Odin Makes: Wonder Woman's Shields

I have been asked to make a shield many times, Here is my take on two of Wonder Woman's Shields.
Patterns:
imgur.com/a/zVmCC
These are four images sized for US letter paper. Print all four at 100% size, line up targets and tape them together. then cut out. Need a light box so you can see through the paper? Hold them against a window on a sunny day.
Single sheet Pattern:
i.imgur.com/I4U6auZ.jpg
Oversized paper, be creative on how to print this one.
Odin Abbott is a host with DIY Prop Shop, and Odin Makes continues the desire to show how to make items for yourself.
Hosted and Edited by Odin Abbott
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Camera by Neil Cohen
Close Captions by Griffin Hamilton
Music from Audioblocks
A big thank you to my Patrons:
Starius
Lisa
Perry Pierce
Black Label 21
Christopher Bailey
Let's Make Stuff
Stephen Oliveau
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Materials used in this video:
Floor Mats - Harbor Freight Tools
2mm & 3mm Foam - Michael's
2mm Foam Roll - Michael's
Misc. Belts - thrift stores / yard sales
Contact Cement - ACE Hardware
Plasti Dip spray - Home Depot
Mod Podge - Wal Mart
Kwik Seal - Home Depot
Gold paints - Michael's
Craft Paints - Michael's
Plaster of Paris - Home Depot
Styrofoam sheet - Home Depot
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[@kurtacusmaximus5616]

I have to say, I really enjoyed seeing Odin's reaction to him tearing that foam circle. Just because that is exactly how I would react and it's nice to know other people react similarly.

[@prehistoricprops9914]

9:16 When you try to erase a mistake on your paper But it’s the erasers that leave marks

[@chargoesboom6990]

Perfect

[@10WTF011]

Or when the paper tears due to erasing to hard.

[@TheZurto]

11:06 I love how you can tell how done Odin is with this prop lol

[@epixxxstudios6456]

can you try and make green goblin's helmet?

[@stephenoliveau]

i love that you included the mistakes... and some minor swearing. yet another great build(s) and video! :)

[@PILOTPLAYSS]

I think it was a touch of genius-- We have ALL been Odin when a well made piece of a prop or cosplay ended up getting scrapped due to one-time-stick-for-all-eternity-glue!

[@supermarioshawn8034]

Stephen Oliveau iii

[@gojosatoru9156]

Fyi I am the 100th liker

[@stephenoliveau]

@@gojosatoru9156 Thanks for the like! I was Odin's first patron. 😉

[@endless123487]

9:18 Odin: shit!! Oh fu...and a cut

[@danielhenry1485]

Best moment ever haha

[@lack4aname]

Noob_Dog I literally went back like 7 times just to hear him say shit

[@harrywompa]

This channel is awesome :) I used to do this stuff as a kid, everyone thought I was weird, but I'd have given anything to do it for a living lol. Now I work in Theatre making sets and props, so I guess that dream kinda came true

[@OdinMakes]

Sounds like you realized as accurate a dream as you could. Congratulations! And for the record, I have a day job too. This is not my living, yet...

[@harrywompa]

Well, I'm only part time too lol, student is my full time job. Thanks for the comment btw :)

[@chargoesboom6990]

Odin: Come on Foam Ring: *tears* Odin: S**t *other part of foam ring rips Odin: Aw f-

[@suvarnajadhav4074]

You make Iron Man Iron Man suit

[@DeathByTheFox]

This show is amazing. Love the tag line at the end. Definitely one of the best prop makers on youtube

[@OdinMakes]

Wow, thank you!

[@Arfshesaid457]

I'm not sure what's more impressive - your skill at your craft or your willingness to show your mistakes. Thanks for the fascination and integrity.

[@HalloweenHooligans]

I think we can all agree that odin is the bob ross of these things, he always welcomes you to the videos, and always explains exactly what he is doing, no matter how many times he might have done it in previous videos I love watching these

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you Bloody Gore!

[@ICanCreateThat]

Great tips for placing glued pieces in tricky spots. You're like me and learn lessons the hard way so I appreciate you even more. It helps me not feel like a dumdum for making mistakes. I use parchment paper so much that I have tons of scrap and it's non-stick!

