Fortify Your Weapon
There's a group in Atlanta, Georgia led by a guy named Magus that has
been using our products for over three years. They've done a lot of
experimentation and have very generously shared their hard won knowledge
with us.
The main problem with these products is that the hilt is pure foam and
is not intended to be used to parry. However, accidents can happen and in some cases
such an accident can snap the hilt.
They came up with a way to strengthen the hilts of these weapons. As a bonus, this process
also foritfies the blade if you apply the process to the blade! This is particularly good
for the Ex-Caliber line of products, and it works very well on the Calimacil handles.
This process will make the weapons MUCH more durable,
and even more waterproof than they are already. Note that if applied to the blades, it will
make the blades a bit harder than normal.
- Step 1. Clean the weapon.
You want to be sure that the weapon is clean and that all of the enhancements
that you want done to it, including all painting, have been done.
- Step 2. Preparation
Get the following items:
- One can of clear DIP; available from your local home center
- One can of Naptha, from the same place, to use as a thinner for the DIP
- A tray to mix DIP and Naptha, at least 2 inches deep
- One cheap 1.5 inch wide paint brush with nylon bristles
- A sheet of platic to cover your work area
- A wooden mixing stick for paint
- Step 3. Begin Fortification
In a WELL ventilated area, put the plastic sheet over your work bench/table/area.
Pour about one cup of DIP into the tray and mix in an equal amount of Naptha.
Keep the Naptha easily available.
Stir until the goop is well blended
Apply a THIN coat of goop onto the blade and/or hilt & pommel of the weapon using
the nylon bristle brush. If you are fortifying a shield then paint the edges and
the exposed surface area.
Check the consistency of the goop each time you dip the paint brush into the tray.
This is important because you want the goop to maintain the 50-50 mix of DIP and
Naptha - but after a few minutes, some of the Naptha will evaporate from the goop.
If necessary, add more small amounts of Naptha to the goop until it reaches the
desired 50-50 ratio. Mix thoroughly.
After the first thin coat of goop over the weapon has been completed, WAIT for 15 minutes.
- Step 4.
Make fresh goop and repeat step 3 to apply another THIN coat to the weapon or shield.
Allow the item to cure for 24 hours.
- Step 5.
Enjoy your reinforced and fortified weapon or shield!
