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Lia/D'Eon's swords from Le Chevalier D'EonSo, this is what I've been up to the last month or so.
Thought I'd post the "work in progress" shots in case anyone's interested. This is my second serious attempt at building swords, and I'm pretty pleased.
So, so, so many thanks to Amethyst Angel for posting her rantings and tutorials [link] I'd probably still be building swords out of cardboard if it wasn't for her. The "Master Sword" project was particularly helpful.
Materials:
Blade: Balsa wood and polystyrine
Guard: Craft foam, polystyrine
Hilt: old buter knives, PVC pipe, Crayola Model Magic
Paint: Auto spray-paint, acrylic
Other: Hot glue, Mod Podge (for texture)
(and if you're STILL reading...)
Fueled by: The History Channel "Assasinations" marathon, Law & Order marathon, and Project Runway marathon
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wow XD
One of my friends is making mine atm.
Hope it will be as good......
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I was just thinking of making that sword in case I want to cosplay d'eon sometime next year and yours looks just great! Your advices, and the links you provide are great!
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Ah, sorry it took so long to reply!
Anyway - always glad to help! It took me a long time to find proper prop tutorials, and I'm happy to pass them on. Please let me know if you have any questions, or need some more pictures. (I reply much faster to direct questions, really!)
If you're looking for a place to order polystyrene, I got mine from this site: [link] - look under "high impact styrene sheet." You'd want size .020 - I believe I ordered two sheets three years ago, and I've still got lots left.
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Thanks so much! Don;t worry about being late, I am usually so busy i never have time for devart anymore:<
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YES. I'm so glad I found this here. D: I'd totally forgotten about Amythest's tuts. I'm trying to make a cosplay for Durand by April. It's halfway done minus the sword.
Amazing job, it's beautiful.
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Glad to be of assistance! I wish you luck with your Durrand cosplay, and the swprd construction. I do hope you'll share photos when you're done.
As for the spelling - hey, we all have our stumbling blocks. Like me trying to type helocop-... heliocop-... you know, those whirly-blade flying things that hover in the sky.
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Thank you! I totally will. I'll make sure to send you some. The coat is almost complete. >_>
Oh, man, thank God for spellcheck.
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*Amethyst.
Curse my dyslexic fingers!
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OMG! i cant believe somebody actually made this!
and you made it look sooooooo good! *O*
I'm currently making my own Lia costume and i was cracking my head open trying to think how to make this sword. I was going to buy a metal sword, put it under my dress and run pass the guards at the convention ~_~
do you mind if i take some notes from your work? this picture will really help ^^
you're the first one I've seen to make this sword like this and i don't want to be stealing no methods.
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Oh please, be my guest! I'm flattered. If you'd like more/larger images, send me a note.
I'd be happy to answer any questions. Most of my building was based on Amethyst Angel's tutorials: "Armor and Prop Making for the Fiberglass Phobic" [link] and her "Master Sword" tutorial [link]
Good luck!
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I told you other people knew this series! My Mass roomies love my sword, too. I'm trying to convince them that it belongs in the kitchen. Our walls are awfully bare, and the light reflecting from the surface of the blade would make the room seem larger, according to design gurus on HGTV.
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Yes, I'm sure Proper Decorating With Swords comes up ALL the time on the Home and Garden Nework...
I know I'd watch!
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Maybe we should film a pilot.... And I don't think, even given the varied assortment of swords available, that we should limit ourselves. How about Proper Decorating With Weaponry instead?
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D: Can Carolyn copy your design??? >.> My swords are going to be cardboard and hot glue otherwise....
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Thanks much for the compliments!
If my designs help you at all, you're welcome to look. I HIGHLY recommend Amethyst Angel's sites, though:
Armormaking for the Fiberglass Phobic: [link]
(Gives you an idea of good materials to work with)
Prop Blog: [link]
(I went through until I found some sword tutorials: Try the Master Sword from Zelda to build the base)
The biggest breakthrough for me was learning about polystyrine, a thin, flexible plastic which is very good for gluing over balsa wood and craft foam.
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D: Thankies so much!! This will make everything ALOT nicer, 'specialy because alll of my friends who are cosplaying Le Chevalier D'eon fail at makeing things, so I'm doing everything. >.>;; Thanks again!!
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No problem! Prop building can be intimidating at first, I know. Good luck!
(And oh good, there ARE other people who have heard of this show! I was starting to wonder...)
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X3 Yes, Chevalier's not as popular as some other fandoms, but it kicks thier main stream butts~!
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