How to Make a Foam Sword Prop

[@nikgilliland7253]

I've made foam armor twice now, I racked my brain for a few days thinking of how I could get a piece of pbc pipe into some foam to act as a back bone for a sword. Thank you for the video. Now I am inspired.

[@kevinfernando6502]

where can i find foam?

[@montague8878]

Kevin Fernando online or in Joann fabrics

[@helx9965]

@@kevinfernando6502 craft stores. The hobby lobby where I live has big rolls of foam, but other places apart from craft stores could have foam floor pads which work good too. Amazon probably has stuff too if you have a prime subscription

[@Createsaur]

The sanding is WAY easier if you cut a bevel on each of the edges first :) If you are planning on making more than one sword, it's also worth noting that you can get a mini hand held belt sander for 30 bucks which can cut down on sanding time as well.

[@cassiemiller9453]

Man I followed this video and I’m almost done with the sword. It’s taken me around 3 hours

[@aedannnn]

I know I'm 5 years too late but how hard was the sword. I ask because I want to give this to my 5 year old son but I don't want him to hurt him self

[@Antistotle]

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[@aedannnn]

@@Antistotle I het your point but in that comic he gives him a real sword im giving my son a fake sword a real sword is made to hurt people a fake one isn't there fore its shouldn't hurt him

[@paintballfanatic7231]

@@aedannnn if you replace the wooden dowel with a foam dowel it's pretty soft and shouldnt hurt anyone no matter how hard you hit someone.

[@carmensuavillo7615]

Thank you for this video. My children likes to play sword fight and I'm always worried that they might hurt themselves with the plastic sword edges. I'm gonna try to make them a much cooler looking sword with your tutorial.

[@khadana_raw]

You are a really cool mom jajajaja

[@rileymachelle4088]

mom of the year

[@katgokes]

Mom of the year right here

[@toddcampbell-crow8615]

One hint; if the kids wanna play fight with them, I'd suggest fiberglass or PVC cores rather than wood; wood splinters when it breaks, rather than bends and returns to form.

[@foillism7521]

little late to the party! howd the sword go? did your kids like it?

[@compycosplay3619]

This video will definitely help me with my Link cosplay. Thanks for uploading it!

[@britshgirl898]

Link like from Zelda franchise?!?! If yes then please post it on your channel if you havent

[@Crystalsflat]

Thank god you made this. I've been anxiously staring at my craft foam sword for 6 months. I was unsure how to add detail and how to proceed past the initial dowel setting and glue. You inspire me! You're work is fantastic. Thank you so very much.😭💖

[@beanbon7469]

OH dang, I was just looking online to buy one of these. Saving money is easer than I thought.

[@danielhenry1485]

Something slim like the shaft of a golf club might work better to get a thinner blade, and the bevelling wasn't too bad considering you did it by hand and not with a belt sander. Great build, as always the weathering made the piece.

[@PS-fi9qq]

I made the Elucidator from SAO and used a thin wooden stick (like those from fireworks) for the blade.

[@Createsaur]

If you want something even thinner and is flexible just like real swords, fiberglass driveway markers work really well.

[@helx9965]

Dang, I never thought about using watered down glue to seal foam. I will definitely try it

[@constpegasus]

Sword making is cool. Would like to see you make more of them.

[@klaraakacool1415]

Amazing! I‘m going to build the Dragonfang (the Thor Ragnarok version) for my next convention in a month and this video helped a lot, since it’s going to be the first sword I‘ve ever made. So thank you very much.

[@marc-henridaetwyler9818]

I used a dremell to do everything befor I got acces to bigger tools so I really feel the pain of that grinding. keep up the good work. I wish you the very best tools!

[@nestorious2008]

Love this! I want to thank you...seeing your Tuskin Raider video prompted me to get into building CosPlay myself. I'm 3 months in on two costumes (for me and my daughter) and I am loving it! Keep posting builds, I enjoy learning techniques from you :)

[@geeway5923]

Nestor Martinez who are you two cosplaying?

[@pactumexcello9308]

first thing I like: the accent

[@helx9965]

Me too, it sounds so nice

[@cger69]

Hey bro I’m really into your Star Wars videos! I was watching one and I saw a general grievous head on your night stand and I was wondering where you got that. You are amazing at what you do and you are wayyyy underrated

[@charliehorsey]

Thanks so much for this video! Been wanting to make the "Ruinous Extermination" long sword from Monster Hunter but had no idea what materials to use. Thanks to this video I know what I need to do now to make it!

[@sharpshotefx]

... Perfect timing, I was literally just looking up how to make a convention safe rapier

[@vainpiers]

I'm thinking of making my first ever prop for my loki agent of asgard cosolay and this was super helpful

[@tsu1951]

I'm in exactly the same boat now as you were two years ago

[@CherokeeFlutist59]

I dont have many tools, but I do have a dremel and this tutorial is perfect considering I want to make myself a custom sword for a ren faire outfit. Very inexpensive and easy build.

[@junkchimera9408]

Really great work, I love the design you came up with for this.

