How to make a Viking shield on a budget (Patreon)

How to make a Viking shield on a budget

Information about historical Viking shields: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~chrisandpeter/shield/shield.html http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/manufacturing/text/viking_shields.htm Materials needed: - Wooden board (linden / basswood, fir, spruce, pine or ash for authentic material, plywood for cheap alternative) - Carpenter's wood glue - Nails - Shield boss - Linen or canvas cloth (optional) - Raw hide (optional) Tools needed: - String and pencil - Jigsaw - Hammer - Drill - Small anvil (optional) Steps: 1.)