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June 17, 2008
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:iconlaitz:
The revised handle wrapping tutorial. This time, you can learn how to do the ending knot too, just like in actual japanese swords! Recommended for swordmakers, duh.

The wrapping material I used here is craft ribbon, 9mm wide. It can't compare to the proper handle wrapping tape, but it still has a great feel and an authentic look. My advice, if you're looking to use ribbon: get the textured ones instead of the smooth ones for a better and stronger grip.

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Given 2010-03-16
Tsukamaki is a Japanese tradition of wrapping a silk braid around the hilt of swords. Handle Wrapping Tutorial v.2 by ~Laitz is a lovely tutorial that will guide you step by step in the techniques needed to achieve one of the many styles of wrapping. This is perfect for custom and decorative props for themed character venues. (Suggested by `ctJemm and Featured by `znow-white)
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:iconnobuddy-else:
This might really be of help some day. Thank you. :D

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:iconlaitz:
You're welcome. :)
:iconutopianpictures:
What a neat tutorial. Thank you for making this.
:iconlaitz:
Thanks. :)
:iconwolf-daemon:
Most epic tutorial ever? I think so.

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ne cede malis.

"The fact is that good artists come from crappy artists who wouldn't give up." - 2 The Ranting Gryphon
:iconbabakosen:
That's so cool! I never could figure out how they did it til now!

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Replacing your world with mine, one sketch at a time.
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Gratuitous yaoi manga with a side of sushi: life is good...
:iconsilverwind-elf:
That's awesome. I always wondered how they got the grips for katana's so uniform. Thanks for sharing! :)

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This party's gettin' crazy! Time to rock! :headbang:
:iconbad-people:
Finally I can fix all those messed up handles…

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Do you choose what’s behind …

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:iconpandadrake:
Great! Now I can have the grip I need to decapitate someone. Thanks!

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dulce et utile
:iconaergia:
So cool!