Why Is Papaer Machette Bad?

[ghr10]

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Multiple layers of paper machete seems like it could work. A helmet using this technique though would only be used for show.



Please answer because I plan on doing it this way, I don't find resin safe and the hot glue method warped my recon helmet. (I didn't do it correctly, I admit)

 

[Harris007]

Who said it would be bad? But I must ask, is there a point to this thread? Like r u making one?

 

[ghr10]

Who said it would be bad? But I must ask, is there a point to this thread? Like r u making one?

Yeah, I am making one. I have 3 helmets that are all done being put together and there card stock. 2 are really nice, but I'm going to make an ODST one. I wouldn't spam this forum, the rules are somewhat harsh, but they do make these forums clean so that is nice.



And I thought all the pros said do not do paper machete?

 

[HaloFreakX]

It's just not as strong and can be even more time consuming BTW it's mache.

 

[GiR3892]

yeh i agree you can use it if its for show but if it is goin to get some work out of it maybe you will want to go fiberglass but paper mache isn't really bad its just not good for wear and tare and will give it some strength just not as much as the fiber

 

[Sigma LS]

Of course a paper machette is bad. How the hell is it supposed to cut anything?



Kidding aside, the moisture causes the model to warp if not sealed with resin or some type of polyurethane. And if you're using resin anyway, why not fiberglass?

 

[ghr10]

Thanks guys.