Hi my name is Chris and I like to make things. Today my son is going to help me
as we make the battle axe he designed for his viking costume. So as usual
first things first, print out the pattern and cut it out with scissors. Next trace the
pieces onto the foam.
You'll want four of the axe heads, two of the rectangle pieces and two of the triangle pieces.
We used 12 millimeter thick interlocking foam mats for this project. Once the pieces are
traced you can carefully cut them out with your sharp knife. Now as these are
textured foam mats I recommend giving them a light sanding to help the glue stick better.
Grab your glue gun and start by gluing the two triangles together.
You can always touch up any gaps that you missed on the first try. Now is a
good time to put on a helmet if you have because, well, helmets are cool.
Glue two halves of each blade together,
gluing a small section at a time until the whole blade is glued together.
Now go to your local thrift store and see if you can find an electric carving knife.
We will use this to cut angles on the blade.
Full speed ahead!
And, for everyone's safety, I think this should be done by an adult.
You can also do this with a good sharp knife
but it's much easier to get a smooth cut with the carving knife.
The carving knife also works great for bevelling the edge of the rectangular piece
If you do end up with some rough spots you can use some coarse sandpaper to
smooth them out. Grab some half inch PVC electrical conduit and cut off a two foot length
and now start assembling the axe head one side at a time, making sure that
you're leaving a gap in the middle for the handle, which you can glue in place
right now
Be generous with the glue because you want to make sure it's good and secure on there.
Before the glue dries put the other rectangular piece in place.
You can finish it off with the triangular bit on the top. And now try it out. I know you want to!
Sadly there is a time when all young Vikings must go to bed
leaving their fathers to finish the project.
So cut out the little side ornaments and glue them on. Give the handle good sanding so the glue will grip.
Cut two strips of craft foam 3 centimetres wide by 45 centimeters long
wrap one of the strips diagonally up the handle gluing it as you go.
At the top, cut it off in a straight line. Now use your second strip to wrap around the top
and bottom of the hand grip.
Give it three coats of acrylic paint, let it dry, and then finish off with some
metallic wax paste. Put on a rubber glove and apply a thin layer with your finger until
you get the effect you want. You can seal the deal with a coat of Mod Podge.
And there you go
time to chop some trees
Thanks for watching our video and if you want the pattern, click here.
If you're wondering it's where my axe is pointing.
The axe is awesome if you're wondering
Oh by the way, the pattern is free
Thanks for watching! See ya!
That's the good thing about being a kid. What's a good thing?
You can put four fingers in there and stuff
I can win this battle!
Oh yeah?
You totally farted!
Yeah I know
That's my secret weapon!