How To Make a Lightsaber Hilt out of a Recycled Paper Towel Tube
A lightsaber hilt, which is the handle part of a lightsaber, is an excellent addition to your Star Wars costume and can be used when you're pretending to be a Jedi with your friends.cheap plastic lightsabers are easy to break and can be expensive.With a few household supplies and a little bit of time, you can make your own lightsaber at a fraction of the cost.May the Force be with you.
Step 1: You should gather your lightsaber making materials.
The handle of most lightsabers is round with a single energy blade coming out of one end.To recreate the round shape, you're going to decorate an empty roll of paper towel.You're going to need a belt binder clip, duct tape, and cardboard tube.There is a paper towel tube or a wrapping paper tube.
Step 2: You can measure the size of your hilt.
Take your empty roll of paper towel and hold it in your hand, or give it to the person who will be using a pretend lightsaber.Your thumb should lie on the top side of the tube.The distance between your wrist and elbow should be the same as the total length of your hilt.Younger children with smaller hands might find that smaller rolls of cardboard, like toilet paper rolls, fit their hand better.You could use your scissors to trim your paper towel roll.The people who see your costume can miss your lightsaber if it is too small.They can be confused as to what your costume is.You will be marked as a Jedi by a lightsaber hilt at your side.
Step 3: The tube should be covered with gray duct tape.
You should use gray duct tape to cover your cardboard tube because the lightsaber handles are gray.This will make your lightsaber look like it is made of metal.To smooth the loose end of your hilt, use your scissors to cut the tape free of the roll.It is a good idea to wind your tape around the tube evenly.Air bubbles or bunched up tape can make your lightsaber look fake.Smooth the tape with one hand while winding it around your tube with the other.
Step 4: Prepare your accent strips.
There are many small accents on lightsabers in Star Wars movies, TV shows, and comics.The lightsaber has a more complex appearance.Black, gray, and gold are the colors used for lightsaber accents.Cut off two pieces of the black duct tape.The black pieces will hold your hilt in your hand.When you need it, put the tape on the edge of the table.
Step 5: You need to make your on button.
You'll need to cut a strip of duct tape in any color, 12 inch thick and 1 inch long.Roll the duct tape tightly so that the sticky side is facing out.If you want to hide your Lego piece, you should use small rolled duct tape.The piece of tape should be placed at the bottom of the Lego piece.It will become your on button eventually.You can use your accent strips to keep it out of the way.Since the classic lightsaber design uses many metallic and base colors like black, gold, and gray, you should consider using a colorful Lego block to give your lightsaber some character.People like blue and red.
Step 6: The lightsaber needs a grip.
Your two black accent strips are going to be wrapped around the bottom of your lightsaber.As a Jedi you should have a natural intuition for the placement of your lightsaber hand grip.Attach your accent strips smoothly by blowing around the hilt.You can either overlap the strips or break them up so there's a small space between.The bottom part of the grip is wider than the top.If you don't have black duct tape, you can use black electrical tape.If electrical tape is unavailable, you can use clear scotch tape black with your marker.
Step 7: Attach the switch.
You can place the switch for your lightsaber after your grip is done.The most realistic place for your on switch to be is close to the hand grip.You can turn your lightsaber on and off with this method.The Lego on/off switch is used to make your lightsaber look realistic.You won't have an effect on your lightsaber if you press it.If there is a small space between the upper and lower parts of your grip, you might want to put your on/off switch there.It could be above or below your grip.
Step 8: The cover should be on the bottom.
If you want to close off the open end of your lightsaber, you can use any color of duct tape.A bright color, like red or blue, will make it stand out.Cut a strip of duct tape with a pair of scissors to cover the hole.If you want to lie against the lightsaber, you should tuck the sides of the tape.When you tuck the sides down, your tape might bunch because the lightsaber's bottom is round.A piece of gray duct tape can be used to cover this.The bottom cover will be held in place with the help of this piece of gray tape.Two strips of duct tape could be used to close off the open end.You can use one piece to cover half of the hole and the other to close it off completely.The lightsaber will be easier to tuck down with the extra tape on either side.
Step 9: A belt clip is needed.
He has a lightsaber at his hip.You'll need to make your own belt clip if you want to look like a Jedi.Cut a 3 - 5 inch strip of duct tape in half and stick it out out of the way.The binder clip should be on the side of the lightsaber.The binder clip should be facing the top of the lightsaber.The binder clip should be bent away from its mouth.The inside wing should be flat on the side of the lightsaber.Attach your binder clip with a strip of tape.You can use a string, hook, or strap to make your belt clip.A loop of cord tied to a lightsaber and a carabiner on a belt would work well.
Step 10: You can add duct tape accents to your lightsaber.
You can add any features you want since the lightsaber is an imaginary weapon.If you put a small red duct tape square next to your on/off switch, you can call it your self-destruct switch.Black buttons could be added to your lightsaber power settings.The Sith use red lightsabers and red accents on their weapons.The force is represented by red by Sith masters.Good Jedi have lightsabers in many colors.If you choose the color for your imaginary lightsaber, you can use it in your accents.
Step 11: You should test your belt.
You should put your belt around your waist.You need to check your belt and clip now that your lightsaber is done.You don't want to run into a Sith lord and not be able to get your weapon free.Press the metal wings to open the mouth of your binder clip and clip it onto your belt.
Step 12: Enjoy the finished lightsaber.
Now that you have a lightsaber, you can dress up as a Jedi Knight.You'll be ready to face anything if you have a lightsaber and Force on your side.