[@TritonBrickRailway]

Yes! Finally saw a video with odin swearing and wasn't censored!

[@OdinMakes]

Here is the final pattern from the video: imgur.com/a/zVmCC These are four images sized for US letter paper. Print all four at 100% size, line up targets and tape them together. then cut out. Need a light box so you can see through the paper? Hold them against a window on a sunny day. Single sheet Pattern: i.imgur.com/I4U6auZ.jpg Oversized paper, be creative on how to print this one. looking to make a bigger shield? Just extend the lines out, and draw a new arc like I did in the video. Want a real challenge? Make an OVAL shield by stretching the Single Sheet pattern before you print it. Say Vertical 115% and Horizontal at 90%. The pieces will still line up, and it will still dome out too!

[@heisenbat]

Beautiful. Rewatching Odin's earlier videos

[@doodbro931]

I love hearing Oden swear, it reminds me that he’s human too and not just a video dispenser. It’s quite endearing

[@buddywheatley673]

I hate swearing do you want to know why because it’s bad

[@doodbro931]

@@buddywheatley673 what are you 5? Grow up loser. Cussing is a part of life and if its bad then nobody would do it. People only say its bad because their parents told them it was bad, and their parents told them it was bad.

[@buddywheatley673]

Hold on dude bro I’m not five I’m Eight and also if you swear you need to shut up

[@jamesthekid7010]

Honestly, Odin's probably the only Craftsmen worthy of my time. I love his videos and he explains what to more than others. Definitely helps me with my crafts and in almost everything dealing with Cosplay. appreciate your work Odin. 😃

[@iamasquidinspace]

The texture on the second one looks fantastic!

[@Art_Murder]

I love Odin so much I'm so glad he has his own channel

[@starscream25]

Love the ending ...

[@samaker4]

Great build. That profile shaper idea is genius!

[@jeancolley8908]

doing Diana and Hippolyta with my bestie, and we'll both be using this wonderful tutorial. We both knew we wanted to do foam shields for the sheer cost benefit, but I was at a loss to how to properly form all the details. Super excited for the patterns to be released and to get started on this. I know it'll be a great help, thank you so much!

[@OdinMakes]

+Jean Colley- You are very welcome! I will go through comments and tell everyone who asked that they are ready. I hope to have them up tonight! A quick scan of my hand drawn ones is easy, but I wanted to make them clean and easy to read. Printing will be interesting, but what's a little DIY with pattern making? :)

[@lisaisanut]

I'm really glad you leave your mistakes and how you adapt to them in the videos, let's people that might want to try this stuff for the first time that even the pros mess up sometimes and it's totally okay. Frustrating for you, I'm sure, but incredibly valuable to learn from. Great stuff, Odin.

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you! It's really important to me that people are encouraged to make things. And yeah, nothing ever goes according to plan!

[@DFTBACleaves]

Please continue to show us some of your mess ups. So many of the cosplaying/propmaking videos I watch make it look like they are perfect and don't run into problems. I like to see how people find creative solutions way more than I enjoy perfection.

[@thoughtfulnewt2370]

Make A Stormtrooper Or Boba Fett Helmet! Please!

[@gunnaryoung]

ThoughtfulNewt, I've seen more Boba Fett helmets made than stormtrooper helmets, so I would prefer a stormtrooper.

[@dyl1048]

Clone Trooper?

[@UncleJessy]

Killin it man! I was just thinking about making a shield and was checking to see who all has made one. Subscribed! Keep it up

[@brianbull5936]

Nice! I thought you were just going to mask off sections and paint them separately. Your use of cut and scored foam really gives it a better look and dimension. Great job on the straps and antique gold/washes, too!

[@haunt_happens]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Odin!!! I've been trying to make my GF a shield since Batman v Superman, to no avail. More Odin Makes!!

[@stuchly1]

so awesome! I really like both of them!

[@mikew8014]

Really enjoy the videos, Odin! I need a more detailed tutorial on the armbands, though.

[@couscouskingpin7978]

Oh my, Odin every video cracks me up, good job.

