
Tip: Pay close attention to the angle of your knife when cutting. Leaving them longer means they are going to bend and wobble a lot more during battle (unless you reinforce them, but we’ll discuss that later)!

Whether these are for children or adults, I don’t recommend making a single-bladed lightsaber longer than 30 inches or so (including the hilt). (The foam cuts surprisingly easily!)Īn easier method, if you don’t care about length specifics, is to shape the pool noodle into a U and cut in half at the bend. Otherwise, you can measure out to your desired length, mark it with the marker, and cut it with your serrated knife using small strokes over the cutting board. If you’re making Kylo Ren’s lightsaber, scroll down for detailed instructions on creating this one-of-a-kind lightsaber!

If you’re making a double-ended lightsaber (like Darth Maul’s), you probably won’t want to cut it at all.

Lay out your cutting board and grab your tape measure, marker, and serrated knife.
