The New LightSaber has a wonderful medieval feel to it. The crossguard makes it more like a traditional sword. This is an easy project to make and you don't need a lot of supplies. I give you two different templates so you can make the regular sized sword or the larger sword.

I also have a video tutorial for this project at the bottom of the page.

I have a youtube channel with over 700 videos on projects you can make. Check it out right here

Materials and tools

• Two sheets of foamboard (Elmer's Foam Board)
• Glue or Hot Glue Gun
• Paint: Red, Yellow and Orange
• Tools: Xacto knife or sharp hobby knife, paintbrushes
• The template: The Normal size template is here and the Large size template is here
• Toothpick
• Spray sealant (optional)

Note: This tutorial follows the exact process for making the normal size lightsaber. There is a little bit of variation for the large size saber. The template for the large lightsaber are explained in the template for it.

Print up the template and cut out the pieces. Don't tape them together yet.

The handle has details on it. You don't cut them out . You simply cut around it. You can use a sharp knife on some of the edges that are small.

Put that handle piece on your sheet of foamboard and trace it. Trace it twice -in opposite corners of your foamboard. We trace them in the corners so we have room on the foamboard for the sword blade piece.

Now tape the six pieces of the template together like this. Make sure the handle and blade form a nice straight line. You can see I have the blade a little tilted compared to the handle. I need to straighten it before I tape it.

Now place that template on your foam board diagonally and trace it. And we need two of these so grab your second sheet of foamboard and trace it again.

Now cut all those parts out. You end up with four like you see in the picture here.

Ok. We have made the parts. Let's put this sword together.

continue with the tutorial

Watch the Video tutorial here:

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Elmer's 900802 Foam Board, White Surface with White Core, 20 x30 (Pack of 10)

Surebonder PRO2-100 100-Watt High Temperature Industrial Glue Gun, Black

This is the exact glue gun I use for this project. It is a high quality professional type. Amazon does have more economical ones right here: Hot Glue Guns on Amazon.com