Plastic Pirate Sword Mod

Step 7 Let it dry

16. The hard part now is let everything dry overnight. Yes! Do! If not, your sticky painted hands will come in contact with a dry-to-the-touch scabbard and your thumb will stick while you're screwing the filigree back together. When you remove your thumb, all the time and energy and acrylic underneath of said thumb will be removed with it. This may look kind of cool (like the pic on left) and be perceived as a ding in the wood. Or, if you're like me, it will bug you until you find a way to cover it up. That's where the red velvet will come in handy. Anyhow, if you like it the wood grain, let it all dry overnight before you attempt to put it all back together. 'Nuff said.