Handle Wrapping Tutorial by Laitz

A tutorial for all of you whom may need a bit of help in Japanese-style handle wrapping. Recommended for cosplay swords.

EDIT: I made a revised version of this tutorial, which includes how to tie the ending knot. It can be found here.

Anniina85 Featured By Owner Aug 14, 2012 Traditional Artist

oooo sweet. I've been wondering how this is done. Thank you for this!

fimoman Featured By Owner May 24, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

I'm making a cosplay version of Wabisuke from Bleach, so this is really helpful, because the handle has the diamond pattern wrapping like this.

Thank you so much! The other tutorials on the net are so confusing.
But do you think this sword of wrapping would work with silk instead of cloth tape?

Morndulin Featured By Owner May 7, 2010 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

HUGE thanks for making this. I've been searching for tutorial on the traditional tsukamaki, but hadn't found it yet.

I'm definately going to use this on my next sword!

TheObiwan95 Featured By Owner Jan 22, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

Great tutorial!

Laitz Featured By Owner Jan 22, 2010 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Thank you ^^

fixinman Featured By Owner Oct 20, 2008 Hobbyist General Artist

Could you post a tutorial on how to do a tutorial? Yes this is a serious question. You do a very good one.

Laitz Featured By Owner Oct 21, 2008 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Thats a really good question.. I suppose most of it would it just tips though. But, I'll consider about it. If I get the spare time, I might try doing it.