Make a Dart Gun from Household Objects

Ever wanted a dart gun? Well, here's your chance! Now, you can make one out of common household objects.

Steps

The Dartgun:

  1. First, remove the tip of the pen- you should be able to pull it out. The pliers will come in handy here.
  2. Remove the cap from the other end of the pen. If you can't pull it out with the pliers, refer to the Tips section below.
  3. You should now have a plastic tube. This is your dart gun. Look down the tube to make sure it's clean and free of obstructions.

The Darts

  1. Your shoelace should have an aglet (the plastic tip) on either end. Find the tip, then cut it off, leaving about 3/4" of the lace on it.
  2. Cut off the seam holding the tube of the shoelace together. Use your fingers to fray the strands. If you do it right, the frayed end of the shoelace will act like the fletching on an arrow, stabilizing your dart so it flies faster and more accurately.
  3. You now have a blunt dart, which is completely harmless.

Adding the Tip (Optional)

  1. Poke a hole in the top of the dart with the needle. make sure the needle goes 3/4 of the way way through the plastic part at the top.
  2. Turn the needle around and insert it into the hole, blunt end first. If you have protective gloves, now is the time to wear them.
  3. Your darts are now sharp, and VERY dangerous. Be careful when shooting these around people.

Tips

  • If you can't pull the cap out of the pen, use the hobby knife to cut off the end of the pen about 3/8" behind the cap.
  • When shooting, make sure to exhale as sharply as you can.
  • you can also use drinking straws for the gun if you wish
  • For a target, print a bullseye off of the Internet, then tape it to a cardboard box.
  • The more shoelaces you have, the more darts you can make.

Warnings

  • NEVER shoot at people or pets!
  • Don't shoot at hard surfaces- the dart may bounce off and hit someone.
  • Don't shoot this in public- accidents happen and you may be arrested if someone gets hurt.
  • Keep away from small children.
  • While the pen is in your mouth, do NOT breath in!

Things You'll Need

  • A plain BIC ball-point pen(No grips or caps). The tube must be straight, not tapered.
  • A shoelace (Tube- shaped, not flat).
  • A sewing needle (Optional)
  • A hobby knife or pair of scissors.
  • Pliers (Optional)
  • Work Gloves (Optional)

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