Introduction to Soda Tab Armor

Soda tab armor is an inexpensive way to make armor that looks "almost" like real scale mail armor, using readily available materials. This armor can be used in church events (for example, a Roman soldier costume), in plays or reenactments. I can't take credit for the originality of this idea, but I have designed a few patterns and instructions to help make this a fast, easy project to reproduce. This armor can be custom fit for any sized warrior, from minuscule to mighty.

(The picture above is my little Roman Soldier, Xander sporting the soda tab armor when he was a toddler.)