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Excalibur and the Lady in the Lake - This is paper scene box project that moves. The lady in the lake holds up the sword for King Arthur. All it takes is a paper clip. Download it, print it, and put it together. Lady in the lake Paper scene box

Medieval Marginalia Castle - Download it, print it, and put it together. Take from actual medieval manuscripts. This castle comes with a wide array of kooky and funny characters including warrior bunny rabbits! Marginalia Castle

Check out Will's latest video. It is about the Stained Glass Knight. You can watch it on Will's youtube channel here. This link opens up a new tab in your browser. The Stained Glass Knight update

Our Dragonslayer goes to a museum and watches a couple of videos! Well. This is a fourteen second video I created from start to finish in one day. It teaches you a lot about making a stop motion animation including using some green screen work. Make a stop motion animation, with green screen, in one day

This is a wonderful little, and easy to make, project. And I give you all the graphics. You print it up and create it with a pringles can! Fun, fun pencil holder project. I had to sacrifice a lot to make this project!! I had to eat two full cans of pringles :) Pringles Pisa Project here (Includes a video you can watch)

The Carl Sagan Scene Box Project - Fun little project with the night sky and a UFO invasion! I give you the template that you can download, print and put together: The Carl Sagan Scene Box

It is a copy of the Knight's templar castle in Spain. It was inspired by Will's visit there. Download it, print it up, put it together. See pics and read more about it here: The Paper Knights Templar Castle

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Will took a trip to Burlington Vermont for the total solar eclipse of 2024. You can check out pictures and a video here.

This past summer (2023) Will spent ten weeks in Europe on a pilgrimage across three countries

It was Italy, France, and Spain. There were lots of wonderful stops and experiences along the way. But the three major pilgrimage stops were Rome and the Vatican in Italy, Lourdes in France, and a 500 mile pilgrimage walk across Spain on the Way of Saint James.

You can learn more about this adventure/pilgrimage/experience on stormthecastle right here. Or you can delve even deeper to get videos, writings, hundreds of pictures and more by supporting Will on his patreon page here

The Lost Van Gogh Scene Box

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See It with a Small Telescope: 101 Cosmic Wonders Including Planets, Moons, Comets, Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters and More - Available in paperback and kindle on Amazon right here

Will's blacksmithing book is now available in the Amazon Kindle store. Learn more here

How to Make Fantasy and Medieval Dioramas (Link brings you to the books amazon page)

This books shows you how to make fantasy and medieval dioramas using many commonly available tools and materials. There are over 100 pictures and illustrations showing you how to make great dioramas in fantasy and medieval styles. Chapters include basics, water effects, terrain tips and special effects like electricity and small motors. Tutorials include how to use foam, plaster of paris and paper mache to make great looking dioramas.

The Paper Wine Cellar

This project is availabe to my Patrons as a thankyou for supporting me. It is completely designed by me. Patrons can download it, print it, and put it together. Learn more about this wine cellar how to become a patron here how to become my Patron right here ( Note that you can also purchase it if you prefer; through paypal or etsy.)

The Cardboard Box Aquarium

This project absolutely tickles me pink!! I love this little aquarium. It is fun to look at and it was a whole lot of fun to make. You can make one too. How to make the Cardboard Box Aquarium

We made the easy periscope and now we make the Ultimate Periscope!

The ultimate periscope has an extension so you can slide it longer or shorter and the turret on the top rotates. Want to have some fun working with the amazing properties of cardboard? Make the Ultimate Periscope

The easy 1 box periscope

You don't need glass mirrors for this one box project. You can use mirrored paper. Fun project. Who doesn't love a periscope?

Make the easy periscope

Do you want a good looking base for a diorama? I have one you can make out of cardboard. It looks great. I have the template and instruction for you on how to make it. Really easy and good looking diorama base.

