In this video I go through the steps for how I make a LARP safe Great sword or two handed sword for a character within the LARP system of Empire by profound decisions. This technique can be applied to most large two handed weapons.
I have built this so that it complies with the two handed great weapon rules for Empire Larp here in the UK. https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e...
The initial template is from one of Calimacils great swords which had a great ratio of flame wobble to length and can be found here https://calimacil.com/products/flamberge-larp-doppelsoldner?variant=7580631498803 I simply printed the template to the size I wanted and went from there. This came as part of the request from my friend (this is not a paid commission, I don't make these weapons to sell, I'm just sharing the process) as they liked the overall size and shape but needed something that was the correct length for the empire great weapon rules.
Here is a list of the things I use in the video if you're UK based like me.
Foam - 10mm and 1mm Polyprops CF 65 and Craft foam
https://www.poly-props.com/craft-foam
12.7mm carbon fibre core was from All propped up. http://www.allproppedup.co.uk/
Latex - https://www.poly-props.com/studiorang... and also https://www.mbfg.co.uk/liquid-dipping...
Flexipaint - https://www.tyges.co.uk/product-categ...
Alpha thixofix - https://www.tyges.co.uk/product/thixo... or https://amzn.to/42sxrPv
Kevlar is from MBFG = https://www.mbfg.co.uk/kevlar-cloth.html
Carpet tape is from amazon https://amzn.to/40YpYq8
Scalpel https://amzn.to/3Lvrg6n
Gloves https://amzn.to/418ynr0
Knife sharpener (similar) https://amzn.to/4255tJB
Hobby Knife https://amzn.to/3AVNf1e
ISOFLEX - https://www.wickes.co.uk/Isoflex-Professional-Special-Roofing-Primer---750ml/p/137240 Make sure its special primer clear not the black stuff! WEAR PPE
100% go and check out TtcCraftworks channel on youtube for more in-depth breakdowns on how to make LARP weapons, he does awesome videos covering most weapon types, showing each stage with a lot of detail.
https://www.youtube.com/@ttccraftworks8469
Go check out my other bits!
Esty - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HermitPropWorkshop?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehermitworkshop/
Other channels that I have found helpful when making LARP weapons over the years are as follows.
Something Soon -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0KDoS2i92I&ab_channel=SomethingSoon
Odin Makes: 3 Different Swords https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkSYi0QK1Ek&t=331s&ab_channel=OdinMakes
And one of the first I saw years ago that gave me a lot of help was LarpWright
How to make a larpsafe dagger - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAeLOWawaBQ&ab_channel=LarpWright