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Offline Sui Fong

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Cosplay Swords....
« on: November 06, 2011, 03:51:49 pm »
So I'm getting a new Soi Fong costume this year, and thought it would be cool to have her sword too. I don't want her sword in shikai (or bankai, way too big), but just sheathed to carry around. I can't seem to find it anywhere. Can anyone tell me where I might be able to buy one? or one that looks close to it that I can modify?
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Offline princessmoon

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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2011, 09:01:34 am »
I happened upon this one: http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Bleach-soi-fon-Cosplay-costume-blade-katana-sword-top-/260763241138

I find that pricey...neh...but it looks nice. I think you can find a regular katana/bokken and redesign it to your liking... :)
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Offline Sui Fong

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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2011, 09:58:16 am »
oh I love that one! Thanks!
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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2011, 10:32:47 pm »
Oh good--hope you eventually find one you like! ^^
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Offline Venusgate

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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2011, 04:42:23 pm »
Depending on how close to realistic looking you want it, but I'd check out like finnigans or goodwill for plastic samurai swords.

Or if you're feeling creative, make it yourself out of balsa or something :)
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Offline Sui Fong

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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2011, 09:26:40 pm »
i was looking for plastic samurai swords at every department store this Halloween, but no luck :( i was just going to make one out of that.
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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2011, 11:53:08 pm »
I wouldn't use balsa, it would have pretty much no durability. I've made quite a few wooden katanas and I've had good luck with cedar which you can get pretty cheap from any hardware store.
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Offline Venusgate

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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2011, 04:14:41 am »
Quote from: Zensuke on November 12, 2011, 11:53:08 pm
I wouldn't use balsa, it would have pretty much no durability. I've made quite a few wooden katanas and I've had good luck with cedar which you can get pretty cheap from any hardware store.

Dur...Durability?

I know Balsa's not the strongest wood, but a double layer would be okay to drop from any height. What would you use it for that you'd be worried about it breaking? 0.o
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Offline Drauska

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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2011, 08:25:47 am »
Zensuke...would cedar be easy to cut, shape, and sand?  It's not a really hard wood?
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Offline Sui Fong

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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2011, 11:47:56 pm »
now you all are talking things way outta my league  ;) i'm just a simple seamstress, and i live in an apartment and have nothing to use to do any of that. i appreciate the ideas though.
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Offline Venusgate

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Re: Cosplay Swords....
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2011, 04:44:35 am »
Quote from: Sui Fong on November 23, 2011, 11:47:56 pm
now you all are talking things way outta my league  ;) i'm just a simple seamstress, and i live in an apartment and have nothing to use to do any of that. i appreciate the ideas though.

That's why I say balsa!

you will need:
-balsa
-a hand saw (like 4 inch long)
-sand paper (1 moderate grain, 1 fine grain)
-wood glue
-whatever color paint.
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