How to Make Ahsoka Tano's Lightsaber Hilts Star Wars The Mandalorian Foam - Free Templates

[@SKSProps]

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[@alexandergames6]

Hey Steven I hope it’s okay if I call you that can you please make a video about how to make blades for those lightsabers and a way to put blades in the hilt and take them out of the hilt and I was thinking that you could make grooves like on a screw on the inside of the lightsaber and on the part of the blade that goes in the hilt

[@SKSProps]

@@alexandergames6 I never meant for these to have blades they are just displays. If you wanted to add blades check out my friend bill's video where he made a lightsaber kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-WeI2Gh6lpmtE

[@alexandergames6]

@@SKSProps okay thanks

[@GeekOutStudio]

As soon as I finish my Obi-wan, I'm making these. Ahsoka is my favorite character.

[@SKSProps]

Awesome! Have fun with the build!

[@kevinknol4100]

I have the real one

[@CullodenCowboy]

These are my absolute favorite sabers in all of Star Wars, wielded by my absolute favorite character in all of Star Wars.

[@SKSProps]

Mine too glad you like them!

[@stardustatelier4771]

I would watch you crafting all the day💜

[@i.am.adrian]

Some great advanced tips here! I never thought of doing the stacked pieces like you did, gluing them together with a tiny bit of superglue so they could be shaped to an identical size. Very smart, I thought that kind of precision was only possible with a laser cutter. You continue to amaze!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much and I'm glad I could add to your fabrication tip collection!

[@fruittree1670]

ahsoka has some of the best designed lightsabers in star wars history and might even design my own hilts based off of them.

[@blizatrex]

A great build that would complement any STAR Wars display/ cosplay.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@user-bf2ky3tt9c]

First lightsaber that is design after Katana hilt! Cool!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@PlasmaPhi]

Please make a Darth Nihilus lightsaber hilt from Star Wars Knights of the old republic 2: The Sith Lords.

[@aszeria]

Just would like to send some appreciate: for anyone that hasn't done it before, it is so difficult to film yourself while making props. And even with that challenge these videos are always top notch with wonderful production quality. Great work as always, Steve!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you so much that really means a lot to me!

[@HannahMileyforever1]

This video was uploaded just in time!! I’m making my Ahsoka cosplay soon and I don’t have a 3D printer so this is awesome!

[@SKSProps]

Awesome! I’m glad it helps and be sure to tag me so I can see yours when they are complete!

[@teremel81]

Love your products and your projects! I for one hate tracing and for years I’ve been using a technique that I use for woodworking to transfer templates. This technique doesn’t work for all projects but is useful for many. I print out my templates with an office printer and use acetone to rub the template onto the foam. I use this technique on wood for cutting and wood burning designs. You just need to be mindful of mirroring designs where it’s call for. You can get a simple monochrome laser printer for about $100 or less. A good investment for people that hate tracing and like precision.

[@SKSProps]

First off thanks! And Yeah I tried that technique a couple months back and it showed up great on my light gray foam

[@AndrewDFT]

Fantastic tutorial and production qaulity!!!! =D

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@deeznuts23yearsago]

Holy shit I didn’t know you watched him too You were the one who got me into making props back in 2013

[@Justrex01]

Sweeeeet badassery! Props any Mando fan would be proud to make for sure! They came out great, Steve! Thank you!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@KayosRysings]

Absolutely beautiful build!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@Wolfz2321]

As always looks amazing. Your attention to detail and painting is unreal. I honestly thought these were casted from resin or made from metal when i first saw the thumbnail of video. AMAZING!!!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much it’s greatly appreciated 👍

[@HungLikeScrat]

Absolutely love these hilts! They look super realistic! Thank you for this!

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome 👍

[@Mithernal]

looks great !

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@guyloren]

Wonderful build Steve,those look amazing!The mirroring of the contrasting silvers is a great technique,top drawer result!🏆

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@JD-be7ys]

Very slick build.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@Meloshski]

Very nice. Good technique for getting similar stacked pieces. Was thinking they were strips wrapped around a block when I first saw it. These would have benefited from adding weights inside core. I really like how clean and professional you make working with Eva foam look.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! and yeah I did think about placing some washers in the middle to give them some added weight

[@TitusFett]

I love these, a great build of some cool ass lightsabers.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@vaultfox]

dang, these are incredibly clean ... you continue to amaze me!!!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much! They were definitely a challenge but I am really happy with the end results!

[@Lindseyseale]

could you make a pattern/tutorial for Kanan's lightsaber which breaks into 2 parts? that is the most interesting saber in cannon and almost no one sells it in the 2 part form

[@MrSeanmcgall]

I recommend 3d printing the saber, and glueing a nut and bolt into the tip and base of the saber, if u do it nicely u should literally just be able to make it urself that way with real ease :)

[@johanstevens5824]

Maybe you could 3D print it and make a bayonet mount to attach both pieces. That way it’ll attach similarly to the show

[@kevinknol4100]

Great job my young padawan

[@SKSProps]

Thanks Obi!

