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Stepping in for a moment, as I have been researching all this stuff for a long while due to interest in Halo helmets, Fett, and Daft Punk... The general answer for this is "card stock". Card stock, however, comes in a variety of thicknesses, just like normal paper, and can also be bought in various sizes.

For my Daft Punk helmet I am working on, I am using 110lb cardstock, sized at 8.5"x11". I got 100 sheets or so in a package at Walmart for about $5. This should be more than enough for a few helmets.

I've also heard -- but not seen -- of cardstock in the 130lb weight range (!!!) and in A4 sizings. Again, heard, not seen. I wonder if the 130lb weight would jam a printer...

In any case, with careful folding, and plenty of careful work after the assembly (resin coat, fiberglasing, bondo'ing, etc) you should come away with a good helmet using 110lb card stock.

<blockquote data-quote="xero" data-source="post: 188300" data-attributes="member: 674">Stepping in for a moment, as I have been researching all this stuff for a long while due to interest in Halo helmets, Fett, and Daft Punk... The general answer for this is &quot;card stock&quot;. Card stock, however, comes in a variety of thicknesses, just like normal paper, and can also be bought in various sizes.For my Daft Punk helmet I am working on, I am using 110lb cardstock, sized at 8.5&quot;x11&quot;. I got 100 sheets or so in a package at Walmart for about $5. This should be more than enough for a few helmets.I&#039;ve also heard -- but not seen -- of cardstock in the 130lb weight range (!!!) and in A4 sizings. Again, heard, not seen. I wonder if the 130lb weight would jam a printer...In any case, with careful folding, and plenty of careful work after the assembly (resin coat, fiberglasing, bondo&#039;ing, etc) you should come away with a good helmet using 110lb card stock.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="xero, post: 188300, member: 674"] Stepping in for a moment, as I have been researching all this stuff for a long while due to interest in Halo helmets, Fett, and Daft Punk... The general answer for this is "card stock". Card stock, however, comes in a variety of thicknesses, just like normal paper, and can also be bought in various sizes. For my Daft Punk helmet I am working on, I am using 110lb cardstock, sized at 8.5"x11". I got 100 sheets or so in a package at Walmart for about $5. This should be more than enough for a few helmets. I've also heard -- but not seen -- of cardstock in the 130lb weight range (!!!) and in A4 sizings. Again, heard, not seen. I wonder if the 130lb weight would jam a printer... In any case, with careful folding, and plenty of careful work after the assembly (resin coat, fiberglasing, bondo'ing, etc) you should come away with a good helmet using 110lb card stock. [/QUOTE]

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