Crafts: Mini Double ended sword made from popsicle sticks
Hello Steemians! I'm drawingwithflare.
![PSX_20180515_021012.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXk3AT8Nd7GSw5u4pTtSZwMuv7wHkqC5mEec8Pbe8t1ua/PSX_20180515_021012.jpg)
I'm back and today I made a miniature double ended sword. I didn't really took any reference, I just kinda looked at a bunch of sword then created this one.
In this craft, I used 80cw sandpaper, glue and superglue, utility knife, vice, pencil and eraser, a wooden skewer, Embroidery thread, Black and Silver paint, and ofcourse the popsicle sticks.
![20180514_173406.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmZxyhp29cfgj8VaHp7oHeZ265GcY3RbYaL3CssHUdS6v9/20180514_173406.jpg)
So first, I made two popsicle bases (both are 2×2).
![20180514_175448.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWdVwecFU275ebjDiKmdiWbMmgVary5zcwfmDVsZLbrB2/20180514_175448.jpg)
After that, I draw and cut out a template from a piece of paper. I kinda have it a tiny bit inspired by Renji's zanpakuto from bleach (mainly from the tipped blades coming from the back of the main blade).
![20180514_181736.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmSMgx1WAaT28p5UQRNfPNFN142vta1Dv3e6xdpQY9zW2g/20180514_181736.jpg)
And then, I traced the template on the popsicle bases.
![20180514_195931.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQ67HmkFYjQqJQUMUHK1VD2KwBpyNF3e6etoANCyiASgm/20180514_195931.jpg)
And then, using a hacksaw, a utility knife, and sandpaper, I cut the blades of the bases then sanded it so it will be smoother to work with.
![20180514_230019.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmWoQdaQY8ru7swpyFz2mPQyVT69MHwkj7gmfYReujuaHx/20180514_230019.jpg)
Then, I sharpen the blade up. It took me a while cause the way I wanted the blades sharpened isn't just straight but rather all curvy.
![20180514_234912.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUeFVi2bVHocfmxm1C4X7RpQcjAG7cvT2VfHAiZN7QQoc/20180514_234912.jpg)
Then I did the same to the other blade.
![20180514_235708.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmSbKcMt6x8nBhTX5aDJb6qkbsbEofmNR8opqGUD4rNiML/20180514_235708.jpg)
And then, I cut a small piece from my wooden skewer and test fit it to see if it will have the size it needs to be.
![20180515_002527.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPwyESrXRAc6L1Hq5XYTmRM21hwWbExxT8X2ujFqfrdG5/20180515_002527.jpg)
Then, I used white embroidery thread to wrap the skewer up.
![20180515_003802.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmerySDvAJBMrACnCJrVfwsrWgYxazaS1ApzFEzqVyfoFW/20180515_003802.jpg)
And then, I using a grayish blue embroidery thread, I wrapped it around the skewer in an angle and also leaving open spaces for you to see the white thread behind it. I think it gives a really cool effect.
![20180515_012217.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQFArwBhbpHGAUfszWf3tKeuHfDMUAa2PxLP3rNHf5par/20180515_012217.jpg)
Then, I painted the blade black.
![20180515_012340.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmeNKByjZmxbqYYi4d3bA4N3gu8QatS2RUNP36XsZe8VoV/20180515_012340.jpg)
And then, I painted the sharpened edge with silver.
![20180515_020232.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdrqhU8ieXH9BVohxJTiYzr9VwNYDuecRyHw7H71Z4PHG/20180515_020232.jpg)
Then I just added a tiny drip of superglue to fasten the handle to the blades themselves.
![20180515_022945.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmRn5iCFm1iobEyCDKP5CJJiy8ueoESLtxjyTtgTumTcXQ/20180515_022945.jpg)
And with that, it's done.
Thank you so much! My name has been Flare and Bye!!!