[@Justrex01]

I do like your style, Miss. And your technique as well. A new follower! Thank you for sharing your art with us.

[@MrOnederful]

Good stuff would love to see you do up the new Darth vader black series helmet and make it better

[@fiatequila5252]

Thank you thank you thank you!! I'm going to make my first sword for a cosplay soon and this SAS AMAZINGLY helpful!!

[@peterc.7841]

Looks like a great result, and very helpful instruction.

[@goffygamer6785]

I love the art you did and I love Renaissance era swords but I don't like the pommel and the way you did the blade

[@logananderson9094]

WOAH... Those new SDS armours look fantastic! Can't wait for the upcoming videos 😃

[@simianly1717]

thank you! it really helped with my Zuko cosplay

[@ChaotixMascot]

Making this for a wilbur cosplay, thank you I never really thought of using EVA foam 😅

[@boop5636]

Ayo? I was watching because I was thinking about making my version of dreams nightmare sword 😅 hope the Wilbur sword came out well!

[@ChaotixMascot]

@@boop5636 well the cosplay has come put well however I have not gotten materials to make the sword yet, I still plan on it. Good luck with Dreams axe, I also plan on making it!

[@lycanthropica]

Oh wow! I just got a dremel and also use it to sand out the window!

[@kellyschmader213]

This was very helpful! :D Love the swordbuilding process, wasn't sure how to make one like this.

[@deannadiaz7257]

This helped a lot you explain it so great made it so easy to learn

[@anzaeria]

Very nice work. Could one use a hot wire foam cutter for the beveled edge of the blade?

[@shannanthomas318]

For a second your googly eyes looked like sid from ice age 😅😂,awesome work BTW

[@FrigginBoomToys]

Man I gotta start using googly eyes for things. Such a good idea

[@hfr5139]

That looks amazing!

[@Alexis-go5cd]

I’m cosplaying as erza scarlet for a competition, very excited ✨✨✨✨

[@WingedBrokenAngel]

What is the thickness of the eva foam that you used?

[@jezzlepops7186]

Nice, concise stages, easy to follow! Thankyou! I'm wanting to make Griffith's sword from golden age berserk, it's quite thin so I'm guessing a thinner dowel or wire would be better? Thanks again for such a good video!

[@fireblade-cp8uw]

ey bro. a year later ik its probably too late to stop you, But i think wire would be a bad idea; Try maybe some Fiberglass rods or Epoxy tubing. Those work better for thinner weapons, just in case whatever you made ends up breaking and you want another

[@xenapromos]

i'm going to use this method to make a foam replica of Xena's sword because my metal one is way too heavy.

[@TheConnor999]

Just watched a video on someone make a foam gauntlet and to prime it for paint he sprayed it with plastic dip and when he painted it the paint didn’t crack or come off and looked really good so if you want to take that tip for next time I think it will really help @acecosplay

[@PredatorX-kl5rb]

Its not twitter dude, you cant tag people in comments

[@omega3711]

Really helpful video, thanks for sharing.

[@davefox1857]

ANOTHER GREAT JOB!

[@sonicfreak04]

if you can find it get a fiberglass rod for a more sturdy flexible sword

[@morse8622]

Not suppose too be flexable

[@darkkaraszero]

What size foam you use

[@michelr.2000]

How do you harden that foam) I mean really harden.

[@archibaldm]

Love your NCIS top I have ordered one ages ago but I can’t find it

[@xande_]

Flukier Jeans616 cool

[@forgottenduelists9655]

I don't have a dremel. What could you recommend i use/do instead?

[@NightShadow720]

I just bought a foam katana. But every time I swing it, the blade and perhaps the hilt wobble. Is there something that'll make the high-density foam solid enough to stop to from wiggling every time?

[@VastSquid]

could you explain how you attached the pommel

[@UnseeLeii]

Im kinda new to prop making, where can i get those thick foam sheets?

[@IEpickI]

What kind of foam did you use?

[@MissCroft09]

This is so cool!

[@RebeccasStudio]

I think if you wrapped everything in a final layer of Worbla, it would get rid of the foam texture. Still great :D

[@cjtheprop-maker]

when you say "watered down PVA glue" what percentage?

[@cariuwu5862]

where am I supposed to get that sanding thingy without money-

[@cinderblocktreehouse]

where do you get your foam?

[@kargandarr]

Would it not work better if the foam was not another 51 mm longer or so? Minwax poly works to seal foam well also and allows for the use of spray paint. Do not use spray paint without sealing foam. There are chemicals in there that eat the foam.

[@kemp48]

looks good ace welldune ace

[@JinxxCat22]

The googly eyes on the cross guard looks like Sid from Ice Age

[@daylightliving8929]

not bad , is this for larp or cosplay?

[@adriannemcbrayer8522]

A. I love your shirt so much B. I have one objection about the handle of your sword. The handle should be ovular not circular

[@TheRainyBay]

Is that wooden dowel safe for a really big con like fanfusion (formerly comicon) I wanted to make a sword for it and was planning on using a wooden dowel like you but no where on the website says wooden parts are allowed I only see wooden practice swords are not permitted and I assume they mean the ENTIRE thing being wood isn't allowed

[@TheRainyBay]

It's my first big con and I dont want to spend a good chunk of my time and money making something only for it to be confiscated.