Make a cardboard base for your diorama

The moment of courage diorama

This is the second part of the paper mache diorama project. We finish the diorama by adding terrain textures, colors and a light. Our adventurer is in that moment where he has to decide to brave the dark cave or not! The Moment of Courage diorama

Make diorama terrain with paper mache

It is a great way to make good looking terrain on a diorama, railroad or landscape. And it's easy. Make Diorama terrain with paper mache

Make a Dungeon out of Cardboard

It's an easy and good looking set of tiles for table top gaming and adventuring. Cheap! If you have a few basic supplies you can make it. Make a cardboard dungeon

Make a Gothic Dungeon for table top gaming

I show you traditional gothic architectural features and how to make them for your dungeons. Spires, arches, and buttresses, Oh My! Make A Gothic Dungeon

Sardine Box Diorama

I really like the box that sardines came in so I made it into a billboard and built a diorama around it. This tutorial shows you all the basic skills for making a diorama including water, waterfalls, terrain, sand and more. The Sardine Box Diorama

Re-cycling milk jugs to make all kinds of things. It's an easy process. In this tutorial I turn milk jugs into a pen! Recycling Milk Jug Plastic

Here is the pen:

Make an axe out of a pool noodle. Fun and easy project! I show you how to do it step by step. You will need a large cardboard box for this one. Make a Pool Noodle Axe

Make a sword out of a pool noodle. Cost you a dollar and make a strong yet safe sword. Easy to do and I also have a video tutorial to go along with it. Make a Pool Noodle Sword.

Make a puzzle on cardboard from your own photos. Fun project and you can tailor it to the age group it is intended for. Easy puzzle for young kids and more challenging puzzle for older kids/ or adults! I like this project. I also show you how to make the box. Make a puzzle on cardboard

Fun, fast and easy little catapult that is also powerful. You can make it in no time and then have competitions with it. Cardboard, rubber band, toothpick, and glue is all you need. And as always, I give you the template. Make a mini cardboard catapult.

New: Make a castle out of a cardboard box

One box is all you need to make this castle. You get the doube benefit of making it and using it for play. Great looking and easy to make castle. Make a castle out of a cardboard box.

New: Make a mini marshmallow crossbow

This is a fun project that is easy to make. A rubber, band, cardboard and glue is all you need. And it is powerful! Make a Mini Marshmallow Crossbow.

New: Make a Corona Virus Model

We use information from the Center for Disease Control to get an accurate model that is easy to make. Some foam and golf tees!

Make a Corona Virus Model

Make a shadow theatre out of a cardboard box

This is a fun project that is easy to make. And, once you make it the creativity continues. You can put on shows and tell stories with this cardboard box shadow theatre.

Forge a Flaming arrow tip-

This is a complete tutorial showing you step-by-step how too blacksmith up a flaming arrow tip. Based on a real arrow tip seen in a museum. How to Forge a flaming arrow tip

Blacksmith a coin - It's a fun and unique project. I take you through the whole process from concept to striking the coins in the forge and on the anvil. Blacksmith a coin

New: Make a cardboard rocket pencil holder

Fun little cardboard project with a clever way of forming cardboard tubes. How to make a cardboard rocket pencil holder.

New: How to easily form cardboard into tubes and cylinders

Now you can re-use and recycle cardboard boxes and make all kinds of great projects. This tutorial shows you how to form cylinders and tubes.

Lots of easy paper towel and cardboard tube projects

I have a lot of fun and easy projects for you to make with cardboard tubes. Cardboard tube projects

Will Travels Medieval America -

Will is on a quest to build a castle. And as part of this he has embarked on an adventure across America visiting castles, blacksmiths, meaderies, museums and all sorts of medieval places. You can follow along on the adventure! Yes, there are castles in America and Will is visiting them!! Check it out here: Medieval America

Will's Podcast - Friday Fish & Chips

Enjoy listening to podcasts? Check out Will's podcast on life, philosophy and the meaning of it all. Available in many formats including Apple, tunein etc. Friday Fish and Chips

Make a Miniature Rolling Paper Theatre

This is a fun little storytelling device. Easy to make and harkens back to a time gone by. Make a Miniature Rolling paper Theatre

