Introduction: Cardboard Connections

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Cardboard Connections are fun to build inside. These ones are easy to make using rolled up cardboard and balloons. If you want to cover one, just lay over a light sheet.

Step 1: Nodes

The hut structures are made from nodes and cross members.

Nodes are made using balloons:

  • Blow up a balloon to about 15cms in diameter.
  • Tie a knot to stop the air coming out
  • Repeat the same process for the number of nodes required

Step 2: Cross Members

Cross members are made from rolled up cardboard.

To make one:

  • Cut a length of cardboard
  • Roll up the cardboard into a tube
  • Secure with some invisible tape

Step 3: Joins

The cross members are joined together at the nodes made from the Balloons.

  • Use invisible tape to join the cardboard tubes to the balloon nodes. Contact glue could also be used.

Step 4: Construction

Making triangles using the balloons and cardboard tubes will give your structure strength.

  • This is done by joining 3 tubes to make a triangle
  • Legs can be added to the triangle to make a simple table.

Step 5: Versatility

A variety of designs can be made, as long as you use a few triangles in its' construction it should be strong enough. If you then want to make a different design, the tubes can be disassembled and reused.