[@thedarkknight803able]

Awesome build!!💥👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😁👍🏿

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@darrenreed6491]

Another great build! Thank you for putting so much into your videos I enjoy watching a d learning new techniques !

[@SKSProps]

Thank you so much and you are very welcome 👍

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Steve, your tutorials are so good.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you so much Casey!

[@HenryCreations]

What a pro Steven!!!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@makermakei6256]

Excellent prop you are the best Propmaker on KZbin for sure.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks, I don’t know about that but I try my best 👍

[@WalkingFishTaco]

are these really big? Like a foot long almost? I printed out the template using the adobe reader and poster setting instructions and stuff and I just want to be sure that I didn't mess something up with the sizing when it printed because they seem pretty large.

[@SKSProps]

That's right the katana is almost 14" and the shoto is around 9"

[@pixl3l]

So smooth. I need to get me some foam as soon as the budget lets me.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@SchalaKid]

About to start this build tomorrow following your excellent guide. Will be working without a band saw, though-hoping that’s not too big a deal! 🤞🏾

[@SKSProps]

Awesome! Have fun with the build 👍

[@SchalaKid]

@@SKSProps Thank you!!! If I may ask your opinion: might a small scroll saw accomplish the same (on foam) as a band saw? I know the blade action is slightly different… but different enough to be detrimental?

[@SKSProps]

@@SchalaKid you just want to make sure that your blade teeth count is high and that they are straight and not offset. Offset teeth can fray foam to much

[@vash1er]

First time and omg love ur work

[@SKSProps]

Thank you so much!

[@popspropshop8997]

These things are slick. Nice tip to cut off the end and glue it back on instead of trying to make a matching piece. 👍

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! Work smarter not harder right!

[@Jedimanda]

These look AMAZING!! Fantastic work as always. I await your Darksaber build next (evil smile)

[@SKSProps]

Thank You! Actually my Mando blaster video will hopefully be out this week!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I've said it before and I'll say it again . . . You are cranking out awesome content like a machine! Thanks so much for all these awesome builds! Love the sabers, they turned out awesome!!! Is Blick Art no longer carrying your 1 mm foam permanently?

[@SKSProps]

Thanks man! They never carried my 1mm at least not yet, but are adding 4mm to the lineup shortly!

[@geoflyer15]

great build dude! I'd love to learn more about acquiring that 1mm thick foam too.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! Feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@RngmonsterX]

I wish i had such talent.. :( Really well done, it just looks amazing!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much! Honestly it's practice and persistence!

[@fzolex]

Nice, Steve. Clean.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@amyanderson3778]

I’m very new to this but you’ve inspired me to give this try - can I ask how many hours you spent on this? I’m trying to figure out how deep in over my head I’d be doing something like this for the first time. Thanks!

[@SKSProps]

I spent a couple of days but I’m also figuring out the pattern and filming

[@amyanderson3778]

Thank you - sounds like maybe I can pull this off with a couple weekends and some trial and error. Much appreciated! One other thing I was wondering about - if I can’t get my hands on HD foam for the detail pieces (sizes < 10 mm), would EVA foam work as well, or are these two foam materials very different to work with or in overall quality?

[@mandalorianihavespoke7453]

Fantastic Job what kind of Rotary tool did you use

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! The main 2 I use dremel 3000 series and a Foredom

[@DelcoRanz93]

They'd definitely be good for use as stunt props when either one of the lightsabers is to be shown being dropped.

[@vanilladingdong]

Please make a tutorial on how to make Ahsoka Lekku please 🤩🥺🙏🏻

[@SKSProps]

You'd really want to aks a seamstress about those. at least that's how I'd do it sew a base shape fill it with poly foam and cover it with mask latex

[@WalkingFishTaco]

4:30 - 4mm foam? did you forget to list it or is it just two pieces of 2mm foam glued together? edit: Is it possible that you misspoke and it's really a piece of 6mm?

[@SKSProps]

No it was intentional Blick will be adding 4mm to the lineup with their next shipment which should be hitting the US any day and available by the end out the month 👍

[@batz_x0x0]

So these are just the hilts right? There's no way you can make some type of light weight lightsaber blade? Either way, it's a beautiful build, thanks!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! And Yeah, these were just created for display purposes no blades attached

[@QuinnStitch626]

any chance you could do the clone wars ones ever? These are amazing tho!!!

[@el_balrog]

Hello, great job!!! One question, where do you get the images of the two sides of everything you build?

[@SKSProps]

I do some google research and then all of the linework is created by me in photoshop

[@el_balrog]

@@SKSProps ohhh great job!!

