Marshmallow Shooter

This project was another Christmas gift.  It was a hit with the boys :o)

 

What you need:

• 6-6" pieces of ½ inch pvc pipe
• 1-8" piece of ½ inch pvc pipe
• 2-½ inch end caps
• 2-½ inch T joints
• 2-½ inch elbows
• Spray paint
• Black electrical tape

Step 1: Cut your PVC pipes to the lengths listed above.

Step 2: Arrange the pieces.  I made sure to put a smooth, uncut edge at the top where you blow.  The cut edges can be a little sharp.  If possible, put an uncut edge facing out at the end too.

Step 3: Connect the pieces.  Don't glue them because you might need to disassemble the gun to clean.

Step 4: Paint it!  I used a chrome spray paint to give it a gun metal look.

Step 5: Wrap the handles with black electrical tape.  This just makes it look cool and gives you a better grip.

We found that it shoots the marshmallow the farthest if you actually remove the 8" end piece, stick the marshmallow in the T joint, replace the end piece, and blow.  They shoot pretty far! 

 

This whole project will take about 10 minutes and cost under $3.  PERFECT for little boys... they could even help assemble it!

 

Have fun and don't forget to check out Show & Tell at Blue Cricket today :o)