5 Minute Giant Cardboard Arrow (from a Fruit Box)
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5 Minute Giant Cardboard Arrow (from a Fruit Box)
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Here is a really simple way to quickly make an arrow with a fruitbox. Great for re-directing traffic, or pointing attention to something. This can be used in an artwork, a project, an action, as part of a protest. It can even be used for paid employment or to promote your business.
Supplies
-An empty fruitbox (from a supermarket)
-Scissors or a Craft Knife
-Cheap Paint
-A Permanent Marker Pen
-Pencil
Optional:
-Decorations (e.g. tassles)
-Battery-Operated Lights
An open space to make a mess is advised.
Take the Box and Unpack It
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Unpack the box by pulling the sides down. Often glue attaches the sides, so it can be useful to use knife or scissors to prise the sides open.
Cut Off 3 Sides (leaving Top Flap)
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With scissors or knife cut the bottom and side flaps, leaving 1 flap at the top.
Draw the Head of the Arrow With a Pencil and Cut It Out
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Using a pencil, draw an equilateral triangle from the very bottom of the flaps to the top at the middle of the flap.
Paint the Arrow and Write Your Message
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Paint the arrow (with one colour of paint). Wait for it to dry. You can then write your message with permanent marker, using a contrasting, different colour.