Building a Prop Scythe with Foam, PVC, and Hot Glue!
by VanOaksProps
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What this video covers
VanOaksProps walks through building a Grim Reaper scythe using readily available materials — EVA foam floor mats, PVC pipe, and hot glue — making this an accessible project for beginners and cosplayers alike. The blade is shaped from foam with a heat gun, mounted to a PVC handle, and finished with a Plasti-Dip base coat followed by layered acrylic paints for a realistic, weathered look. The build is designed to be completable in a few hours with minimal tools. Surebonder sponsored the video by providing their Cosplay Stik hot glue and glue gun.
Key takeaways
- ◆EVA foam floor mats are the primary blade material, shaped using a heat gun for curves and detail
- ◆PVC pipe serves as a lightweight, rigid handle core
- ◆Plasti-Dip is used as a primer/sealer on foam before acrylic paint is applied
- ◆Multiple acrylic paint colors are layered and dry-brushed to create a worn, aged appearance
- ◆The project requires very few tools and can be completed in a few hours, making it beginner-friendly
Who this is for
Halloween enthusiasts, cosplayers, and home haunters looking for a quick, low-cost weapon prop build with no advanced fabrication skills required.
Tools mentioned
- • box cutter
- • heat gun
- • Surebonder high-temp hot glue gun
- • Dremel rotary tool with cut-off wheel
- • Dremel sanding drum
- • chip brushes
- • 220-grit sandpaper
Materials mentioned
- • 1-inch Schedule 40 PVC pipe
- • 3/8-inch EVA foam anti-fatigue floor mats
- • Surebonder Cosplay Stik hot glue
- • Plasti-Dip rubberized spray
- • silver spray paint
- • medium brown acrylic paint
- • beige acrylic paint
- • black acrylic paint
- • terra cotta acrylic paint
- • white acrylic paint
⚠ Safety notes
Use caution with high-temp hot glue to avoid burns. Work in a ventilated area when using Plasti-Dip and spray paints. A cut-off wheel on a rotary tool requires eye protection.
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