What do you need?
a carboard box
a black marker and a ruler
a Stanley knife (adults only)
Bison contact glue (adults only)
clothes pegs
acrylic paint, gold
acrylic paint, red, blue, green
paint brushes
Today we show you how to make a shield. This shield goes with the sword that was shown last week on snazzie. Knights liked to prick with a sword but they did not like to be pricked! Therefore, they had shields to ward off any attack from a knight from nearby castle. You can read all about it in Snazzie's August book selection.
How to make a shield
Cut the front and the back out of the box.
Use a plate to make the underside round.
Draw the knife over the round lines, cut the shield out.
Place it on top of the new cardboard, cut it out.
Spread glue all over the printed sides.
Press both sides together.
Clip on clothes pegs all around.
Allow the glue to dry well for a couple of hours.
Trim the shield edges where needed.
Paint the front with the basic colour, let it dry.
Paint the other backgound colour(s) of the shield.
Print a coat of arms (image) of your choice from the Internet.
Stick your family crest in the middle of the shield.
Cut out two handles for the shield
Stick both handles on the back of the shield.
Now you are ready for battle!