Alternative- History Helmet

Alternative-history wearable prop helmet inspired by Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and medieval European aesthetics. Much of the project focused on research and design development, studying the symbolism, mythology, and armour styles of the cultures referenced to create a believable yet fictional design.

The main helmet structure was created through vacuum forming, using a hand-carved former with layered styrene vacuum moulds to build the articulated rear neck armour. The top finial was 3D printed to conceal the seam between the helmet halves. The pivoting face shield was laser cut in acrylic, moulded in silicone, then cast in polyurethane resin then shaped around the original form for a precise fit.

The chainmail was fully hand assembled using aluminium rings in a traditional 4-in-1 pattern. A recycled bike helmet was integrated into the interior for comfort and adjustability. The final finish used layered iron paste, Silver and Goldfinger waxes, gloss black undercoats, and washes.