Today I started with the first layer of paper mache. I hadn't done this sort of thing since I was in high school so I needed some brushing up. The most common recommendation I found was Elmer's Wood Glue mixed with a bit of water. I bought a newspaper and started cutting strips and dipping them in the mixture and spread them across all the outer surfaces of the helmet. I used smaller pieces around the visor and mouthpiece to slightly wrap inside the helmet to secure the pieces.
I'm going to let the first layer dry, I have no idea how long it will take, I went a little crazy with the glue so it could take a while. The plan is to do a few more layers of paper mache through the week and then make some paper mache pulp to even out all the mistakes I've made at the top curve of the helmet. And now, we wait...
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