Dragon Quest
How to make Sword of Light(Roto's sword) (with templates)

*Sheath tutorial is here


Watch tutorial video at first


Materials for the sword
[Materials for making templates]
-Drawing paper 10sheets
-"Kousakuyousi"(one of hard paper in Japan) 5sheets
-Scotch tape(Sellotape) 1pieces
-Packaging tape(parcel tape) 1piece

[Main materials]
-EVA foam
→1.5mm or 2mm thick 100cm X 20cm
→3mm thick 100cm X 20cm
→5mm thick 100cm X 20cm
→10mm thick 100cm X 20cm
-Liquid super glue 3pieces
-Hot melt(glue gun) 10pieces
-PVC pipe(diameter 2.2cm) 1piece
-Iron gardening stick(diameter 0.8cm) 1piece

[Painting materials]
1.When undercoat is Gesso
-Gesso 100ml
-Paintbrush 1piece
-lacquer paint(Bottle lacquer paint, Lacquer Spray etc) or acrylic paint proper quantity*
-Masking tape 1piece

2.When undercoat is Wood glue thinned with water
-Wood glue 100ml
-Water a little
-Paintbrush 1piece
-Paper cup, bowl etc 1piece
-lacquer paint(Bottle lacquer paint, Lacquer Spray etc) proper quantity*
-Masking tape 1piece

3.When undercoat is Thinned "Bond G17"(one of liqud glue in Japan)
-"Bond G17"(one of sticky glue in Japan) 100ml
-lacquer thinner 100ml
-Paintbrush 1piece
-Paper cup, bowl etc 1piece
-lacquer paint(Bottle lacquer paint, Lacquer Spray etc) proper quantity*
-Masking tape 1piece

*The paiting area is written in the package, refer it. Details are here.

Materials cost to make the sword
1500Yen (about 130Yen = 1dollar)

Tools
-Writing implement(Pencil,eraser,ballpoint,Magic Marker,ruler)
-Scissors
-Box cutter etc(Use also a "Pro blade" and a "Blade breaker")
-Cutting mat
-Hot melt(glue gun)
-Soldering iron and soldering iron stand
-Pipe cutter or Saw
-Paint tools (brush etc)
-Tools to cut Iron gardening stick(Freeway coping saw, Nippers, etc)

Convenient tools when you have
-Standard art knife,Cushion grip art knife
-Circle cutter
-Super glue Accelerator

Work time to make the sword
15hours

Spec
-Sword
Weight 260g
Length 105cm

-Sheath
Weight 220g
Length 80cm

Template data
PDF format(A4 size)1/3 PDF format(A4 size)2/3 PDF format(A4 size)3/3

How to download & print
Read this.

Additional explanation
-After printing, it becomes easy to use by sticking it on Drawing paper with spray glue.
-Mentions of "x1","x2" etc are the numbers of sheets.
(If you need both arms or both legs etc, cut the number of double.)
-Mentions of "2mm" , "5mm" etc are thickness of EVA foam.

1/3 Completion image
Caution Bellow photo is a image photo aftet completing.
Caution Don't print bellow photo.
Caution Read "How to print".


2/3 Completion image
Caution Bellow photo is a image photo aftet completing.
Caution Don't print bellow photo.
Caution Read "How to print".


3/3 Completion image
Caution Bellow photo is a image photo aftet completing.
Caution Don't print bellow photo.
Caution Read "How to print".


Attention in the work
-When you uses a thing including the thinner(Bond, lacquer thinner etc) or spray, make good ventilation.
And wear a gas mask.

-When you toast mterials etc, make good ventilation.
And don't breathe smoke, don't put smoke in your eyes.

-When you dig mterials etc with Soldering iron, make good ventilation.
And don't breathe in smoke, don't put smoke in your eyes.

-Don't use fire near the things which are easy to burn such as paint, thinner etc.

-When you finished using tools, pull an outlet.

-Read labels of materials and tools, and understand how to use.

-If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility. Keep safety environment.

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Make the template
Make Templates from Drawing paper and "Kousakuyousi"(one of hard paper in Japan).
When you want to know how to make Templates of weapons, browse this page.




Building the blade


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 10mm thick EVA foam.





EVA foam is soft material.
You can process it easily.
Other names are EVA board, EVA zote, Craft foam etc.
Cosplayers all over the world use this.
It's sold in Amazon or AliExpress etc.

Introduction video




Use a sharp blade. For example, "Pro Blade".
This is so sharp.
←10枚入り ←50枚入りお得パック

I always use "Running fire box cutter","Blade breaker",Cutting mat.
"Blade breaker" can break the blade easily.


Use Standard art knife or Cushion grip art knife to cut small ornaments etc, too.
Standard art kinfe is for 1.5mm thickness and 3mm thickness.
Cushion grip art knife is for 5mm thickness and 10mm thickness.