[@jgboogades]

Thank you! Looking to make one for my son. He wants to be Link.

[@SPQON.C0S]

thank you :DD I'm trying to build a sword for my OC Candara so I can be her on Halloween :)

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

Pretty cool idea

[@tomparfer]

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[@dididogster9994]

can i use a yoga matt? or?

[@Apeiron2608]

Most preferably not..it's foam, too, of course, but it's hard to sand down and make it look good. Tried to make an armor of yoga mats, bad idea. Hope that helped :)

[@yousseftaha8516]

can i ask where can i get that wood cylinder

[@TAGAMIMAM]

How long is the wooden dowel?

[@exnamekian]

What glue do you use to bond the foam?

[@DarthDimple]

I think I might be in love. ❤

[@someone-om8dn]

I would want to know how to make the sword from Slader

[@nathanielminecrafter]

What type of foam do you use

[@housewifeyoongi7694]

Is this high or low density foam?

[@maringoetzke8141]

What kind of foam did you use.

[@kristiebaker9800]

What thickness is the foam?

[@yozamazaobakupa8761]

What kind of foam is that?

[@seibervideo]

What filter rating is your mask?

[@DollopussD]

Wouldn't bamboo have been better as a core? Lighter and easier to work with.

[@MyJazzmann]

That’s really great

[@cjtheprop-maker]

So, would this type of sword be safe for LARP?

[@Apathetic_Moose_Inc]

I don't see that anyone has replied to you, but I will say each LARP has its own weapons rules. Some allow wooden cores, others require fiberglass or CPVC. There's also the issue of padding, since some have specific padding rules. Best to contact the weapons marshal for the LARP you plan on attending.

[@cjtheprop-maker]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@ronytheronin7439]

Maybe I little more padding, but certainly not a full core. And maybe grind the edges of the core a bit more so they don’t pierce the foam. My biggest issues are with the flats of the blade. It has like half an inch thick of foam. And foam that are spongy enough for safety are rarely making pretty weapons

[@allebarbi118]

template, Please. great video!

[@ronald7378]

It would probably be a lot easier to work on the edge if you used a belt sander

[@zurushino]

Ronald Ramirez not everyone has that though ^^'

[@ronald7378]

Shieru cosplays just mentioning for anyone that might have one that hadn’t thought about using it in that way

[@richcartwright889]

Where do you get your foam from?

[@judaspetta7601]

it might be a yoga mat, since they're easy to find and durable and way cheaper than buying foam sold for crafting

[@slayer-of-swadia]

You shall watch ur back

[@DeltaWolf1000]

Templar? We assassins will stop you! (Assassins Creed reference)

[@marchander3247]

DeltaWolf1000 you are right my brother

[@cjtheprop-maker]

Never! Your cursed order will fall! The father of understanding shall grant us victory! (Nothing personal, just playing along.)

[@MakarovFox]

Requiescat in pace

[@PunkAcousticadude]

@@cjtheprop-maker we assassins are more powerful than yor people (this is cool:))

[@dinoseatpeople8655]

Could you use this in combat?(with other swords like this one)

[@AceCosplay]

AwesomeYTG Steele I should think so. The blade edges may get dented after a while

[@locutus99]

Yes. If you're syrio forel.

[@airshipmayhem9905]

Here goes!!

[@PhilippFonsW]

well done

[@Bradley-s3p]

Wow! Nice

[@tsu1951]

I need to buy a dremel now

[@Pigeon_Leaf]

Liked and subbed. Thank you :)

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Thank you for this video, but I have to say, the 80 porn music was awesome lolol

[@littleketty]

holyshit do you own chickens? @2:42

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

I must admit,, this is a great job... However, I need something a pirate captain would use.

[@PredatorX-kl5rb]

Just add more of a curve into the blade. Its not that hard to adapt this how you want

[@FlattestJoker]

I'm watching you Templar...

[@GrimdarkCrusader20th]

Dues vult

[@thenikko8292]

MY ONE point of criticism: next time use a fiberglass or pvc core. Wood is the devil! if you play with friend and it break its gonna splinter and break following the grain of the wood, which means along its lenght creating sharp points. sometime the sword is already broken and a sharp point goes trough the foam hurting your friends. fiberglass will snap and pvc will bend. which case you will see your prop/larp weapon fail before you can feel it. NOW as for the rest of the build. [insert BORAT voice] VERY NICE! i like the layered construction and the dry brushing. now just had a coat or 6 of clear plasti-dip and you're good!

[@VastSquid]

do u add the plasti dip after painting or before

[@mr.officer7644]

Crossguard of foam?? Bad idea...

[@aaronm9478]

You look like a blood thirsty crusader, for sure. LoL! Cool build. :)

[@BLACKOPSMan115092198]

Cool