The Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Javelin Tutorial 1: Creating the Base Structure

Welcome to my tutorial for The Suicide Squad Javelin! I made this to go with my Harley Quinn cosplay :) This tutorial will cover: - 1. Adding inserts to wooden dowels to make the javelin collapsible 2. Gluing wooden dowels together 3. Gluing PVC pipe to EVA foam 4. Bulking out wooden dowels with foam and foam clay My pattern for The Suicide Squad javelin is available at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheCryst.... The files that you will receive include the template for transferring, design drawing and all the detail files. I cut these on a Cricut but you can also cut them by hand if you choose to. Materials used: - 18mm dowels 9mm dowels 3mm dowels (I would swap these out for something sturdier, which I explain in the video) 21.5mm PVC Pipe 1mm Foam 5mm Foam Foam Clay M4 Inserts M4 threaded rod Gorilla Glue Gorilla Epoxy Glue Tools Used: - Drill and assorted drill bits Set Square Fine Nib Pen Steel Rule Screwdriver Hacksaw Mitre Saw File Dremel Heat gun Rough sandpaper Fine sandpaper Sanding Block Safety Information: - Please make sure you are safe if carrying out any of the steps in the video. For drilling and dremelling there are particles which will fly about so you need to ensure you cover your mouth and nose with a dust mask. Also protect your eyes with safety goggles/glasses as the particles can get in your eye. Additionally, you are using moving tools and need to think of a worst case scenario such as one of the bits comes loose. You should also wear suitable clothing and footwear. When using glue please read the instructions. You might be using different glue from me hence why I haven't detailed safety instructions. They can vary - some require particular respirators for instance. In almost every instance you should use in a ventilated area and wear gloves if required. Safety comes first always. Can't wait to see all your javelins! The patterns for my javelin can be found at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheCryst... Happy making! Love, The Crystal Wolf x