Introduction: Arrows for Paperclip Bow
After making one of Fungus Amungus' paperclip bows (found here: https://www.instructables.com/id/EEDAQWYRZUES84INNH ), I got bored with firing Q-tips and decided to construct a more sophisticated arrow. It is surprisingly accurate, and my family is terrified of them. They will fly fifteen feet or more.
For this project, you will need:
wooden skewers (or other small wooden stick-shape)
tape (I used duct tape, but any thick tape will do)
scissors
poster goop (or other substance with similar texture)
paperclip bow (made with large paperclips)
For this project, you will need:
wooden skewers (or other small wooden stick-shape)
tape (I used duct tape, but any thick tape will do)
scissors
poster goop (or other substance with similar texture)
paperclip bow (made with large paperclips)
Step 1: Make Wings
Cut a piece of tape about an inch long. You'll need three pieces of approximately the same width - the more exact, the more accurate your arrow will be.
Fold each piece in half, but leave a small amount un-stuck-together so that it can be stuck to the shaft of the arrow. (See the pictures for more details.)
The first two pieces should be attached directly across from each other, and the third should bisect them. This will leave one flat side which can pass over the bow without getting caught on it.
Fold each piece in half, but leave a small amount un-stuck-together so that it can be stuck to the shaft of the arrow. (See the pictures for more details.)
The first two pieces should be attached directly across from each other, and the third should bisect them. This will leave one flat side which can pass over the bow without getting caught on it.
Step 2: Form the Head
Form a small ball with the poster goop or equivalent. I chose this material because it won't dry out, it won't stain the wall, and it won't stick to anything.
Stick the ball over the tip of the arrow shaft. This serves two purposes: it blunts the tip (even if your stick is not sharp, it can hurt if it hits someone in the wrong place) and it weights the front of the arrow so that it will fly straighter and further.
Stick the ball over the tip of the arrow shaft. This serves two purposes: it blunts the tip (even if your stick is not sharp, it can hurt if it hits someone in the wrong place) and it weights the front of the arrow so that it will fly straighter and further.
Step 3: Fire Away!
Fire your completed arrow at will with the paperclip bow. Never fire at a person or other living creature - no matter how blunt the arrow is, it can still take someone's eye out.
Party Idea: Make several arrows and get some paint, a different color for each person. Make a target out of paper or a picture of someone you hate. Have each person dip the tip of their arrow in their color of paint before firing - the paint will leave a mark on the target, proving how close each person gets to the target. Be sure to use washable paint, or do it in a place that can get messy.
Have fun!
Party Idea: Make several arrows and get some paint, a different color for each person. Make a target out of paper or a picture of someone you hate. Have each person dip the tip of their arrow in their color of paint before firing - the paint will leave a mark on the target, proving how close each person gets to the target. Be sure to use washable paint, or do it in a place that can get messy.
Have fun!
