Step one is cutting away the inside of the blades with clippers. Step two is cutting one blade off as to allow better access to the blade to trim the cuts that separated the blades to be cleaner. Step 3 is where you glue the blade back to the other handle and blade. After you attach both blades place the sword down on a flat surface so you can manipulate where the blade being glued shall sit leave the sword to dry. After allowing the glue to dry you can not paint the blade if so desired. I used the new ripa set energy sword as it is clearer and easier to use a different colored paint with. I used the Army painter glistening Blood effects paint to recreate the lighting red energy sword from a few years ago in the new energy sword mold.