Really grateful to ya for having good readable captions available! So may tutorial videos online don't include them and it means folks like me are left out. THANK YOU!!
Hi ! I don't think you're going to answer because the video is from a very long time ago but I think your creation could be good for my first foam creation... I have lots of questions to ask you. 1-Does just a strong ZAP CA glue offered on your site work? Or do you also need your cement? 2-What product do you use with your paints? What is it for? Can we replace it with something else? 3-Do I need a special paint or can I use normal paints? 4-and to make the rope on the handle can you use 5mm foam instead of 2mm or is that too much? 5-what can you replace your big sander and your Dremel with? I know there are questions that the video answers but I didn't really understand that's why. Sorry. Otherwise, congratulations for your work, you have real talent!❤😁
any super glue can usually work but test them out before you do a full project. you need to seal the foam before paint with plasti dip, flexbond, or creature cast heavy body acrylics doesn't matter the brand don't use cheap paint 5mm is probably going to be to thick you need a rotary tool to work with foam they are cheap now a day go watch this video to answer most of your other questions th-cam.com/video/jXqk5dNkPiA/w-d-xo.html
Great work! That leather wrap is just so amazing. I'm blown away that it's foam and not actual leather. Your painting skills are really fantastic. Keep up the great work sir! :)
@@SKSProps yes, I remember you mentioned so on a livestream. Since you also explained that Liquitex Heavy Body acrylic wasbetter quality paint, that’s what I’ve been using. You used it during college, correct? Still, your painting transfers very well to prop making.
This is basically how you make larp safe weapons for the UK so this ended up actually being a really good tutorial for the entire process and not just making a presentation/cosplay piece.
@@SKSProps That would be cool. There's always plenty of weird tricks I've seen people do to give their weapon some extra fancieness. Like adding sheet lead to weight the handle or making an impromptu core for an axe by wrapping a small piece in kevlar tape so it doesn't rip off if you try to hook shields. Who knows. If you do some latp specific videos maybe the US will start to move away from buffers and pool noodles.
@@SKSProps I saw them. A hell of alot better! Keep the intro. I saw that you have more viewers on those videos. Make your intro last just a little more longer and introduce all your creations through consecutive shots. Anthony Ferraro of Create Sci-Fi on TH-cam, always starts his videos off with him laughing throughout his videos after his intro. I have another TH-cam channel with a main web series paying homeage to Elvira Mistress of the Night, Young Frankenstein, The Addams Family, and The Munsters. The name of my web show is called The Darkest Hour with Dr. Mortrid. Check out Storm Oak T.V. Did you set up Google Adsense and a TH-cam Partner Program to help pay you through commercial advertisements?
The axe head remains pretty rigid and you could hit something and it should be fine. Again the higher the density of the foam the more likely it is to stand up to wear and tear
Great work making it look so real. The fiberglass rod core is a great idea. I just used your link to order foam sheets and half round dowels! Hope you're making some money through your partnership with Blick!
thanks so much, also during the shaping step would only a knife work, or do I also need rotary tools? I know you said I don’t need a sander but I wasn’t sure if I could only use a knife or not
@@ToasterInaFridge you can use a knife to get the rough shape. But if you’re going to be doing more foam work invest in a rotary tool. They aren’t very expensive check out the review I did on the Wen version a while back
@@SKSProps my main concern is that I currently live overseas and will be moving back to the states in the next few months so dealing with shipping, and voltage problems are the main reasons I’m not currently investing in a rotary tool but I will once I move back to the states
You're welcome! I've got a really old blade on that bandsaw that's dull but works great on foam. I just picked up a "Foam blade" from McMastercarr I plan on trying on my other bandsaw
Just bought the basics today. 12FT by 3 FT strips of EVA Foam. A small 8 Oz can of Contact cement Dap. 80GRT, 100GRT, and 120GRT Sand Paper. Sharp Utility Knife. Hand Saw. Mask and Safety Goggles. Dremel Kit. 5 ft Fiberglass Rod. 10PK of Paint Sticks. And safety Gloves... Wish me luck! Will post results on my IG
Unfortunately I didn't get an "Exacto Knife" or "Hobby Knife" I got a utility knife and it is NOWHERE near sharp enough to pass through the foam cleanly in one go...
