How do you make a bow and arrow with a popsicle stick?
Directions:
- Soak the popsicle sticks in water for at least an hour or two, until they become somewhat bendable.
- At some point during their soaking (after about an hour) cut two small slits on each end of the stick.
- Now that the popsicle stick is nice and soft, gently bend it into the bow shape.
How do you make a bow and arrow with straws?
Gather straws, tape, and scissors. Pinch one end of the straw flat and cut a small notch in it to make the back of the arrow. Then wrap a bit of tape around the other end to make the head of the arrow. Now you are ready to start using your bow and arrow!
How do you use a popsicle stick bow?
Your popsicle stick bow is now ready to use! Cut q-tips in half to make mini arrows. Hold the “arrows” against the dental floss as shown in the photos above and below. The popsicle stick bow and arrows can take a bit of getting used to but once you get the hang of them, they fly pretty far! Nutty and Tottie had a lot of fun playing with them.
How do you make a mini bow and arrow?
To make these mini bow and arrows you’ll need: Start by making two small notches on each end of the popsicle stick. They should be about 1/2 inch from the end of the stick. These notches help hold the dental floss in place. I used a knife to make the notches but use what works best for you.
How to make a dental floss popsicle stick?
Start by making two small notches on each end of the popsicle stick. They should be about 1/2 inch from the end of the stick. These notches help hold the dental floss in place. I used a knife to make the notches but use what works best for you. Next, wind dental floss around the popsicle stick where the notches are.
Do dental floss bow and arrows stretch?
The dental floss does eventually stretch out so you only get a few uses out of each popsicle stick bow and arrow. Its totally worth it though and not that difficult to fix as you can just re-string the floss tighter again. Does this look like something your kids might have fun doing on a rainy day?