Weapon / Shield build template

LARP-safe foam weapon or shield with core planning, padding, coating, finishing, and safety inspection. This public template shows the milestone structure and starter material categories before you create a customizable workspace.

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Milestone timeline

1
Read weapon construction rules
Research
2
Design weapon or shield profile
design
3
Source core, foam, and coating
sourcing
4
Cut core and foam layers
Construction
5
Glue, shape, and reinforce
Construction
6
Coat, paint, and seal
Finishing
7
Check flex, tip, and striking surfaces
safety_check
8
Field test grip and handling
field_test

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Weapon / Shield build template

Use this template See the workspace

Milestone timeline

1
Read weapon construction rules
Research
2
Design weapon or shield profile
design
3
Source core, foam, and coating
sourcing
4
Cut core and foam layers
Construction
5
Glue, shape, and reinforce
Construction
6
Coat, paint, and seal
Finishing
7
Check flex, tip, and striking surfaces
safety_check
8
Field test grip and handling
field_test

Pick a template and go