Hi im new to blacksmithing but want give it a go when have the few k needed to get started i want to build my own sword armour and sheild and was wondering does anyone know or have advice on building a solid metal sheild like this style/shape
that is wearable and can be "painted" with my design i already have a rough design for the sword and tutorials for basic sword making and chainmail making but im stuck on finding how make a sheild if i just cut out a massive sheet if it was made through pouring into a mould etc (i want to keep to original methods where can rather then perfect lazer cut design etc)
Imnew to blacksmithing (dont have tools or big space yet) but i have got a basic metalwork and welding qualifaction so can use most tools eg laythes etc if needed