Tutorial: Maka Albarn's Scythe // Soul Eater // cheap and easy~【Maribbons】

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NOTE People were getting confused as to why as I made a small one. I showed you how to make a small one because making a bigger one would be hassle to show. I used the exact same technique for making the small one as I did when making my large one. SO follow the instructions but make it BIG.
Its a very easy method to making it (unlike some of the other impractical ones out there!) and uses only materials that are easily accessible and cheap!
EDIT I just realised something... I was stupid and forgot to include how to make the bit that come out of the other side of the blade! But not to worry its very simple! Before you paper mache or gummy tape the whole thing cut out a piece of cardboard into the same shape as the bit that come out of the side of souls eye (do it twice and double like with the blade) and cut out the 3 circles with a cutting knife or with scissors if you can! then attach again with tape. VOILLA!
List of materials as requested:-
-Lots of cardboard
-PVC pipe
-Either gummy tape (the brand is gumstrip tape if you search it on ebay) or ductape
-PVA glue
Paint either acrylic or spraypaint
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[@jennaokeefe2266]

now I can make a mini sythe with cardboard and a straw because I have no money!

[@goingseventeen9238]

When you're 7 years late and don't know what to do...😐

[@blancacantu5585]

😂

[@gayerthanyourdads]

Me here nine years late EeEeEeEeEeEeEeEe

[@lukedavidsims]

i dont know why i sat through this but you sticking tape to your face was my favourite thing. in the world.

[@oheyitslinsy]

I cant buy the gumstrip anywhere. I guess its only sold in the UK. I live in the US

[@Maribbons]

Ah sucks :/ you can use normal tape? or paper mache ove reverything? :3

[@kateboroalice]

You can also use paper tape, it's not as good as the gumstrip, but still helpful, and I think you can find it at any craft store

[@avinrains3885]

You could use masking tape

[@hannahread527]

omg i am so making one, even if i make a small one im making it

[@ninachan3860]

the little scythe you made with the straw could be a good cute centerpiece if you paint it

[@Jazzy_Lynx]

I’m aware this video is super old but it’s a rlly helpful tutorial for me regardless cuz I’ve been trying to avoid haveing to use wood or expensive foam and this seems like a rlly good method!

[@Caaata2608]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!! I really want to make a beautiful cosplay, and I didn't know how to make the death scythe well, it helped me a lot, I had not thought of doing it with a pvc pipe, this is such a good idea! Thank you again, nice tutorial, easy to understand (even for me, I'm chilean, I speak spanish and my english is not very good), you're great:)

[@mil_7184]

What material u use

[@grian111]

For all those who are might be asking about the 'Gumstrip tape', if you don't have those your local stores ( just because they're not familiar with them now know them ), but you can also ask them about 'paper tape' because it's very much likely the same thing. In our country ( Phil. ), it's called paper tape, and that I am very fond of using that material for my cosplay props, and has been using it for years. Gave me the satisfaction I need. Also, you can just use tap water instead of saliva.^ ^

[@ayupaulter8336]

This is one of the best scythes I can find... anywhere. I seriously can't find anything wrong with it, great job!

[@mil_7184]

What material you use??

[@lily-yw5wl]

I hope this doesn’t sound weird but you voice is really satisfying :)

[@ambersari8208]

omg your British O.o Luvs your accent dearies!!

[@Maribbons]

Hehe thanks :3

[@shaunamclouglin8874]

hello love

[@xisamji872]

Instead of painting the scythe could duct tape work?

