In this part of the tutorial we finish making the EVA foam Axe.

Sand the bevels smooth. I started with 100 grit sandpaper for rough shaping. Then finished it with 200 grit sandpaper.

I ended up changing my mind and switching to the more ornate axe heads. So I used that template to modify the axe heads.

A nice detail is to cut shallow channels in the axe heads at the edges where the blade meets the supporting braces.

Glue the axe heads to the PVC pipe about one inch from the end.

Next let's make the handle. I am using a piece of leather.
I cut a strip about ten inches by 6 inches.

Then wrap it and glue it onto the PVC handle about two inches from the end.

Next we put a collar on each end of the handle. Cut a strip of EVA foam about an inch wide. Then cut it in half along the side. This is to thin it. Full thickness EVA doesn't wrap well around the handle.

Then wrap a strip around the handle at each end of the leather.

Now paint the blades silver.

Then put some black in the various channels you cut.

And finish off the axe by cutting a point out of EVA foam and inserting it into the end of the PVC pipe.

And that's it! Your Axe is complete.

Make an EVA foam dagger

EVA foam is a thick foam that is terrific for cosplay armor and LARP weapons. Want to get started working with it? This tutorial is perfect. The dagger is strong yet safe. Make an EVA foam dagger.

Make an EVA foam Flanged Mace

If you want a flanged mace you can use for cosplay or for some simple sparring I will show you how to make one out of EVA Foam which is a strong and moderately durable foam which will be safe but able to take some use as an actual mace.

If you are interested only in making this weapon you can skip to that part of the tutorial right here: EVA Foam Mace for Sparring and Cosplay.