Flintlock
Sr Member
I have a hardwood martial arts practice sword that I want to dress up for a halloween costume. It is a medieval theme, so I am going to trim down the guard and the end piece, and replace them with the appropriate looking pieces. I want to sand down the blade and put some of that metal burnishing stuff on it to make it look like metal.
Therein lies my question. I did a search and came up with a brand called "Rub 'n' Buff", but I don't really like the colors they have. The only one I could really use is "silver leaf" but I don't want the blade to end up looking silver. It should look like steel. Are there any other brands out there that have the appropriate color?
Also, I have this foam "shield" that's small and is going to go on the front of the tunic. It looks very silly and almost cartoonish. I want to make it look a bit more realistic, but I have never done this kind of thing before. Anyone have any tips on where I should start? I'd also like to but something on the back to give it some support and rigidity. Maybe some fiberglass filler.
You guys have anything for me?
Therein lies my question. I did a search and came up with a brand called "Rub 'n' Buff", but I don't really like the colors they have. The only one I could really use is "silver leaf" but I don't want the blade to end up looking silver. It should look like steel. Are there any other brands out there that have the appropriate color?
Also, I have this foam "shield" that's small and is going to go on the front of the tunic. It looks very silly and almost cartoonish. I want to make it look a bit more realistic, but I have never done this kind of thing before. Anyone have any tips on where I should start? I'd also like to but something on the back to give it some support and rigidity. Maybe some fiberglass filler.
You guys have anything for me?
