How to Make Ninja Spikes
Along with nunchunks and throwing stars, ninja spikes are some of the items on a ninja's weapon list, and were often concealed up sleeves of these warriors. The concept of the ninja originated over 1,100 years ago in central Honshu, Japan. Ninjas were regular people who learned certain warrior skills in order to survive in feudal Japan, and were often persecuted by the country's ruling class. Ninjas were not assassins by trade, though they did engage in espionage and guerrilla warfare. Create ninja spikes as part of a ninja Halloween costume, as props for a video or theatrical production or as a homemade toy.
Things You'll Need
- Bendable cardboard
- Ruler
- Tape
- Black incense cone
- Glue stick
- Black paint
Instructions
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Cut a piece of bendable cardboard into a strip that is 1 inch wide and about 7 inches long. Roll the cardboard together to create a half-inch tube. Secure with tape.
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Coat the end a of black incense cone with a glue stick. Drop the cone into the tube, point end down. Gently press on the cone to secure it to the end of the tube.
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Paint the entire tube black. Allow to dry for about an hour, then use as desired.
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Tips & Warnings
Other options for ninja spikes include covering old pens with black construction paper or paint.
References
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