[@Maribbons]

Yush I know I forgot how to show that bit >.< (I realised after I uploaded) I've written about it in the description though :3

[@Maribbons]

Hello allll~~ Thank you so much for all your lovely comments on my videos, Just wanted to ask a favour, if you could check out my cosplay page and maybe like it, I'll be super grateful! I'll be posting more useful tips and things :D facebook.com/RibbonsCosplay

[@digitalnativesacademy3436]

brilliant!! just what I was lookin for! going to like your page now :)

[@SilverLightningXV]

I like you o~o

[@Maribbons]

Thank you ^^

[@xbluuecrybaby2613]

OMG U MADE STOCKING's SWORD 😱😱😱😱😱

[@dawndreamer3761]

I was wandering were I could find the gummy tape at

[@Maribbons]

I don't trust myself doing commissions for other people XD But if I was to make Zabuza's blade I would again find a really large bit of card draw the shape onto it twice and double it up and then around the edges where there is a kinda "sharp" point cut the card but diagonally to make it slope up to the rest of the blade. then tape over that as there will be the insides of the card showing XD

[@Maribbons]

They should have gummy tape in canada too :3 If you search brown gum tape, it should come up! But if you want to use duct tape, yes you can paint on it, however it wont be smooth like! To smooth it down you could paper mache over the duct tape and then paint on the paper mache!

[@Maribbons]

I won't be in a specific location, I'll be wondering around the inside/outside of the hall all day, (probably near the sopio stand as my friends will be working their) you're bound to see me with me running about XD

[@Maribbons]

@miracle moreno Ductape works to stick it together and it is very strong but rough texture so you have to paper mache over it :) I suggest a ductape whoch is not affected by water! x

[@DuNdAlALa]

I'm doing a scythe and iv'e been looking for one that didn't require wood and this is cool and I could do a scythe like you did. I was wondering does making holes in the PVC pipe and the slit of cardboard then putting a pencil in the holes (then glue it) help make it so the scythe is more secure so it doesn't move because iv'e done that on a Swallow (double voulge) that iv'e done and it worked well but if it doesn't need it then it's cool but thank you for making this vid it was really helpful!

[@oxelanaxo]

How did you transport it to the convention you were attending? I plan on following your way of doing this (because it rocks) but I have to make mine detachable somehow to fit in my car. This is honestly a huge stress point and a big dilemma because I really want to have it for my Maka cosplay. If you have any suggestions on how I could detach the blade or anything, it would be very helpful :,c

[@jayjk]

I can tell you where you can buy it :D on ebay, I found some that is the same brand she used in the video. Go to ebay.com and search "Gumstrip tape" and scroll down a bit. :3

[@Maribbons]

Its really not difficult XD I've explained it in the description.. You literally cut out the shape for the side bit out of card and stick it on the end ahaha Its the easiest bit of making it!

[@kiwiuchiha]

to make the part on the side of the scythe that has 3 holes where souls eye is, what do you do? just cut a straight piece of cardboard and make 3 holes???

[@euphoriasins4158]

Every gummy strip i check out, it's like 10 dollars plus shipping and they want like 21 dollars for shipping but loved the video and subscribed!

[@SilentSprinterCJ]

Totally went to Lowes today and got PVC pipes nice and cheap, then got free cardboard from them that they were gonna throw out :) The only thing I couldnt find was that gummy tape, I don't think we have that here. Great tutorial :) Thank you!

[@ninetaillover12]

Thanks :3 These were very useful too ^-^ So, another question is if I could find the gummy tape online. I live in America, yeah.. but the tape looks really useful and it'd be awesome to be able to get some! Oh and you're awesome :3

[@christinemayman7548]

You just get high black boots, and duct tape the white. Make sure they have buckles. Or, you can order them online at Ebay or something. You can also get the outfit on Ebay I think. Or you can pull something together from Goodwill. That's what I did.

[@Maribbons]

Yup! I didn't fancy making another 6 foot long scythe haha Also this way its easier to see in my opinion than to fiddle around with huge sheets of card on camera

[@IainThornton]

At my school we have a fancy dress thing for charity and I'm thinking of dressing like an anime character. I need one with blonde hair and glasses and is male. Please tell me before the end of next week! :)

[@TheCreativeZombie]

Thanks, I was looking for that gumstrip tape. They don't sell it in WHSmith or Rymans D': Third time lucky, found it in Colemans Stationary X'D

[@laurencorcoran2783]

Oooooh THANK YOU this will really help me! But what where the dimensions of the pipe? And I don't live in the UK so what other tape besides gummy tape is good for painting over? Duck tape is really hard to work with.

