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If you're a Star Wars fan or just want to play with a cool weapon, lightsabers can be tons of fun. Although you can fork out the money to buy one at the store, there are a couple simple lightsaber options that you can make on your own for cheap. Whether you want to use a pool noodle or some construction paper, both options will have you dueling in no time!
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1 Cut a pool noodle in half with a knife. Hold the noodle horizontally in front of you with your non-dominant hand and hold it firmly against a flat surface. Now, use your dominant hand to cut the noodle in half with a vertical cut. Keep the knife straight as you cut and move it up and down in slow, steady motions.[1]XResearch source
You can use scissors if you'd like but it's much more difficult.
Never use a knife or scissors without a parent present.
2 Wrap ¼ of the noodle with silver duct tape. The silver duct tape acts as the metal of the handle. Start from the bottom of the edge you cut and wrap the tape around the noodle in circles as evenly as possible. Once you've covered about ¼ of the noodle, use a pair of scissors to cut off the excess tape.[2]XResearch source
Make sure that the final wrap is a straight horizontal line around the tube.
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3 Attach 3 rings of black electrical tape to the top portion of the duct tape. Start by wrapping a ring of electrical tape along the topmost part of the silver duct tape—directly onto the tape—so that the top edges of each tape are perfectly parallel to each other. Now, add 2 more black rings below the first so that each one is about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) away from each other.
Wrap the rings so that they're perfectly parallel to each other.
4 Stick 2 rectangular pieces of black tape to the bottom of the lightsaber. Cut 2 pieces of rectangular black tape about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) long and attach them vertically to the bottom of the silver section of your lightsaber. Be sure that each one is parallel to each other with about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of space between them.[3]XResearch source
Each vertical piece of black tape should have about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between the lower black ring and the bottom of the lightsaber.
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1 Create an 18 inch (46 cm) tube using your colored construction paper. Start rolling your 12 by 18 inch (30 cm × 46 cm) piece of colored construction paper at a slight angle to make one end wider. If you need to adjust the roll's tightness, grab the corner that's inside the tube and pull on it. Once you make a tube, use a piece of clear packing tape to secure the edges.[4]XResearch source
Wrap the entire tube in packing tape for more durability.
2 Cut the top of the tube to straighten it. Hold the tube vertically in front of you and use a pair of scissors to create a horizontal cut across the top of the tube so that it's flat. Place this piece aside for later—you're going to need it for making buttons.[5]XResearch source
Don't use scissors without a parent present.
3 Stuff the tube with filling material. Shredded paper towel, tissues, and toilet paper all work great. Regardless of what you use, crunch your material into a ball and use a pencil or marker to shove it into the tube until it's packed full and sturdy.[6]XResearch source
Insert the filling material piece by piece and don't overstuff the tube!
4 Attach the black paper 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) from the tube's bottom. Take your 12 by 9 inch (30 cm × 23 cm) piece of black construction paper and wrap it around the bottom of your colored tube. Continue wrapping it in a tight tube and then attach it with a piece of tape.[7]XResearch source
Be sure to wrap the paper evenly so that the top and bottom are perfectly horizontal.
Swap black paper for gray if you'd like—whatever you think looks the coolest!
5 Close the ends of the lightsaber with packing tape to hold the filling. Cut a small circle of paper for each hole—1 the same color as your beam and 1 the same color as your handle. Afterward, place a square of tape over the paper circle, align the hole over the end, and then press the tape onto the paper tubing to hold it in place.[8]XResearch source
To make things easier, cut small lines into the tape to attach to the tube.
6 Add small details and buttons. Use the excess colored construction paper to create small circles and rectangles to act as buttons. Although red is the color of the main circular lightsaber button in the Star Wars movies, you can use whatever colors look good to you. After creating your buttons, add glue to the back of them and stick them onto your handle.[9]XResearch source
Look at lightsaber pictures for inspiration when creating buttons for your handle.
If you want, cut out different shapes—get creative!