Make Conan's sword | The Atlantean

This is the sword of Conan the barbarian. I show you how to make it and I give you the template which makes it very easy. Make the Conan Sword

Make Thor's Stormbreaker

This is a terrific project that looks good and is very durable. You can use it for cosplay and convention going. Make Thor's Stormbreaker

Make fast and easy dungeons for table top gaming

It looks good, is easy to make and it's cheap! I show you how to do it. Make Dungeon Terrain and tiles

Make the Alita Battle Angel Sword

Easy foam board sword you can make. And I give you the template. Make the Alita Battle Angel Sword

The Lost Van Gogh Scene Box

I show you how to make this scene box from a lost Vincent Van Gogh Painting. And I give you the template. Print it up and put it together. The Lost Van Gogh Scene Box

Make a Gun-sword that shoots rubber bands

A fun project that only needs one sheet of foamboard. And it is based on an actual 16th century gun-sword I spotted in a museum. Make a rubber band shooting gun-sword.

Make a chamber of wonders

A chamber of wonders was a 17th century Flemish thing. People would collect up wonders from around the world and display them. I visited one, and have pictures and a video. And, turned it into a paper diorama project. You can download it, print it, and make it here: Make a Chamber of Wonders

Make an 18th century diorama also known as a paper theater

In the Eighteenth century this type of layered diorama was all the rage. It is composed of six layers to give the perception of depth. I spotted one in a museum and decided to make one. But... rather than making the scene of an 18th century garden I decided to use photographs from my travels to make the Biltmore gardens from the famous Biltmore Castle. Make an 18th century diorama.

Make a Rapunzel Paper Diorama (Tatebanko)

Here is an easy scene from the Grimm fairy tale Rapunzel that you can make. I give you everything in the template. You print it up and put it together. Make a Rapunzel Paper Diorama

Make the sword of Perseus from a museum statue

This sword is from a 300 year old marble statue in the New York Metropolitan Museum. The statue depicts Perseus slaying Medusa. And we make this exact sword out of foam board. Make the sword of Perseus

Make a Patton Tank Plastic Model

Fun and easy plastic model build. 1:35 scale so it is a good size and easy to handle. Easily done in a few hours and an inexpensive model. One of the more popular ones made by Revell. Tutorial includes a video. Make a Patton Tank Plastic Model

I have the first version of this castle done. It is an eight page pdf which includes the base sheet that you assemble it on. There are not yet any instructions to go with it. But you should be able to put it together relatively easily. I recommend you print it up onto some kind of index card or card stock. 90 pound paper is the best. Download it here: Merry Mead Castle Paper booklet

(If you need 90 pound paper it is available on amazon right here)

Make a "Flame Blade" Kris Dagger

This is an easy foam board or cardboard project. You can have this fancy looking dagger done in no time and with few materials. Either cardboard or foamboard work for this. And of course, I give you the template! Make a Kris Dagger

What tools should you get to start out in blacksmithing?

I have it all laid out for you right here including a printable list. There isn't a lot needed to get started. Here are the tools you should get

The Irish Spring Diorama in a box of soap

This is a clever little project where we make an Ireland scene inside a box of Irish Spring Soap. There is a lot of creative potential in this idea. You can have a lot of fun with all kinds of product boxes. In this one we make a good looking tree with brown paper and add a mushroom fairy ring. The Irish Spring Diorama in a box of soap

The Flying Fortress is a big model (19" long) and a skill level 4. I like this model. It is a fun build with a lot of internal parts and a very detailed cockpit. In this tutorial, which includes a video I show you how it's built and I give you an extra bonus by showing you something called Perfect Plastic Putty which is used to fill and smooth seams and cracks in plastic models. Make the Flying Fortress Plastic Model.

In this tutorial, which includes a video. I show you some easy techniques for making a diorama. It includes easy painting and easy grass and bushes. Make an airstrip diorama for a military aircraft

Make a telescope Part 2: the mount

I show you how to make a mount for a big 8 inch telescope that we previously made in an earlier tutorial. This telescope mount is functional, unique and easy to make. Make a Telescope part 2: the Mount.

