I live in the Houston area and we have the largest Renfest in the country. I make my own armor / costumes. I've made chain, scale, and leather. I would like to either start crafting some helms or face masks. I plan to go this year as a gladiator, so yes, shaping sheet metal is what I would like to start doing.
Also. I have no welding skills and my cutting with a torch skills are about 3 days old.