Star Wars Foam Lightsaber, Red

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The fact that a lightsaber is unique to its wielder is something that runs deep in Star Wars lore, and while the experience of making your very own at Disney World sounds fantastic, it’s also a pricey affair. A much cheaper alternative is the Jedi Master Bladebuilders Lightsaber from Hasbro, a kit that lets you switch between several styles of hilt, blade, and angles to create a fully playable toy. Star Wars fans of all ages can make their own with just a little assistance. Benefits of Crafting Pool Noodle Lightsabers Use a rubberband (or two) to securely wrap the foam overhang . You want the foam to be securely affixed to itself. The goal is to minimize air gaps between the cap of your core, and the foam layers. Roll the rubberbands down as close to the end cap as comfortable. You will want this to dry thoroughly overnight before the next step. I recommend getting 3/8”-diameter rods instead of 1/2” rods to make insertion easier, though you may feel it wobble inside just a bit during your battles.

These kid-safe lightsabers are ridiculous, just for fun, and don’t resemble the ones in the movies. Now, take your silver paint marker and make anything design you'd like on the hilt of your lightsaber. Allow this to dry. When you shop for lightsabers be sure to consider the age of the child. If he or she is very young, you want to consider if this is the right choice and if so, choose something made of softer materials with a softer tip so no one gets hurt. Some are even made of foam and these can be the best lightsabers for very young children. Use the permanent marker to draw on a design. You can copy the buttons of a real lightsaber or make your design to finish this project.Have you ever wanted a larp safe light up saber? Well, today you benefit. Before we begin though, some notes: A child doesn’t need to be a diehard Star Wars fan to appreciate lightsabers as gifts; most children enjoy them for play and for role playing. In some cases they’ve become collectible items and are quite valuable, but for most children, they’ll appreciate the ones that are more durable and meant for actual use. How do you choose lightsabers as gifts and how do you know the right ones for children? If you plan on leaving some of the wooden dowel visible to use as the hilt, you’ll want to use the snuggest size possible, which should be 1/2-inch dowels. Guide to Jedi and Sith Lightsabers You’re getting a selection of light and sound effects, which do a pretty good job at emulating the original iconic design, and of course, the style more closely resembles that of an actual ninjatō, the weapon of choice for Ninjas during Japan’s feudal era.

With it, he killed Duchess Satine and fought against Darth Sidious. He also fought off many Jedi Masters before the dark saber came to rest on Dathomir during the Age of the Empire. Age of Empire Step 5: Add two small pieces of electrical tape near the swim noodle’s base. These added to the hilt style and were vertical and about 1 3/4″ long. Making Double Blade Pool Noodle Lightsaber Since this tape is much narrower than the duct tape, you can’t use the snipping and folding method. Tape the edge of the paper tightly to the roll. Then, carefully roll the paper forward until the whole paper roll is covered. It’s time to Plastidip your blade! Work evenly, and steadily. Spray down the length of the blade, rotate, and spray again. Let it dry for 15 minutes in between layers. Apply at least 3 layers, but judge it yourself if you need more. Apply extra Plastidip to the tip and seam, as these are the weakpoints. It should provide a durable coating to your foam. While your saber is drying, avoid laying it down. It’s best to have a stand, clamp, or person hold it upright as it dries. You can insert a small rod or dowel into the blade if it makes it easier to grasp.

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Step 3: Add a strip, cut it, and then slightly overlap the next strip on top of the previous one. With six strips of duct tape, repeat the process. Whether these are for children or adults, I don’t recommend making a single-bladed lightsaber longer than 30 inches or so (including the hilt). Leaving them longer means they are going to bend and wobble a lot more during battle (unless you reinforce them, but we’ll discuss that later)!

Some corners have definitely been cut, but it’s overall way above the competition, and the weathering effect on the hilt – the sands of Tatooine aren’t kind to anything – adds a nice and unique touch that perfectly represents Obi-Wan’s eroded state in the series. It’s hard to fully capture all the little, movie-accurate features of a lightsaber, but Hasbro ain’t joking with their Force FX Elite line. Wrapping paper roll lightsabers is a popular craft project for Star Wars fans. They are easy and inexpensive to make, and you can customize them to look however you want. What You'll Need You’ll need to mark where the foam should end at the base of the blade. Fully insert your blade into the lightsaber hilt. Use a pen, tape, or some other method to mark where the blade emerges from the hilt. Depending on your hilt’s design, this is likely 2″-5″ inches from the end of the core. You can buy short pool noodles that are about 22 inches long if you don’t want to deal with cutting regular ones in half and don’t plan on making a dual-bladed lightsaber. Are pool noodle lightsabers waterproof?An alternative to PVC pipe would be to insert a wooden dowel cut to length, then taping over the ends and/or gluing the rod in place inside the noodle.