Make an EVA foam Double Bladed Axe

EVA foam is floor matting used in dojos and gyms. I use it to stand on at my work bench. It is great for anti-fatigue. It is also terrific for armor and weapons. I show you how to make this double bladed axe out of it. And I include the template. Make an EVA foam Double Bladed Axe

Make a Marble-tilt labyrinth game out of a cardboard box. A box and some creativity and you have a fun game. Make the labyrinth any way you like. I also have some clever labyrinth ideas for you. Make a Marble-tilt labyrinth game.

Make a Viking Ship Model

This is a 1/50 scale Revell model of a Viking Ship. Fun build (Skill Level 3) and it turns out great. I take you through the process step by step and give you some tips and techniques. Make a Viking Ship Model

This is a video tutorial. The link takes you to my youtube channel. How to take pictures of the sun with any type of digital camera.

Make Senua's sword from the video game Hellblade. Easy project, 1 sheet of foamboard. And I give you the template.

Check out the new blacksmithing shop

It's a nice shaded area with a roof and electricity. It is very neat and it makes a very big difference in my blacksmithing. Learn more about it and why it helps here. Have you ever heard of the work triangle? The New blacksmithing Shop

Will's Newest Paper Castle kit: Woodforde Castle - Fun and easy paper castle kit. Complete pdf with all the parts and instructions on how to make it. Free paper Castle Kit

Skill level 2 build with some interesting differences than my other builds. This one has something called Zimmerit which is a clay-like coating on parts of the exterior of the vehicle. And this one came with a real metal chassis which gives the model some weight and heft. 1:48 Scale Make a German FlakPanzer

Make Wonder Woman's Sword (Godkiller)

One sheet of foam board and I give you the template. Nice sword that comes out great and is pretty strong. Make the Wonder Woman Sword

Make Wonder Woman's Bracers

Easy craft foam project and I give you the template. Actually three different size templates so you can choose the size that is right for you. I also show you how to use regular paints to achieve this nice metallic look. Fun project! Make Wonder Woman's Bracers - included template

New: Make Excalibur from the new King Arthur Movie

This is a fun little project and the sword comes out great. Easy to do and you just need a few materials including two sheets of foamboard and a couple of black shoelaces. And, as always, I give you the template. Make Excalibur from King Arthur and the Legend of the Sword.

Making a fruit mead (melomel)? Here are some tips for getting more fruit flavor

Making a fruit mead can be surprising. You can add a pound of fruit and let it ferment. And when it is done it will have just a hint of the fruit flavor! Huh? How do you get your melomel to have a more potent fruit flavor? Well, Maybe you need more cowbell!!! Just kidding. In this tutorial I make a batch of mead and lay out some tricks for getting more flavor from the fruit. Included is a video. How to get more fruit flavor in your mead.

New: Make Stained Glass Beehive Ornaments

This is a fun little project. We make stained glass flowers shaped out of hexagons that look like honey comb. I show you how to do stained glass from start to finish. And we mount them on the beehives. How to make Stained Glass Beehive Ornaments

A look at creativity as it happens - I video the process of thinking up an idea for a project. It starts with just a small kernel of an idea and grows from there. This is a video right here: A look at the Creative Process

Easy waterfalls and diorama water with Elmer's Clear glue gels

In this tutorial I make Ponce de Leon and the Fountain of Youth. But the real thing about this is the various water effects you can make with the new Elmer's Clear Glue Gels. We make a Waterfall, brook, fountain and pond. Easy Water effects Diorama

Make a Knight's Templar Sword

This is a big sword that can be used one-handed or two-handed. And it is easy to make. It all fits on one sheet of foamboard and I give you the template. How to make a Knight's Templar sword

Make a Medieval Flanged Mace

A flanged mace is a powerful percussive weapon. The flanges allow it to bite into an opponents armor. I show you how to make one with a wooden dowel and foam board. And as a bonus I show you how to make one with EVA foam so you can actually use it to have some combat fun! How to make a Medieval Flanged Mace

