How to Make a Spartan 300 Shield -Easy and Cheap

This is a paper mache project that shows you how to make a great looking and durable Spartan Shield like in the movie 300. I use all easy to find materials. It cost me about twenty dollars and that includes paint. The web based tutorial with more pictures and instructions is here: On that page I also have a picture of a real Spartan Shield. It is from the battle of Pylos in 425 BC. I took the picture in a m