Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 50 minutes ago

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Build along with me as I walk you step-by-step through this nifty little prop dagger and sheath using EVA Foam. This project will take about 2 hours, and then you can seal and paint!

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- Rotary tool
- Sanding drum attachment
- Grinding stone (polishing stone) attachment
- Heat gun
- Hot glue (I recommend Surebonder cosplay stiks)
- Utility knife or scissors
- The printed PDF Dagger & Sheath pattern OR the ready-to-make Project Kit

LINKS:
Dagger Pattern:
downencreativestudios.com/shop

Equipment: amazon.com/shop/downen_creative_studios (Amazon Afilliate)

EVA foam: coscomcosplaysupplies.com use code “DOWNEN10” for 10% off your order!

My EVA Foam tutorial book "Cosplayer's Ultimate Guide to EVA Foam": downencreativestudios.com/shop/books
(Spoiler alert- there is a BONUS dagger pattern in my book that has similar build instructions!)

Enjoy and thank you for crafting with me!

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