[@isaiahhatcher5984]

That end, though! Good job Odin :D

[@PILOTPLAYSS]

I actually have come to love this channel more than DIY props because I know my fave prop maker is the only content that gets published here! Even if I'm more of a Spider-Man kind of girl, you have once again blown me away with your methods. At first, I was a bit confused, wondering how I would walk around at a Con carrying 20 odd some pounds of a shield. Then it all made sense! I doubt I would have thought of that, and it makes for a rather interesting piece of machinery to have on the set of your videos. I can't wait to see the next video, and hope you consider my suggestion at tackling Overwatch Tracer's intricate Chronal Accelerator! I would love to see how you cold make it light up and see all the pock-marks of bulletholes from Widowmaker. Love your commentary, ideas, and creativity, especially including the mistakes you made in the first shield's dimensions. A two-for-one Odin Makes video? SIGN ME UP.

[@jacobytes8720]

The ending....just perfect

[@saliva2077]

that pattern drafting was so cool! I would never have considered doing it that way!

[@OdinMakes]

Dad showed me that trick a long time ago. I made a full-size Dalek, like 25 years ago, and I used the Doctor Who technical manual for the plans. I did this exact same thing to make the Dalek head. but them made a mold and cast it in fiberglass. And thank you!

[@gabrielturot6964]

The second one is really gorgeous, doesn't look like foam at all

[@gaulol]

odin i'll be honest with you, this video is funny, way funnier than the others you make, it does show the trial and error process we cosplayers all have to live every time we need to build something new, loved it

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you

[@RubinCostatic]

My god, so much construction detail. Nice work good sir :)

[@HamzaAnsari1425]

I just discovered your channel and subscribed not 3 hours ago... ... and there's already a new upload! Needless to say, you are now one of my all-time favorites!! :)

[@OdinMakes]

See you again in two weeks! Thanks!

[@drakecooley4776]

I like your videos, you show how to make props on a budget and they are helpful with tips because you don't just have to use these tips on one thing, if you're building something that has a similar texture or feature, they help a lot. and I like your little ending because it shows that you don't have to be a copycat with props make it however you want as long as you're happy with the end result

[@OdinMakes]

You really get it! Right on! And thank you.

[@galaxyace9492]

OH MY GOSH THAT'S A AWSOME MAKING

[@robbymarston5083]

Your voice and edits are like butter

[@PsychoAxeMan]

These videos are really good so much great info , thanks

[@BrainBomb]

vulgar odin is the best odin.

[@RRshawncash]

Could not agree more!

[@OdinMakes]

+Shawn Cash Thanks Shawn!!

[@OdinMakes]

+MrSneak190 my new t-shirt

[@BohabedOne]

OVMSBM yes please.

[@stephenoliveau]

i would love to buy that shirt!

[@gunnargrubbs3123]

Good stuff Odin! I love these. You should do Spider-Man's new MCU mask with the moving eyes.

[@dmand2353]

Looks amazing!

[@KazuhiraDK]

The underlying music and the way you speak really gives me a How It's Made-vibe, not to say it's a bad thing. I kinda dig it. :) Cool videos, keep it up.

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you! And that new guitar track really feels like Mythbusters to me.

[@caffeinevaccine]

Dude this is so gonna help me with my future Gallantmon cosplay!

[@D4rkS7der]

Every video I learn some new ways to make props, thanks

[@OdinMakes]

Sweet! You are welcome.

[@MrWolf2298]

I am so happy you have your own channel I'mma huge fan

[@cosmicoven]

Good job oden. Even when you mess up you don’t forget and you then fix em

[@nymand196]

Awesome! Keep doing what you do Odin, its great! Love from Denmark.

[@OdinMakes]

I send my love back to Denmark! I would love to visit someday.

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

I love that you left in the "shit" when you had an issue with that ring :D to often for DIY videos they are to "Clean". I like that you show that doing Props and such there can be a bit of frustration :D

[@OdinMakes]

A bit? We really do project a fantasy out there don't we? :)

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

Odin Makes yeah. i learned quickly in special Makeup Effects school that swearing is part of life :)

[@sethlucio7020]

Dang those look awesome

[@IfYouWillem]

Odin I love your channel! I very much know how much work it is, and I respect you for keeping at it. Best of luck! I expect you to be a big shot in no time. I'm just hoping to even come close to keepin up :) Also the arm bracers at the end was hilarious

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@NerdAffiliated]

"Sh!t, F**k !" Hahaha. I was crying! That happens at least once, every build. Awesome job. I need a lazy Susan.

