Jingasa making (陣笠) - DIY Jingasa

Here is how I make a Jingasa for Iaido demonstrations. Also very suitable for cosplay or costumed parties. I use Birch triplex, glue, (spray)paint, spray putty and cotton. Enjoy. Please show me a picture of your result. Arigato Gozaimasu.

[@itz_chun_leo4894]

Amazing. Just amazing. I wanted one to cosplay but i don’t have any of the tools. But wonderful job making an excellent jingasa!

[@BobWalkerNL]

That is great to hear. Thank you so much.

[@leonardodavinny421]

Thank you! Im following your video for making Genshin Impact Scaramouche cosplay but I'll use foam instead of wood.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Most welcome

[@ab-mw3lg]

こういうの探してたけど、日本語で検索してもなかなか出てこなかったから助かる！ ボブウォーカー先生ありがとう！

[@BobWalkerNL]

あなたを助けていつも幸せ

[@lucaribeiro6123]

I love it Sensei! Thanks for sharing :)

[@BobWalkerNL]

You are most welcome. Thank you for your compliment.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

I was just momentarily wondering about these. Ive got this Jingasa I pulled out of a box. Stuff someone in my family picked up in Japan. It's likely a cheap fun replica.

[@polpot636]

Beautiful!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much

[@dvmah]

Thanks a lot.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Most welcome.

[@Hey_its_Koda]

This would make a great fishing hat for the summer. Its get to 100 degrees dry heat here in the southwest US.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Lovely! Maybe paint it white instead of black, to reflect the sunlight.

[@kenninast]

I wish I would be 1/10 as handy as you are! Doing this, I'd smack my fingers while nailing this! What? There's no nails? Exactly! THAT'S how clumsy I am! ;)

[@BobWalkerNL]

🙏

[@shuya89100]

Hello ! I want to try this DIY but i have a small question ( And i hope to get an answer cause i plan this to be done for end of june ) : What is the plywood thin ? Because i saw you cut it with a knife ?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Hi. The plywood is 3 mm. The reason I use a knife is for straight edges. This leaves me with no raw edges and a seamless connection. Enjoy making your own.

[@shuya89100]

@@BobWalkerNL Ok i will try it :) i hope to do it will on the first time!

[@shuya89100]

@@BobWalkerNL Other question if i don't have a belt saw, what do you recommend for cutting the circle properly ?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Of course you will. Go steady and relax.

[@BobWalkerNL]

You could use a handheld (machine) jigsaw, with a fine tooth saw. Or go manual, with a jigsaw bracket.

[@tired409]

awesome video! the process is really interesting, do u know how thin the birch is and what kinda wallpaper glue, spry putty you used? really curious i would like to try this myself

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. The plywood is 3 mm. thick. I used glue for glass fiber wallpaper, which is a little thicker and more sticky then the standard one. The spray putty is by Motip I think. I wish you joy in making your Jingasa.

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

Weren't these also traditionally made out of multiple layers of laquered rice paper? I thought I saw that somewhere.

[@BobWalkerNL]

To my knowledge they were indeed. Hats and helmets were made of paper, wood, metal, leather, cloth and woven reed type material. Mostly reinforced with Urushi.

[@kiratheusagiisworkshop5266]

I have no idea how to get birch triplex where I live x'D Can't find what the swedish counterpart is.

[@BobWalkerNL]

Poplar plywood

[@emilioromero3555]

Very skillful work. Do you know where I can find inside lining mat for samurai hat

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. I use glass fiber wallpaper from the diy store. Enjoy making your own.

[@theeroman]

I know someone already commented this but how would you make a roningasa? Do you think you could make a video on it? I get sunburnt pretty easily so the roningasa seems like it would be great for hikes. Thanks!

[@BobWalkerNL]

Would be great, right?! I will put it on my (long) to do list. I like the thought.

[@dannycheek8118]

How do the straps go on your head? I wanna put that style of atamadai on my nonla rather then having a string that gets blown off by the wind.

[@BobWalkerNL]

To really make sure the pillow and strings are really well fastend, you can drill very small holes, two on each side, and use strong thread to sew the pillow in. Then use a tine little bit of resin to secure the thread and at the same time fill the hole. You could stir a little bit of black pigment through the resin, so you will not or hardly see it. For wearing, I place it around the back of my neck, wrap it around the loops once and then tie it under my chin. The leftover strings gets wrapped around under the chin, up to the cheek, until there is no more left.

[@banthablasterprime1111]

How wide are the smallest younger so I’m worried that I may have done too small. My Jingasa diameter is 12 inches. So the radius is six. Maybe too small. I had never done it before.

[@BobWalkerNL]

It's not an easy job. Now that you made the first one, you can improve the next one. I feel about 15" will be good. Enjoy!

[@user-rk8rl1gx1b]

Sensei, what do you mean by "base coat" at 7:17?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Primer / Filler :)

[@silverrain530]

Is there any way to make it more rounded?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Soak it longer I think and use a mold. Bending it has a limit though.

[@TlantMagnus]

What exactly is birch triplex? Is that the same as birch plywood? Also what thickness is it? I can get 1/4" birch plywood easily enough from Home Depot...Also, how did you attach the cushion at the end? Double sided tape?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Plywood indeed. 3mm. I used felcro, since I didn't want to drill holes for metal wires.

[@TlantMagnus]

Bob Walker sensei ok thanks! I may give this a try soon.

[@shinmentakezo9336]

Sensei where do you have the atamadai?

[@BobWalkerNL]

It is inside. It's a flat cushion in stead of a ring. Homemade of course. Of unbleached cotton, not straw.

[@shinmentakezo9336]

ohh i'll try making an atamadai too thank you sensei ❤️

[@kagemushashien8394]

1:34 PAC MAN

[@BobWalkerNL]

😂

[@sachintommy2246]

This is so cool. Instead of the hot shower, could i leave it in a bath of hot water for the same time?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Thank you very much. I guess it should work. I never tried it, because I do not have a bathtub. Soaking is soaking, right?

[@theoni2578]

What is the name of the model?

[@BobWalkerNL]

I honestly do not know for sure. I think it is close to ichimonji gasa

[@lilnatez-_-9372]

Can w buy these?

[@BobWalkerNL]

Nathan Zavala I do not sell them to be honest. Would there be a market you think?

[@detavitlucssenippah5304]

@@BobWalkerNL not sure but I'd buy some

[@mtaenthusiast1345]

Bob Walker sensei i would definitely buy one though.