Arya's GAME OF THRONES Dagger - How To + FREE Blueprints!

Bill takes you on a journey as he "forges" the Catspaw Dagger from Game of Thrones! Carved textures, metallic paint, and shiny gems combine to make a prop fit for a Stark.
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Global Warming by Marco Martini
Tools & Materials:
"Valyrian" Poplar - Hardware Store
Hobby Knife - Amazon
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Coping Saw - Amazon
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Rotary Tool - Amazon
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Sandpaper - Amazon
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Tongue Depressor - Grocery Store
Super Glue - Amazon
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Craft Gems - Amazon
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Black - amzn.to/2JPrZB1
Scrap Board
Strong Wire - Hardware Store
Flexible Sandpaper - Amazon
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Gloves - Amazon
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Masking Tape - Amazon
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Free Form Sculpt - Amazon
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Dust Mask - Amazon
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Metal Cutting Grinding Bits - Amazon
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Primer - Amazon
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Filler Primer - Amazon
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Spot Putty - Amazon
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Metal Putty Tool - Amazon
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Scouring Pad - Amazon
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Fine Surface Primer - Amazon
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Tamiya Gloss Black - Amazon
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Alclad Polished Brass
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Spaz Stix Mirror Chome - Amazon
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Airbrush - Amazon
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Tamiya Masking Tape - Amazon
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Sacrificial Brush - Craft Store
Tamiya Gunmetal - Amazon
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Tamiya Thinner - Amazon
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Heavy Body Acrylics - Amazon
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Optional Tools:
123 Blocks - Amazon
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Band saw - Amazon
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Scroll Saw - Amazon
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Belt Sander - Amazon
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Oscillating Spindle Sander - Amazon
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Flex Shaft - Amazon
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Foredom Rotary Tool - Amazon
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Super Glue Accelerant - Amazon
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Sculpting Tools - Amazon
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Sanding Sealer - Amazon
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Alclad Aqua Gloss Clear - Amazon
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Airbrush Cleaning Station - Amazon
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Masking Tool - Amazon
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[@punishedprops]

Check out the full tools & materials list plus some progress photos over at punishedprops.com/2019/05/20/catspaw-dagger/

[@Ithrial420]

not going against how you make props but wouldn't the wood grain be good in this case because it's a valyrian steel dagger which is technically a Damascus dagger?

[@snouty2005]

@@Ithrial420 thass true although I think even with damascus blades (which I

[@boyscoutsurvivalguidemain8777]

You guys should do a back to basic episode where you make something without all the high-tech do-hickeys a minimalist build

[@JKnight89]

KITT from Knight Rider. Airwolf from the series of the same name.

[@zerenusollamus3191]

Bill!!! i request you craft the staff of ains ooal gown from anime Overlord!!

[@acledfloyd]

Influential prop? The One Ring, Lord of the Rings

[@punishedprops]

Yep that's about as influential as it gets!

[@SH-qs7ee]

That's what came to my mind first too, the One Ring.

[@carlosburgos3775]

Oh this is the best one. Oh my precious. Damn that's so good. Damn it. Damn you!

[@deathtrooper7104]

I know that great minds think alike, but stop reading my mind!

[@GeazakiCosplay]

My first thought too

[@greedgreed4411]

John Wick's Pencil

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Haha we were so scared when you tried to flip the blade but your expression after was worth it 🤣 great build!!

[@brendanrodgers504]

EvanAndKatelyn you two should get him in touch with Alec to make a damascus version!

[@punishedprops]

I was VERY careful. Thanks guys!

[@WorkingHandsMakingStuff]

@@brendanrodgers504 yeah but traveling to Montana isn't as much fun as traveling to England

[@jaskierdraven9191]

The doctor's sonic screwdriver (any reincarnation)

[@majorp7863]

Sarin Draven not sure I would agree. It isn’t really important to the story, it’s just the Doctor’s signature tool. That’s what it was designed to be - just handy

[@AJR2208]

Hi Bill (and everyone else reading) With timber (wood), you can use oil and wet & dry paper (finer grades for finer finish) to get a really smooth finish. Tung Oil (for floors) is great. It usually dries in a gloss but that can also be sanded afterward to make it a matt finish. First coat will fill the grain. Keep applying coats to get desired thickness. Can even be polished or buffed with lambswool pad to get a super shiny finish.

