How to Make a Marshmallow Shooter

by jjzz1999 in Outside > Launchers

3992 Views, 8 Favorites, 0 Comments

How to Make a Marshmallow Shooter

photo2.JPG
This instructable is going to show you, step-by-step, how to build a Marshmallow Shooter.  The purpose of these instructions is to show you how to build a device that will allow you to launch objects without the risk of hurting others.

Step 1- Supplies Needed

photo10.JPG
Step 1-
Supplies Tip:  This project uses 1/2 inch PVC Pipe.  You can have your local hardware store cut PVC pipe to the required lengths. 

Supplies Needed:

Mini Marshmallows
One 9 inch PVC pipe
One 7 inch PVC pipe
Two 4 inch PVC pipes
One 2 inch PVC pipe
One 3 inch PVC pipe
Two PVC elbows that are 90 degrees
Two PVC "T"s
Two PVC pipe end-caps (1/2 inch)

Supplies are shown in picture.

Step 2

photo11.JPG
Step 2-
You will need to connect each 4 inch PVC pipe (1) to a PVC "T"  (2), as shown in the picture. 

Step 3

photo8.JPG
Connect the two "T"'s built in Step 2 to the nine inch PVC pipe (4), as shown in the picture.

Step 4

photo6.JPG
Step 4-
Connect the 7 inch PVC pipe (5) to the T(2), as shown in the picture.

Step 5

photo5.JPG
Step 5-
Connect the 3 inch PVC pipe (6) to the other T (2), as shown in the picture.

Step 6

photo12.JPG
Step 6-
Connect both 90 degree elbows (7) to the 2 inch PVC pipe (8), as shown in the picture.

Step 7

photo4.JPG
Step 7-
Connect the elbow assembly (built in step 6) to the end of the shooter, as shown in the picture.

Step 8

photo3.JPG
Step 8-
Connect the two PVC 1/2 inch end-caps (3) to the ends of each 4 inch PVC pipe (1), as shown in the picture.

Step 9

marshmallowin.JPG
Step 9-
Insert mini-marshmallow, as shown in the picture.

Step 10

shooterpicture.JPG
Step 10-
Blow hard in the open end of the elbow device, as shown in the picture.

Conclusion

IMG_1591.JPG
Now that you have built a Marshmallow Shooter, it is time to have fun!  Try to be creative with different games and designs for shooters.