So I'm starting a new project. I want to do a pauldron for an upcoming Ren Fest as part of my costume. Rather than blaze ahead or spend time finding a pattern and getting them shipped or printed i decided to just break out the cardboard and ruler. I don't know ow if everyone does this but for getting an idea roughed out it seems to work extremely well and is a hell of a lot cheaper than doing it in leather or something like acrylic. Has anyone else gone this route?