Odin Makes: the wizard staff from the Pixar movie Onward

I make Ian Lightfoot's wizard staff from Pixar's Onward! With a removable Phoenix Gem.
Odin Abbott has been making costumes and props for years, and Odin Makes continues the desire to show you how to make cosplay items and props for yourself.
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[@crimsonvampyre602]

The Light up ball inside the gem is perfect. I love it when the simple dumb idea works out so well. And having it work by slamming the staff down feels very Gandalf

[@OdinMakes]

It really does!

[@glennwelsh9784]

The light-up ball inside the Phoenix Gem is honestly genius. Amazing how well that worked out, and it wasn't even your initial plan. It was just happenstance that you came across a light-up ball that fit your mold and shined through the resin. And the fact that you can activate it by striking the floor with the end up the staff adds to the "authenticity" of the light-up effect. Reminds me of Galdalf striking his staff to the ground when casting a spell.

[@OdinMakes]

Right? I was not expecting it to work out THAT well. and banging the staff on the ground to make it work is really silly, but fun!

[@darklordofsword]

YOU! SHALL! PASS!!!!

[@phil7556]

@@OdinMakes your unbridaled burst of joy at the unexpected success is contagious. It made me giddy and I laughed with you. I've had that similar experience happen on a couple occasions as well. It's a great feeling!

[@notfutomomo3424]

@@phil7556 same

[@65cahlienxo]

"Thats simple, but stupid, that works" thats great way to explain the laugh jajaja. Good job. Great channel

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@dangwancie4797]

He sounded like joergsprave

[@makmurutomo4908]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYillaWjmd2mrLM 🥰 🥰🥰👍

[@Sam-de6qx]

Tap hard on the floor and say "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!" Also make Gandalf's staff please, it doesn't matter if it is Gandalf the Grey's or if it was Gandalf the White's

[@ludonymous526]

Yeah, because they're the exact same person.

[@brainstormfilms1113]

@@ludonymous526 but they are different staffs

[@ludonymous526]

@@brainstormfilms1113 Well, now that you mention it.

[@makmurutomo4908]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYillaWjmd2mrLM 🥰 🥰🥰👍

[@currenluft1680]

“There’s magic in every glorious fiber, you can’t sand it down” (Awesome work btw, that smile was legit😁)

[@Girdain]

I love love love how this project really breaks Odin from the usual serious delivery he puts into the editing and voiceovers of his videos. Made me smile especially when he started laughing about how well the concept of the ball worked. Here I thought all that was gonna happen was some drilling to hollow out the resin gem but nope, gotta remember to have fun with your creations / projects and this video says that through and through.

[@nullstudios2989]

“Yeah is good”

[@adamadamson848]

your laugh is infectious. I did smile when you first made it light up in the staff

[@Emimi33able]

"That's simple, it's stupid, but it works." By GOD I was cracking up with you - I'm amazed and somehow flabbergasted by your solution, Odin. That's hilarious. I'm in love with that solution and the laugh had me laughing too! Wonderful work, as always!

[@GerryCanCosplay]

The end of that video made my day. I'm the same when something I make turns out awesome. Like a giddy kid.

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you Cerberus!

[@punishedprops]

Awesome sculpting work Odin!

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you very much!

[@maksim_3350]

Please make the doomguy helmet or one of his signature guns

[@owenkennedy3215]

Maksim Radosavljevic or the sword

[@shrek8771]

Super Shotgun or BFG

[@tallymatt65]

BGF! Has to be the BFG 9000

[@rain.5514]

No. He should make the crucible sword.

[@maksim_3350]

The helmets a better idea because he’s had that or a variant of it in all the games

[@SuicideNeil]

Joerg & Odin, best hearty-laughs on KZbin...

[@OdinMakes]

I need to watch more Joerg, he has a great channel!

[@memphismooney]

I like that you showed so realtime thinking outside the box when things are not going as planned.

[@banjobill8420]

Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. The greatest skill as a maker is to be able to make do with what ya got and I think it looks fantastic as always.

[@CCulh]

The Odin cackle when something works is awesome

[@darklordofsword]

"If it sounds stupid but it works, it's not stupid". Great work Odin.

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

nice! I like epoxy resin which is pretty transparent, but your way saves a ton on volume!

[@OdinMakes]

That solid gem was so heavy- compared to the staff. The ball really made a difference. And is about half the resin. I could attempt to roto-cast one too. And thank you Jake!

[@WilliamJakespeareProps]

@@OdinMakes That's a great idea! I gotta get around to building one of those!

[@makmurutomo4908]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYillaWjmd2mrLM 🥰 🥰🥰👍

[@thickmclargehuge4448]

the manticore "Curse Crusher" sword from Onward

[@jennifercox4549]

I dunno that's a really big sword

[@Mythic2099]

jennifer cox I mean have you seen the sword in the background lol

[@cxlb333]

The triumphant laugh at the end is wholesome

[@Georr17]

I love how happy he gets, it made me really happy too haha

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@dangwancie4797]

14:25 "let me show you it's features!"

