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Published: 2007-03-31 20:07:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 2228; Favourites: 31; Downloads: 20
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This is the finished product!SO PROUD. T____T
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I don't have one, sorry. I made this in 2007 and it was the only one I made.
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It looks Great! I have to make this shield and Xigbar's Guns. I already have the Lexicon done. (And it took me a long time to get everything done.) Foam would work but I have soo much wood lying around. If I were to give a tip if you plan on making another shield, cut directly down the middle and file the middle at an angle. Then just glue. I have the plans and stuff just to lazy to start right now. XD
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Well, the problem with making it actually somewhat 3-dimensional is that I was using Plywood, which was a pain to even cut out shape-wise because pieces kept flying off.
Though this was just a one-time thing, I probably won't be making another.
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Ahh well I'm sure there is a way to do it with Plywood and another material.
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Probably, but I couldn't afford to go get more wood and Plywood was all my dad had xD
And like I said, was a one-time thing anyway. I don't even cosplay anymore.
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Sorry I don't speak Spanish :/
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Can I be a very annoying and amazed person and ask what did you make this from? *worships*
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Plywood XD
I wouldn't suggest using it though. While cutting it out pieces were flying everywhere cause it's really not decent wood. XD
There's better stuff out there that's lightweight :3
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Hm.. Like what? It's my first time wanting to try out something like this so if you could give me some tips I would... Worship you even more. xD
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My fiancee mentioned some sort, but I can't remember what it's called.
Also I suggest making a tracing first on a big sheet of paper and using it as a guide. That's what I did. My dad had a projector screen I was able to use. :3
I used oil paint to paint it, which seemed to work best with the wood, but it stains like a bitch and you have to use a special solvent to get it off of anything, including fingers XD
Also as you can see, I made it look 3-D when in reality it's completely flat.
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That's... awesome... *looks at you with big eyes* I should really look around for some material. The shield is the only thing I broke my head on how to do. T^T
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awww D:
Check around like Home Depot or Menard's for wood. Make sure it's lightweight though otherwise it'll be SUPER heavy XD
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lol, ok. XDD What tools should I use for best effect?
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For cutting it out?
I used an electric hand-saw/jig-saw/whatever they're called XD
Then I used regular metal files to smooth out the crappy parts.
I would suggest to leave a little bit of extra wood outside the outline to ensure you don't accidentally cut off too much XD
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Hm, ok. 
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no problem XD
Where do you normally cosplay?
It would be awesome to see you do Deidara at Detour
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Holy, Detour? xD Thank you.
I live in saint Louis. Went to the Con once. I wish I could go around conventions. *sighs dreamily*
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Oh dang XD
SO FAR AWAY~
Detour is here in my homestate of Minnesota.
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D8 Indeed very far away! *reaches*
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The paing job is awesome! 
No matter how hard I try to look at it, I fail to understand all the 3D shadows are only paint. A very well done job!
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LOL thanks! I had a lot of help with the painting XDD
It was probably the most time consuming part.
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help or not, it has been done very well!
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thanks XD
too bad it's broken now D:
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Looks like a shield meant to stab people, very nice indeed
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lmao well indeed, you could stabbity someone with it ^^
the ends weren't all that sharp on this though, because of weapons policies at the convention and I didn't want to have to cap the tips cause it would have looked crappy.
Could give you a hardcore splinter though O__o
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i like it..nice work ^_^
*fave's*
i'm going as Vexen in januray too xD
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awesomes ^^
and thankies!
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heh i thought it was actually in 3D untill i read the comments
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lol that's what I was hoping people would see it as
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amazing >> tell me your technique and is it really all wood?
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yeah it's all wood ^^
Plywood, cause it was all we had.
Basically, I blew up the picture with my dad's projector, and traced the outlines and stuff.
then transfered it to the wood with transfer paper and a pencil.
then you just sort of use whatever saw you think works best to cut it out and sand it of course after that.
Then you choose the type of paint. I used oil paint on a white base coat because it looked nicer overall.
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ooo wows! So cool! Ill bet that took forever to make!!
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Omg I love it when they look pointed but aren't. xD It's so clever.
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thankies ^^ My dad's gf helped me with that XD
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It's so amazing , i shoudl send you some pics of the kigdom key you made me so you can post them or what ever
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damn thats shmexy! either thats a really nice 3d shield or a kickass paintjob that makes it look 3d, either way, nice work!
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paint joooob!
Rachel helped me XD
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