemind]

Did I mention I used two bolts in each horn so it didn't spin?

[Angster]

Thanks for the additional information/advice. A couple of things, though.

I apologize if I gave the impression that I was trying for historical authenticity. I'm not trying for authentic and already have several of my friends that would wear the helm as part of their dwarven armor sets, I guess also not authentic. However, thank you for providing the information.

The reason I bartered for the horns is that I think they would look interesting on a leather helm. I have no need to make drinking horns, as I make leather mugs and bottles.

Good point on the foam, that would be, ummm, upsetting if I were to go through all the work just to blow out a horn.

Eldorado, great meeting you as well. The world is such a small place and you never know who you'll meet if you just get out there!

Again thanks everyone for your tips, advice and information!

[Eldorado]

Thanks for the additional information/advice. A couple of things, though.

I apologize if I gave the impression that I was trying for historical authenticity. I'm not trying for authentic and already have several of my friends that would wear the helm as part of their dwarven armor sets, I guess also not authentic. However, thank you for providing the information.

The reason I bartered for the horns is that I think they would look interesting on a leather helm. I have no need to make drinking horns, as I make leather mugs and bottles.

Good point on the foam, that would be, ummm, upsetting if I were to go through all the work just to blow out a horn.

Eldorado, great meeting you as well. The world is such a small place and you never know who you'll meet if you just get out there!

Again thanks everyone for your tips, advice and information!

On a different day, we might have met with my antler staff in hand.

I've got a Druid look that I do from time to time. Took the antler, chopped the end clean with my chop saw, gouged out some of the brittle horn on the inside, and gooped in JBWeld. When it set, I drilled it and cranked in a double-ended lag bolt (3/8"). Screwed the thing to the top of an live oak cutting from my back yard. Solid as a rock.

Good luck.

[Mrs Barry Hicks]

It may take a little longer but...

Make a base for the horn out of leather (moulded to the shape of the base of the horn along with a rim that sticks out perpendicular to it all the way around). Drill holes into the base of the horn and stitch it to the leather base. When done stitch the rim to the helm. That's pretty basic and doesn't need to use all sorts of chemicals. And you don't have to buy other stuff, cause I'm guessing you already have everything you need. And that will be super stable as well.

And with the stiching done on it, it will look really cool. :D imo of course!

B.

On a different day, we might have met with my antler staff in hand.

I've got a Druid look that I do from time to time. Took the antler, chopped the end clean with my chop saw, gouged out some of the brittle horn on the inside, and gooped in JBWeld. When it set, I drilled it and cranked in a double-ended lag bolt (3/8"). Screwed the thing to the top of an live oak cutting from my back yard. Solid as a rock.

Good luck.

[hivemind]

That's a solid idea there, I'll remember that.