Tag: lightsaber

Make Your Own Lightsaber!

DIY lightsaber by Shawn Jolicoeur

Ever wish you had your own Star Wars lightsaber? Now you can, thanks to this video tutorial by Geekbuilder Shawn Jolicoeur!

His video gives a brief overview of the steps he took to build a lightsaber from a metal pipe. Very realistic-looking!

The YouTube video also includes an epic lightsaber battle with his younglings, complete with cosplay!

What sci-fi gadget do you wish you had? Let us know in the comments!

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Lightsaber Hilts from Utah

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Last week, I ordered a lightsaber hilt from Salt Lake Saber Company on Etsy.

For cosplay and display, these hilts do not have blades or electronics, but they are made out of steel, vinyl and plastic, and come in either a chrome or satin nickel finish. These hilts can be made to order with custom specifications for only $30 each, but Blaire Maynes also sells pre-made hilts (which is what I ordered), which are only $25 each. Blaire sells high quality (and heavy) lightsaber hilts. Blaire even has a couple of blasters available.

There are other companies that sell all the parts needed to make a hilt, either with or without electronics (but you still have to put them together yourself), or you can go online to get a tutorial on how to get all the parts locally and make your own hilt. I tried making my own hilt earlier this year, and it was not a pretty finished sight!

If you have a future Jedi Knight on your Christmas list and you can’t find the right gift for him/her, check out Salt Lake Saber Company’s Etsy shop. You won’t be disappointed. Blaire’s lightsaber hilts look movie set quality.

Lightsaber Crochet Hook

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Crocheting is already awesome, but you know what would make it even better?  Adding lightsabers.  Channel the force as you make scarves, dolls, and whatever else you like to create while wielding a lightsaber crochet hook.  They’re very nifty and might just help keep your hand from excess cramping.  Cherelle made these super fun, hook grips out of polymer clay.  The tutorial for the grip can be found here, or, if you don’t want to make one yourself, you can buy it at her Etsy shop.