Thanks! No I don’t ever seal my props or costumes that kills the matte vs metallic sheen once everything is covered with a semigloss or matte spray. I just let the paints speak for themselves 👍
Check out more of my complete builds, walkthroughs, and HD-Foam at www.SKSProps.com
Really grateful to ya for having good readable captions available! So may tutorial videos online don't include them and it means folks like me are left out. THANK YOU!!
You’re very welcome! I think it very important to make all of my techniques available to everyone 👍
I'm always so impressed by your painting skills!
Thanks! Remember I went to art school for illustration so painting is kind of my specialty 😉
your painting work just instantly brings the prop alive, wow!
Thank you! Paint makes the prop!
Look amazing, every realistic looking!
Thank you!
Hi ! I don't think you're going to answer because the video is from a very long time ago but I think your creation could be good for my first foam creation... I have lots of questions to ask you.
1-Does just a strong ZAP CA glue offered on your site work? Or do you also need your cement?
2-What product do you use with your paints? What is it for? Can we replace it with something else?
3-Do I need a special paint or can I use normal paints?
4-and to make the rope on the handle can you use 5mm foam instead of 2mm or is that too much?
5-what can you replace your big sander and your Dremel with?
I know there are questions that the video answers but I didn't really understand that's why. Sorry.
Otherwise, congratulations for your work, you have real talent!❤😁
any super glue can usually work but test them out before you do a full project.
you need to seal the foam before paint with plasti dip, flexbond, or creature cast
heavy body acrylics doesn't matter the brand don't use cheap paint
5mm is probably going to be to thick
you need a rotary tool to work with foam they are cheap now a day
go watch this video to answer most of your other questions th-cam.com/video/jXqk5dNkPiA/w-d-xo.html
@@SKSProps ohhh you answer me !!! Thank you very much man 😁
Just gonna say that I love this thing, it looks great
Thank you!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! It looks so real dude!! Can’t wait to make it!!
Thanks!
Great work! That leather wrap is just so amazing. I'm blown away that it's foam and not actual leather. Your painting skills are really fantastic. Keep up the great work sir! :)
Thank you very much! Remember I went to school for painting 😉 I just happened to fall into the whole prop building thing
@@SKSProps yes, I remember you mentioned so on a livestream. Since you also explained that Liquitex Heavy Body acrylic wasbetter quality paint, that’s what I’ve been using. You used it during college, correct? Still, your painting transfers very well to prop making.
incredible❤
Thank you!
What else can I say other than you out did yourself again. I love the fact you use %100 foam. Thanks for great videos
Thanks! And you’re welcome!
Looks amazing. As always
Thank you so much 😀
PVC rolling pin. . . Genius!
One of my favorite shop hacks 👍
This is basically how you make larp safe weapons for the UK so this ended up actually being a really good tutorial for the entire process and not just making a presentation/cosplay piece.
Thanks! That’s also good to know maybe I’ll look into producing some larp weapon specific videos in the future 👍
@@SKSProps That would be cool. There's always plenty of weird tricks I've seen people do to give their weapon some extra fancieness. Like adding sheet lead to weight the handle or making an impromptu core for an axe by wrapping a small piece in kevlar tape so it doesn't rip off if you try to hook shields.
Who knows. If you do some latp specific videos maybe the US will start to move away from buffers and pool noodles.
This looks great Steve! Well done!
Thank you!!
AHHHHHHH!!! I LOVE THIS!! I’m excited to get started on mine! Thank you!
You’re welcome! Be sure to tag me so I can see your progress 👍
Awesome job man, and thanks for the templates!
Thanks!
Hey SKS Props! I love your tutorials! Create an appealing intro & theme for your videos. Give us a unique personality to go with it! :)
Thanks! I used to have an intro but I took it out check out my older videos and see if it’s better with or without
@@SKSProps I saw them. A hell of alot better! Keep the intro. I saw that you have more viewers on those videos. Make your intro last just a little more longer and introduce all your creations through consecutive shots. Anthony Ferraro of Create Sci-Fi on TH-cam, always starts his videos off with him laughing throughout his videos after his intro.
