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The circles should cover over the Side panel “V" cut seams. Pull both side straps around to meet at the center back seam of the helmet. Trace around trim and attach 3" at a time. Attach the full circle around the face hole lining up the inside edge of the trim flush with the face hole opening. Attach the Side Trim in the same manner as the Base Trim.The ends of the trim should line up at the center back seam. Attach the first 3" section with Contact Cement. These markings locate areas to apply glue. Mark 3" from the center seam on the helmet and 3" from the center mark on the inside of the Base Trim. Use a pencil or a toothpick to mark the location of the trim onto the helmet. The bottom edge of the Base Trim should lie flush with the bottom edge of the helmet. Line up the center mark with the center front seam, chin strap, of the helmet. Find and mark the center of the Base Trim. Apply Contact Cement to the vertical chin strap edges of Side pieces.Attach one Center to Side starting at the front and lining up the registration marks.

Apply Contact Cement to the outer edge of one Center piece and the top edge of one Side piece.

Attach Center parts together starting at the front and lining up the registration marks and the seams of “V" cuts.

Apply Contact Cement to the center edge of the two Center pieces.

The outer ends of the “V" cuts should line up. Start at points of cuts lining up the outer flat surfaces. A folded piece of cardstock may be used to force the Contact Cement down into the points of the “V" cuts. Make sure to coat all edges completely and wipe off any excess immediately.

Apply Contact Cement to the “V" cuts in the Side and Center pieces.

Start to curve the Side and Center parts to reflect an approximation of the final curves of the helmet. The foam will change from a matte finish to a slightly gloss finish when enough heat is applied. Optional: for a clean, vertical cut a band saw may be used on the 10mm foam. Cut one Base Trim and two Side Trim, reverse, from 5mm EVA foam sheet.

Cut pattern for Side and Center, two reverse of each pattern from 10mm EVA foam sheet. FX, Flexible Acrylic Paint, 3 oz, Armour Metallic, Silver, 1.Paint: Folk Art, Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic, 2 oz, White, 1 for adult.Contact Cement with brush applicator, 3 oz., 1.Optional: Band Saw with fine tooth blade.