Originally Posted by
Crystal Chambers
Well the diffuser does not give a core look or do anything for a base flare...that's corbin film.
Corbin film has NO diffuser. And can really use some poly-p (clear gift wrap) to help draw light up the blade since the corbin film tend to keep more light towards the base and provide a brighter core. It also gives a texture that to me reminds me of an older weathered saber and also a film like movie illusion like Luke's first saber.
The TCSS style blades HAVE a diffuser tube which will draw light evenly along the whole blade with the help of the some poly-p and NO CORE. Recently the addition of trans white blades have made the TCSS style blade not so appealing since the trans white blades ARE a diffuser so they draw light to the outer edge VERY well.
Base flare can result from using a 10 degree lens as well. Where as a 5 degree is better for reaching the length of the blade.
I don't recommend glue for film, diffuser, or poly-p sense I like to be able to change it later if I feel the need. But it you have kids swinging them around it might be a good idea.
So...from what you've told us you want, you really want the corbin film...not diffuser. It has a nice effect but isn't as bright overall as other blade options. The more wraps the dimmer overall but more concentrated the core. The more poly-p added to it, the more even the blade top to bottom, but less core while still keeping an old film like texture.
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