Skyrim: Nordic Sword Mk2

by Nate Space in Craft > Costumes & Cosplay

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Skyrim: Nordic Sword Mk2

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In this instructable i am making another Nordic sword because i wasn't happy with the previous one i made :P

Things you will need:-
  • Knife
  • EVA foam
  • Styrofoam
  • Marker pen
  • Black metal paint
  • Silver metal paint
  • Polyurethane resin
  • Ruler

Step 1

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So first bring up an image of what you want to make and scale it to the right size.

PRINT!

Now you can cut the template out and stick the parts together!

Step 2

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Now you have your paper template you can now draw around them onto your foam!

For the hilt i would use styrofoam and the blade use EVA foam!

I use thin children's play

Step 3

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For added durability i used polyurethane resin on the blade and under coated the entire sword in black metal paint.

Step 4

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Time to added some detail!

I use fake fur from a textiles shop, the same stuff i used on my steel plat armour.

For the silver colour i used hammerite hammered silver metal paint and wrapped plumbers tape around the handle.

Hope this helps you in your prop making and once again thank you!

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