218349 244 Crafts & Hobbies General Crafts & Hobbies Other Crafts true Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:05:52 -0700 /system/videos/6/15/45/26/264515.flv sword, foam, make, construct, put together, kids, activities, projects, crafts How To Make a Sword Out Of Foam http://www.howcast.com/videos/218349-How-To-Make-a-Sword-Out-Of-Foam http://www.howcast.com/videos/218349-How-To-Make-a-Sword-Out-Of-Foam/edit approved 154 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218349"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218349" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 kevinveselka http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218349/MakeSwordFoam_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1104 false false false 90111 0 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218349/42.jpg Cut and sand pipe Cut the PVC pipe with the hacksaw so that it is 30 inches long. Sand the edges and the length of the pipe until it is smooth, and put a small piece of duct tape on either end of the pipe.

]]> 90112 1 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218349/58.jpg Cut the noodle Cut the swim noodle with the razor blade so that it is 28 inches long.

]]> 90113 2 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218349/68.jpg Slide on the noodle Put a thin layer of caulk on the pipe and slide the noodle over it, leaving about an inch at the top.

]]> 90114 3 76 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218349/76.jpg Make the pommel Cut three inches from the bottom of the noodle for a pommel. Slide this piece to the bottom of the pipe, making space for a grip.

]]> 90115 4 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218349/88.jpg Make tips Cut the open cell foam to make a tip and an end piece, each two inches thick. Use the razor blade to shape them to fit on the tip and end of the sword, and attach them with strips of duct tape.

]]> 90116 5 108 Tip Put cellophane over the tip before taping it. This will make it easier to replace the tip later.

]]> 90117 6 116 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218349/116.jpg Wrap grip Wrap the grip with electrical tape.

]]> 90118 7 121 Tip Cover the entire blade with gray duct tape to make it look metallic.

]]> 90119 8 130 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218349/130.jpg Poke holes Take the razor blade and poke a few holes in the tape on the tip to let it breathe.

]]> 90120 9 142 Fact Did you know? The word “sword” comes from an Old High German word meaning ‘’to hurt.’’

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