How to Make Cardboard Nunchaku

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide the length and thickness you want for your handles

   The pieces should be of the same length and width as each other (i.e. 30cm long, 60cm wide). , Use this formula for the length of the cord (the length of handle is the length of the cardboard): (length of handle x 8) + 30cm (for distance between handles) + 20cm (for tying off the ends) The cord is 8 times as long as the handle so that it is fully wrapped through and around the card as the handle is constructed. ,,, Repeat this twice. , The less cardboard is showing, the stronger your handles will be. ,,, In case of problems, reinforce the handle with further duct tape or consult an internet based knot archive. ,,
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   Step 2: and the length of your cord.

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   Step 3: Gather duct tape and 2 (or 4

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   Step 4: if you practice double nunchaku) cardboard pieces.

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   Step 5: Cord should be strong

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   Step 6: if it is thin

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   Step 7: braid it or find a new cord.

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   Step 8: If you are making double nunchaku

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   Step 9: ensure that the cords are the same length.

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    Step 10: Fold the cardboard horizontally along its natural "grain" until it is nice and flexible.

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    Step 11: Starting from the center of the weapon (the top of each handle)

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    Step 12: lay the cord the length of the cardboard

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    Step 13: roll the cardboard over and lay the cord back up along the freshly rolled cardboard.

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    Step 14: Ensuring that the end of the cord is at the top of the handle (ready to be tied to the middle piece of cord) and the cardboard cylinders are tightly rolled

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    Step 15: wrap the handle in duct tape.

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    Step 16: Knot the end of the cord sticking out from the duct tape around the middle piece of cord (the cord that will be holding the handles together).

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    Step 17: Repeat process for second handle.

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    Step 18: Test your weapon's strength by spinning it for a few seconds.

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    Step 19: Decorate your nunchaku (optional).

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    Step 20: Prepare for battle.

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