[cosplay] keys of destiny

[Kite]

 I was wondering if someone could give me a critique about the keys I've made and also any other ways I can improve my technique to make my props look even better.

Additionally I was also wondering if they are even worthy enough of being sold.

http://s852.photobucket.com/albums/ab88/SolarWind2383/Fanime%202010/?action=view&current=P1000008.jpg

[GoodAsianDriver]

I don't know anything about cosplay or prop making, but they look pretty cool to me. I think I personally prefer the black one over the white one because of the frame.

[Kite]

the black one is the keyblade, oblivion. The white one is the keyblade, oathkeeper.

they're from the PS2 game Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts 2

So tell me more about the frame please.

[Rodney_Pheonix]

From just the photos they look nice and seem to be excellent quality props. a person would probably have to see them in person to make a final decision on whether they would or wouldn't buy the props.



What'd you use in the construction of them? I can make a few guesses and assumptions but I'd like to see what you have to say in regards to that.

[Kite]

I used a wooden core for both keyblades as a baseline to build off of as well for the sake of stability.

Afterward I then used cardboard to get the relative shape and design of it.

Then I used a type of polymer for detail work, then paper mache, and finally painted it.

But with closer examination you can tell some of the details and paint job was a bit crooked.