Astrid Scale Armor Tutorial From: 

How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World

Strapping Astrid’s Armor

Strapping Astrid’s Armor

In the 5th episode focusing on Astrid's armor, we demonstrate the four ways we attached straps to our armor and got it ready to wear to the convention.
Painting Astrid’s Armor

Painting Astrid’s Armor

In the 4th episode focusing on Astrid's armor, we demonstrate how we put the final paint job on our foam armor pieces using various paints and techniques.
Adding the Details to Astrid’s Armor

Adding the Details to Astrid’s Armor

In the 3rd episode focusing on Astrid's armor, we demonstrate how we added the details like the dragon scales with a soldering iron, the dragon skulls, etc.
Cutting Foam and Assembling Astrid’s Armor

Cutting Foam and Assembling Astrid’s Armor

In the 2nd episode focusing on Astrid's armor, we demonstrate how we used our pattern to cut the armor out of foam and how we assembled the armor using contact cement.
Creating the Pattern for Astrid’s Armor

Creating the Pattern for Astrid’s Armor

In the 1st episode focusing on Astrid's armor, we demonstrate how we created the pattern for the armor using saran wrap, duct tape, and construction paper.
Painting and Weathering Astrid’s Axe

Painting and Weathering Astrid’s Axe

In the final of four episodes focusing on Astrid's axe, we demonstrate how we painted the axe and added realism with some basic prop weathering techniques.
Adding the Final Details to Astrid’s Axe

Adding the Final Details to Astrid’s Axe

In the 3rd of four episodes focusing on Astrid's axe, we demonstrate how we added details like the axe hilt & stop, nail heads, "leather" straps, fur, and more.
Prepping & Protecting Astrid’s Axe with Worbla

Prepping & Protecting Astrid’s Axe with Worbla

In the 2nd of four episodes focusing on Astrid's Axe, we demonstrate how we protected the axe head using Worbla and how we made sure we could easily ship it.
Patterning, Sanding, and Assembling Astrid’s Axe

Patterning, Sanding, and Assembling Astrid’s Axe

In the 1st of four episodes focusing on Astrid's axe, we demonstrate how to pattern, cut out, assemble and sand the axe to prepare it for adding the details.
Introduction to Our Astrid Cosplay

Introduction to Our Astrid Cosplay

Introduction to our Cosplay Tutorial Series demonstrating how we created the armor, helmet, and axe of Astrid from How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

CosBond Cosplay Tutorial | Kat (Lunar Form) from Gravity Rush II | Patterning, Armor Assembly, and Alterations

In the 4th episode focusing on Astrid's armor, we demonstrate how we put the final paint job on our foam armor pieces using various paints and techniques.

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