This is part three of a four-part tutorial series for building an airbending staff like Aang uses in Avatar, the Last Airbender. Through a little innovation and creativity we can fit a six-foot wingspan neatly inside a staff that fits in the palm of your hand, all while making the final product so beautiful that you'll want to hang it on your wall!
Part 1: The Shaft: • Avatar, the Last Airbe...
Part 2: Assembly and Decoration: • Avatar, the Last Airbe...
For more details on the creative process behind this staff, check out my blog posts at ingeniusdesigns.com
0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Metal Fittings
3:04 - Hinge Glueing
4:39 - Wood Staining
5:59 - Inlay & Overlay
7:31 - Clear Coating
9:54 - Gold Leafing
For more detailed instructions on gold leafing, check out this helpful video by Steve Kafka: • Steve Kafka 23k Gold L...
WARNING: Airbending not included! This project is meant for display and gentle cosplay use. It is not intended as a weapon and it is not capable of flight. If you try to fly with it you could injure or kill yourself...and the staff too...which would be tragic.