I bent the fastener tabs at 90deg first and then screwed the mesh into the palm area. This is tricky but with some small sharp self tapping screws you should be able to screw it the the palm area. I then heated up the mesh gently and evenly with a gas lighter until it becomes soft and pliable but not too hot to burn (emphasis). Once soft I then expanded the mesh upwards with the back of a metal spoon to create room for the user to slip their hands into once cool. A few re-heats later you should have something that would fit the recipient nicely. Don't heat up the mesh whilst the hand is in the gauntlet, wait for it to become soft but cool enough to be touched before forming it around the recipient. Allow for foam padding.