A flexible witch hat is a type of hat that is designed to be adjustable and adaptable according to the wearer's preference. Unlike traditional witch hats that are rigid and fixed in shape, a flexible witch hat is made from more pliable materials such as fabric or felt, allowing it to be transformed into various styles and shapes. The concept of a flexible witch hat is ideal for those who value versatility and creative expression. With its adjustable design, wearers can easily manipulate the shape of the hat to fit their desired look or theme. This means that the hat can be curved up at the brim for a more whimsical and playful appearance, or bent downwards for a more traditional and mysterious look. Additionally, a flexible witch hat offers practical advantages.

The Witch King’s mace… Part 1

What would a Witch King costume be without his ridiculously large mace as seen in The Return of the King? In his iconic fight with Eowyn in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields he reveals this badass weapon (technically called a ‘flail’) consisting of a massive spiked metal mass hanging from a spiked chain. Here is the clip:

I knew I could easily figure out the handle, and chain would be easy to get from a home improvement store. The hanging part of the mace would prove to be the biggest challenge. Not only did it have to look accurate and give the illusion of metal, it also had to not weight 100 pounds! I searched but could not find a Pepakura version of the weapon. I ended up building a cardboard “core” that I could build upon with other materials. The final piece ended up using cardboard, wood, paper, fiberglass resin, hot glue, canned spray foam, and spackle (and ended up weighing a decent amount anyways!).

The mace, when viewed from the top, is an 8-sided star. I began with a paper template that I used to cut out 4 cardboard panels. I “notched” them so they would fit around a central wooden dowel rod.

Cardboard panel (4 needed)

Hot-glued onto central dowel

Hot-glued to dowel

My eventual goal was to “sculpt” the final shape of the mace out of spray foam applied on top of the cardboard armature. I had to get the shape as close as possible using cardboard and paper first, as spray foam expands and is hard to control. I built paper pyramids out of card stock and glued them over the spike tips, and also added smaller cardboard ridges to mark the “valleys” between each spike.

Card stock pyramids

I was happy with the overall shape of the mace, so I coated it in a layer of polyester fiberglass resin (see my earlier post on the Pepakura method). This resin will soak into cardboard and paper and add strength and rigidity. After the resin was fully cured (24 hours) I began adding spray foam. I used “Great Stuff” brand which is an all-purpose spray foam used for insulating and filling gaps. The foam does expand quite a bit, but I planned on using the cardboard edges as guides for carving it down to my intended shape. The intermediate result looked a little funny (‘Stay Puft’ Witch King mace!)

Spray foam on mace

Is there a mace in there?!

The next steps were to scrape and sand down the spray foam to the final shape, coat it in yet another layer of polyester resin, and add a lightweight spackling compound to smooth out the pocked surface. In part 2 of this post I will show how I painted and finished the mace, as well as how I built the handle and spiked chain…

Carving away excess foam

Carving away excess foam

Surface smoothed with spackle

Finished shaping, ready for primer

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Additionally, a flexible witch hat offers practical advantages. It can be folded or rolled up for easy storage and transportation, making it a convenient accessory for Halloween parties or costume events. The pliable materials used in the construction of the hat also make it more comfortable to wear compared to stiff and rigid hats, allowing for extended wear without discomfort.

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Looking for an unusual hand forged flail? Here it is! Here is a hand forged Witch King of Angmar’s flail with a metal wall holder on which you can hang it. It is a functional piece of art! But mainly for decorative purposes, for cosplay. Sizes of a flail:
Length of the flail head: 25 cm (10")
Width of the flail head: 20 cm (7.88")
Length of the handle: 25 cm (10")
Length of the chain: 15 cm (6") Size of a wall holder:
32 cm (12.6") x 10 cm (3.94") Net weigth: 8.3 kg (18.26 lbs) Color of the flail: black with some silver patina.
Color of a wall holder: black with some bronze/copper patina. The wall holder has a wooden surface texture. Both a flail and a flail holder is made of metal. The chain has spikes. It looks like a real flail of Witch King of Angmar. The price of the listing includes a personalization of a flail holder (not obligatory). A nice present for a wedding anniversaries (6th, 11th), birthday, Father's Day, for cosplay activities and for many other gifting occasions! It might be the best functional piece of art and decoration in your home! In order a flail not to be treated as a cold weapon by Ukrainian customs I will ship it in two parcels and diassembled: the flail head - in one parcel, all the rest - in the second parcel. A flail costists of three parts which you will need to assemble (a flail handle, a chain, a flail head) upon receiving (with a help of two screws). Add charm to your house with one of these cute crafts! I can send it to any country. I keep usually 1 piece always available. If on the moment of your order it will not be available, please allow 7 - 14 days for its making. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR YOU:
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Did Peter Jackson ever explain the Witch-King's flail?

In the books, the Witch-King has a mace when he fights Éowyn. In the movies, he definitely has a flail and sword combo. My initial thought was that Peter Jackson wanted to avoid too many similarities between Sauron in the intro to the first movie and the Witch-King in the third. Helmet aside, they'd look pretty similar if they had essentially the same weapon. But there are other characters with maces, too, notably Azog the Defiler, a character Peter Jackson himself invented, so clearly he doesn't seem to mind an enemy having a mace, unless they have a scary helmet, maybe? Is there any official statement from Peter Jackson or another important LOTR figure explaining why the Witch-King had different weapons? Or is this just another of those "Hey, it's different from the books for no reason"?

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The ROTK Extended Edition DVD Special Features had several minutes devoted the the Witch King and his weapons. I don't recall if the choice to change the mace was discussed, they did, however, focus heavily on making the flail larger.

And the average person doesn't know the difference between a flail, a mace, a morning-star, and is likely to use the terms interchangeably - perhaps Tolkien himself was such a person. There wasn't necessarily a conscious decision to change anything.

Flexible witch hats come in a variety of colors, patterns, and styles, offering endless possibilities for customization and personalization. From classic black hats adorned with silver or gold accents to vibrant and patterned hats with decorative embellishments, there is a flexible witch hat available to suit every taste and preference. In conclusion, a flexible witch hat is a versatile and adaptable accessory that allows wearers to express their creativity and style. With its adjustability, comfort, and customizable features, it provides an innovative twist to the traditional witch hat and enhances the overall Halloween or costume experience. So, why settle for a regular hat when you can have a flexible witch hat that truly stands out?.

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Accessorizing for the spooky season: The versatile options of a flexible witch hat