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12 by 18 inch (30 cm × 46 cm) piece of colored construction paper
12 by 9 inch (30 cm × 23 cm) piece of black construction paper
Scraps of black construction paper
Clear packing tape
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Attach 2 red lightsabers at the handle to create Darth Mauls double lightsaber! Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
When it comes to lightsaber colors, green is Yoda and Luke, Blue is Obi Wan and Anakin, purple is Mace Windu, and red is Darth Vader and Darth Sidious. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0
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To make a lightsaber, start by rolling construction paper of your chosen color into a long tube and fastening it with tape. Once you have your colored tube, cut the top off with a pair of scissors so the end is flat. Then, stuff the tube with material like paper towels, tissues, or toilet paper to make your lightsaber sturdy. When you’ve got the main shape of your lightsaber, wrap black paper along the bottom of the tube and secure it with tape to make the handle. After that, cut a small circle out of both black paper and the same paper you used for your lightsaber and tape them over the holes on either end. For the finishing touches, cut out some small paper circles and rectangle and stick them onto the handle to make buttons for your lightsaber. For more tips, including how to make a lightsaber from a pool noodle, read on!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Cut a pool noodle in half with a knife. Hold the noodle horizontally in front of you with your non-dominant hand and hold it firmly against a flat surface. Now, use your dominant hand to cut the noodle in half with a vertical cut. Keep the knife straight as you cut and move it up and down in slow, steady motions.[1] 
2 Wrap ¼ of the noodle with silver duct tape. The silver duct tape acts as the metal of the handle. Start from the bottom of the edge you cut and wrap the tape around the noodle in circles as evenly as possible. Once you've covered about ¼ of the noodle, use a pair of scissors to cut off the excess tape.[2] 
3 Attach 3 rings of black electrical tape to the top portion of the duct tape. Start by wrapping a ring of electrical tape along the topmost part of the silver duct tape—directly onto the tape—so that the top edges of each tape are perfectly parallel to each other. Now, add 2 more black rings below the first so that each one is about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) away from each other. 
4 Stick 2 rectangular pieces of black tape to the bottom of the lightsaber. Cut 2 pieces of rectangular black tape about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) long and attach them vertically to the bottom of the silver section of your lightsaber. Be sure that each one is parallel to each other with about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of space between them.[3] 
1 Create an 18 inch (46 cm) tube using your colored construction paper. Start rolling your 12 by 18 inch (30 cm × 46 cm) piece of colored construction paper at a slight angle to make one end wider. If you need to adjust the roll's tightness, grab the corner that's inside the tube and pull on it. Once you make a tube, use a piece of clear packing tape to secure the edges.[4] 
2 Cut the top of the tube to straighten it. Hold the tube vertically in front of you and use a pair of scissors to create a horizontal cut across the top of the tube so that it's flat. Place this piece aside for later—you're going to need it for making buttons.[5] 
3 Stuff the tube with filling material. Shredded paper towel, tissues, and toilet paper all work great. Regardless of what you use, crunch your material into a ball and use a pencil or marker to shove it into the tube until it's packed full and sturdy.[6] 
4 Attach the black paper 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) from the tube's bottom. Take your 12 by 9 inch (30 cm × 23 cm) piece of black construction paper and wrap it around the bottom of your colored tube. Continue wrapping it in a tight tube and then attach it with a piece of tape.[7] 
5 Close the ends of the lightsaber with packing tape to hold the filling. Cut a small circle of paper for each hole—1 the same color as your beam and 1 the same color as your handle. Afterward, place a square of tape over the paper circle, align the hole over the end, and then press the tape onto the paper tubing to hold it in place.[8] 
6 Add small details and buttons. Use the excess colored construction paper to create small circles and rectangles to act as buttons. Although red is the color of the main circular lightsaber button in the Star Wars movies, you can use whatever colors look good to you. After creating your buttons, add glue to the back of them and stick them onto your handle.[9] 
Genevaladwig Community Answer Definetly! It won't be as strong, but you could use two or three layers of construction paper to strengthen it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 14 
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