This is a cosplay tutorial for making a foam sword reinforced with worbla thermoplastic and a metal rod. If you're looking for a very sturdy prop, this is the build for you! This design is based on Darcy's vampire-hunting sword from Impact Winter, sponsored by Audible and Skybound Entertainment.
Impact Winter Season 2 is out now!
https://www.audible.com/pd/Impact-Winter-Season-2-Audiobook/B0C66LN3JW
If you're headed to SDCC this weekend, stop by the @Skybound booth #3735 and enter to win one of the swords in this tutorial!
SWORD PATTERN:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/longsword-free-113364396
BUILD SECTIONS:
➞ (00:17) Introduction
➞ (01:06) Sword Design
➞ (01:55) Pattern Assembly
➞ (02:15) Blade Construction
➞ (02:39) Metal Rod Insert
➞ (03:55) Blade Edge Shaping
➞ (04:28) Fuller/Groove Carving
➞ (05:24) Worbla Wrapping
➞ (06:41) Cross Guard Construction
➞ (09:09) Hilt Attachment
➞ (09:25) Pommel Construction
➞ (10:05) Sealing & Priming
➞ (11:00) Painting
➞ (11:50) Weathering & Grip
➞ (13:29) Beauty Shots & Cosplay
➞ (13:49) Outro
Check out Impact Winter Season 2!