Crafting

A complete guide to building a life-size Minecraft diamond sword with motion-reactive LED lighting using WLED, an ESP32, and a MPU-6500 gyroscope - changing light patterns as you swing!

My most technically advanced build to date - a fully 3D printed Great Frostblade from Breath of the Wild featuring WLED-controlled addressable LEDs, fiberglass reinforcement, and specialized ice-effect finishing.

A 1.5-metre weapon combining laser-cut cardboard and 31 3D printed parts with advanced weathering techniques that won the Wildcard section at 2024 OzComicCon.

Creating a 1.5-metre illuminated Great Thunderblade from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild using laser-cut cardboard, 3D printed components, and LED lighting.

A weekend project creating a life-sized replica of the Royal Claymore from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild using cardboard, spray paint, and 3D printed details.

Creating Fireblight Ganon's distinctive blue ancient sword with cardboard, fabric, and a clever design that makes it appear to be an extension of your arm.

With Halloween quickly approaching and the Master Sword complete, I took on the challenge of creating the Savage Lynel Sword from Breath of the Wild using cardboard, metal bolts, and plastic chain.

A Halloween cardboard crafting project with the kids - creating Link's iconic Master Sword using recycled packaging, spray paint, and cardboard layering techniques.