Reproduced by Kind Permission Of Mike Horrill Aldebaran
Sword Making Guide.
Finishing Touches.
Talcing.
Once the final coat of latex is dry lightly dust the sword with talcum
powder. This will remove and residual stickiness and will stop the sword
sticking to all and sundry. If you have varnished the sword the talc isn't
essential bit I think its still a good idea.
Silicone Spray.
This is an alternative to talc. It doesn't dull the finish like talc tends
to but it does make the weapon feel oily all the time.
The Hand Grip.
The final stage is to wrap the hand grip in leather. Don not be tempted
to use leatherette as this can be horribly sweaty and clammy. The leather
can be either glued or sewn on.
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