Nora Valkyrie WIP
Magnhild was a large undertaking. Given that it was a Genderbend costume, I saw the chance to make adjustments for both ease and to customize it. I started off with the idea that it would be smaller, about half scale.
Talking with other cosplayers who have built Magnhild, I referenced their posts (here and here) for mine to guide me but let myself still make it my own!
With the smaller scale, I figured Pringles cans would be the best options for the inner canisters.
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For the handle, I used EVA foam edges from floor mats with two layers of chip board on all four sides to add stability to it. Once that was done, I put thin layers of EVA around for a more consistent finish.
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The next big step was the intricate designs on the hammer. I carefully carved patterns and designs into the foam and hit it with the heat gun to seal those holes and make it much easier for them to pop.
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After that came painting in silver, then finishing up with black detailing to highlight the etchings.
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