You can see this process through the first 4 pictures starting by placing one end through the ringlet (pic 1). I used the same red leather lace that I acquired from a craft store as the Zidane sword and I started lacing in the way that reminds me of tying a neck tie. Experiment, that is what is fun about being a Maker! Hopefully that makes sense but Pneumatic Addict talks about this process and I kind of feel that may be easier? I don't know. That way you could brass brush/plate the heated ring pommel to make it look like brass and you wouldn't have to worry about the ring staying secured. Once that was all done, I had to show off my fabulous new ring.hehe (pic 5).Īlternatively, if you have a piece large enough, you could cut one metal piece with the ring pommel included. Take your time and ensure you are riding the line all the way through. Once I got all the way around, I started cutting fully (pic 4). Then I would rotate it slightly, cut into it, rotate, repeat. To do this, I would take a bite of the hack saw teeth just to ensure it was cutting along my marked line. I got to work with a hack saw but I took my time to ensure this was uniform in shape. I cut a large piece off, marked the ring with a fine marker, and secured it in my vise (pic 1). I used that as the impetus to the pommel of the sword. I had a valve with busted internals and it was easier to replace it than to try and refurbish it.