[@punishedprops]

Great info, thanks!

[@AJR2208]

@@punishedprops Thanks Bill - That last post was done before I finished watching the video. Just a point to "the weird" bit on your handle after painting - It looked a bit like a thumb print. You might want to mention to everyone next time that the oil from your skin can stuff up a nice paint job. So - clean the surfaces before painting and/ or use gloves to handle things when painting. Otherwise - Great Job!!!

[@izziwizVIII]

Please make Arya's Needle from wood! Would be interesting to see how you would do the details of the decorative guard and pommel etc and also get the shape of the thin blade from wood...

[@JasonGroom]

That was my first thought, though not from wood specifically

[@plaguemouse5549]

The Lament Configuration box from Hellraiser is pretty much the entire plot device of all the movies.

[@djlanducci965]

The rat from endgame

[@C3DPropShop]

Ah yes, Valyrian poplar... A fine choice indeed!

[@punishedprops]

Seemed fitting 😂

[@banjobill8420]

The One Ring The Wardrobe (if that can be counted as a prop) The Ark Sankara Stones The Colt Necronomicon Kandarian Dagger Freddy's glove Scissor Blade Leatherface's chainsaw Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone Elder Wand Tom Riddle's Diary The Sword of Gryffindor Goblet of Fire Triwizard Cup

[@alexalon9192]

Legit almost every horcrux

[@AnthonyLepper]

Narsil From lord of the rings, sting from Hobbit/ LOTRs movies!

[@scgillikin]

To go along with The Colt. Angel Blades and The First Blade.

[@negotiableaffections]

Great question... The Wardrobe Prop or Set ?

[@banjobill8420]

@@negotiableaffections That's my question. It certainly is a device that is crucial to the story in the Narnia series.

[@kyberchris1549]

First one that comes to mind is Anakin's/Luke's blue lightsaber. It played a big part in the original trilogy and is playing a bigger role in the new movies it seems.

[@punishedprops]

Great example!

[@steaphan]

Other pivotal props: * Captain Picard's Flute * Captain Cisco's Baseball * LaForge's Visor * The Dark Crystal * The One Ring * The Holy Grail * Heisenberg's Blue Meth * Mr Freeze's Gun (Across Multiple Animated Series) * Captain America's Shield * Mjolnir * Excalibur * The Sword in the Stone * Darksaber

[@Walsfeo]

I was going to mention a bunch of these and add in others Flux Capacitor Oscilation Overthruster

[@Walsfeo]

TARDIS

[@maxvandalfsen8273]

The Arc of the Covenant

[@SH-qs7ee]

The General Lee, from dukes of hazzard (could even add daisy dukes here too) Magnum PI's ferrari Horatio Caine's snuglasses (CSI Miami) Henry Blakes Fishing Hat (MASH)

[@sofiabruiz17]

Yaaaaass a trekkieeee

[@curtishaslam1668]

The soul reaver sword in the legacy of kain series. That was a major plot device. Plus I think it would be a good prop to do

[@mayla1997]

True, I totally agree

[@Walsfeo]

Wow, as much work as you put into that I'm kinda surprised you didn't cast a mold. Looking great though.

[@snouty2005]

mold it, mold it, mold it!

[@punishedprops]

Sometimes I just want one prop and don't need to make copies, so I don't make a mold. If I wanted copies I could totally do that, but it's helpful to show how to finish a prop without making a mold or casting it.

[@Walsfeo]

How likely is the mold making process likely to have a negative effect on a completed original work of craftsmanship like this? Does it matter when you make a mold for mold quality?

[@punishedprops]

It depends on how you make your mold. If you're doing a simple 2-part mold and don't need to cut it open and your prop is WELL sealed, then you could mold it just fine.

[@rodentoftheastrowaste1414]

Influential prop (and from GoT as well): The Iron Throne.

[@_Phantom_Gaming_]

Howdy again Bill and Britt!!! Just wanted to say as always I love what you guys are doing and it never gets old watching you guys build a great prop!

[@annie-4984]

You seem super nice! Easy explaining, high quality work, great job.. You've got yourself a new follower! 👍🏼

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much, welcome aboard!

[@TheJigs_]

Just saw the bag of gems and thought... MAKE AN INFINITY GAUNTLET!!!

