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Foam Boffer Weapons

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Making a foam boffer sword for LARPing (Live Action Role Playing) is quite simple and affordable. Boffer swords are simply handmade weapons used on the battlefield during LARP events, which typically consist of either a small group of friends or a massive gathering of many people. They are quite sturdy and withstand a large amount of hits as long as they are made well. This depends largely on the amount of effort and time given to the project, as well as choices of materials used. Foam boffer swords allow the LARPer to express his or her creativity, while producing a weapon that will aid them on their adventures. In order to begin making a foam boffer sword, certain materials and tools are required. Most importantly, a PVC pipe in either …show more content…

Include an extra 2-3 inches to extend past the other end of the PVC pipe so that it does not pierce the foam. It is not necessary to draw a hilt, as this will be the lower portion of the PVC pipe not covered by foam. Now take scissors and cut the patterns out. Place the paper pattern onto a blue camp foam mat and use the marker to trace the blade pattern 3 times, and the handguard pattern once. Use a box cutter, or razorblade, to cut the design out of the camp foam. Be sure to cut a tiny circle out of the center of the handguard that will allow it to slide over the pipe. At this point, take the PVC pipe and place it directly over the center of one of the blade pattern pieces and trace around the pipe. Be sure the tip of the PVC pipe lays 2-3 inches below the tip of the blade, and that there is enough pipe extending past the foam for a hilt. Then proceed to cut out the portion where the pipe was traced, discarding the inner section. The outer section will be the foam core. Now it is time to begin the actual construction …show more content…

The design possibilities are endless, and it is recommended that one experiments with creating various styles to find one that suits him or her best. Once the basics of foam boffer sword creation are acquired, other weapons, such as spears and axes, can be created using the same methods. The best way to know if the process was successful is if the weapon holds up in battle. Anyone can create a foam boffer sword, regardless of skill level thanks to the availability of the materials and minimal effort

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