Now drill a hole in the end of the flail handle as shown. This picture shows the ball head of the flail in its complete configuration. It is better that the collapse or get crushed rather than cause damage or injury to someone. Use a nice random pattern and tape them down nice and secure so they don't come off. Now tape the cones to the head of the flail. Take your circle, fold it in half then form a cone by pulling the ends up. How to Make the Cones to attach to the flail head: Now cut these circles out and form them into cones as shown in the upper left of the picture. Using your tape as a template draw 6 circles on a sheet of paper. Now lets make the pointy cones that will attach to the mace ball. You will be painting this surface so the smoother the better. Make it as reasonably smooth as you can and shape it as much like a ball as you can. The more tape you use the stronger it will be. Now complete the shape and size of the ball head by taping it completely over. This way you can run another series of strings through it and attach them to the handle of the flail. If you are not using a chain then create a hoop with these string lengths. If you are using plastic chain put each wrap of the string through the link as shown. With a varied wrap like this the ball will not come off the string. Wrap it in different spots and at least 4 times. Step 2: Wrap your string around the mace ball. Crunch it up loosely then wrap some masking tape around it. The tighter it is the heavier it is and a heavy mace ball is dangerous. Step 1: Wrap some newspaper in a ball but don't make it too tight. This is an ornamental flail to be used only as a costume accessory. It would be very easy to swing this flail and hit yourself in the face. The sharp points can be dangerous to peoples eyes, and this includes your own eyes. And you must never use this flail against another person. You absolutely have to make sure the mace ball will not fly off if you swing this flail. The string and or plastic chain should be very strongly secured to both the handle and the ball of the flail. string and or plastic chain (18 inches long)Īn important note about the safety of this flail: Safety is the most important thing you should think about when making and using this flail. Here are the materials needed to make this flail. If you are looking to buy a flail I have a selection of them at the bottom of this page. This is a nice little project that should take you about 2 hours to complete and it is perfect to go along with a party or halloween costume. This kind of weapon was often used in the middle ages very effectively because it could be swung up and over a foes shield. A flail is a kind of mace with either a string or chain attaching the ball to the handle. This is a complete tutorial with lots of pictures and a video that will show you how to make an ornamental medieval flail. My name is Will and if you have questionsĬontribute projects or ideas you can contact me How to Make a Medieval Flail.
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