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Published: 2013-12-29 19:24:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 6774; Favourites: 64; Downloads: 22
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I was asked to explain my method of using a Pepakura Model as a base for Worbla.The pdo file I used was created be
This is a foam free build of a Skyrim Dragonpriest Staff - all I'd need to do is heat the bottom so it's soft enough to take on a shape and insert a staff.
Finished!
The original from this tutorial was given to Zombiegrimm as a thank you for his work with the files. But I rebuilt the staff for myself by now: animexx.onlinewelten.com/baste…
Technical Notes:
I built the second one specifically for myself at only 90% of the original file's size - so it's a little smaller than the one in the tutorial but more proportionate for myself.
The decoration is different from the one shown here but again free-style.
I didn't like the idea of having copies of the same staff I wanted each to have a personal touch. So where Zombiegrimm's has scales, mine has spikes.
The total weight of the finished staff (Wooden broom handle, paper maché, Worbla, Paint, plumber's putty to join the two parts, clear finish, and a rubber cap at the bottom of the staff is 680 g - about 1.5 lb.
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is the paper mache just newspaper and glue?
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Well, I use packing paper (amazon adds some nice recycled packing paper that is just perfect for this when you order there 
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hello i am making some pepakura halo armour i will be resining it should i resin it or paper mache it just wanted to get your thoughts
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Why don't you check out the 405th forum?
I mainly decided to paper mache my projects because I didn't have a workshop and didn't want to use that kind of substances in the appartment - you don't want to work with toxic stuff like resin where you live and sleep....
However, I did discover that you can get a good stability with this as a base, it's light weight, cheap and the materials are easy to get.
Recently, I wondered what results you'd get if you would resin a paper-machéd model since that is a lot more stable than the average paper one...
So the method may depend on your budget and what you have available - both can give you good results in my opinion. For wear, just Paper-maché withou any additional substance to harden it might not be a good idea - unless you plan a costume for 1-time wear that can be trashed after.
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no prob! good luck for your project
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will post some progress pics later
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Pretty sturdy, depending a bit on how many layers of papermaché you used underneath but overall I can't bend or dent it.
It's shatterproof, if you drop it the most you have to worry about is scratching the paint once you got it painted.
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Awesome, Would you worry about tripping and falling?
What's the weight like? Respectable? Heavy? Light?
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Btw, I know it's a late reply but I finished the whole staff animexx.onlinewelten.com/baste… and the total weight including the wooden broom handle is 680 g - roughly 1.5 lb according to google.
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Tripping and falling of the object or of myself? I wouldn't be worried about damaging the object itself, it doesn't break, but I would worry about ruining the paint job if it scratched over the ground.
In fact the first thing I did when I put on my Nightingale armor was stumble and fall down because the shoes had no profile and the asphalt was wet and slippery. (So much for agility and stealth - and armore + heels...)
However, all that happened was a scratch in an arm bracer - but then this being an all black armor, I had brought a black permanent marker and could fix it right away.
It's the main weakness that the color sits on top and doesn't get soaked into the material. But that's the only complain I do have about it - but I learned that priming properly and using a quality acrylic finish + giving each layer adequate time to dry helps protect the paint job.
Regarding your other question:
It's realatively lightweight. Not as light as just paper maché of course. I think a sqaure meter of Worbla is roughly 1 kg - and I used a lot less than a square meter in materials.
I mailed this one to Zombie as a gift for all the work he is doing unfolding the files - but I re-build it by now.
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It's currently waiting for a second layer of wood glue to dry (you can use wood glue instead of gesso to smooth out the texture of the Worbla so you don't need to sand) and I am planing on priming it this weekend if the weather holds up.
I probably could put it on a scale inbetween, see how much it weights...
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you're welcome. Is working with pepakura hard at all? I'm looking at getting into making armor and props.
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I was worried, too, but found it surprisingly easy. I'd suggest watching a few tutorials on youtube and starting with some small item to try it out.
Maybe some bracers since creating the base pattern is fairly simple (Instructions thanks to Kamui Cosplay: www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbi… ) and you wouldn't need an insane amount of material.
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ooh that's a GREAT idea! I need bracers for my mandalorian armor!
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Thanks, glad you like it! Thanks for providing all those files!
It took some experimenting but I think I came up with an alternative method to Resin/Fiberglas that works for me and I hope other people will find it useful, too.
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That was crazy amazing! I'm very impressed with the results. I'm curious as to where to get Worbla. But, I am very impressed. I can't wait to see what other things you apply it to.
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