Pull the two popsicle sticks slightly apart and place the larger stack of popsicle sticks in between them.
Catapult using popsicle sticks and rubber bands.
Place a pom pom onto the spoon.
Popsicle sticks 8 10 3 rubber bands.
The idea is pretty simple and there s lots of variations.
Stack 3 popsicle sticks one on top of another and tie the bunch together with rubber bands on either end.
Catapult with popsicle sticks rubber bands and bottle cap.
Rubber band a spoon to the upper popsicle stick.
Take the fulcrum and wedge it between the two sticks of the launcher.
A small container bowl for example a cut kinder surprise container.
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.
Rubber band the stack of popsicle sticks to just the upper popsicle stick.
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.
Hold the catapult with one hand and use the other hand to pull the.
Attach the two sticks with a rubber band on the end so you create a v shape.
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.
This popsicle stick catapult design is very similar to the one above except you are replacing the spoon with the bottle cap.
Homemade catapult out of popsicle sticks materials needed.
Aluminium or tin foil.
Now you have a launcher.
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.
Lay the second notched stick on top of the stack and secure the two popsicle sticks together with a rubber band as shown below.