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Carnwennan Dagger

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Prop Making Project, 2023

The Story

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420AD - 10 years since the Romans left Britain and there has been a lot of infighting across the country. Myrddin Emrys declares that they will be united again under one king, but only one who is worthy. He enchants a Roman Pugio with the ability to cloak its user in shadow, protecting the future king from harm. 

100 years later, Prince Arthur stumbles upon a cromlech. Inside he finds the dagger resting in an alter. Although the alter is aged the dagger looks newly forged. He soon realises that when he holds the dagger no one around him can see him, but is this a blessing or a curse....

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A skill workshop in prop design and making, with the brief to create the dagger 'Carnwennan' from Arthurian mythology, along with its sheath. The brief detailed that we must outline a short fantasy TV series, set in 6th century Wales. â€‹

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This page details the story, design process, and final hero and costume prop. Click images for more information

Design Process

This section details the initial research, sketches, and finally Fusion360 technical drawings and renders.

Dagger References

Dagger References

Dagger Sketch

Dagger Sketch

Final Rendering

Final Rendering

Dagger Sketches

Dagger Sketches

Blade and Hilt

Blade and Hilt

Blade Detail

Blade Detail

Hilt Detail

Hilt Detail

Hilt Grip Texture

Hilt Grip Texture

Gemstone Placement

Gemstone Placement

Sapphire Design

Sapphire Design

Dimond Design

Dimond Design

Hilt Detail

Hilt Detail

Final Sketch

Final Sketch

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The Make

3D Printed Hilt

3D Printed Hilt

Hilt in Perspective

Hilt in Perspective

1 Part Mould

1 Part Mould

Mould, 3D Print and Finished Hilt

Mould, 3D Print and Finished Hilt

Jesmonite Hilt

Jesmonite Hilt

Jesmonite Hilt, Grip Detail

Jesmonite Hilt, Grip Detail

Hilt Mould Make

Hilt Mould Make

Mould Making

Mould Making

Hilt Mould Final

Hilt Mould Final

Blade Mould

Blade Mould

Angle Grinding

Angle Grinding

Blade Cutting

Blade Cutting

Nibbling

Nibbling

Sanded Blade

Sanded Blade

Polished Blade

Polished Blade

Final Casting

Final Casting

Blade Removed

Blade Removed

Resin Samples

Resin Samples

Resin Samples

Resin Samples

3D Printed Sheath

3D Printed Sheath

Final Props

Metal Dagger and Sheath

Metal Dagger and Sheath

Steel blade

Steel blade

Hero and Costume prop

Hero and Costume prop

Final Sheath

Final Sheath

Daggers shadow

Daggers shadow

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