How-to-guide: Making the swords

Stage 1: Draw the shape of the handle on a plank of wood

Stage 2: Cut out the handle

• Clamp the plank onto a work bench (ensure its secure)
• Use a drill to make a hole where the finger grip holds will be
• Use a hand-held jigsaw to cut out the handle
• *Safety warning: always have proper safety equipment, training and supervision when using tools)

Stage 3: Papier-mâché (using PVA glue and tissue paper) and paint the swords silver, then draw on design

Stage 4: Use bandages to create the handle and paint brown

 

How-to-guide: Making the box weapons

Stage 1: Cut out slits on front and back

• Measure and mark where the slits will go
• Put a piece of scrap wood underneath the cardboard to protect your table
• Carefully use a craft knife to cut out the slits
• *Safety warning: always have proper safety equipment, training and supervision when using tools)
• Use masking tape and cardboard to reinforce the structure

Stage 2: Make tubes for the top

• Cut a plastic ball in half, fill and attach to each end of a kitchen roll tube

Stage 3: Paint everything silver

Stage 4: Use Duct-tape to attach the tube to the boxes

Stage 5: Make brown straps and attach to the inside on the box, so you can attach it to your leg

• I edited and re-used straps from an old bag