[@danlawrence7076]

when he says shit I pissed myself laughing cuz he's so clean usually 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Khether0001]

Holy crap, Odin, this was fantastic!!! loved it!!! very well done man!!! (had to post again!)

[@OdinMakes]

Thanks!

[@masakysallem6122]

Wow Odin you really know your stuff.

[@gaulol]

"and this is how odin makes a big mistake!" this made me laugh

[@OdinMakes]

:)

[@carterclardy3886]

Hey Odin there is a contact cement thinner and it makes it easier to get it off without ripping or tearing the foam

[@Howard_T_Duck]

Odin: Shit! Fffff- this is why we love you Odin...and also why you're the MAYUNN!

[@nixland]

This is super awesome. Many thanks

[@MovieWelt007]

great work

[@hikarub]

I loved your fusion tsurugi (FFVII: Advent Children) sword build you did on DIY Prop Shop and I am wondering if the same techniques you used for that can be used to make other types of swords? For example, could you do a build of Kirito's "Elucidator" or "Dark Repulsor" from the anime "Sword Art Online"? For those types of swords, would you tackle them the same way or would you do something completely different?

[@scratchcrafter]

"ahhh $hit......" man i was laughing so hard cause I've been there and done that thank you for the laugh!

[@alexj.5207]

Great job!

[@saydebaby8163]

totally stellar

[@SesioCosplayArt]

OMG! I love it!! For other videos, can you make more Fallout props?

[@optimusWII]

Hey Odin, great job on this project. I learned a lot of new techniques from it. Small question about plastidip though. I heard it covers small mistakes and gaps in the eva foam pretty well, but wouldn't this also mean that it hides some of the score marks if they aren't wide enough?

[@OdinMakes]

+OptimusWII- Plasti Dip has to build up to hide the marks. If you use the brush on liquid and not just the spray can, it would defiantly hide these score marks. The guys who make boffer shields for Belegarth always paint a layer or two with thinned brush-on first, and then spray over it. This makes their shields tough enough to last a few years! They do a coat of spray last, as Plasti Dip is self-solvent, and the spray coats will level out the brush marks from the first layer. So, if the brush-on is used, Plasti Dip would absolutely cover the score marks. But this is just one real-world example that I know of.

[@optimusWII]

Oh wauw, that's awesome that the spray coat can level out the brush strokes. While I'm asking you questions, would you mind helping me with another one? It's my first time working with eva foam and I've got some rather large gaps between the layers. What would you advise to fill them? You mentioned kwik seal but I'd prefer something that's also sandable.

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

Very nice... I really need to see this movie though 🤓👍

[@Mega_Xenomorph]

Looks awesome! Maybe try and have a go at the tribal knife from Far Cry 3! Its got a unique style and it'd stand out from your other props. Keep up the great work

[@s.nifrum4580]

9:17 Am I the only one who was caught off guard by that and laughed his fucking ass off I honestly never thought I would hear Odin cussing I didn’t see it coming

[@henriquesilva966]

Odin, it seems you forgot to add the templates in the description. But i gotta say, one of your best videos yet!

[@henriquesilva966]

EDIT: nevermind, just noticed the "PATTERNS AVAILABLE LATER TODAY" line. My bad

[@OdinMakes]

Here it is, not super perfect, but workable! No need for plaster!! Patterns: imgur.com/a/zVmCC These are four images sized for US letter paper. Print all four at 100% size, line up targets and tape them together. then cut out. Need a light box so you can see through the paper? Hold them against a window on a sunny day. Single sheet Pattern: i.imgur.com/I4U6auZ.jpg Oversized paper, be creative on how to print this one.

[@goaniwas3703]

INCREDIBLE

[@sdm47]

9:16 When you’re almost done with something you worked your ass on but your pencil rips the paper

[@SlytherinReviews]

both are awesome

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@HopiTrails1]

How do you determine the size of the darts in your templates??thanks for all the great vids

[@ExperimentalProfessor]

Am I here early enough to get a like from Odin the Cosplay All-Father?

[@OdinMakes]

+jamzacez like

[@ExperimentalProfessor]

Odin Makes awesome!

