How to Make a Paper Gun
Get a rousing game of cops and robbers going in minutes with this completely safe and worry-free toy gun.
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Transform boring sheets of paper into simple and fun craft projects.
You Will Need
- 2 sheets 8½" x 11" paper
- Colored construction paper (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Fold lengthwise
Fold each sheet of paper in half lengthwise, three times.
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You can also use two sheets of colored construction paper cut to size.
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Step 2
Create barrel
Create the barrel of the gun by folding one of the folded sheets in half crosswise.
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Step 3
Fold ends of other sheet
Fold both ends of the other sheet downward at a 90-degree angle, leaving a 4-inch section in the middle.
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Step 4
Fold in half
Fold this same sheet in half in the center of the 4- inch section. The two angled ends will now be aligned. This is the gun handle.
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Step 5
Slide in barrel
Hold the barrel in one hand with the open, non-folded end facing toward the handle you are holding in the other hand. Slide each of the 90-degree-angled ends into each of the folded pockets on the barrel.
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Step 6
Cock the gun
Cock the gun by sliding the barrel forward and then back.
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