[@shaylariggins6135]

Im gonna be death the kid for halloween but my sister might be Maka so i could make this for her :) Im making them and they are really cheap DONT BUY THE COSTUMES you will lose so much money

[@ProjectEmeraldx]

Today, I have made a discovery. A discovery which will forever change my life, and those poor unfortunate people around me. I have discovered... Gummy tape! Why have I never heard of this before?!?!

[@hannarekhavi3478]

Great video, Marisa. By the way will you be going to Comic con at 26th May? Because I might be going as well. I'll be cosplaying as Maka with the scythe that I'll be making from using your tutorial.

[@aisalus4428]

Did you really ask B&Q employees if they had spare cardboard? And they were alright with that? Guess I'm going on a trip to B&Q tomorrow.

[@MrCupcakeUnicorns]

It would be really awesome if you could put a list of the materials we need in your description thing so that we could go along with your video. That would be easier. Awesome video!(:

[@hannarekhavi3478]

(Continued from last comment) Anyway I do so hope that I can meet you at the convention on 26th May. What shall I look out for (costume wise) to know where I can find you?

[@riddickshumard5913]

Just lovely I had no problem following your instructs thanks I will subscribe to you now ;)

[@aria.ookami]

Omg you're so adorable and bubbly I love it XD

[@kaoritheraven]

so, we do the same thing but with everything bigger, right? .3.' and thank you so much for making this tutorial~!

[@illyssianorton-ashley6230]

is there an alternative to the pvc pipe?

[@acejacobs8627]

I doing a cosplay and one of my friends us being soul and in one of our cosplay skits he i has a blade on his arm how would you make just a blade?

[@monxter_6101]

Insted of cardboard can we use Expanding Foam and like shape it out? or will it not work and can you use hot glue to glue it together as good as PVA glue.

[@blancacantu5585]

The best vid lmao I'm tryna make one for HaLOWeeN I live in the U.S I'll see if there is gum strip tape lmao , thx this vid helps

[@infinityphan]

Thank you so much this was so helpful ^^

[@Maribbons]

Yup! I missed it out by accident but wrote it in the decription :)

[@Maribbons]

I managed to fit it in my friend's car haha XD It slot in across the dashboard with the pole stocking through the car. So I don't know what to suggest as I never made the blade detachable :/

[@Olga-pn2eq]

have to dress up like a cartoon character for the summer fair... anime counts so this will defiantly help me!

[@Maribbons]

Yup :D Like ones from postoffices and things? anything that works is good!

[@blancacantu5585]

How much pvc pipes I buy to be that tall? And are those pipes easy to cut through I don't have any idea how theese look lol

[@minnyap2366]

thank you so much for the video it was really helpful

[@stephanieberot7748]

I have a con in a week and this helped a lot, thank you so much, BTW you are onto kawaii and ily accent =3

[@shademakara57]

My syth looks like that exsept my blade is silver and the stick is black purple and red i got my syth stuck in my car once it took an hour to get it out :03

[@FluffySaun]

OH okay. ^^ I'D PAY YOU

[@TotyTubeITA]

I live in Italy,but I think that there isn't here the "gummytape" :(

[@SophieAnnChisholm]

How did you make the side piece that's attached to the piece that has soul's eye on it?

[@cinderflower4474]

My dad is a construction worker so he made it for me and its really heavy cause it make out of metal and it so cool looking I love it but my mom doesn't let me play with it in the house and my dad made it to we're it can cut something in half but I have gotten a lot better with it sure i can't spin it and move it like maka but I'm still pretty good at it

[@Maribbons]

Its in the description :3 (I completely forgot to add it haha!)

