Has anyone ever made their own latex weapon?

Like the title says..Anyways, has anyone made one? What do you use for your supplies and sealent?
I am most likely going to make a handful of weapons for the summer. Let me know.
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www.melgir.demon.co.uk/lrp/make/weapon.html#sword

Here are some decent instructions
 One would have to get the right density foam and shaft  to prevent a weapon that's TOO hard , or too whippy  


www.legacieslarp.org/webmenu/links.php?type=5

Here is the previous page