is the perfect complement for an elf outfit, and buff the Lord of the Rings I have always wanted to have one and how it can not be otherwise since I have to work to make a simple model for testing.
I've located some crowns on the Internet to get the pattern and the finalist was:
In this model one can see that the back is open, I'm going to make the I will closed.
First you'll get the material.
need:
Welder and support
Tin Silver (2'0 mm in diameter)
electronic Tin (1 mm in diameter) for welding.
pliers and cutting edge fine. Hammer
small plants (jeweler anvil to smooth tin)
Ornaments (glass beads, beads, colored stones) ...
start taking the template of the model chosen, to draw half true, the other half is symmetrical. We take the measure or the contour of your head (each crown should be for personal use, as not all have the same as coconut and if we put it in another head largest may stretch or break when you try to put it. Remember that tin is very soft and can bend or cut). We
sketch on a sheet or cardboard (white is best) large enough for the entire contour of the head (I used the back of the blade of a giant calendar.) From the center of the front to the back we capture the pencil and then pen once achieved the desired shape. We make sure where are the curves and, most importantly, the crossing points to be clear where it passes either above or below to repeat on the opposite side, so the effect is much more real and authentic.
tracing drawing symmetrically duplicated on the other side.
tegamos Once the basis of work start to cut pieces of tin to the desired length, the length will vary depending on the piece to go riding. The drawing and put it on the curve until you reach claw shape. If the piece ends in a broader way we crush it flat with the hammer cuiddo to achieve the desired effect.
This is tricky because it is very soft and crush the tin it deforms and stretches at the ends, so the result will be a longer piece and then not fit the pattern, the more you start this way and let it stretch, it is always better to cut one end.
will post the middle of the forehead with a small arc to give more firmly embed a shiny stone in the shape of a teardrop and gold borders (I got dismantled antique earrings those you know and you will not put on the Chinese addition there are many to choose from).
continue with a full side welds on either side of the drawing, until we leave any part.
then raise the whole (very carefully because now we get a very delicate and long), we put it on the front and fold gently began adapting it to our head around her little by little (slowly with both hands at once .)
Probably at this point has to do some retouching, the initial step of our head is about, now we will see what to do. In my case I wanted to fit tilted back slightly so that there was more contour and not closed by so I took a piece of tin and soldered connecting the two parties and closing the assembly.
However, at this point we will give a personal touch. Of the ornaments I took the earrings were a couple of sparkling crystal ball exactly equal to the central tear, so I soldered on the side of the forehead so that they look and give a touch more beautiful still.
And so was:
this model in so doing closed until the end (unlike original model) had to reinforce the sides to avoid remain weak in that area by placing a strip in parallel.
And here the final result with the dress:
The truth is that it is an ideal complement to a medieval feast or to dress in elf and its simple construction. You can create the crown to your liking, choose the color and decorations to be unique and special. Pictured are Nando and I dressed for the fair medieval town of Hita, 2008, I wore my crown (not you imagine what it calls attention) and Nando llevava the Costume Faramir (Ranger) shirt, coat, bib tied at the sides, matching bracelets with handmade white tree and cape. We enjoyed a wonderful time.
Ah! I forgot, a crown elf is not exclusive to women, of course, the same crown may look a man and you can not imagine how good it is, you can go from being a gentleman of all weapons to a king.
I hope you enjoy.
Ana Leonor Hernandez 2008
