In this part of the tutorial we build the axe.

Place the axe template on foamboard and trace it. Do this twice. You want two of these.

Do the same thing with the 5a-5b axehead wraparound part. But you only need one of these.

Use the axe template to trace two handle pieces. Just trace the complete handle. Do not trace the blade portion. Notice the dotted line here in the picture.

You now have five parts traced out.

Cut out those five pieces.

Will's Tip on Cutting Foam board: Don't try to cut all the way through it in one swipe. Use a really sharp blade and make three passes. the first pass just cuts the top layer of paper. Second pass cuts the foam and the third pass cuts through the bottom layer of foam.

Now set aside the axehead wraparound. And glue together the four main pieces to form the axe.

It forms a stack and is nice and strong.

With a stack of four layers there is going to be some inconsistencies so use a sharp knife and clean up all the edges so it is all nice and even.

And if you have sandpaper use it to smooth out all the edges.

Now let's work on the blade bevel and the axehead wraparound piece. (continue)

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If you are looking for high quality, archive quality or you are looking for a backing for photographs you should use an acid free foam board It is more expensive per sheet though.

X-ACTO #1 Knife, Z Series With Safety Cap

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Will's Favorite Hot Glue Gun

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