Gavinmakes gets regular traffic to the post about Leo Valdez’ hammer, so I’ve put together the blueprint or pattern for you to make your own one. The linked post tells the story of making the hammer and going to Comic-con.
The listing is live on Etsy now, priced at £6.
It’s a perfect first cosplay prop, as the all the foam cuts are pretty straightforward. There is not a two sided edge like you might need for a sword. I’ve also written a detailed step by step guide with plenty of photographs and explanations to take you through the process. Making this will teach you to cut and texture foam. Assemble a prop with a rod for a handle. Then bring the prop to life via sealing, priming, paint and varnish.
There is a complete list of tools and materials in the guide as well, though I’ve suggested paints, rather than specified, as that is more of a personal choice.
More to come, I’ll finish the patterns for the Dagur props in April.
Hope you enjoy making the prop, I’d love to see hammers you make using the pattern.
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