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Instructions for Novice Foamsmiths These directions include pictures or graphics and detailed step by step instructions to help you build your first foam-boffer weapon. Even with directions, its always advisable to build your first weapon with the guidance of an experienced foamsmith who knows how to measure, cut, glue, sew, and tape effectively. There are some example pictures that show completed weapons using the designs shown. Construction Materials: What to use and where to find it Construction Advice: Some tips on gluing, cutting, measuring, covering, and more. Useful for new or advanced foamsmiths. *Read this before building your first weapon!* Graphics Key: How to identify the graphics used in these construction pages. View this first! Blue Sword *Pic Spear *Pic Shield *Pic Punch Shield *Pic Pommels Sword cover Shield cover How to bend PVC *Kopesh or Kukuri Pic (bent sword) Sword stabbing tips Counterweighting Instructions for Experienced Foamsmiths These instructions are intended for people who already know the basics of foamsmithing. They list necessary materials and provide visual references for each step. Little text is included. There are example pictures that show completed weapons using the designs shown. Axe *Pic Bag Head Flail *Pic Glaive *Pic 1 *Pic 2 Javelin *Pic Sword Garb Basic Tunic Garb requirements and how to get cheap satisfactory garb Other Weapon Building Pages Wolfpack's construction site Brother Nolan's Book of Maces Construction Materials Action Armory: Square & rectangle fiberglass rods of various lengths and diameters Band Shoppe: Lightweight fiberglass poles for polearm cores Edhellen Armoury: Sword kits, weapon cores, and foam fries Gone With the Wind: Kitespar Joann Fabrics: Fabric and High Density Open Cell Foam Cabela's Sports: High quality carbon arrow shafts These pages have been brought to you by Bhakdar.