The trumpet has sounded – it's time for war. You don't have a real sword, but don't let this stop you! Use paper! Not quite the same, but it can be used. Make a sword out of paper and you'll be dueling in a minute.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Using Rolled Paper (Quick and Easy)
Step 1. Combine 7 or 8 sheets of newspaper
You can use any paper, but newsprint is bigger and will make for a scarier sword.
If you feel good, paint the newspaper with silver paint – or whatever color you like
Step 2. Roll the paper diagonally
Start at the end and roll the paper diagonally until you reach the other side. Stronger, stronger the sword..
If you roll tightly, in a circle, the sword will be like a tube or lightsaber. If you roll it into an oblong shape, it will look like a real sword
Step 3. Glue the tip of the sword
Using a strong transparent tape is best, but any invisible tape will do. If you have a lot of plaster, stick the whole sword – so it doesn't break.
If the tip of your sword is oddly shaped, cut off some of the tip. Beware of slashing hands
Step 4. Repeat the same rolling process
But this time, don't be silent. Bend it in half around the base of your sword. Glue the sword halfway. Then, glue the open ends so they stick together.
The more you glue, the longer the sword will hold and the more fights you can do. Do not be stingy! Now go crush your opponent
Method 2 of 3: Using Ice Cream Bars
Step 1. Cut a piece of paper to match the size of your sword
Including the length of the handle! If you have a sword 7.5cm wide and 37.5cm long, cut a piece of paper that is that size. (Don't worry – you can also glue 2 A4 papers if you don't have enough).
Step 2. Glue the ice cream sticks along your sword
Your friends only use paper swords – they don't say anything about the contents of the sword, what matters is the outward appearance of the paper. Your homemade sword will be much stronger than your friends.
You can double the number of ice cream sticks used for the sword hilt; the base must be wider than the blade. If you're short on ice cream sticks, use them for the blade; you can always thicken the hilt of the sword with more paper
Step 3. Wrap your sword with more paper
Equalize the size of the paper to be used with the size of the sword, start folding the sticks of the ice cream with more paper. When you reach the end, glue it with tape.
You can do this as much as you want. The more paper used, the stronger your sword. When it reaches the thickness you want, glue all the ends, making sure they won't break during use
Step 4. Cut the ends to a point
Sword styles vary, as well as shape – is your sword a Samurai sword? Or a ninja sword? More like a machete? Take a pair of scissors and cut the ends the way you want.
After that, glue the ends with transparent tape again. Otherwise, you will harass the people you beat up – a quick way to lose friends
Step 5. Carve your handle
There are several ways to do this and if you have a new idea, go for it. Otherwise, all you have to do is fold a piece of paper on both sides of your sword, and glue the base. About 7.5 cm wide and 15 cm long would look good on a 45 cm long sword.
Some people will choose to cut a rectangular hole in the paper, and insert a sword through it. Card stock can be used to make it, but you can also replace it with folded paper. If the hole is the right size, your sword will fit well. If not, glue again
Method 3 of 3: Using Origami Paper
Step 1. Fold an origami square on both diagonals
Hold the paper like a diamond, and fold the bottom edge to the top, making a crease. Then turn it 90 degrees and fold the top end, making another fold. Now you have 2 folds in an X shape.
Start with the good parts of origami paper first. If both parts are good, you can choose either one
Step 2. Fold the top and bottom edges towards the center, forming a tight crease
At this point, the top and bottom are just 2 opposite ends – but the paper will decide. Then, turn the paper over.
Step 3. Fold the flat end to the center
Now you see the bottom of your paper. You folded the 2 sides in, so your paper should now have 2 horizontal sides and 2 joined sides. Fold the bottom, the horizontal part, to the middle. The cover underneath should stick out.
Repeat for the other side. The final shape should be a diamond (or square, depending on your point of view) sandwiched between 2 triangles (colored part) and 2 diamonds (bottom)
Step 4. Fold the 2 halves from the center of the diamond to the center
The shape will now be like a finger trap – with a small, changing color of the triangle. Right? Hopefully so! Continue to the next stage
Step 5. Fold the paper in half
Now the paper is half the length from the beginning. Then, open it again..
Step 6. Fold one end to the opposite end on the diamond paper
Both ends will be diamond-shaped at the bottom of the paper. Between the two ends there are many sets of triangles. Take one end and fold it through the triangle into each diamond. Clear?
The good part should line up with the triangles, resembling the shape of a medal ribbon
Step 7. Fold the outer edges into the center of the diamond
Your paper now has 4 diamonds. From the left, fold the rightmost part of the third diamond into the center. Holding the section in the middle, fold the paper back. This forms two folds that are quite close together. Do the same for the leftmost point of the same diamond.
The center should now be bulging outward and the triangle has disappeared (below the crease)
Step 8. Hold the sword in front of you horizontally
Fold the bottom of the line to the center and then stretch it back out (you'll just need the crease for later). Then, turn and do the same on the other side.
Step 9. Do pumpkin folds for the handles
In front of you are four small triangles. In the leftmost triangle, fold the edges towards the center. Then, open the triangle, and press down. This forms an even smaller triangle that faces to the right. Can you see the hilt starting to form?
Do the same for the opposite side. Now one side of your paper is much smaller and thinner than the other
Step 10. Make another pumpkin fold
Next to the fold, you've just created a complete triangle. Soon! Make the same tiny fold, folding the part towards the center. Unfold it, and press it into the side-facing triangle one more time. This should halve the width of your sword.
- Half of your handle is now complete. A square shape appears about 2/3 the length of your paper right?
- Repeat for the other side. Now all your handles are done.
Step 11. Fold the ends of the handles to level them
One end is already sharp (the tip of your sword), but you don't want your hilt to be too sharp. Fold it to form a square, finishing the handle.
Your sword is ready
Tips
- You can use cardboard instead of ice cream sticks
- If you are a beginner in origami, start with a larger piece of paper. Making small creases can create a greater potential for problems.
Warning
- It is made entirely of paper; don't get wet!
- Don't try to hurt anyone with this. "It's just paper!" is a useless excuse.
- This is not a real sword, so don't bend it or hit it hard! You will cut the sword permanently
What You Need
Method One: Using Rolled Paper (Quick and Easy)
- A few sheets of newspaper
- Transparent plaster
- Scissors
Method Two: Using Ice Cream Bars
- Printed paper (or whatever you have)
- Ice cream sticks
- Plaster
- Glue
- Scissors
