02 Jul 2007
Ok, I found an easy way to make really good poles which are GREAT for Spears, Banner poles, etc.
Here's what you'll need, 2 ROUND bodied tooth picks, one ogre sword or club w/ hand, Hobby knife, Drill with a 5/64 drill bit, and super glue.
Step 1:
For this turorial, I'm using a Ogre hand with sword, as I will be making a halberd later. first, cut the blade and the half off as close to the hand as you can, you want each of these areas to be flat so use your knife or a file to shave or sand the top and bottom of the hand.
Step 2:
Using your 5/64 drill bit, drill straight through the hand like so. you'll need to hold the ogre's hand so be careful with the drill and go slowly. make sure you use the drill to clean the hole by moving the fist back and forth the drill bit while its spinning, this will make it easier for the next steps.
Step 3:
Cut the tips off each of your tooth picks.
Step 4:
Put the first tooth pick in the top of the hand so it goes about halfway through the hand. Add a drop of glue into the hole at the bottom end of the ogres hand, and put the other tooth pick into the bottom hole. take the tooth pick on top and the tooth pick on bottom with your fingers and press inward just to make sure the ends are touching inside, and so that the glue holds well. keep firm for about 5 seconds.
And thats it, let it dry for a few, then go nuts with your imagination! These poles are long, and fairly sturdy, I personally coat them lightly in clear nail polish to keep them sturdy. Check out how tall this is compared to my Ogre. Feel free to clip the top or bottom to make room for what ever your planning.
Well, hope that helps, have fun and good luck!
Here's what you'll need, 2 ROUND bodied tooth picks, one ogre sword or club w/ hand, Hobby knife, Drill with a 5/64 drill bit, and super glue.
Step 1:
For this turorial, I'm using a Ogre hand with sword, as I will be making a halberd later. first, cut the blade and the half off as close to the hand as you can, you want each of these areas to be flat so use your knife or a file to shave or sand the top and bottom of the hand.
Step 2:
Using your 5/64 drill bit, drill straight through the hand like so. you'll need to hold the ogre's hand so be careful with the drill and go slowly. make sure you use the drill to clean the hole by moving the fist back and forth the drill bit while its spinning, this will make it easier for the next steps.
Step 3:
Cut the tips off each of your tooth picks.
Step 4:
Put the first tooth pick in the top of the hand so it goes about halfway through the hand. Add a drop of glue into the hole at the bottom end of the ogres hand, and put the other tooth pick into the bottom hole. take the tooth pick on top and the tooth pick on bottom with your fingers and press inward just to make sure the ends are touching inside, and so that the glue holds well. keep firm for about 5 seconds.
And thats it, let it dry for a few, then go nuts with your imagination! These poles are long, and fairly sturdy, I personally coat them lightly in clear nail polish to keep them sturdy. Check out how tall this is compared to my Ogre. Feel free to clip the top or bottom to make room for what ever your planning.
Well, hope that helps, have fun and good luck!
woo!