How-to-guide: Making the swords
Stage 1: Draw the shape of the handle on a plank of wood
Stage 2: Cut out the handle
- Clamp the plank onto a work bench (ensure its secure)
- Use a drill to make a hole where the finger grip holds will be
- Use a hand-held jigsaw to cut out the handle
- *Safety warning: always have proper safety equipment, training and supervision when using tools)
Stage 3: Papier-mâché (using PVA glue and tissue paper) and paint the swords silver, then draw on design
Stage 4: Use bandages to create the handle and paint brown
How-to-guide: Making the box weapons
Stage 1: Cut out slits on front and back
- Measure and mark where the slits will go
- Put a piece of scrap wood underneath the cardboard to protect your table
- Carefully use a craft knife to cut out the slits
- *Safety warning: always have proper safety equipment, training and supervision when using tools)
- Use masking tape and cardboard to reinforce the structure
Stage 2: Make tubes for the top
- Cut a plastic ball in half, fill and attach to each end of a kitchen roll tube
Stage 3: Paint everything silver
Stage 4: Use Duct-tape to attach the tube to the boxes
Stage 5: Make brown straps and attach to the inside on the box, so you can attach it to your leg
- I edited and re-used straps from an old bag
