The Striking Viking

I've been wanting to design a Viking helmet for some time.  Just after Christmas, I began the process for a buddy. 

Base helmet beanie:

Horns added:

BEARD!

Ever seen a Viking play the banjo?

I love the mean face on this one:

And the lucky recipient, Bear, who can't go more than a few days without talking about the majesty of the beard:

After this one went over so well, he requested a Gandalf hat for a buddy's birthday.  I'll be sharing pics of that here soon.  

Gotta say, I'm starting to dig this business of designing things from the ground up.  I think dreaming things up and writing patterns is gonna end up being a thing for me.