[@aurora_skies_]

The finished product looks amazing!

[@JDsThatGuy]

Wow that is so cool, awesome build!

[@billsmith4932]

To your opening question of a pivotal prop in a story: I've always wondered if it might be possible to build the Glaive from Krull without having to resort to expensive 3D printing.

[@MattWeber]

Expensive 3d printing? Its only as expensive as you let it be. Can get a good machine for less than $250 and material is pennies on the dollar vs most other prop making materials.

[@joeleustice]

Darn you, Bill Smith... that was my first thought! HA

[@billsmith4932]

@@MattWeber I think you're missing my point. $250 is too much for a single prop. I don't make many props. I just want one good one.

[@Riceball01]

@@billsmith4932 Well, if you did spend the $250 on the printer then you'd just have to make more props for yourself in order to justify the cost then. But I do get where you're coming from, $250 is a bit much to spend when all you want is just one prop. But honestly, if you can scrounge up the $250 you just have to make more props to help make up for the cost.

[@billsmith4932]

@@Riceball01 How does making more props make up for the cost? You mean I'd have to sell them too? Or do you mean I should collect what I don't want?

[@muselessmusician]

This is, without a doubt, the most beautiful prop you've built to date.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@forby_]

Beautiful work, the wire at the base while working was such a great idea 💡

[@ann._.002]

Recreate the Kurikara... its a sword from Blue Exorcist which helped contain the inherited blue flames of satan...

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

Holy Grail from Last Crusade maybe?

[@PrimalEdge]

your videos were a MAJOR asset in getting our cosplay stuff together at the local comicon we had this past weekend! thanks for all your AWESOME videos!

[@aurora_skies_]

Thanks for the free pattern! I want to start making foam props, this seems like a great place to start

[@lading7418]

The one ring from Lotr Skywalker family lightsaber from Star Wars The infinity stones from the MCU Tony Stark's Arc reactor That's what I thinking of for other provotal props

[@cryofpaine]

I feel like the lightsaber was just kind of a throwaway. :P

[@lloydkaplan8605]

The Bandit's 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

[@punishedprops]

I'd love to do a car build.

[@Walsfeo]

But wouldn't you do the one from Back to the Future?

[@dozer88finn]

That's so Awesome!! Great job!! Your ready for winter.

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@theferalmaker]

That is so nice and your sculpting job is spot on - I am in love with this! Thanks for sharing your amazing work with us and please keep it going :)

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[@rosebuddesign635]

From Switzerland, we deeply apologize for your finger. 😁🖖

[@punishedprops]

Hah! Many thanks!

[@obi-wankenobi4151]

Stereo with the ability to go to 11 in This is Spinal Tap

[@Tanymsun]

KITT and the General Lee come to mind. Oh and the phone booth from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure l

[@ronnewton606]

your work is great.. watched your vacuum forming video , i used yours as a pattern for my first.. thanks

[@chartle1]

04:25 Yes better to get your distal taper and bevels established before you go to the quench. Oh sorry this isn't Forged in Fire. :)

[@renenmarkohcruz8176]

Henry Cavill's mustache in Justice League

[@randystull1502]

Awesome and super clean work as always.....Hats off to you good sir. And learned a few new tricks, so thank you!

[@punishedprops]

That's wonderful to hear!

[@snouty2005]

I am however super pumped by this, very inspiring. I wanna do it!!

[@punishedprops]

Go for it!

[@monkey_breath]

please, wood filler, before your primer, you'll get such a more smooth finish, just look up guitar finishing and luthiery!!! guitars are as smooth as cars, mostly because of the prepwork of layered filling then sanding!!!

[@vidiotzak]

You rock! Keep it up brother!

[@candibacon6564]

Haven’t even watched it yet but this is a great start to my birthday :) can’t wait to give this a try myself

[@XavierEmeralds]

I was planning on tackling this already, thanks for the video to help!

[@punishedprops]

You're very welcome!

[@MDeLorien]

What an awesome piece 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👏

[@Ledcke]

REALLY well done! Keep being awesome.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@DBODIN2]

I love working with poplar, its a soft- hardwood that cuts and sands really nicely. Great dagger!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@KRGraphicsCG]

This is great!! I LOVE seeing hands on work for props

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@KRGraphicsCG]

@@punishedprops I really did... and it gave me so insight to what airbrush paints to get for my first ever prop :D

[@GarrisonFall]

Two main uses of sanding sealer: one; 'fills' porous woods so they wont absorb too much stain, oil, paint etc, and two; raises the wood grain and hardens the surface for more effective sanding - as you figured out. Thanks for sharing your techniques - great result.

