| Here are some simple steps to make a wooden | | | | can use coarse sandpaper to finish the first |
| sword | | | | shaping section, then use fine ones to finish some |
| 1. Find some pictures that depicts the sword you | | | | subtle part. |
| want to make, better from different angles of | | | | 6. Watch the reference picture carefully, then |
| view, so you can get the specific details, then | | | | start to make the handle part. Use different |
| your wooden sword will be made much better. | | | | material to form the frame of the handler, such |
| 2. Sketch the shape of it on a large piece of | | | | as paperclay or dremel. |
| paper. | | | | 7. Sand every part smooth again. |
| 3. Cut out the sword, and omit the trivial jag. | | | | 8. Paint the entire sword with a few layers of |
| 4. In some cases, the handle of the sword should | | | | gesso, sand between each layer.Color the sword |
| a separated part from the main sword. As a | | | | with enamel. You can paint or spray it, then apply |
| result, you can make a joint to attach the two | | | | some clear enamel to protect it and make the |
| parts with strong glue, be attention chose the | | | | shining effect. |
| good glue for this part. | | | | 9. wait for some days after you paint the sword. |
| 5. Find a piece of long-shaped wood to make the | | | | please do not use the sword until the paint is |
| blade. Carve it with some carpenter tools such as | | | | dry,if not, you will mess of your work and all your |
| a pushknife. Then, sand the blade smooth. You | | | | hard working will be useless. |