When you see upcycling projects, how often do they involve pallets or tires or water bottles? Pretty typical, right? And sure, you can make some cool stuff from old pallets and tires. But can you make superhero stuff from them?
Well, to upcycle yourself some authentic-looking Batman batarangs, pallets and tires aren't going to cut it – but an old saw blade will do nicely.
Just about anyone could be the Caped Crusader with a big enough bank account and a penchant for vigilante justice. If you have a sweet car and a cave full of gadgets and wonderful toys, you're off to a good start.
You'll need an old circular saw blade, some glue, a template, a jigsaw, a clamp, small and large rounded files, a can of black spray paint, cardboard, and a sanding sponge.Note: These are not actually toys. They can be dangerous. Don't ever, ever, ever throw them at people or property.
Load up your jigsaw with 30-teeth-per-inch blades meant for cutting metal, and start between the teeth, cutting the long, straight side.
If you don't have some oil to disperse the heat, make sure to go slowly, or you'll ruin your blades in minutes. Cutting out the curves will be tough, but it doesn't have to be perfect.
Use the round side to smooth out the contours and inside corners.
The kind meant to coat metal will give it that authentic Dark Knight look.
For every three paces you are from the target, the batarang makes one rotation in the air.
You can find a few different templates to make different styles of batarangs.