The Brilliance of Foam

There are a lot of different types of foam out there, things like Styrofoam. And it can be confusing. But I have it all figured out for you. The types of foams, how to use them and how to make things with them. Includes a video tutorial. And my favorite foam is something called XPS . Learn all about crafting with foam here. Includes a video

How to Make Tracing Paper

It's very easy to do. If you need tracing paper but don't have any then you can make some from regular printer paper. And it is useful for many projects other than tracing. Projects like my shadow theater, lightbox and camera obscura. How to Make Tracing Paper.

How to Make a Shadow Theater

It is a fun little project that is easy to make. And it is perfect for unique story telling. You can create little stories, little characters and bring them to life. I also show you several ways to animate your characters. How to make a shadow theater

How to Make a Bonkei (Japanese Tray Landscape)

It is a distinct type of diorama and the traditional form of this art would display a realistic natural landscape. I take it to another level and create a fantasy landscape with a hero and a beast in a cave. How to Make a Bonkei tray landscape

Make an Apache Attack Helicopter Model

This is a fun skill level 2 helicopter model. It is a Revell kit in 1/35 scale. I show you how to make it step by step.Make an Apache helicopter.

Make a Military Tank Model (The Walker Bulldog)

I love building plastic models. It is a quiet pursuit. I used to do it as a kid and now in my adult years I have returned to. In this tutorial I build one of the most popular models - A tank in the 1/35 scale which is an inexpensive and popular scale. How to make a plastic model tank.

Make a strong Viking axe out of foamboard or cardboard

This is a fun and easy project. And you can handle it a lot because it is durable. I also show you a new technique for making the bevel on bladed weapons. How to Make a Viking Axe

New: Make a Dungeon Diorama with 3d Printed Miniatures

I show you some great techniques for making a dungeon diorama which is also good for table top gaming. I also have some 3d printed minatures in this diorama. Make a Dungeon Diorama

Make the Gunblade from Final Fantasy

An easy project that comes out great looking. You only need one sheet of foamboard or a sheet of cardboard. And of course I give you the template. You can't go wrong with this project. It will come out great. Make the Gunblade from Final Fantasy

Make a plastic model Huey Helicopter

This is the Marine version of the famous Huey and it is complete with armaments. Fun and easy skill level 2 build. Make a Model Helicopter

A video on the basics of Stamp Collecting

I cover some of the basics of the hobby including where to get stamps, how to put them in albums and how to identify watermarks, grills and more: An introduction to Stamp Collecting

Plastic Origami

It is the technique of doing origami with sheets of plastic rather than sheets of paper. It has some interesting differences including you can use a heat gun on it. Learn more and see a fold here: About Plastic Origami

Make a Hot Wire Foam Cutter

It is an easy unit to build and it is dual purpose. You can use it as a hand-held unit and as a table-top unit. How to make a hot wire foam cutter.

Paper towel and Bathroom Tissue tubes! They are everywhere and there are lots of creative projects you can make with them. I have ideas for you right here and it includes a youtube video. Fun things to make with Paper Towel Tubes

New Video Tutorial: How to start a goldfish aquarium. I show you all the basics and take you through all the steps including setting up the tank, adding the water and chemicals and adding youir goldfish. How to Start a goldfish aquarium

How to Make a Sword Forge

When making a sword you don't need a forge or anvil. But, you run into the problem of how to harden and temper the blade? You need to heat the whole blade at the same time. And you can do this with a sword forge. In this tutorial I show you why and I take you through the easy making of a forge like this. And I have included a video. How to Make a Sword forge

Swordmaking: It's all about the steel

You have probably heard the term "high carbon steel". Are interested in knowing exactly what it means? And seeing as there is high carbon steel there is of course a low carbon steel. There is even one right between the two. In this tutorial I explain to you what that all means and how it affects sword making. And of course I have a video too. Swordmaking: It's all about the steel

