Awesome Shields

The Vikings made many interesting weapons, armor, and other battle gear. In this video from metalsmith Freerk Wieringa, he handcrafts a replica of an ancient Viking shield. He starts by hammering its iron center and forging nails. He then cuts wooden planks into a circle and adds canvas, paint, and a rawhide edge before attaching the metal dome.

Svetlana from KamuiCosplay created this epic shield based on the one wielded by Overwatch’s Brigitte, wearing her custom Diablo skin by Zach Fisher. She created the shield using EVA foam, packed it with 550 RGB LEDs, and outfitted it with a miniature smoke machine. The magnificent paint job really brings it together.