Here is a list of supplies you will need:

●    Foam-core poster board or cardboard
●    String and rope
●    Duct tape
●    Spray paint
●    Green fabric
●    Old short sleeved restaurant type shirt
●    Leather
●    Power tool to drill holes

In the video Erik shows you how to make the samurai armor step by step.  He shows you how to make the robes the samurai wore under their armor and how to turn poster board into something that looks like metal.  The samurai’s armor was made of layers of metal which is accomplished by weaving layers of the poster board together.  Watch the video and find out how easy it is to make your own.  Oh, and there are commercials.  You can find his website on the video.

I have to admit it turned out great for a make-your-own costume.  Thank you Erik for figuring out the steps so that anyone could make this.  If you are making this for Halloween you better hurry, you have just one week left.

If you are looking for a cool Japanese helmet or an antique sword replica to go along with your costume try looking here Antique Swords and Samurai Armor.

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