[@daiujin]

The Night King Slayer

[@Floralcrafts]

The TARDIS from Doctor Who, the Colt from Supernatural, the Holy Grail from Arthurian Legend, Thor’s Hammer... the list goes on and on.

[@wdoreza]

Your custom "Valyrian Poplar" sticker (0:17) is a nice touch

[@Soupcan13]

Dude that's friggin gorgeous. It looked incredible before the dry brushing but that really brought out the details and aged it nicely. Killer work I'm super impressed

[@punishedprops]

Thanks so much!

[@llamafromspace]

Haha that end is awesome. Love this build and seeing a wide variety of craft materials.

[@punishedprops]

That's great to hear, thanks so much!

[@JustJoshinAround]

Outstanding, beautiful job! I love how it turned out, and the metallic finish on the blade is great! I made a wooden D'k Tahg from Star Trek a few months ago and really struggled with the metallic finish, but I will definitely use some tips you showed for future projects. Thanks

[@punishedprops]

Fantastic! So glad to help!

[@JustJoshinAround]

@@punishedprops Yes, thank you! I actually used a tip I learned from your videos on that project too! I'd love to hear your opinion on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ6yoZ6rfJ2CZ5o

[@vukrin]

oh wow perfect timing! I'm planning Arya as my next costume

[@punishedprops]

Fantastic! Share what you make with us on Twitter: twitter.com/chinbeard

[@AragornElessar]

me too! I currently am working on needle.

[@robertblitch4702]

Just beautiful

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@tiffy6195]

Fantastic work! 💖

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@damienbrand9422]

Beautiful work Bill!!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@LadyHalfling]

Thank you Bill! I'm working on an Arya cosplay for Dragon con and this was perfect timing.

[@punishedprops]

Fantastic! Best of luck, Share what you make with us on Twitter: twitter.com/chinbeard

[@MakeBrooklyn]

That turned out great!!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@vcancer]

One comes to mind from my favorite medieval movie is EXCALIBUR! OH! And Conan sword from Conan the Barbarian with Arnold.

[@derschwartzadder]

The Atlantean is cool, but nowhere near as pivotal as Excalibur (at least in the movies)

[@benstanley4529]

Oh this makes me so happy. I’ve been making swords using this exact method that I figured out on my own for like 3 years 😁 same tools same materials and the same filler primer

[@punishedprops]

Nice!

[@CaptainPhantom93]

I love watching your videos, you're an amazing artist

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment!

[@CaptainPhantom93]

@@punishedprops thank you for making such wonderful videos, and tutorials :)

[@ugoandreatricoli1947]

i love the valyrian steel's effect that you managed to give to the blade. wow :) your attention to details always amaze me

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@dolphin64575]

Really cool to see you work with materials you don't usually use!

[@punishedprops]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@CiphecDec]

I like the fine work on the blade, makes it look like a Damascus but up and down instead of long ways.

[@punishedprops]

Yeah it's a super interesting pattern!

[@Frank004]

what a beauty!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome project! This project inspired me to make the Lord of the Rings sword, The Sting, with a resin cast bee in the hilt for my channel.

[@ErvPlecter]

very cool tutorial as usual, Bill. And special "props" to you for the "Valyrian steel"... errrr... "wood" selection at the HW, sticker caught my eye instantly ! I love easter eggs :-)

[@punishedprops]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DannyMcHugh]

WOW. So very impressive

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@loh3n785]

amazing job !!!!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you very much!

[@silenttraveler2710]

Total Awesomeness...

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@andrewshively6568]

Minwax sanding sealer is the best to use. first coat use 220 second coat use 4 xxxx steel wool

[@SnyperMac1]

Love spazstix mirror chrome, I actually used it to finish the mouth plate on the power ranger helmet in my profile pic

[@punishedprops]

Nice!

[@muffelmeierheinrich]

Valyrian Poplar Board! Epic!