Make a Ship in a Bottle

We make a scene from the Odyssey. It is the Sirens and Odysseus tied to the mast of his ship. Fun project. I teach you the basics of making a ship in a bottle or how do you get that ship in there! Make a ship in a bottle

Make a Pirate Cutlass

T his is a fun sword project that also has a secret treasure chest compartment where you can store your pirate treasure. I give you the template which makes it very easy for you to make. Make a Pirate Cutlass

Make a Tabletop size PVC Catapult

Pvc is plastic pipe and it is readily available and very cheap at every home improvement store. I give you the parts list and show you how to make this easy to make catapult. Make a PVC Catapult

Make a Medieval Mace (A MorningStar)

Fun, easy, and safe project made out of foam and sponge. But it is durable. How to make a Medieval Mace (includes my youtube video tutorial). Make a Medieval Mace

Make a Gun Shield

It is a shield and it is a gun. I spotted this peculiar weapon in a museum and thought it would be fun to make. I show you how. And it really shoots (gumballs)

Make a Gun Shield

Make a Plastic Model Battleship (USS Massachusetts)

Make the Attack on Titan Sword

This is an easy project that turns out great. You just need one sheet of foamboard. How to make the Attack on Titan Sword

How to make a miniature house

Fun project and it all is very suited for making dollhouses too. This is foamboard at its best! And this tutorial includes a youtube video. How to Make a miniature house.

How to Make Paper from Corn

Corn husk is very fibrous and that is great for paper. I show you how to use corn husks to make paper.

Make a Plastic Model PT Boat (PT-109)

Fun little project and easy to build. I take you through the steps of making this military torpedo boat. And the commander of this boat was John F. Kennedy. I tell you about the amazing story of this boat during WWII. Make PT-109

Make a Damascus Steel Knife -

Damascus steel is challenging to make. But you don't have to make it for a knife. You can buy a blank and make a knife with it. I show you how in this tutorial: Make a Damascus Steel Knife Part 1 (I also have a video for it)

Make a Viking Shield

You can make this with foamboard or cardboard. Either way it comes out graet and is double layered for strength.

Made just like they made the real shields.

Make a Viking Shield

Make a Viking Sword and Helmet

This is an easy project that you can make. And you only need a few supplies. I even give you the template for the sword. How to Make a Viking Sword and Helmet

New: Setting up the beehive - How to install a bee package

Three pounds of bees is around 10,000 bees. How do you get them, and the queen, into the hive? You pour them! Check it out here: How to install a bee package into a hive.

How to Make a Stained Glass window

Stained glass is an art that almost died out. Good thing it didn't! It is beautiful and you can make it too. I show you how, step by step and I have a video to go with it. How to make a stained glass window.

New: How to Set up a Goldfish Tank

I got myself three adorable goldfish. I am obsessed with them! Here is a tutorial on what to get and what to do if you want an easy start with an aquarium. How to Set up a goldfish aquarium

Blacksmithing: How to Forge a Spear

It is an interesting four step process to forging the tip of a spear. I use a piece of mild steel and show you how. I also have a video so you can watch how to do it. How to forge a spear

Make a Model Submarine

This is a wonderful little plastic model kit. I chose this one because it has the open side so you can see all the various stuff inside the sub. Fun skill level 4 which means it is a challenging build and I also have a video. Make a Model Submarine

Make the Dark Souls Zweihander (Out of wood)

Big sword from the game Dark Souls. And we make it out of wood you can buy at the Home Depot (for strength). I show you how: Make the Dark Souls Zweihander

Make the Dark Souls Silver Knight Straight Sword

This is a good looking sword that is easy to make with foam board or cardboard. And I give you the template. You can have this done in no time at all. Make the Silver Knight Straight Sword

How to Make Miniature trees from Household materials

Miniature trees are expensive. But I have a nice alternative. You can make them with three materials: Brown paper, a kitchen sponge and glue. And they come out great. Make Miniature Trees

