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Title: Blackened helmet
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2010-10-30, 20:31:36

Does anyone know where I could get a simple blackened helmet, preferably either kettle helm or Norman conical helm? If they don't sell them already blackened how do I blacken it myself?

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-30, 20:41:53

i had good luck with boiled linseed oil and an old grill.

WARNING boiled linseed oil is highly combustible and flammable. leaving the oil on a rag will cause it to combust if not discarded properly. i soaked mine afterwards in a 5 gallon bucket of water and left it in there.

I took an old CD helmet and cut it down. then i sanded off all of the color and painted the boiled linseed oil on with a brush. then i put it on an old grill in the middle of the yard and walked away. when I came back it was a nice shiny black with a little red hugh here and there. a little crusty on the edges where the oil dripped but that is easily overlooked.

(http://www.replications.com/greys/Image%20Gallery/2010/MTT/Lara/Full/2010.04_MTT_g.jpg)

could also try some metal bluing like used on rifles

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2010-10-31, 04:02:29

Hmm now just to get a helm to do this to. Any suggestions on what helm would be good to do this to? I mean I want one that I can remove the liner easily so it doesn't burn off or whatever. The GDFB ones look nice for their price but I also saw this one http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=IR80699&name=Nasal+Spangenhelm not sure of the quality though.

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Allan Senefelder on 2010-11-01, 18:38:20

Sir Wolf, the helmet finish looks great! Does it come out as a dense black or is it at all opaque? It looks dense almost like the consistancy of oil paint in the pic.

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-11-01, 23:39:05

umm i have to say i am not familiar with that paint color ;) hehehe

the roundels are different shades due to it was galvanized metal and all I had at the time.  the helm is solid 1 color but has some shine. hehe really hard to explain without seeing it hehe.

oh Allan, I will be emailing you in the month of Nov about those knees :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woo hooo

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Sir William on 2010-11-02, 19:32:06

Allan offers heat-bluing as an option- you could go for one of his kettle helms and choose that option.  Or go Sir Wolf's DIY route if you're feeling adventurous.

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2010-11-05, 22:01:12

Can I have a link to his site that sells stuff? Would like to see.

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Allan Senefelder on 2010-11-05, 22:04:09

Twords the bottom are pics of heat blued pieces http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2010253&id=1200387794&l=286af0e1b2

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2010-11-08, 09:12:44

Heat bluing is exactly the look I want. Wonder if I could do that to mail armor. That oxide layer that actually protects the armor from rusting. How exactly is it done?

Title: Re: Blackened helmet
Post by: Allan Senefelder on 2010-11-08, 12:58:14

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How exactly is it done?

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I'm not sure how long it would last on maile as the constant friction from the rings in motion when worn would abraid it.