[@christofferopedal6576]

Experiment 13 y

[@bigtedder]

you are amazing.....I request ANYTHING from the Halo games (energy sword, master chief helmet, assault rifle, needler) WHATEVER!

[@perreterecon]

best part is when odin swears a lot, reminds me of my uncles.

[@darthamrel3052]

This episode was hilarious!

[@shreejha2479]

Odin is Amazing

[@shanelontok7184]

i love this, sir odin!

[@Kudaperak]

i love how he talk ... and acted !

[@davidtierney4875]

The things you make are fantastic, wish I had a workshop myself to make things, can you make the green lanterns lamp from the cartoons? That would be great to see. How can I win one of your props???

[@nixland]

Btw any tips to make a smooth curve of the shield?

[@GorrillaVision]

I would love to see you make a Gungnir lance

[@villafanmart]

naughty Odin swearing :) nice shield tho. good job, learning s lot of you, thanks Odin

[@loresamba]

Grandioso !

[@ravencraft3074]

I would love to see you make black razor, wave and whelm the sword trident and hammer from White Plume Mt

[@matthewpollock9685]

Odin, you rule!

[@lesliemaurice3816]

fantastic

[@timharris7303]

Odins best video yet. Lol

[@victorizradcosplay6858]

Ahh man do you have a template for this shield ? I would love if I'm building the helmet you had templates for Thor and now I wanna do a shield. You do amazing work man.

[@Dukefazon]

Hi Odin! I was wondering the other day how would Odin make Grimoire Weiss from Nier or a Pod from Nier:Automata. Keep it up, I love your work!

[@r4y0fth3sun5]

Hey Odin, I am planning on trying the snow sled route for the shield. Should I do the straps the same way you did, or another way?

[@OdinMakes]

Contact Cement will stick to the plastic, if you rough it up first. Figure out where you are going to glue the inside circle piece for the straps, mark it, and then sand it with 120 or lower grit sand paper. Just scratch the hell out of it. What you want to do is really rough up the surface, so the glue has something to get into and hold onto. The scratches don't need to be deep, just plentiful, and really rough to the touch. Contact cement will likely just peel off the smooth finish of the sled if you just paint it on without any prep work. Don't worry, it won't take long, and don't sand anywhere you want to paint later, leave that smooth! Be carful you don't scratch the front while working, blue tape it, or lay it on a towel while sanding the inside. I have not touched a saucer sled in many years, and I don't know what type of plastic they are made from, but some plastics really don't like spray paints. And most vinyls will never allow spray paint to dry. Seriously, never. The paint is tacky for years... RIP vinyl Terminator model kit... You can test spray paint on the center of the inside, it will get covered anyway. If the paint you want to use does not dry, then go to an automotive store, and get spray paint made for car interiors! Most cars have vinyl seats, and that spray paint (it's about $10 a can) will stick, and it will dry. It's really stinky, and smells horrible for a couple of days, but it really works. After a good coat of say, black or grey car paint, you can then paint whatever spray paints you want on top of it, and they have always worked for me. If you want to do Cap's shield, regular automotive paints will have the bright colors with a metallic finish, and it may look really good.

[@r4y0fth3sun5]

Odin Makes Alright then. Thank you so much. By the way, you did an awesome job on your shields. 👍

[@ryecmd]

I'm new here Odin and my favorite childhood superheroes were Batman cyclops and wolverine. I would love to see Batmans cowl or wolverines mask or possibly Jim lee's cyclops googles. Thank you for taking time out of your day and uploading videos . I never been to comic con and I like to watch cosplayers make their own costumes and weapons here on KZbin. Awesome video I own a couple action figures of Wonder Woman.

[@julialeonee2527]

Cool!

[@VikingFyre]

Nicely done, but may I suggest not washing with black, and instead using dark brown. I learned this from miniature painting that brown washing over gold and bronze creates a natural looking dull tarnish that's more realistic and gives a lot of depth to the faux metal. Then a quick dry brush of the gold on the raised surfaces gives the impression that the metal has been buffed to some extent. Side note, still wanna see Balsac's Jaws of Death helmet from Gwar lol.

[@OdinMakes]

Cool, I will try to break the habit. I can get really tired at the end of a build and "wanna-get-it-done" at that point. LOL

[@VikingFyre]

Odin Makes I hear you there, big projects take it out of you.