Catapult Using Popsicle Sticks And Rubber Bands

Stack 3 popsicle sticks one on top of another and tie the bunch together with rubber bands on either end.

Catapult using popsicle sticks and rubber bands.

Pull the two popsicle sticks slightly apart and place the larger stack of popsicle sticks in between them. Rubber band a spoon to the upper popsicle stick. The idea is pretty simple and there s lots of variations. Rubber band the stack of popsicle sticks to just the upper popsicle stick.

Place a pom pom onto the spoon. A small container bowl for example a cut kinder surprise container. Homemade catapult out of popsicle sticks materials needed. Now you have a launcher.

Design this easy catapult with craft sticks a spoon and rubbers bands we first ran into this popsicle stick catapult design at the magic house maker workshop. Attach the two sticks with a rubber band on the end so you create a v shape. The v notches that you cut help to keep the rubber band in place. To do this you need a hot glue gun and a cap from a water bottle or sports drink bottle.

If you are having difficult keeping the elastics in place at the end of the v you can put a small notch on either side of the popsicle sticks or glue on a small button see craft stick launchers for a similar application. Use another rubber band to secure the launcher to the fulcrum by wrapping the rubber band back and forth around the fulcrum. Create more leverage with your catapult by pushing the stack of popsicle sticks towards the notched ends connected by the rubber band. Popsicle sticks 8 10 3 rubber bands.

Stack 2 jumbo popsicle sticks on top of each other and secure with a rubber band approximately one inch from the end. Lay the second notched stick on top of the stack and secure the two popsicle sticks together with a rubber band as shown below. For a simple popsicle stick catapult you will only need a few items. Catapult with popsicle sticks rubber bands and bottle cap.

Take the fulcrum and wedge it between the two sticks of the launcher. Scissors optional projectiles mini marshmallows gummy bears sparkle balls cheerios or other soft objects work great stack some popsicle sticks we used 7 and use rubber bands to secure both ends of the stack.