[@plastickhero]

The glee at the end is infectious.

[@Kuruttra]

Actually, this is how Odin Improvises... but I love it!

[@OdinMakes]

True enough! :)

[@rafailius6974]

I love how even Odin surprises himself

[@OdinMakes]

Totally!

[@StariusPrime]

OMG, tapping the staff to make the gem glow is even better! Haha, necessity is the mother of invention, as they say.

[@pebbleman54]

That solution for the jewel is perfect! I can't describe how satisfying that is for me! Plus the whole stomping the staff to activate the jewel is perfect!

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you pebbleman! I do love that stomping the staff lights it up. That is fun. I have to hit the concrete, when it hit the pad I stand on, it didn't work!

[@NimoyPlummer]

That laugh you had at the end is contagious! It shows how much joy you had when you finished it. Thanks for sharing.

[@XegaK]

That's the laughter of a really happy man

[@Miniaturegeek]

I have always loved your videos, but this might be my favorite. The look of joy on your face when you tapped the staff on the ground and it lit up was just so awesome. Thanks for sharing your mistakes as well, I think it helps people realize that failure isn't the end of a project.

[@kalixdm2859]

AWESOME !!!! His laugh when the stone lights up was the most genuine I've ever seen !!!!

[@deadpoolshitlist8510]

Odin's happy laughter at the end made it all worthwhile. 😊

[@Iskelderon]

Some seriously amazing craftsmanship, especially how you blended the various layers without the need for foam clay, which not everyone might have access to.

[@Yo-Da-Action]

Love the hummer in the light as well

[@Cid_Hi]

Plenty of satisfaction when Odin hits the staff in the floor!

[@undeadwiccan]

Love the look of the staff, well done Odin.

[@texasforgesanddiabloburner4523]

That’s fantastic and seeing the simple giddy joy you found in seeing it light up was great

[@tehspikey]

Your joy at the flashing ball solution working at the end was honestly so great to see. Thanks Odin.

[@masresik]

LOVE how the gears turned and came up with a REALLY GREAT Gem idea!

[@jordanphelan1150]

Dude your laughter and optimism is very contagious and wanted to let you know that you have done a great job! Keep up the great work Odin. It might not mean much coming from me but I am very proud of you!

[@thecreatorlair]

Odin: Sands foam down to make a wizard staff: “There is magic in every fiber, you cannot... sand it down.”

[@JuJuCrafts]

seeing the true happiness in a staff well done ... couldn't help but smile -- great staff btw

[@MrKirby365]

I love the blinking lights lol necessity is the mother of invention.

[@geoffreyleliorzou7191]

I actually never ever post a comment but I have to say that your works til the years is awesome and this laugh made my day even better ! Thanks sir for the joy and the learning you give us !

[@ABrokenSociety]

I thought the tap light was bloody brilliant! Well done, Odin. I love watching you for these kinds of ideas!

[@kingkardboard7531]

When you tapped it on the ground and just started laughing, I knew that exact feeling you had haha. Always great to see a prop come together so perfectly even if you had intended for something different. Great work!

[@fahmisatya5655]

the final result was like a magic itself! I like the combination more than having to press the switch to light up the gem.. genuinely creative!

[@samuelmiller8390]

That look of satisfaction is priceless

[@scottvarley3823]

7:08 I love that feeling, and this shot really shows how it feels. I’m a barber, and I always love it when that happens with a haircut.

[@Znobishtucon]

Honestly I felt the joy of that pressure-bounce light working

[@ericsutton7401]

I love your videos. I have a suggestion for the "failed" crystal: drill out a hole from the base to the center, that might allow more light throughout the crystal.

[@peterwilhelmsson4168]

That joy when it just works. Loved to see that! =)

[@UncleJessy]

haha this is starting to become a southpark meme. "Odin Did It" . I was just starting on the work for a 3D Printed Onward Staff haha Awesome work a usual man!

[@OdinMakes]

HA HA HA! wow... Thank you Uncle Jessy! Everyone keeps asking me to make Magneto's Helmet... "Jessy Did It!" :) Still might some day.

[@UncleJessy]

@@OdinMakes DO IT!!! You'd make a killer mag helmet. White and Black version to go with your Prof X helmet you recently made.

[@makmurutomo4908]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYillaWjmd2mrLM 🥰 🥰🥰👍

[@t-moneysac-town1164]

Forget the flashlight. Keep it like it is. It's awesome!

[@surge2216]

That wholesome laugh when he finished the staff with the lit up crystal made my day.

[@mary-jane3949]

That's so awesome! You should make the guitar from Coco as your next Pixar project!

[@ironicanimations]

I love that feeling when he finds a really great way to do something and it’s simple and works Very very clever 💙😋

[@Burstame]

I love the way You laugh when gem works

[@ytuser4562]

I love that light ball idea!!