I have another TH-cam channel with a main web series paying homeage to Elvira Mistress of the Night, Young Frankenstein, The Addams Family, and The Munsters. The name of my web show is called The Darkest Hour with Dr. Mortrid. Check out Storm Oak T.V.
Did you set up Google Adsense and a TH-cam Partner Program to help pay you through commercial advertisements?
Very cool! Thanks for posting this!
You’re welcome!
Awesome video and build!! 👍
Thank you very much!
Steve I got a question does the ax head flap around and would it be safe to say hit things with it, not hard of course?
The axe head remains pretty rigid and you could hit something and it should be fine. Again the higher the density of the foam the more likely it is to stand up to wear and tear
@@SKSProps thanks I appreciate your help and advice. Thanks for your videos and templates as well.
That is so cool
Thanks 🙌
Just saw this video great build. Might be a silly question would this axe be suitable to be used in LARP Battles?
The design would be fine. but while my foam is great for holding and carving details larp groups require a different type of foam for combat.
@@SKSProps Thank you i will try and source the foam
Hd foam or eva foam?
Hd foam is eva foam but a higher quality in the density so it sands smoother, cuts cleaner, and holds details better
A great pairing.
Thank you sir!
Great work making it look so real. The fiberglass rod core is a great idea.
I just used your link to order foam sheets and half round dowels! Hope you're making some money through your partnership with Blick!
Thank you so much every little bit helps when you’re a small business!! 👍
So I know you probably won’t see this but would a dowel work instead of the fiberglass rod?
I read all of my comments 👍
it could it just isn’t near as strong for the diameter. So don’t use it for larp or smack anything to hard
thanks so much, also during the shaping step would only a knife work, or do I also need rotary tools? I know you said I don’t need a sander but I wasn’t sure if I could only use a knife or not
@@ToasterInaFridge you can use a knife to get the rough shape. But if you’re going to be doing more foam work invest in a rotary tool. They aren’t very expensive check out the review I did on the Wen version a while back
@@SKSProps my main concern is that I currently live overseas and will be moving back to the states in the next few months so dealing with shipping, and voltage problems are the main reasons I’m not currently investing in a rotary tool but I will once I move back to the states
Thank you for the excellent tutorials and templates. Keep them coming! One question? What blade are you using on your bandsaw?
You're welcome! I've got a really old blade on that bandsaw that's dull but works great on foam. I just picked up a "Foam blade" from McMastercarr I plan on trying on my other bandsaw
@@SKSProps Got it! So check out the Dull Blade section at Home Depot!! I will have to check out McMastercarr for their foam blades.
What is the thickness of the fiberglass rod?
Most fiberglass yard markers like that are around 1/4”
Just bought the basics today.
12FT by 3 FT strips of EVA Foam.
A small 8 Oz can of Contact cement Dap.
80GRT, 100GRT, and 120GRT Sand Paper.
Sharp Utility Knife.
Hand Saw.
Mask and Safety Goggles.
Dremel Kit.
5 ft Fiberglass Rod.
10PK of Paint Sticks.
And safety Gloves...
Wish me luck! Will post results on my IG
Good luck and have fun!
Unfortunately I didn't get an "Exacto Knife" or "Hobby Knife" I got a utility knife and it is NOWHERE near sharp enough to pass through the foam cleanly in one go...
Do you still use your RZ mask around the shop ?
Yes, I use my rz for foam dust and the 3m for spray paints and primers
Nice, not quite like the double beard 2 handed one a barbarian queen at Ren Faire wielded, but good looking none the less
Awesome builds, Steve! Did you seal the paint job using some clear coat of something?
Thanks! No I don’t ever seal my props or costumes that kills the matte vs metallic sheen once everything is covered with a semigloss or matte spray. I just let the paints speak for themselves 👍
What if no bandsaw?
Then just use a utility knife a bandsaw is just a shortcut but all of my original builds were done with a knife
Anybody knows how long od this Axe?
If you print off the pdf correctly it will scale the template to size
But it’s approx 24” long
@@SKSProps thx man! I just was curious