Make a Nebula in a bottle

A nebula is a beautiful object in the night sky. And you can have one on your bureau or desk. I show you how to make one with a few around the house items. Make a nebula in a bottle

How to Make an Eight Inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Wonderful telescope with good light gathering power. I take you through each step to make the complete optical tube assembly. This is part 1 of a two part series. Make an eight inch telescope

Make the Kirkhammer from Bloodborne

This is a big hammer and it really works like the trick hammer. We also make the sword that goes in and out of the handle. Make the Kirkhammer

Make the Monster Hunter Ravager Blade

This is a spectacular sword! And it is Nine feet in length. And guess what? It only cost 23 dollars to make. I show you how to make the Monster Hunter Ravager Blade.

Make Deadpool's Katanas and the Holster

You can have swords, and wear them, just like Deadpool does. And for fun I also give you the template so you can make a miniature set like I made for the dragonslayer. Make Deadpool's Katana and holster

Make the Lambent Light from Sword Art Online (Asuna's Sword)

This is the third sword in my series of SAO swords and this one uses a new technique to make the circular guard.

Make the Lambent Light from Sword Art Online

Make a Knight's foam armor Cuisses

The cuisses are the upper leg (thighs). And we attach them to the greaves. Easy project and these complete the foam armor knight project. How to make Knights Foam armor cuisses (I give you the template)

Make a Medieval Art and Drawing Box

A way to organize and keep your drawing and art supplies. And under the lid we make a nice drawing surface so you can take it with you and have a place to draw and do art. Make a Medieval Art and drawing box.

Make faux bookshelf books

fun and easy foam project on how to make bookshelf books quickly. Make Faux Books

Make a Flamberge

Flamberge means "flame blade" and it is so named because of the wave of the blade. Fun and easy project that you can make in no time . Make a Flamberge

Make a Wizard's Orrery

An orrery is a mechanical device that shows the movement of celestial objects. We make one that shows the motions of the Sun the Earth and the Moon. And we do it with foam board. Make a Wizard's Orrery

Make the Skyrim Steel Greatsword

This is a big sword. Four Feet in length. And I show you how to make it from regular size foamboard. Great looking sword that is very strong . Make the Steel Greatsword from Skyrim

Make the Skyrim Steel Sword

Great looking sword made out of foamboard. And it is three layers thick which means it is strong enough to use. I also show you a nice techique for painting it to get this great steel look. Make the Steel Sword from Skyrim

Make a Wizard's Pendulum Clock

Using foamboard you can make a simple moon clock that rotates through the phases of the moon.

It uses a single pin escapement which is an ingenious device. learn about clocks and how they work with this project.

Make a Wizard's Pendulum clock

The Big List of Cheap Hobbies

Looking for a new hobby but don't have a whole lot of money to spend? I have put together a very big list of suggestions. Find a new hobby today. The Big List of Cheap Hobbies

Make the Resident Evil Zombie Killing Kukri blades

This is an easy project that you can make in no time. All it takes is one sheet of foamboard and you can make both of them and even the shuriken. Of course I give you the template. Make the Resident Evil Kukri

The Changing colors of steel - This tutorial, with video shows you how the color of steel changes quite dramatically as it is heated. And why this is very important to a blacksmith. The changing color of forging steel

How to Make a Plastic Model

I love making models. I have been doing it since I was a kid. It's a lot of fun and pretty inexpensive. Here I show you all the tips and techniques for doing a nice job of it. How to Make a Plastic Model

Blacksmithing: Forge Medieval Arrows - This style of arrow tip is called a bodkin and it was used in the middle ages and the Renaissance. They are easy to make and I show you how. Forge medieval arrows

Make foam armor Greaves

Another piece in the series of foam armor pieces that I am doing. Almost done with the whole set. These are the lower legs and I show you how to make them out of foam yet make them look like metal. Make foam armor greaves

Make a Scale Model Airplane This is a great little plastic model kit (P51 Mustang). It is very inexpensive, easy to build and looks great. If you have never built a plastic model this one is a great first project. I have a complete tutorial and a video right here: Make a P51 Mustang

