To make a long sword using this method, you’ll need longer paper. Consider using a length of butcher paper, or buy oversized sheets of craft paper from a craft store.
The hilt will be thicker than the blade, so you’ll cut three pieces of wood for it and glue them together.
Once the pieces are glued, wait for the epoxy to dry fully, at least 10 minutes. Get the pieces as evenly lined up as you can, but don’t worry if they aren’t perfect yet.
If you cover the hilt of your sword when you spray the paint and primer, you can leave it with a natural wood appearance. Alternatively, consider spraying the hilt gold and the blade silver. Try gluing large rhinestones to decorate the center of the crosspiece and the pommel (base of the hilt). Once you’re done spray painting, you can use small paintbrushes and acrylic paint to add details, if you want.
The last few inches of the foam should extend past the PVC tip for safety; feel free to wrap this “soft tip” as well, closing off the hole in the top.
If you have a vise clamp, clamp the pieces firmly (without damaging the soft wood) and let it dry that way to improve the bond.
This sword may have a square tip and a flat blade, but it can still cause a lot of pain. Be very careful when you play with it. Only hit inanimate objects, like practice dummies.
