Cosplay help with giant sword

Skylark · October 26, 2006, 08:30:14 PM

Hi I was wondering if anyone knew any alternative ways to create oversized swords other than fiberglass, wood or cardboard. Any help would be very appreciated.

LinLinLucy · October 26, 2006, 09:39:13 PM

Quote from: "Skylark"Hi I was wondering if anyone knew any alternative ways to create oversized swords other than fiberglass, wood or cardboard. Any help would be very appreciated.

what kind of sword???

Demon-Z · October 26, 2006, 11:33:13 PM

foam,plastic

Capt. Bob · October 29, 2006, 11:00:58 AM

Plastic sounds like your best bet aesteticaly, but financialy I'd go with foam.

AnnoyedWabbit · October 29, 2006, 03:32:48 PM

styrafoam or high-density blue insulation foam, covered in multiple coats of two-part epoxy and then painted. This makes a pretty light sword that's also pretty strong. The epoxy is messy but mostly non-toxic. No nasty fumes or anything.

Skylark · November 13, 2006, 08:07:04 PM

I've read up on some methods and hopefully they DO work.The only people I've ever seen cosplaying with over-sized weapons made theirs out of wood o_O

I had an idea but not sure if it would work, in place of epoxy I have some Polystyrene sheeting that's slightly thick so it should cover up most of it?

Kazuko · November 13, 2006, 08:12:39 PM

x: if your talking about woods I think many props are made with Basalsa wood~ since it's what i heard from a friend

but plastic is your best bet since foam will break

platinum edge · November 14, 2006, 12:14:38 AM

Just an idea but foam and paper mache may be an idea that you might want to try out.

KimaLucifer · November 14, 2006, 05:39:28 AM

The foam thingie with paper on the outerside :3

I made my Rena butcherknife out of one :3

Attackthbloo · November 14, 2006, 09:02:42 AM

foam and some sort of harden clay to make a smooth finish.

Skylark · November 30, 2006, 03:20:09 PM

Wow.Didn't think that many people would reply.Well hopefully I can get something done soon... cons not far off now... >.>;

Thanks for all the input. ^^

Moonblossom · November 30, 2006, 03:57:13 PM

Quote from: "AnnoyedWabbit"styrafoam or high-density blue insulation foam, covered in multiple coats of two-part epoxy and then painted. This makes a pretty light sword that's also pretty strong. The epoxy is messy but mostly non-toxic. No nasty fumes or anything.

They may not make blatant bad smells or visible fumes, but mixing two-part epoxy and styrofoam can still make you ill, so you should really do it in a very well-ventilated area, or outside if possible.