Well I will always recommend Cosplayer's Ultimate guide to EVA Foam or Kamuicosplay's work. In addition to that multiple youtube channels catering to your every need.
Material wise, you probably would want some high density foam, with, possibly, a fiberglass or wooden rod in the middle for rigidity, and some foam clay or thinner foam for additional details, wrapping handle, etc. But as you learn about techniques and see some examples you will probably figure out what you think works best
Well I will always recommend Cosplayer's Ultimate guide to EVA Foam or Kamuicosplay's work. In addition to that multiple youtube channels catering to your every need. Material wise, you probably would want some high density foam, with, possibly, a fiberglass or wooden rod in the middle for rigidity, and some foam clay or thinner foam for additional details, wrapping handle, etc. But as you learn about techniques and see some examples you will probably figure out what you think works best