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How to make the sheath of Elucidator (with templates)
*Sword tutorial is here
Materials for the sheath
[Materials for making templates]
-"Kousakuyousi"(one of hard paper in Japan) 5sheets
-Scotch tape(Sellotape) 1pieces
-Packaging tape(parcel tape) 1piece
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Bend by heating with a Gas toach or a Lighter or a Heat gun.(Be careful about fire)
(When the area is large, using Gas toach is easier.)
↑ギャクヨガ愛用ライター、使いやすい! ガスがなくなったらボンベで充填しましょう
Glue with a Liquid super glue.
When you use a Super glue Accelerator, Hardening speed becomes fast.
(Smoke may be generated. Don't breathe in the smoke and don't put in eyes.)
Super glue can glue a large surfaces easily.
But it can't glue a small surface such as this photo well
Then you should use a following spray.
I always use this.
Watch video.
Super glue accelerator
This can glue surfaces in several seconds.
When you use 100ml, you can make a armorset or about three weapons.
←100ml ←420ml
Remove the corner by toasting with a Lighter.(Don't breathe in the smoke, be careful about fire)
Glue Synthetic leather on the backside with a "Bond G17"(one of sticky glue in Japan) for reinforcement. Detailed process is here. Don't use fire until drying, because "Bond G17" burns easily. Don' use a Lighter etc until drying.
【Merit】
-It's usable just to paint with a paint brush.
-Gesso don't contain thinner, then you can use it in the room.
-You can use also Acrylic paint.
-There are several colors one, white black etc.
【Merit】
-It'st hard to peel off.
-It can use for PVC pipe or plastic sheets.
【Demerit】
-"Bond G17" is japanese commodity.
Then you can't get it easily.
Please use others. For example, you can substitute wood glue for it.
-You must thin it with lacquer thinner.
-It needs thinner, then you must work outdoors.
-It burns easily. Don't use fire until drying, because "Bond G17" burns easily. Don' use a Lighter etc until drying.
The parts will be charred in seconds.
After painting
Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam.
Glue Synthetic leather with "Bond G17"(one of sticky glue in Japan). Details are here. Don't use fire until drying, because "Bond G17" burns easily. Don' use a Lighter etc until drying.