[@cisarvitiate]

Perfection

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@aprilblackregentart6647]

I missed watching this one when you posted it. Don’t suppose you have any of that 1mm left?

[@SKSProps]

I do still have some you can email me at [e-mail]

[@MrFTW]

Great build man, the saber hilts look fantastic. They really look like they have some solid heft, but I’m sure they are feather light. What do you use as a sealer for the paint once you’re done?

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! No I don't ever seal my paints that kills the matte and metallic sheen I let the paints speak for themselves

[@super_suits253]

Have you built any Deadshot or Deathstroke?

[@SKSProps]

I built a death stroke helmet a couple years back before I made videos but it’s still on my Instagram

[@yohannaalonzo4121]

What about Ashoka's headpiece? I want to make it

[@SKSProps]

It would need to be seen or made out of latex I don’t do that

[@bobmanguydude5772]

Really nice

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@vicentemaldonado6861]

Wooooow

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@mad_owl]

Amban Rifle next? Please.

[@SKSProps]

Actually next up is a Mando blaster pistol

[@mad_owl]

@@SKSProps Woah! So a possibility for the Amban?

[@WhyNotSmile74]

Hi sorry for the dumb question but what size paper was this printed on? A4?

[@SKSProps]

Doesn’t matter the paper size when you open it up in adobe acrobat or adobe reader and click poster it will scale it to the size of paper you select

[@IdolEyes84]

Nice. Thank you. :)

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome!

[@cavemanpotatoes3124]

How did you print it out on two pages mine it on one page?

[@SKSProps]

As it says on the website open the pdf in adobe acrobat or adobe reader and click poster in the printer settings to scale it over several sheets

[@cavemanpotatoes3124]

@@SKSProps Thank you so much.

[@CosplayArmory]

Awesome build, very clean. a question of curiosity. Why do you only use 2 light coats of plastidip to seal your foam? I usually do several coats until the whole thing is solid black, and smooth but you leave yours on the lighter side, just curious as to why. Keep up the amazing work.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! I only do a couple light coats to not obscure the details and because it’s a low wear prop. If it was going to get a lot of wear and tear I would do 3-4 coats and make it more durable

[@chriseastty2874]

Quickest I've ever clicked on a video

[@SKSProps]

Ha! Thanks and I hope you like the build!

[@chriseastty2874]

Have u ever thought about trying to get your foam in shops over here in the UK? There's a shop called the range that would be perfect to sell it

[@SKSProps]

@@chriseastty2874 As of right now I am exclusive with Blick and while they do ship internationally most of their business is in the US. But hopefully we can expand in the future

[@micahwilson7689]

Are these to scale?

[@SKSProps]

Yes

[@PhillipsJFry1]

ahsoka leeequ??? please

[@loochboy]

What am I doing wrong?? I try downloading it, but it only gives me the option to print. AND, when I try to print it prints on one page only and stops right after your logo in the centre. Help me, Steve, you're my only hope...

[@SKSProps]

Well I don’t know, lots of others downloaded it today so the file is working. Try downloading it in a different browser chrome, Firefox etc. then once downloaded open the pdf in adobe acrobat or adobe reader and click poster in the printer settings

[@loochboy]

@@SKSProps Thanks-it took overnight to go through for some reason, but they downloaded and now all I have to do is paint them! Thanks for the great files:)

[@amandasikoun5453]

What’s the purpose for the plasti-dip? Can we skip that?

[@SKSProps]

You need to seal the foam with something before painting so you can use plasti dip, mod podge, creature cast, flexi paint etc

[@jameslewis3133]

When I try to make these the outcome is very different 😅

[@SKSProps]

Practice, practice, practice

[@JamesBuckhorn]

RIP to the pie tin

[@SKSProps]

Oh I still have my paint pie tins in the basement shop I just break out the good plastic for the build videos 😂

[@drewharner3387]

"Dont worry you can still use your rotary tool" Me- well, looks like its all going to habe to be done by hand I just made a mando helmet and these are high on my list of stuff to try to make. The helmet was my firat ever build

[@SKSProps]

You know that you can buy a rotary tool for $20 just go watch my review video. And if you plan on working more with foam it is definitely a tool that should be at the top of your list

[@drewharner3387]

@@SKSProps i actually just saw that after i made the comment and bought one lol. I just got the starter set of hd foam and made a mandalorian helmet. Im waiting on the tool to come so i can do some final touch up sanding before i go to finish work.

[@SKSProps]

@@drewharner3387 Awesome! You’re going to love it 👍

[@D4C_Gaming]

How to Make Ahsoka Tano's Lightsaber Hilts from Star Wars Rebels*

[@SKSProps]

Built them before the newest mandalorian episode came out so I was covering my bases