Disco Helmet

by saul in Outside > Water

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Disco Helmet

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I wanted my surfing helmet to be a little more identifiable. a little more.... disco.
This is a Gath helmet covered with mirrored acrylic squares 1/4"x1/4" cut on a laser cutter. Glued with some glue that works really well It is clear and flexible. i think it is a urethane glue.

Start With Your Helmet of Choice

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in my case an XXL Gath surf helmet.

Cut Lots of Mirrored Pieces.

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best not to use glass, it's sharp.
so i used mirrored acrylic.
1/4inch pieces square are great, but i guess you can use any mosaic pattern you wish.

Glue Them On

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i used this clear adhesive. waterproof, seems to have worked well.
a year of use and i've only lost a handful of mirrors.

Let It Dry, Wear It,

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ride with it!
the ifabricate programmer in chief is cameoed here....