Using popsicle sticks and hot glue, this Instructable will show you how to create your very own easy to make catapault. This is my signature design and I made it all in just 15-20 minutes !
TIP:
Ensure to add extra glue to segmented pieces to reenforce its structure and to prevent it from breaking on a launch.
TIP:
Ensure to add extra glue to segmented pieces to reenforce its structure and to prevent it from breaking on a launch.
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Listed items- You can pick this all up at your local craft stores for about $5-15 including the hot glue gun. Clear out a spot to get building!
.Popsicle sticks (coloured or non-colored) (new or used)
.Hot glue gun or anytype of woodglue, elmers, gorrilla etc.
.Glue sticks to the right temperature of gun. (multi-temp is used here, low and high are also available)
.A foil pie pan... my cheap way to catch the dripping glue. Yes, the pie was good:)
.Scissors, shears... dont use the good pair you own cause it could damage the blades.
.Rubberbands!
.Previous picture- I used plastic practice golf balls as ammunition, but anything from marshmallows to rocks will do.
.Popsicle sticks (coloured or non-colored) (new or used)
.Hot glue gun or anytype of woodglue, elmers, gorrilla etc.
.Glue sticks to the right temperature of gun. (multi-temp is used here, low and high are also available)
.A foil pie pan... my cheap way to catch the dripping glue. Yes, the pie was good:)
.Scissors, shears... dont use the good pair you own cause it could damage the blades.
.Rubberbands!
.Previous picture- I used plastic practice golf balls as ammunition, but anything from marshmallows to rocks will do.
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