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7/8/2012 4:20:00 PM
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Homemade energy sword replica
I've been working on this the past two weeks or so, and it's finally done after about 35 hours of work. It started out as a papercraft model, then I filled the inside with spray foam, coated the entire thing in resin, and then put a final coat of auto body filler on top of that. That was sanded down nice and smooth, painted, and finished with a slightly glossy sealer for protection and a little shine.
It's pretty lightweight (about 4 pounds) and extremely durable, too. I've never done anything like this before, so I'm pretty proud of how it came out. I had so much fun making this, and I definitely plan on doing more in the future.
Probably gonna put it up on eBay soon, wish me luck on selling it! :D
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[quote]I just looked at the rest of the stuff you are selling. I am in awe. http://www.etsy.com/shop/WispyChipmunk?ref=pr_shop_more[/quote] Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate that! Got a few more things I'd like to add to my shop, but I've been so focused on the sword and my next project, lol... And the auction just went up last night! I read somewhere that having an eBay auction end on a Sunday evening will get you the most bids, so I waited to put it up until it would end then. I still have the reserve price set the same as on my Etsy, though...don't want to give it away for too little, and with the ridiculous fees eBay and Paypal charge, I'd be making even less than if someone were to buy it on Etsy. But here's the link: [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/180924470547?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1287[/url]
