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Crest project for a Corinthian helm
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That's my Manning helmet and crest. It's been worn by hundreds if not thousands of kids and adults since I received it. This helmet is my most popular piece, by far, and the crest still looks great. Its only been dropped once and that was by me.

The crest is always taken off for storage and laid flat on brown paper to keep it dry.

Before each presentation I use Sassoon Flexible Hold on it and that works well. Before I spray it I get it thoroughly damp, not wet, and form it into the shape I want. I lay it on its side and spray one side at a time, giving each side a few minutes to dry before flipping it over. Generally each side gets two sprays. I then let it dry on its side overnight.

I don't connect it back to the helmet again until right before it gets used.

My preference is for a stiff high crest and no natural horse hair crest is going to stay up straight and not get fuzzy for long without some help. Not sure what the ancients used, but generally the crest is depicted high and stiff.
Joe Balmos
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Crest project for a Corinthian helm - by eduard - 03-20-2013, 08:18 PM
Crest project for a Corinthian helm - by Steve - 03-21-2013, 05:15 AM
Crest project for a Corinthian helm - by Joe Balmos - 07-03-2015, 02:48 AM

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