How to create a family coat of arms

Now what other family can boast the family crest. But you can create your own individual coat of arms. It should be a emblem with certain symbols, which are described in heraldry. Family coat of arms represents the history of the family, his achievements and reflects the main priorities of the family.

Instruction

1. Draw a shield. Its form depends on your choice. The more complex the configuration of the shield, the more it fit the necessary heraldic elements. The most common shields in the form of a rectangle. Draw on the shield the sword can be placed in the middle. Perhaps the presence of the helmet, above the shield. On a Golden helmet claimed most ancient family of nobles, and silver helmets had a less illustrious family.
2. Put on the helmet crest. This can be feathers, wings, animal, horn, armor and other items that characterize your family. The presence of a crest, as an auxiliary element, shows a common heraldic line.
3. Select the color of the crest, it should fit the color of the shield. Don't forget to paint the mantle. This is a mandatory attribute of the coat of arms. It refers to a kind of protection. You can decorate the mantle with fur or tassels of Golden thread.
4. Put on both sides of the future arms in the shape of heraldic animals (griffins, lions, eagles, angels). At the bottom of the logo position the platform is the base on which it will hold, for example, a pedestal of marble. Instead of Foundation you can use a tape on which to write a family motto. It can be any phrase or aphorism, of great importance for the kind. The ribbon color should match the primary hue of the coat of arms.