Introduction: How to Make a Nice Sturdy Lightweight Keyblade
This is my instructable on how to make a nice life size replica of a kingdom hearts keyblade. This replica can be swung and played with a lot before it will brake. This will also be great for cosplaying. Hope you all like it. Oh and please leave a comment about what you think.
Thanks,
~Legofanatic
Step 1: Tools and Items
These are all the tools and items around the house you will need to make your keyblade. The only thing I did not picture is spray paint because you can chose what color you want it to be.
Step 2: Getting the PVC to the Right Size
This is showing you how to get the PVC to the right size. I cut my PVC at 3 feet 8 inches because that is perfect for me and I am 5 feet 11 inches.
Step 3: Teeth
Never mind the measurements on the cardboard. I meant centimeters. I was also half asleep when I did this part. LOL Anyways, this is how to make the teeth for the keyblade.
Step 4: Hand Guards
These are the hand guards. These take the longest to make.
Step 5: Key Chain
This is how to make a key chain for your keyblade.
Step 6: Puting It All Together
This is the last step. After this all you have to do is paint it (which is not included in this instructable. Might make a separate one just on that.). Hope you enjoy your new keyblade.
98 Comments
10 years ago
Hey can you X- blade by combining the two keyblade you make
11 years ago on Introduction
Couldn't you use foam board instead of card board? It's much more sturdy.
13 years ago on Step 4
nice.... thanks.... im going to try making a keyblade now... :D
Reply 13 years ago on Step 4
Your welcome.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
hey,i read your guide and i love it but i gotta ask,how much is the PVC pipe and how long is the pipe? and can you make rounder hand gaurds or does it not work(i plan on making a heart shaped one for my friend)
thank you for taking the time to read this! i need a reponse as quick as you can i plan on making a series with the keyblades.
12 years ago on Step 4
what did you use to make the curve
12 years ago on Step 4
whats the total height oh the hand guaards
12 years ago on Introduction
hey this looks like an awesome tutorial but I can't seem to view the pictures in the hand guard step in a larger size. It seems to work with every other step. I really wish I could make it but I can't view it :(
13 years ago on Step 2
hey instead of sawing 2 times on the pipe, you can just put the start of the tape measure on the good end. just a suggestion.
Reply 13 years ago on Step 2
My PVC was bent bad so I had to cut twice but yes you are right, you can do that.
13 years ago on Step 4
about the handguards, what is the exact distance between the two lines? i have a picture below.. can you tell me what are the distances betweem the yellow arrows? (sorry about the bad drawing)
Reply 13 years ago on Step 4
Oh sure no problem... Check out this pic and I hope this helps you.
13 years ago on Step 4
hey nice keyblade! can u put a drawing of the handguards? cause i dont know how to draw it, your drawing is not that specific...
Reply 13 years ago on Step 4
Thanks a lot. Now, what exactly are you wanting me to do??? I gave all the deminsions for it so you should be able to draw it very easily.
13 years ago on Introduction
very nice, i shall make this asap :D
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Cool. Be sure to put lots of hot glue and tape on so it will make it super sturdy. Within the next few days I should be posting how to paint it if you want to wait for that. Thanks
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
i'll look next time i can :D
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
have you made it yet? Just wondering lol
13 years ago on Step 6
great tutorial :)
Reply 13 years ago on Step 6
Thanks. It means a lot to me to see that other people like my work.