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コスプレボード 白10mm×660mm×500mm
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コスプレボード 白10mm×660mm×1000mm
価格:1540円(税込、送料別) (2019/10/23時点)

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●10mm厚COSボード匠を楽天で買う
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COSボード匠 Sサイズ 10mm厚 白
価格:1,400円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


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COSボード匠 Mサイズ 10mm厚 白
価格:2,490円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


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COSボード匠 Sサイズ 10mm厚 黒
価格:1,400円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


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COSボード匠 Mサイズ 10mm厚 黒
価格:2,490円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)




Mark edges with the Templates.


I finished marking.


Mark holes on the Templates.


I finished marking.


Slant it along the mark with a Box cutter etc.


I finished cutting.


Turn it over.
Mark the center with the Templates.


I finished marking.


Make a gap with a Box cutter etc.


I finished making a gap.


Use a Iron gardening stick(diameter 0.8cm).
Use it as a core.
Cut it wit Freeway coping saw, pliers, nippers, diamond files, etc.
This stick is just a iron stick.
You can substitute various metalic sticks.


園芸用の棒は一応Amazonでも売ってるが異常に高い、ホームセンターや100均で買った方が良い。


I finished cutting.


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 accelerator makes hardening time short.
It's so useful.
Watch this video.


When you use 100ml, you can make a armorset or about two, three weapons.
←100ml ←420ml


I finished glueing.


Glue another blade.
Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam.





●1.5mm厚コスプレボードを楽天で買う

[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

コスプレボード 白1.5mm×660mm×1000mm
価格:605円(税込、送料別) (2019/10/23時点)

●1.5mm厚コスプレボードをAmazonで買う

●2mm厚COSボード匠を楽天で買う
[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

COSボード匠 Sサイズ 2mm厚 白
価格:620円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


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COSボード匠 Mサイズ 2mm厚 白
価格:1,000円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


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COSボード匠 Lサイズ 2mm厚 白
価格:4,000円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


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COSボード匠 Sサイズ 2mm厚 黒
価格:620円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

COSボード匠 Mサイズ 2mm厚 黒
価格:1,000円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)




Mark patterns.


Carve the pattern with a Soldering iron.
(Don't breathe in the smoke and don't put in eyes. If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility.)


ギャクヨガが使っているハンダゴテです、コテ台付き。

Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 5mm thick EVA foam.





●5mm厚コスプレボードを楽天で買う

[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

コスプレボード 白5mm×660mm×500mm
価格:517円(税込、送料別) (2019/10/23時点)

[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

コスプレボード 白5mm×660mm×1000mm
価格:990円(税込、送料別) (2019/10/23時点)

[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

コスプレボード 白5mm×1000mm×2000mm
価格:3564円(税込、送料別) (2019/10/23時点)

●5mm厚コスプレボードをAmazonで買う

●5mm厚COSボード匠を楽天で買う
[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

COSボード匠 Sサイズ 5mm厚 白
価格:880円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

COSボード匠 Mサイズ 5mm厚 白
価格:1,560円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

COSボード匠 Lサイズ 5mm厚 白
価格:5,300円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

COSボード匠 Sサイズ 5mm厚 黒
価格:880円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)


[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

COSボード匠 Mサイズ 5mm厚 黒
価格:1,560円(税込、送料別) (2023/5/25時点)




Round off the corners with a Box cutter etc.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Round off the corners with a Box cutter etc.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Make the edges smooth with a Soldering iron (Don't breathe in the smoke, be careful a burn).
Or, cut it by edged tools.
(Actually I used fire, but it's dangerous method. I recommend a Soldering iron
If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility)



Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 5mm thick EVA foam.
Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Building the guard


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 5mm thick EVA foam.


Mark holes on the Templates.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 5mm thick EVA foam.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Carve the pattern with a Soldering iron.
(Don't breathe in the smoke and don't put in eyes. If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility.)


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam.


Make hole with a Punch.



Cut 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam thin.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 5mm thick EVA foam.
Cut out 3mm thick EVA foam.





3mm厚コスプレボードを楽天で買う

[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

コスプレボード 白3mm×660mm×500mm
価格:418円(税込、送料別) (2019/10/23時点)

[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

コスプレボード 白3mm×660mm×1000mm
価格:693円(税込、送料別) (2019/10/23時点)

[商品価格に関しましては、リンクが作成された時点と現時点で情報が変更されている場合がございます。]

コスプレボード 白3mm×1000mm×2000mm
価格:2464円(税込、送料別) (2019/10/23時点)

●3mm厚コスプレボードをAmazonで買う



Shave it into a mountain form with a Box cutter etc.


Bend with a Heat gun while pushing the shaving side.
(Actually I used fire, but it's dangerous method. I recommend Heat gun or Steam iron.
If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility)



Bend with a Heat gun while pushing the shaving side.
(Actually I used fire, but it's dangerous method. I recommend Heat gun or Steam iron.
If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility)



Make the edges smooth with a Soldering iron (Don't breathe in the smoke, be careful a burn).
Or, cut it by edged tools.
(Actually I used fire, but it's dangerous method. I recommend a Soldering iron
If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility)



Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam.
Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Make the edges smooth with a Soldering iron (Don't breathe in the smoke, be careful a burn).
Or, cut it by edged tools.
(Actually I used fire, but it's dangerous method. I recommend a Soldering iron
If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility)



Building the hilt


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam.
Cut out 3mm thick EVA foam.


