Follow my journey, from simple & quick cardboard swords I built for my little kids during the pandemic years, to more sophisticated 3d printed replica's with lighting and electronics. While these aren't How To guides per se, the build blogs and provided downloads should give you enough to replicate yourself if you feel so inclined. Hope it's helpful for someone. Enjoy!
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.