[@iiGothicLover]

hehe, I was just about to ask about the gummy tape, thanks for having that on here :)

[@marvinrosea4753]

Very useful!! I may be going to a con later this year. This helps me very much thank you very good instructions

[@Maribbons]

Glad it helped! :D

[@DarkShadowRealm]

We don't have gummy tape here. Can I use masking tape 😊

[@peytonsanford9333]

will you please do something Soul Eater Crona related

[@Maribbons]

Paint it also!

[@hannarekhavi3478]

One last question, where could I find you at the convention to say hi to you?

[@miraclemoreno6745]

do u know something else i try looking for gummy tape and i cant find it \

[@0NatteeNat0]

Lol the demonstration scythe is practically a tutorial for a mini scythe

[@husky01dog]

do you think you could make the demon sword? that would be soooo cool...

[@Eli.exe28]

I like listening to you speak. LOL. I'd do that when I have the time :)

[@blancacantu5585]

Wait what about the side that pops out on the side that silver whole thingy

[@natis413]

ask the post office the sell it in rolls thats where i get it

[@gayerthanyourdads]

What are the dimensions for the scythe? Also what else would be able to be used instead of pvc pipe? This video is awesome btw, greatest tutorial!!! :]

[@terrinauh1576]

Saving Alistair Crump.

[@Maribbons]

I made it small for the tutorial so its easier to see. When you make the real thing, you make it larger.

[@danniellebardowell9587]

THANK YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!! YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER

[@Kalley12345fun]

will masking tape work for neatening up the sides

[@ssbkaioken_ronald832]

She kinda looks like that women from Wendys

[@neglected.tamagotchi]

Where would you go to get the gummy tape or whatever it is?

[@kayshyn9581]

Nice!! it's what I was looking for !! 😄 ♡

[@Maribbons]

Ductape or any other adhesive tape would work :)

[@dianapalacios4005]

Gracias me sirvió mucho el video!! te lo agradezco muchísimo!! me suscribo :3

[@moons_et]

can we use masking tape instead of gumstrip tape?

[@shedismisreal4465]

Can you please show how to make nnoitra off of bleach weapon.

[@Mochi.Jellyfish]

How long was the pipe and how long was the blade part ?

[@Maribbons]

I made the boots by cutting down wellies to make the base. then added white strips cut out of pvc to make the straps etc. The coat you can make by using a pattern or finding something similar from a charity shop etc and modifying it with buttons and white material for the sleeves. hope this helps!

[@milkcarton2907]

Cool but how did you make the part with the 3 holes in it

[@clubpenguin32able]

i like when u say i can use it for this or this and this

[@minshooky8845]

Pls do one for making saber alter's sword

[@no-co5kq]

Oh my god perfect the con im going to is in one week and I needed a scythe so this was a MAJOR help

[@MaplePocky]

This is very helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@crystalvarela2721]

This was so helpful . And easy . ^.^

[@Emy-lp2tl]

Also what kind of layer of glue those it has to be?

[@BubbleBiggan]

I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN LOOKING TROUGH HALF OF INTERNET TO FIND THIS. THANK YOU!!

[@xrxsethornx4539]

Can u make the one in the new Steven universe movie

[@berrywolff2644]

I'm just gonna recommend that you not use just any glue to serve as a glossy cover for the paint because some glue doesn't completely go clear after it dries. Some glue can even smear the paint. I'd recommend getting Mod Podge. It can be found at any craft store. Can be found also at Walmart in the crafting aisle. The Mod Podge you'd need is in an orange/pink container that says "Puzzle Saver". It's meant to go over something as a glossy finish to protect the glue or serve as a shiny "shield".

[@berthafuentes9061]

Question: Can you use a bo staff as the pvc pipe

[@blancacantu5585]

Lmao wait 6ft dang that's tall I'm only 4'10 at 15;years old r.i.p

[@lalagoopp1396]

Personally what I’m doing it cutting it to a length that I think fits me :)

[@tornartist]

Can I use any other brown sealing tape as well?

[@roxanne_louise7397]

Thank you so much, this helped me a lot