In times of crisis we sharpen our wits to not spend more than necessary. Here an example of how you can build your own Captain America shield for a costume with a little patience, skill and spending very little money. This fun project will allow you to save some cash while still having some fun. I mean who doesn't want their own Captain America Shield?
Captain America Shield
Red Steel Saucer
Dark Red Steel Saucer
Poke Wholes in Sides
Use a screw Driver
Initial Paint outline
Cover with newspaper to create the star
Spray paint white star
Blue circles the outside
Again use tape and newspaper to help keep other colors perfect
Perfect Captain America shield
Work outside in
Outer edge
Red white red blue
Let dry
Paint on the star
And you have the perfect replica shield
Flip over shield
Create red white and blue handle
Finished handle
Get strap to attach to handles
Attache through holes created in the begining
attach handles
secure tightly
It should look like this
Attach Strap on other side
Perfect!
You are now Captain America