7 Famous Shields you can make for cosplay, costumes, or just for fun
I show you a whole lot of creative techniques for making shields out of common materials including cardboard, foamboard or even a plastic sled. Make a specific shield or use my techniques to make your own shield. How to get a great metallic painted look. How to curve foamboard.. And more..
In this part we actually sculpt our first miniature. It is 6" in height and a good way to learn the skills needed to make smaller ones.
If you want to see the web based tutorial for this video series it is located here:
http://www.stormthecastle.com/miniatures/index.htm
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Instructions on how to make your own box for raising butterflies. Easy and inexpensive. All you need is a box, duct tape and some screen.
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I show you the complete process for casting duplicates of a miniature figure. How to make the rubber mold in two parts and how to cast the miniature duplicate. A two part mold is the kind of rubber mold you make for complex minis like figures, warriors, wizards, dwarves etc. This is part 1 of 2 videos.
Ltts more miniature stuff on my website, sculpting, casting, painting, dioramas and more.
http://www.stormthecastle.com/miniatures/index.htm
About My Channel:
I have hundreds of videos covering all kinds of creative projects. I put out two new videos every week and if you want to stay updated you can subcribe to my channel here:
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More Sculpting Miniatures tutorials in my playlist here:
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This is a fun foamboard sword project with a little bit of an extra zing to it. I show you the process for designing out a sword with some kind of action mechanism in it. Learn how to design your own swords and other items for cosplay, costumes and more.
For thousands of projects in all kind of subject including blacksmithing, knifemaking, armor, weapons, medieval things, paper castles, and so much more visit my website here:
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This is a project on how to make a strong and durable Spartan 300 Sword out of cardboard. It is an easy project that doesn't take long to make and looks good. It is composed of three layers of cardboard that are glued together.
Lots of other spartan 300 gear on my website and here on my youtube channel including the helmet, shield, arm guards and leg guards.
You can go directly to the Spartan Sword Template here:
http://www.stormthecastle.com/how-to-make-a/spartan-sword/make-a-spartan-sword-template.pdf
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MORE weapons and armor project:
In my playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL02EB38471D05DF30
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A tutorial on how to make a cardboard replica of the ancient egyptian sword called a Khopesh. This was a real sword that was half axe and half sword. They haven't been made or used for over 3,000 years. Easy project and fast to put together. I give you the template. Assembly instructions and template are on my webpage here:
http://www.stormthecastle.com/Things/make-an-ancient-egyptian-sword-a-khopesh.htm
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Lots more Weapons and Armor Projects:
Swords, Shields, Helmets and more projects on my playlist here:
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This is another tutorial in my series of Foam Knight Armor. In this video we make the Sabatons which are the feet. Easy to make and you don't need a lot of supplies. I give you the template. You print it and cut it out to make your sabatons. And I give you two different style toes, the normal style and the Gothic pointed toe style.
The web tutorial and the template are on my website right here:
www.stormthecastle.com/how-to-make-a/make-craft-foam-knights-sabatons-feet.htm
All My Knights foam armor tutorials are right here:
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About my Channel:
I have hundreds of videos covering all kinds of creative projects. I put out two new videos every week and if you want to stay updated you can subscribe to my channel here:
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Earn a Certificate of Contribution
If you make this project send me a picture.
I will email you a signed certificate of contribution as a thanks.
The other Foam Armor Piece tutorials:
Foam Gauntlets:
http://youtu.be/V5ivL3bHCDQ
Foam Chestplate:
https://youtu.be/IVMk6oleLGk
Craft Foam Armor Vambraces:
http://youtu.be/txbi43_FA9c
Shoulders, biceps, elbows:
http://youtu.be/vVktqEVP3fQ
Foam Knight Helmet:
https://youtu.be/SFVDHSPvfZM
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This is the Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda video Games. Easy to make. All you need is 1 sheet of foam board. Cost you $2 at Walmart or any drug store.
The download packet you print and put together is on my website right here:
http://www.stormthecastle.com/Things/make-a-zelda-sword.htm
If you make this project be sure to send me pics so I can put them on my website!
About My Channel:
I have hundreds of videos covering all kinds of creative projects. I put out two new videos every week and if you want to stay updated you can subcribe to my channel here:
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Cardboard Weapons and armor vids:
THere are lots of videos in this series. Check out the playlist here:
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Affiliate links to the products Will uses:
Need foam board? Amazon has it here: http://amzn.to/2fxfwku
My favorite Hot Glue Gun: http://amzn.to/2eKu2GG
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http://www.stormthecastle.com/bonsai/index.htm
Wow, it has been 1 full year since I started this bonsai project of growing them from seeds. I have some nice bonsai, both Tamarind and Japanese Pagoda that are doing quite well. In this video I show you the bonsai and give you some tips on growing, trimming and wiring.
About My Channel:
I have hundreds of videos covering all kinds of creative projects. I put out two new videos every week and if you want to stay updated you can subcribe to my channel here:
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My Bonsai vids:
I have lots of videos and tutorials about bonsai. Check out the playlist here:
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The original bonsai from seed video is here:
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