How to build a foam / latex katana style sword Tutorial part 1 and 2 of 8

A step by step video tutorial on how to create a one edged, katana style sword out of foam.

Part 1: Materials
Part 2: Preparation

materials used:
.5 inch Fiber Glass Rod
Liquid latex
.5 inch *approximate* Blue Camping Pad
.5 inch open cell foam
DAP contact cement, red can
duct tape
cloth tape
nylon rope

*Note, the liquid latex can be replaced by Plasti Dip, which can make an even stronger weapon with lesser coats

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Larp
• craft
• liquid latex
• weapon building
• katana
• foam
• foamsmithing
• physical exercise
• plasti dip

[bdbrigm]

Is this weapon Dagorhir legal?

[windspast]

@bdbrigm I have used a version of mine at belegarth before. The rules may vary from each group but for the striking edge you can use another blue foam instead of open foam.

[bdbrigm]

@windspast Great, thank you ... excellent video. Do you mind if we use it to help teach our group learn weapon's building construction techniques?

[windspast]

@bdbrigm Thanks for your compliments. You can definitely use it. This video was made a year ago now so I have learned some new tips and tricks :-) let me know if you need anything else

[MasterXcon]

can i use a fibreglass golf club i got for 2$ at value village ?

[windspast]

@MasterXcon Yep! fiberglass golf clubs are acceptable cores

[SeraphimKnight]

5:07 SUDDEN HAIRCUT

[windspast]

@SeraphimKnight ah you noticed my stunt double!

[gearsofwarcraft1]

@darkstrain lmao that's a wee bit racist ;P I know you weren't being offensive by it ( you're statement "meant as a compliment") and frankly I don't give a rats arse lol I just thought it was funny and wanted to tease you about it :3

[darkstrain]

You look alot like the asian kid from the Walking Dead. (meant as a complement.) =)

[isisphlyx]

nice tutorial with good narration of material info.

[combuf]

I put a penny on the ends of the rod so that the tape wont rip.

[awsomeproductions215]

woo epic haircut