Round off the corners with a Box cutter etc.


Mark holes on the Templates.


I finished marking.


Carve the pattern with a Soldering iron.
(Don't breathe in the smoke and don't put in eyes. If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility.)


Make a core.
Use a PVC pipe(diameter 2.2cm).
Cut a PVC pipe.
PVC pipe can be cut with a saw.
But a Pipe cutter is more better.
It can cut quickly and neatly.



This is a video of cutting method of PVC pipe, bending method, jointing method.


I finished cutting.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 10mm thick EVA foam.
You must use a tool for cutting out a fair circle. Details are here.



Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam.
Glue with a Liquid super glue.


I finished glueing.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 5mm thick EVA foam.


Shave it into a mountain form with a Box cutter etc.


Bend with a Heat gun while pushing the shaving side.
(Actually I used fire, but it's dangerous method. I recommend Heat gun or Steam iron.
If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility)



Glue the shaving side with a Liquid super glue.
The surface becomes round.


Cut 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam thin.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Cut material into the Templates form.
Cut out 1.5mm or 2mm thick EVA foam.
Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Make the edges smooth with a Soldering iron (Don't breathe in the smoke, be careful a burn).
Or, cut it by edged tools.
(Actually I used fire, but it's dangerous method. I recommend a Soldering iron
If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility)



Present state.



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Painting
Begin painting.
At first, paint undercoat on EVA foam.
The effects are as follows.

-Color becomes well.
-It becomes hard to come off.
-Gloss comes out well.
-You can save quantity of the paint.


1.Gesso
This is easy.

【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.

【Demerit】
-It's easy to come off than Thinned "Bond G17"(one of liqud glue in Japan).
 Then, use this for weapons and armors without moving parts.
-The gross is smaller than Thinned "Bond G17"(one of liqud glue in Japan).

【Commodities page】
Gesso or Black Gesso
or

【Paint】
Lacquer Spray or Bottle lacquer paint or acrylic paint
or

2.Wood glue thinned with water
This is so easy.

【Merit】
-Someone can get
-Someone can use easy

【Demerit】
-Drying time is a little long.

【Commodities page】


3."Bond G17"(one of liqud glue in Japan)
This is dangerous method, it's most likely happening fire.
I wrote about this method as a archive,
However I don't recommend this.
I don't use this method now, I use other method now.
If accedents happens, it's self-responsibility.

【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.
-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.

【Commodities page】
"Bond G17"(one of sticky glue in Japan) thined with lacquer thinner
&

-About paint
I use following paint.


You can use acrylic paint, when you use Gesso.


・About mask
In spray painting or lacquer painting, use a mask for painting.
↑フィルタ付きセット商品 ←替えフィルタ


I use "Zoukei be-su" as undercoat this time.
But it's sold only in Japan.
Substitute Gesso or Wood glue thinned with water.


Paint "Zoukei be-su" twice with a brush.
Dry it about 2 ~ 6 hours.


Dry it about 2 ~ 6 hours.


Dry it about 2 ~ 6 hours.


Paint black as undercoat color with Lacquer Spray.


Paint black as undercoat color with Lacquer Spray.


Paint black as undercoat color with Lacquer Spray.


Paint gray as undercoat color with Lacquer Spray.


Paint gold with Lacquer Spray.


Paint gold with Lacquer Spray.


Paint gold with Lacquer Spray.


Stick Masking tape on the point you don't want to paint.


ギャクヨガは細かいところは10mm幅(左の商品)、広い所は30mm幅(右の商品)を使ってます

Paint silver with Lacquer Spray.


Paint gun metal Bottle lacquer paint by Drybrush painting.


Drybrush painting is easy, you can do it with a paint brush.
Read here or watch this video.


When you paint Bottle lacquer paint, use a paintbrush, cups, panint sticks, thinner.



Stick Masking tape on the point you don't want to paint.


Paint blue with Lacquer Spray.


Draw lines with a Magic Marker.


Stick Masking tape on the point you don't want to paint.


Paint blue with Lacquer Spray.


Draw lines with a Magic Marker.


Stick Masking tape on the point you don't want to paint.


Stick Masking tape on the point you don't want to paint.


Paint silver with Lacquer Spray.


Paint silver with Lacquer Spray.


Paint clear red with Lacquer Spray.


Paint clear red with Lacquer Spray.


Actually, I used a Airbrush too.
If you want to make light and shade, use it.
About Airbrush is here.





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これ一つでエアブラシ塗装が手軽に行えます。
エアブラシ塗装を手軽に始めるならまずはこれ。


●本格的に始めるなら
Mr.カラーを作っているクレオスのエアブラシセットです。
エアブラシ塗装に必要なものが一式セットになった定番商品です。
ギャクヨガも昔使ってました。
電源はコンセント接続です。



●ギャクヨガが使っている物を使いたいなら
性能は高いですが高価です。
ホースは別途購入が必要です。



After painting
Glue with a Liquid super glue.


Glue with a Hot melt(glue gun).


ギャクヨガが愛用しているグルーガンです、口が広くてとても使いやすい!

I finished glueing.


Complete


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