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insulation foam keyblade tutorial part 2/2by *Inspiral

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_{sorry for the delay in getting part 2 up! hopefully it all makes sense, feel free to leave questions!
I forgot to mention, though, make sure to properly ration your resin and make it only as you need it! I accidentally made too much and it hardened in the bucket -solid as a rock lol
part 1:}

~kuro-heise Mar 22, 2013

Other then time and love, it looks like you didn't need a saw or dremel or anything heavy-duty and special for this prop right? I don't have room/funds for those things, so anything that can be done by hand is a huge plus, and this looks like a tutorial right up my alley :3

Second question -> does the resin dry clear? I was thinking of using it as a sealer as the last coat after the paint. And would gesso work as the base coat over the foam?

*Inspiral Mar 22, 2013 Professional Filmographer

_{nope, foam can be cut with a simple knife and widdled down with files and sandpaper. makes life easier especially when you're on a budget :3
and yes, it does dry clear, I'm sure you could use it as a top sealer though it does have a gloss to it which is why I put it under the paint. and yes, I use gesso as my primer, it protects the foam and primes it :3}

~trmbngrl Jan 30, 2013 Professional Artist

What sort of resin do you use?

*Inspiral Jan 31, 2013 Professional Filmographer

_{the brand I use is "Super Glaze," a two part resin, Home Depot carries it}

~trmbngrl Feb 1, 2013 Professional Artist

Okay cool! Thanks so much

I think it'll help solidify my large props WAY easier than paper mache will!

*Inspiral Feb 4, 2013 Professional Filmographer

_{no prob, it's fairly cheap and does the job. just be careful not to spill it or get it on your clothes 'cause there's no turning back D: lol good luck!}

~trmbngrl Feb 5, 2013 Professional Artist

Gotcha

I'll see what I can do!

~alext165460 Jan 10, 2013 Student Photographer

ho did you make the handle

*Inspiral Jan 11, 2013 Professional Filmographer

_{the actual handle is a spare piece of wood that I cut up, something I just found at hobby lobby, it was actually a pre-made miniature baseball bat. I sawed off what I needed and glued it in between the four sheets of insulation foam}

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