Make a Shoebox Space Diorama

You can make a fun Space diorama where the astronaut is floating in space. I give you all the artwork. And you don't even need a shoebox. I show you how to make one out of cardboard or foamboard. Make a Shoebox Space Diorama

Make Xena's Chakrams

This is an easy foam board project that comes out great. I give you three different templates so you can make different styles. Make Xena's Chakrams

Make foam Knight's Armor Sabatons (feet)

I continue in my series of tutorials on how to make armor out of foam. And now we make the Sabatons. Easy to make project and I give you the template with a choice of traditional or gothic style -
Make foam armor Sabatons

How to Make a Fantasy Map

In the previous tutorial we made a big sheet of paper. Now, in this tutorial we turn it into a map of a fantasy world. I show you tips and techniques on how to do it and I also have a video. How to Make a big Fantasy Map

How to Make Big Paper!

Wouldn't it be great to make a very big sheet of paper? I made one for a fantasy map I am working on. I show you how to do it right here: Make a Big Sheet of home made paper

Make a foam armor Knight's Helmet

I continue in my series of tutorials on how to make armor out of foam. And now we make the helmet. And a neat thing about this helmet is that the visor goes up and down.

Make a Foam Armor Knight's Helmet

Make a Witcher 3 Sword with Glowing Runes

This is an interesting and unique project where we make a sword with glowing runes. We use a string a LED's that cost seven dollars. Easy and fun and of course I give you the template. If you are a Witcher fan this is the project for you. Make a Witcher sword with Glowing Runes

Make Craft Foam Armor Vambraces (Forearms)

Craft foam is some terrific stuff. You can heat it up and shape it into armor. I show you how in this tutorial and I give you the template to make vambraces. Make Craft foam vambraces

Make a foam armor Chest Plate

I continue in my series of tutorials on how to make armor out of foam. And this chest plate is easy to make yet looks great. Check it out here: Make a Foam Armor Chest Plate

Make a Roman Scutum

Here is another curved foam board project. Interesting process for easily getting a beautifully curved shield. This is an easy project that looks great. And a terrific companion to my Roman Gladius sword project. Make a Roman Scutum.

Game of Thrones: Make a Dragon Glass Dagger

I show you how to mold plastic very easily to make this dagger from Game of Thrones. Easy easy project. And the plastic is quite amazing. You can make just about anything from it. Make a Dragon Glass Dagger

How to Sculpt a Miniature

In this tutorial I show you step by step how to sculpt a neat little fantasy miniature. I make a battlemage. I show you everything including the armature and the materials to use. How to Sculpt a Miniature BattleMage

How to Make a Cardboard Catapult

How about making a powerful little catapult out of a piece of cardboard, a pencil and a rubber band. Make a Cardboard Catapult

Make the Burial Blade from Bloodborne

This is a foam board project that looks great. The blade comes off and it folds up just like in the game. Of course, I give you the template. Make the Burial Blade from Bloodborne

Make the Skyrim DragonBone Sword

Wonderful sword and built as if a dragon's bone is Iron banded to the handle. I like it! And of course I give you the template. Make the DragonBone Sword

Make a peach or pineapple fruit mead

If you have always wanted to make a fruit mead (melomel) you might want to check this tutorial out. I take you through the whole process from start to finish including bottling. Make a Peach or Pineapple Melomel

Make a Wizard's Puzzle Box

It is a neat little chest to keep things in. But it also has a secret. Only you know the secret to opening it. Fun! I give you the template to make it. Just some foamboard and a hot glue gun! Make a Wizard's Puzzle Box

Make a Sub Hilt knife

This is a real knife making tutorial and I take you through all the steps from beginning to end. It is an interesting knife with an extra guard so the knife can't be pulled from your hand. Make a subhilt knife

How to make a Sword Sheath out of foam

Make a foam or cardboard weapon and want a good looking sheath (scabbard) to go with it? This is a great looking sheath and you just need a few supplies. How to make a sword sheath

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