Is there a way to permanently change the shape of...

[Hecubus114]

I was wondering if there was a process that could permanently change the shape of this fett helmet. I want to "widen" it, and even if possible round out the top part. When I put a rod inside, its stretches to the shape I want, but goes back when I take it out. Any ideas?

 

[PHArchivist]

So I suppose you want to wear it? A rod is exactly what I did, mine is a display piece...

 

[Hecubus114]

Not really to wear - but I'd like it to have its own shape. If I can get it, I plan on repainting it and such...

 

[SiR-ROUND]

Well, what material is it made of then? Plastics usually are "vulnerable" to heat.

 

[Gatekeeper]

Looks like a Rubies helmet - I believe there's a "deluxe" vinyl and a cheapo latex version. I dabbled with one of the latex ones some time ago; dunked the lid in hot water, let it soften, and shoved it on a stainless stockpot turned upside down and let the helmet sit on it overnight. The pot was one of those big, pasta kind of pots with an appropriate taper, and I got a nice ESB flare as a result.
The original plan was to fiberglass the inside of the helmet in order for it to keep it's shape. Never completed the project, but I'm positive it would have worked out.

 

[gunnerk19]

You could warm it up in an oven, just be EXTREMELY watchful of it.




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