Forging Links Master Sword - Twilight Princess version

Okay so it's not literally forging because it's made from wood, but it sounds better then making.
I've been meaning to write this Instructable for almost a year after completing my Master Sword back in May 2009, but things have always seemed to get in the way until now.

I've always been a great fan of all of the Zelda games and I knew it was only time before I attempted to make a replica from one of the games.

So in this tutorial I will be showing you the steps I took to produce my Master Sword. I've gone for the sword from Twilight Princess as it's the most detailed Master Sword to date and it looks the best.

Update 27th May 2011
I've begun work on the Hylian Shield. You can follow my progress on my website http://www.jonsprojects.co.uk
I will be creating an Instructable when it's complete.

Step 1: Tools and materials

Tools
Sand paper
Sanding blocks
Files and rasps
Pencils
Set square
Coping saw
Drill with various bits
Craft knife
Dremel (rotary tool) with various bits
Clamps (and lots of them)

Materials
Wood glue
Wood filler
Pine strip wood
Basswood
String
Spray paint
Enamel paint

Comments

[dragoon1509]

what color paints did you use for the sword?

[16lundgcodm]

Make an instructable for the scabbard too!!!

[rittersport]

Dude! That's SICK!!!!!

[bill3frafra]

how much do they cost?

[burning_empire]

You could easily make replicas of your sword without lifting a finger. If people were really interested you should look into having them machined. They can make it out of any material you wanted, resin, plastic, metal, etc. Way less than $60 a piece.

[Jonny1983]

What sort of company would I need to find to do that? I'll see if I can find one in the UK.

[The Rambler]

I don't know anything about companies that do that, but if you still have the sword you could use it to make a mold and then use the mold to make copies. They would still have to be painted but that could be a pretty easy way to duplicate and sell them.

[burning_empire]

Actually the UK is the central hub for effects shops, and movie companies that fabricate props and practical effects.

You can look up local CNC machine shops.

[Dylan97]

Hey man you did great quick question how did you make the diamond

[fozzy13]

I like what you did with the Intro picture.

[Nick70587]

This is awesome.. I've always wanted to make a decorative Master Sword (from Ocarina) and Hyrulian shield to hang in my gaming area. You have inspired me to give it a try. Good work.

[Jonny1983]

Yeah, I plan on doing that once I complete the shield. Have the sword behind the shield going diagonally.
Maybe some lights mounted behind to may it appear to glow :D

[megaduty]

Well done! This is an important ible because "Its dangerous to go alone".

[Jonny1983]

You never know what bad guys you'll run into :D

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That is awesome! Wonderful job and amazing details!

[Jonny1983]

Thanks a lot, I'll be putting up a Hylian Shield one once it's done.
You gotta have a complete set ;)

[burning_empire]

Now all you have to do is take it to a CNC machine shop and have them make replicas for you. You are on your way to having a fun and great business
Awesome.

[makendo]

Great work! If you shaped the handle with rasp alone, you have a great eye and real patience, kudos. Thanks for the plans and all the build details.

[uberplatypus]

About how expensive was this to make?

[Jonny1983]

This was actually fairly cheap to make. Most of the money went on paints.
Probably looking at £40 max.

[mcumings]

ummmmm..... could you convert that into dollars

[Jonny1983]

You're probably look at about 60bucks to make

[mcumings]

crap.... i am like 11, where am i gonna get that kind of money?... u said most of it was paint, and you cold save alot of money buy going to the local hazardous waste disposal center. you can get a whole cardboard box full of spray paints and acrylics for free. its awesome

[darklink17]

if you can build it with wider wings it would be perfect

[mcumings]

i agree with jonny, the wings are the right proportions

[Jonny1983]

I think the wings are pretty well proportioned.

[jazz14]

How did you make the sheath? I have a master sword I want to buy or make a sheath for, but am not very good with those kind of things. Quick explanation?

[Jonny1983]

It's basically a wooden box, built around the outside of the sword. Lined with felt so it won't damage the blade when you slide it in and out.

[Hugecat22]

Can you reload the master sword plans the webpage you put up doesn't work.

[Jonny1983]

Thanks for the heads up, I've updated the URL to the image.

J

[junwoo18]

Are you thinking of making and selling your swords?

[Jonny1983]

I will not be making anymore of these, but I still do have this one and could be tempted to sell it if a buyer would meet my price.

[junwoo18]

how much? :P

[Jonny1983]

I'm not going to advertise it, if you're truly interested then PM me.

[Jequila]

Thanks for the tut, I'm going to give it a go :) What bit do I use in the dremel at step 7? Or is there any alternate way so I can avoid buying one? Thanks.

[Jonny1983]

I used a sanding drum styled bit. You could potentially use a file, it would just take a long time. Or a chisel if you have good control.

[LudiInvalidi]

Would oak or poplar be a good wood to use? I can't find anything but plywood for pine and i don't especially like plywood. Any suggestions?

[Jonny1983]

I've never really used either, but Poplar looks to be the better match of the two.

[shadowsike]

your website doesnt seem to work plz fix it

[Jonny1983]

I forgot I had a link in the Instructable, thanks for the heads up.
All sorted.