HOME | DD
finaformsora — keyblade tutorial
by-nd
Published: 2012-07-08 04:19:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 5198; Favourites: 70; Downloads: 54
Redirect to original
Description
so this tutorial was requested. hope it pleases you all. i really only had enough progress pics from the oathkeeper, so i used that.please check out my keys and pai sho stuff!
Related content
Comments: 42
This is so awesome! 8D Definitely gonna be needing this soon...
What kind of wood did you use by the way? Is it easy to cut through? I'm pretty new with the jigsaw, and it feels so big and clumsy, so it's hard to imagine cutting out all those tiny wings and curled tips. XD
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks! I used red oak, but it's a hardwood. If you're looking for something easy to carve, try pine or mdf. If you want something sturdy and lighter than oak, try poplar.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
simply amazing (^.^)b
if i may ask, what exact primer do you get, and what gloss?
does it matter if they are a different brand?
👍: 0 ⏩: 2
sorry my stupid app made me click a link....anyway, krylon primer takes a few coats to completely cover because it doesnt apply very well. i would use rustoleum, but it only has the 2x primer thing where i live, so i'm not sure if it's also a paint and i dont trust it. if i had a choice i would choose a normal rustoleum primer. i also use rustoleum automotive heat and water resistant gloss.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
haha its ok
ok so i looked up rustoleum primer, and it is a 6 pack?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I've never seen them in a six pack before, but if it's rustoleum primer then sure
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
thanks, im off to create my first keyblade then!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Cool, can't wait to see it!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
oh man, i suck at wood selection, what words exactly should i tell the home depot person, i freaked out lol
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Lol, well i usually use finished plywood, but if you want a really nice smooth finish you can get some red oak in the crown moulding section. Be warned, oak is a hard wood so it would take some time to carve, whereas the finished plywood is soft and has no hard spots in the wood. It can be flimsy if it's too thin though.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
finished plywood, flimzy if too thin, what size should i get?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Well first i have to tell you that wood usually isnt the exact thickness that the label says. The label is the milled thickness, or how thick or long it would be if the wood was cut with paper thin blades. Usually the board you are buying is at least 1/8" less or more.
So with that in mind. I usually get 1" boards which actually turn out to be 3/4". If they had a perfect " i would get it, just be sure to bring a measuring device with you to be sure of the dimensions. Too thin would be maybe 1/8-1/4" thick for the finished plywood. The dense pine plywood may fare better, but i find that it chips more and is harderto carve. The red oak is still pretty strong at 1/4" and that's as thin as i can buy it locally.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Thanks, i usually use krylon or rustoleum. I dont like how krylon doesnt apply very easily, like it ta
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow that looks like really tough and long work! Kudos to you the keys look amazin! I never know which dremel bits to use on my projects, which ones can you recommend for the sharp, clean edges you got?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks! All you have to do is be confident and it's not so hard. I always use sanding bands. Just use low grit and gradually get to high grit, then maybe some steel wool to make it really smooth.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
No problem! Thank u for the encouragement, i'll work at it! XD
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I really like this tutorial!!! 
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I'd like to try using knives or chisels, but the dremel i use has speed control so its not so hard to control.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Ooooooohhhhh, where did you get such a tool? O.o I am interested.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I believe they sell them at most walmarts, home depot's or lowes. If you decide to get one, its best to get one of the higher series. They cost a little more, but they last longer too, trust me
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Okay sweet!! Thank you for the advice that you've given so far, it actually really helps!! Any brand you would recommend?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Dremel 3000 or 4000 series.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Okay cool!! Thanks again!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Yay! Thanks for the tutorial!
Now im goin' to make this keyblade!! MWA HAHA!!!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Good luck! And your welcome
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Yeah I will need all the luck cos this would be the first time makin one
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
keep on makeing more key blades cuz ur good at it wait not good awsome at it!! lol XD
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Aw, thanks! You're too kind!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
yeah i get that alot...lol
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
You know, this is seriously awesome. Great job!
Cy
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Sorry guys for the hard to read text. I just realized it. If it bothers anyone enough, i'll try to make the tex a little bigger and delete this one.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
HOORAY! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
I'm not sure if you'll know this, since you carve your keyblades from wood, but would you happen to know where to find a foam board piece large/thick enough to make a decent keyblade out of? They have some at my local Michael's store, but they're both too think and too short :/
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Sorry, not really, they may have some a home depot in the insulation section. I was acually going to make my keys out of foam board before i tried wood.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0