It's got too much texture for latex, so I've given up trying to figure out what the hell is going on there and just bought some nice leather-look PVC that's thin enough to drape well.
Fiberglass can be really light and look awesome if you know how to do it well - this guy's (http://fantasyprops.com) work is really good. I have no experience with fiberglass, though, which is why I may use wood for the Masamune if I can figure out someway to keep it from snapping. It's thin enough that it wouldn't be too heavy.
I figure if I can carry this thing (http://www.tokyo-tower.org/gallery/Anime-Boston-2004/AB04_020), which is all wood, around with no trouble other than accidently whacking it on things, I should be good XD
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Fiberglass can be really light and look awesome if you know how to do it well - this guy's (http://fantasyprops.com) work is really good. I have no experience with fiberglass, though, which is why I may use wood for the Masamune if I can figure out someway to keep it from snapping. It's thin enough that it wouldn't be too heavy.
I figure if I can carry this thing (http://www.tokyo-tower.org/gallery/Anime-Boston-2004/AB04_020), which is all wood, around with no trouble other than accidently whacking it on things, I should be good XD