LadyZero
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So today I started drawing up plans for Wristblade Version 3. Versions 1 and 2 have broken, and I think it's because of what I'm using to make them.
I am having major issues with the construction of these. I made them out of foamboard which I have used in the past to make wings for various costumes, and have had no issues with the wings breaking at all. Perhaps it's because the blades are longer and thinner than the wings, so are more vulnerable to breakage.
Either way, I'm stumped for what I can make my new one out of. I don't want to use foamboard again because V3 will become Pile Of Pieces V3. People have suggested using foamies, but surely I'd have to stick a fair few of those together so it didn't go floppy.
I've had a search around for what other people have made them out of and have seen variously wood, plastic and perspex used. Now I lack the tools and the skills to make the blades out of that really, plus UK convention security can be a bit, er, over-zealous and confiscate anything they deem to be remotely dangerous so whatever I use would have to be relatively safe if I accidentally poked someone. Hence why I've used foamboard before because it won't damage anyone.
TLR, I'm cheap and need something safe and simple to work with that won't snap to make my new blades out of. Help?
I am having major issues with the construction of these. I made them out of foamboard which I have used in the past to make wings for various costumes, and have had no issues with the wings breaking at all. Perhaps it's because the blades are longer and thinner than the wings, so are more vulnerable to breakage.
Either way, I'm stumped for what I can make my new one out of. I don't want to use foamboard again because V3 will become Pile Of Pieces V3. People have suggested using foamies, but surely I'd have to stick a fair few of those together so it didn't go floppy.
I've had a search around for what other people have made them out of and have seen variously wood, plastic and perspex used. Now I lack the tools and the skills to make the blades out of that really, plus UK convention security can be a bit, er, over-zealous and confiscate anything they deem to be remotely dangerous so whatever I use would have to be relatively safe if I accidentally poked someone. Hence why I've used foamboard before because it won't damage anyone.
TLR, I'm cheap and need something safe and simple to work with that won't snap to make my new blades out of. Help?