100 Kazooz in my pocket

 by motleyjust
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Can You Make

An instrument anyone can play?
Maybe.

An instrument small enough to fit in your pocket?
Not impossible.

An instrument so small that you can fit enough in your pocket for all of your friends, their friends, chance acquaintances and any bystanders?
Now you're getting silly.
Of course, that's the sort of instrument it is.
 
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Step 1: Materials and Tools

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With just a few readily available materials and tools you can make hundreds of pocket kazooz, quickly and easily.

Light weight cardboard.
I will including a picture that you can print out on 8 1/2 x 11 inch cardstock to make 20 kazooz, but you can use almost any light weight scrap cardboard (cereal boxes, shirt boxes, business cards, greeting cards, incomplete deck of playing cards, the heavier weight junk mail, etc., etc., etc. )

Ordinary lightweight disposable plastic grocery bag--Actually not just the ones from grocery stores-- from Walmart, KMart, Walgreens, Target, etc--but not the heavy plastic ones.
I have never tried counting the number of kazooz you can get from one bag; but it is a LOT.

Rubber Cement --This is the best thing I've found to glue the plastic to the cardboard.

Scissors or craft knife--the only tool you really need.
motleyjust (author) says: Jun 30, 2011. 9:43 AM
Go to
http://www.instructables.com/id/Red-White-and-Blue-Pocket-Kazooz/
for pocket kazooz in colors suitable for 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, etc.


Make them and hand out to everyone for a holiday concert.

Find more info (than you probably ever wanted to know) about the kazoo at the Yahoo group Kazooz
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kazooz/
Puzzledd says: Feb 5, 2011. 8:33 PM
Just came across this instructable... what a great idea, and beautifully presented! Thanks heaps - kept as a favourite :)
motleyjust (author) in reply to PuzzleddJun 30, 2011. 9:37 AM
Thank you.
I just added another picture to be used on them.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Red-White-and-Blue-Pocket-Kazooz/
Kiteman says: Jul 30, 2009. 8:31 AM
Any chance of a video or sound-file of it being played?
motleyjust (author) in reply to KitemanJul 30, 2009. 9:35 AM
I'm going to try. I should be able to do it with my digital camera, also takes videos. It had to get sent back to the factory for repair. On the 23rd the estimate was the typical 7 to 10 business days. I am less than pleased with Canon at the moment. I only had the camera 3 months
motleyjust (author) in reply to motleyjustJul 31, 2009. 7:14 AM
I just got notice, Cano shipped my camera by 2 day FedEx yesterday. I don't know if FedEx delivers on Saturdays, so I'll probably get it Monday. I'm going to try to remember to get a tripod today, since I don't have anyone to hold the camera. Does anyone know how to edit the video clips? I'll probably need to cut off the extra and the beginning and end.
zoltzerino says: Jul 22, 2009. 10:45 AM
Where / how did you get that 3d graphic at the end?
motleyjust (author) in reply to zoltzerinoJul 22, 2009. 11:44 AM
I did it in Poser.
garrett10 in reply to motleyjustJul 22, 2009. 2:28 PM
can u show me a link 2 that program
motleyjust (author) in reply to garrett10Jul 23, 2009. 1:02 PM
Here is the one for Poser7 English Windows version. It also comes in MAC and several languages
http://www.contentparadise.com/productDetails.aspx?id=640

You can get a trial version here
http://my.smithmicro.com/downloads/index.html

DAZ Studio works pretty much the same as Poser and uses most of the same content.
You can get the basic version for FREE
You can buy DAZ Studio Advanced which has a bunch of extra features . There is a trial version to download and try.
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3566892-10669253
DAZ (and a lot of other places) also has a bunch of free stuff that can be used for both programs
motleyjust (author) in reply to motleyjustJul 24, 2009. 11:30 AM
The latest version is Poser Pro
http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3566892-10547366

Poser Figure Artist is very similar to Poser4. You can use the little wooden manikin or the more realistic figures to practice drawing, which was the purpose of the original Poser. You can also use to to create pictures in various styles, from photo realistic to pastel, color pencils, pen and ink, etc. without drawing at all, but I believe it doesn't have a bunch of the newer features, such as the Cloth Room and Face Room.

35% off on Poser Figure Artist by using this link, No Coupon code needed!
http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3566892-10556110

zoltzerino in reply to motleyjustJul 25, 2009. 4:07 PM
Is it similar to 3D max or Blender 3D?
motleyjust (author) in reply to zoltzerinoJul 25, 2009. 9:05 PM
Blender is a free program that can do modeling, rigging, rendering, animation, etc. http://www.blender.org/features-gallery/features/

3D Max is a high end program (with corresponding price tag) that does those things

Poser and DAZ Studio are rendering and animation programs, that is you can use to make still pictures or animations using figures and props that were made in some other programs. But you can't really make most models in them, although I have put some models together in Poser using primatives (cubes, shperes, cylendars, etc) like with building blocks.
zoltzerino in reply to motleyjustJul 28, 2009. 7:18 AM
I have tried to use Blender before, but it really wasnt my thing. My freind bought a copy of 3d max (he wants to go into game design or something) and to me it seemed the same as blender.
motleyjust (author) says: Jul 24, 2009. 6:50 AM
Has anyone actually made any of these, yet? I know they all come out pretty good for me, but was wondering if anyone had any troubles making or playing them?
threadbare says: Jul 20, 2009. 10:57 AM
I added a link to this from my instructable, it's perfect for it and you can fit lots in there without taking up any room. I have to tell you I'm in love with these little things. Thanks for the fun instructable!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Anti-Boredom-pocket-kit/?comments=all#CFBWCQTFXA2ZORK
motleyjust (author) in reply to threadbareJul 20, 2009. 3:08 PM
Thanks. That's a great kit! I left some suggestions for other tyes of boxes for people who can't find Altoids.
threadbare in reply to motleyjustJul 20, 2009. 11:29 PM
Thanks, that's dang nice of you. Not being able to find an Altoids tins seems to really stump people when in fact you can use any old tin really. Thanks for adding some suggestions.
threadbare says: Jul 19, 2009. 11:26 PM
I LOVE this. It's silly and fun! I'm going to make loads of them.
motleyjust (author) in reply to threadbareJul 20, 2009. 6:46 AM
Thanks! That's the idea. If you have a small reclosable tin--Altoids, Bandaids, etc.-- You can safely carry a bunch in your pocket., ready for anything!
AndyGadget says: Jul 19, 2009. 3:00 AM
Neat. I see you suggest using a fixative to prevent coloured lips. If you have access to a colour laser printer then this would be better as the 'ink' is waterproof.
motleyjust (author) in reply to AndyGadgetJul 19, 2009. 7:04 AM
A fixative also protects the front of the paper from moisture; (rain, snow, sweaty hands etc.) The back is covered by the plastic.
AndyGadget in reply to motleyjustJul 19, 2009. 7:37 AM
I see - so it's waterproofed all round.
motleyjust (author) in reply to AndyGadgetJul 19, 2009. 8:08 AM
Well, at least water resistant; I wouldn't take it swimming. but it should resist becoming a soggy mess from things like moisture laden breath, and other forms of damp. It also depends on how much fixitive you use and how much of the back is covered, then there are the edges. These are pretty much a cheap, easily made, short life item, this just extends the life a bit.
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