[@Pissarrospies]

That feels like a more clever solution because of the simplicity, it works so well!

[@ryantaylor5655]

Yooooooo I love how happy he is at the end. That chuckle killed me. Lmao.

[@micheleoftheoaks5506]

So creative. Enjoyed watching you make this.

[@artsy_dragon_creations]

I love how simple it was to make a light up crystal with a cheap toy lol. The staff looks great too, very accurate to the movie.

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you Brent!

[@emmalane3528]

Odin's Laugh is best medicine ^^

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@minefiedtapdancer3475]

Bravo sir, the wood detail is great

[@Ciretwo]

Love how happy you seem to be with it. Also love the texture you got on the staff.

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@christianstart560]

Odin was so happy with himself when he tapped the completed staff on the ground. Made me laugh.

[@victorizradcosplay6858]

My god. That’s awesome. Thank you for posting this

[@randdmoore1]

Great job of improvising. Love it. Love how tickled it made you too.

[@chadpugh1490]

14:25 Happy Odin. Love it when a plan comes together.

[@ericsweetman9973]

That’s wonderful!

[@axeldaval3410]

14:28 when you realize you just bypassed the system big time, and it works :D

[@cortchops]

His laugh of joy, love it!

[@pytle]

That laugh when it all worked, - Love it!

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@emilywhite4842]

These are such great quality videos. Appreciate you!

[@fngrusty42]

Carved a 4 arm 8 leg monster for my grandson when I put all the parts together I tended to laugh just like that. Love it when things work. Great job. And thanks

[@GabbiGaspar]

You did a great job. Perfect example of utilizing materials while hobbying during COVID ❤️

[@ladyluckdrums]

Great laugh! Yours and ours! Thanks Odin

[@oz2273]

You were so happy with the staff XD. Keep up thee good work

[@MrShortyShrimp]

That pure joy on his face 14:25 i love that x3

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you Shorty!

[@monalisamartian5472]

I love seeing u happy haha that's amazing !!

[@Justrex01]

That totally worked and that is totally awesome!!!

[@KING_A_G]

Odin makes can you please make the shotgun from Doom Eternal

[@garrettbadenhorst6531]

Yesss!!!

[@zzombeyfanboy6223]

Please

[@Mr_DF]

the super shotgun with the grapple instead

[@loganprior9153]

Yeah I would love odin to do some doom eternal guides, just anything - armour guns ect Edit: I actually wanna make a doom slayer cosplay for when comic cons restart

[@Crewserdriver]

Yo he should make the BFG or the crucible too

[@theduckthatdraws4381]

It looks amazing!!!! The gem turned out perfect, I love it so much :D

[@felipe5horas]

I must admit I joined you laughing at the end of the video when you hit the staff on the ground and the lights went on. This was a fun video to watch.

[@robsmoviecollection3715]

That was great Odin! Never seen you laugh so much. Don't you love it when things work out great in such an unexpected way? Awesome!

[@andrewsmith1520]

Great project! Love this movie, your prop really does it justice!

[@passmoj]

Love the thinking outside the box! Great work!

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you!

[@Tonsy86]

dude this is brilliant! i loved the way you dealt with the light.. excellent work, neat finish.. Good luck!

[@theend1555]

Wow that looks great!

[@markwallacett]

Love the build! Excellent job with the light-up ball! What about trying the same idea with the flashlight? That way you could connect the wiring for the button.

[@kaylahevans8334]

Super cool, I'm going to use this technique to make a staff of the woodlands for my dnd character!

[@debbiecillo2531]

Lol. I just came across your video. I love it. You’re great thanks for making me smile!!!

[@KeithPhemister]

I remember that triumphant laugh from those Halloweens we tromped around Ren Faires and Costume contests wearing those GWAR cosplays. I also very clearly remember your mighty bellow in response to a viking horn. Stay Well, Stay Safe.

[@brent1975]

Love the way you figure stuff out. Out of the box thinker. Great build 👌

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you! The problem solving / everything is a puzzle is my favorite part.

[@Hancicik]

Love Odin! :D

[@dmangeloborbon6907]

Your new creation is amazing!!!

[@mazmason1579]

This is mint!! Good imagination 💭 it worked a treat 👍👌

[@antiSith]

pure happiness at the end :-)

[@Bun800]

I have watched and rewatched this video so many times I cannot thank you enough for making it. I built my own staff for a project based on your lessons and advice, and although not 100% done as I write this, it looks very convincing as a weird witchy wooden staff! Needs a few more coats of paint and some bedazzling. I think this is one of the BEST How-to-make videos I've watched for cosplay. I'll be sure to tag you somehow online whenever I'm able to share the final result! :)

[@SKSProps]

That came out Great Odin!!!!

[@OdinMakes]

Thank you Steve!