[@punishedprops]

😉

[@matthewservice267]

@@punishedprops just downloaded the PDF. I will try to stick to organic, cellulose materials,.... as Metallbaumeister it is hard to not make this out of Steel.

[@DragonGateDesign]

Awesome work, love your vids. Sanding sealer is more to help get a smother finish, not really get rid of wood grain. Also helps to prevent blochy staining. Water based will (raise the grain) getting a rough texture. Then sanding it back will help get a smoother finish and prevent raised grain again when using water based finishes

[@punishedprops]

Great info, thanks!

[@derschwartzadder]

Pivotal props: the one ring (maybe sting?), Maltese Falcon, the Arc of the Covenant/grail diary, Baymax, the Master sword (aka the sword that seals the darkness), the S&W model 29, the red pill, Excaliber. Sankara stones, the Animus

[@DigitalGus75]

Bill gave me a preview of this at Maker Faire yesterday! Amazing prop. Talented and lovely guy.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!!

[@DigitalGus75]

Any time mate. Was really nice to meet you in person. And the dagger turned out awesome!

[@joegob100]

Really love the music background

[@punishedprops]

Music from artlist.io/

[@MissGroves]

Now this is one I HAVE to try! I'm going to print it out a bit smaller as my hands are smaller and I'll just be using hand tools.

[@punishedprops]

Go for it!

[@The_Wosh]

Oh my, free blueprints. I probably won't ise them, but it's really neat

[@kurisuuu48]

I'm using sanding-sealer for all my wood-props (so basically all my props), first layer to get it rough so I can sand it down, and then usually two more layers with only a little bit of sanding usually give me great results

[@punishedprops]

Good to know!

[@brantchurchill7415]

Great meeting you at maker Faire!!

[@feraguilar8716]

Its like watching the Joy of Painting all over again. Love it!

[@punishedprops]

The highest of compliments!

[@RichyRacoon]

uhhhhhhh that looks awesome!

[@punishedprops]

Thanks very much!

[@patriktoman396]

that looks extremly good

[@punishedprops]

Thank you very much!

[@csorgb05]

Love it!!!

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@kittenclaws5775]

Hey! As a note, if you're using that round cutting dremel bit on wood, make sure it is spinning ALONG the grain to reduce the jaggedness of corners! I noticed you did this in the video, but it's worth telling others, especially for a project that's going to get a smooth finish!

[@brogandonston17]

Definitely the Elder wand from Harry Potter! Also I love you guys and your work, a true inspiration

[@punishedprops]

Great example!

[@john345ish]

thanks for the plans and inspiration!! - been in a bit of a rut lately but this seemed like a fun project to get me back into my workshop - i'm making my blade from aluminium - i haven't started the handle yet and was thinking of using milliput...will it work the same as the free form sculpt? - worried it wont be strong enough - that said i might make a mold with it and then do a cold cast for the handle

[@gmpnj29]

Very cool. 👍

[@punishedprops]

Thanks!

[@iambretton]

I have a gazelle antler and the handle for this dagger looks exactly like it!

[@punishedprops]

Right on! I think that's definitely what the design is inspired by

[@BurakkuWolfReading]

Your Swiss Army knife story speaks to me. Mostly because I closed the bald across he palm of my hand and left a lovely gash there. Love your work and your story’s Bill. Keep up the amazing work and vids looking forward to all your future projects.

[@punishedprops]

Thank you so much!

[@commanderwyro4204]

i wish i had a shop like yours holy cow

[@punishedprops]

Make it your goal and work towards it for 10+ years and you can!

[@GuanoLad]

One of my favourite pivotal props is a fairly simple one to recreate, as many have done before - The NeverEnding Story book, with the Auryn on the cover.

[@punishedprops]

Classic!

[@aliloucreations1817]

Wow ! Fabulous work , I love this 😍😍 just a tip , You should buy the diamond tip bits from eBay, very cheap and excellent for details, you wouldn’t have as much sanding to do , they are brilliant 👍🏼

[@Snowishhhhful]

I love how the wood grindings fly up and away into the off-screen vacuum during close-up shots 🤣 Looks very magical!

[@punishedprops]

The magic of making!

[@xxmarkpipxx]

very cool

[@punishedprops]

Thank you!

[@RiffsOfHorror]

Kenshins reverse blade katana from rurouni kenshin. I would love to see you make that!!!