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Lord of the Rings Projects

 

If you are a fan of the LOTR series of books and movies then I have some projects here for you. And they range through a whole lot of stuff from cardboard weapons and armor to actual blacksmithing of something like Sting.

29 Projects so far!

 

 

Gandalf's Grey staff

Make Gandalf's Grey staff from The Hobbit

And I show you how to make the crystal that goes inside and how to light it up. Check out the tutorial with video here. Make Gandalf's Grey staff

 

Saruman's Staff

Make Saruman's Staff from Lord of the Rings

This is a nice looking project that is very easy to make. I give you the template and show you several easy ways to make the glass globe in the center. Make Saruman's Staff from Lord of the Rings

 

Gandalf's Staff

How to Make Gandalf's Staff

This is the iconic white staff that Gandalf wields. I show you how to make it easily with just a few supplies and I give you the template! Make Gandalf's white staff

 

Shoot Smaug!

Make the Game: Shoot Smaug!

I give you this game in a template. Print it and put it together. Smaug sits on his gold pile. You shoot him and the Arkenstone comes out of the treasure chest. Shoot Smaug the Game

 

the Sword of Thranduil

Make the Sword of Thranduil

This is a big sword with a beautiful silver color. Easy to make with a few basic supplies. I give you the template! Make the Sword of Thranduil

 

Elven Mirkwood Polearm

Make the Elven Mirkwood Polearm

This project is a bit different and a bit big! Six feet long and simple as a broomstick and some foam board. I give you the template as always. Make the Mirkwood Double Bladed Polearm

 

Fili's Warhammer

Make Fili's Warhammer

This is a wonderful foam project. I show you how to make it step by step and I give you the template. It is also very durable so you can carry it around and fight trolls with it even. Make Fili's Warhammer

 

Tauriel's Fighting Knives

Make Tauriel's Fighting Knives

This is a fast and easy project that looks great. We make a pair of fighting knives so you can dual wield. I give you the template of course! Make Tauriel's Fighting Knives

 

Kili's Sword

Make Kili's Sword

This is a great looking sword. I also show you some painting techniques to make it look real and aged. And of course I give you the template! Make Kili's Sword from the Hobbit.

 

the Smaug Catapult

Make the Smaug Catapult from the Hobbit Movie

Fun little foam board project that shoots very powerfully! You don't need a lot of supplies for this and I give you the template. Print it and put it together. Make the Smaug Catapult

 

Make Aragorn's Sword from the Broken Shards

Aragorn's Sword

This is a fun foamboard project. And yup! you make it so it can be taken apart or snapped back together just like the sword in the movie. How to make Anduril from Lord of the Rings.

 

Witch King Helmet

Make the Witch King Helmet

This is an easy paper mache or plaster cloth project. And I give you the template. Now you can be the witch king. If being the bad guy is what you want! Make the Witch King Helmet

 

Smaug and Bilbo Diorama

Smaug and Bilbo Diorama

This is a spectacular diorama made by a web visitor (Giorgio). He shows us how he made the diorama. Oh and he hand sculpted the dragon too. He shows us step by step how he did that too. The Smaug Diorama

 

 

RingWraith Sword

Make the RingWraith Sword from Lord of the Rings

This is a big sword yet pretty strong. I show you a special technique for making a foam board sword that is strong. It involves diamonds but not that kind! Make the Ringwraith sword from LOTR

 

Make Orcrist from Lord of the Rings

Orcrist

Fun and easy project that uses just a single sheet of foam board. And as always I give you the template. Make Orcrist

 

Make Gandalf's Sword Glamdring

Glamdring

This is one of my easiest sword projects and it looks great. You just need a few basic materials and I give you the template which makes it very easy to do! Make Glamdring

 

Make Sting from the Hobbit out of Steel

Ok! I have made Sting out of foamboard. Now it's time to make it out of steel. I show you step-by-step how it is done. Make Sting out of steel.

Sting from the Hobbit out of Steel

 

Make Sting from the Hobbit out of foamboard or cardboard

With the new Hobbit movie just coming out this is a great time to make yourself sting. I give you the template to make it so easy. ! Make Sting out of cardboard or foamboard

Sting

 

Make Gimli's Axe from Lord of the Rings

This is an easy and fun project. Of course I give you the template. Make this and you will be ready for the release of the new Hobbit Movie! Make Gimli's Axe

Gimli's Axe

 

 

a Glowing Sword

Make a Glowing Sword -Sting from Lord of the Rings

Fun little project that uses a glowstick and a couple of pieces of lexan plastic. It really glows. Make the Glowing Sting Sword

 

Uruk Hai Scimitar

Uruk Hai Scimitar

This is the sword that the Uruk Hai wielded in the Lord of the Rings Movies. Easy to make and all you need is a sheet of foam board or cardboard. Download the package and print it up. Make an Uruk Hai Scimitar

 

a Hobbit Terrarium

Make a Hobbit Terrarium
FThis is a fun little terrarium with Bag End of the Shire. I even have a tutorial on how to make the little hobbit hole. Make a Hobbit Terrarium

 

Sauron's Mace

Make Sauron's Mace
Great looking project using just a few basic materials. And I give you the template which makes it very easy to put together.

Make Sauron's Mace

 

Hobbit Diorama

Make a Little Hobbit Diorama

This is a neat little hobbit diorama that you can make with just a piece of foam. This is Bag End. You can improvise all kinds of terrain features for this. Make a Hobbit Diorama

 

Paper Mache Diorama

How to make a paper mache diorama (Helms Deep)
Don't have the materials for a diorama? You can make one out of paper mache which is just flour and water. I show you how in this tutorial where I make a scene from the Lord of the Rings Castle Helms Deep. How to make a paper mache diorama

 

Make the Legolas Elven Swords

Fun little LOTR foamboard sword project with lots of options for gold decorations on the blades and handles.
Make the Legolas Elven Swords

Legolas Elven Swords

 

 

Minas Tirith Paper Castle

Minas Tirith Paper Castle!

This is a fun paper project that will take you a couple of hours. I have a complete download that you print up and make. It is a castle from The Lord of the Rings. Minas Tirith Paper Castle

 

Paper Diorama

You Shall Not Pass - Paper Diorama

This is a paper diorama of the LOTR scene with Gandalf and the Balrog on the Bridge. Download it, print it, and put it together - LOTR Paper Diorama

 

Gollum tatebanko

Gollum Tatebanko

New Tatebanko Project: Gollum in his cave. This is a neat little tatebanko project that shows gollum in his underground lair with the lake. A scene from the fellowship of the ring. It is a complete project. All you do is download the packet and assemble it. Gollum Tatebanko

 


 

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