[PVC — foam — tape — leather — graph paper — pencil — permanent marker — paint pen]
Over the course of my LARP experiences (viz. Dominon: The Red Shores and Vanguard Steampunk Fantasy LARP) , I learned to make reasonably convincing weapons from pipe foam, pvc, and duct and/or gaffer tape.
A White Mace with black and blue trimmings.
Detail of the white mace.
Detail of one of my favorite pieces to date.
Ornate longsword.
Advertising imagery.
Black and gold for the mines and the money.
A nice house sigil on back.
This sword is rated XX.
Big metallic mace.
What became known as the Red Diamond Axe.
Hammertime.
Another fun hammer.
Gallagher Mk. III
Gladii.
Occasionally I host seminars for this sort of thing.
Blade SHARK Ice.
Blade Shark Ice! Front and back.
No, really. Blade Shark Ice!
