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A Great Project for Kids of Any Age: Make a Catapult

Build, Play, and learn

Catapult making is first of all a great hands-on craft type project. And it is scalable because there are great projects suitable for children from ages 5 to 25. I will go over some of these project ideas by age group. Secondly there is the play aspect to a catapult. Once it is completed it does something. It is not a static project. You can use it to create games or to send safe projectiles across the room or yard. Thirdly it is a learning project. You can easily leverage it into a learning process that explores the basics of engineering or that delves into the history of the Middle Ages and siege engines.

Three different projects depending on the child’s age and skill level

For younger children a Popsicle stick catapult is a perfect project to make. It is small, easy to manage, and uses materials that children are familiar with. Seven sticks, a small piece of paper, a rubber band, and some masking tape are all that you need. You can then expand this project into any variety of tabletop games where children compete by sending small paper balls into or at various targets while keeping score.

A great mid-level project, which takes a bit of woodworking, is a tabletop sized catapult. A project like this takes an assortment of wood pieces, some sturdy rubber bands, and the axle from an old toy car. It also takes some wood glue or screws and nails. This type of project is very rewarding and I recommend it for children over the age of ten. It is also a project that will take most of a Saturday to make. But by the end of the day you should be firing it off.

For older kids in the teenager range and above you could really take your project making to a weekend builder type project and make a catapult that is as much as three to six feet in size. This kind of project can be done with any variety of materials ranging from wood to PVC piping. With a project like this you could also delve a bit into some of the principles of engineering.

Making a catapult with a child is extremely rewarding because it covers so many different creative areas. It is first of all a great hands-on type project with the added dimension of doing something when it is completed. This makes it a great creative toy where you can think up lots of little games you can use it for. Finally, catapult making is a great way to introduce engineering skills and history lessons to a child. And this kind of a project is perfectly scalable in that you can tailor the type of project to the age of the child. You also get the bonus of it being a fun project for you too. Go ahead and have some fun!

About the Author

Lots of free tutorials, videos, and catapult making projects on the authors website here: Make a Catapult

Am I using this gorilla glue wrong?

Well, I bought some gorilla glue for a project I'm working on. I have heard many great things about gorilla glue. I did what it said on the package. To dampen one of the things you are gluing, and then put some on and stick them together. I give it a lot of time to work. But all it does is foam up and dry. I can easily rip the things apart, this stuff is awful or something. Or am I using it wrong? This seems to be hands down the worst glue I have ever used.

Since you don't mention the materials you are JOINING it is difficult to tell the problem. In shopping and taking a peek at the Gorilla Glue website ( http://www.gorillaglue.com/glues.aspx ) I note they have several different formulas: Wood, Regular, Super Glue, and Epoxy.

The Regular nor Epoxy will nott bond Rubber or Paper, and won't bond certain plastics. The Wood glue is ONLY for Wood.

We've been using Gorilla Glue up here on the ranch for 5 years now and it's GREAT... for the right materials !! Just 6 months ago I glued back up a 4x4 inch fence post that snapped after a run in with a tractor... and it's still holding after rain, snow, and a horse that uses it as her scratching post.

I've used the regular (and when it came out the wood) to bond strips of oak we cut here into laminate boards. You need to clamp your work up for a MINIMUM of 2 hours.

USE the link above to view videos from Gorilla Glue on HOW to use their products

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Ideal Border Bevel Cluster - Glue Chip $63.95 Glassmith Studios Premium Bevel Cluster Dramatic border features glue chip bevels. This border will add a finished look to any stained glass project. Measures 36 x 24 when assembled. 12 pieces.

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Washable Glitter Glue bold set of 9 $4.79 Add the perfect sparkle to any arts and crafts project or gift package with Crayola Glitter Glue. Washable glue can be washed from skin and most children's clothing. The Set of 5 Bold .35 fl. oz. Glitter Glue Tubes includes red, green, silver, gold, and blue. The Set of 9 Bold includes these colors plus white/clear, turquoise, copper, and dark pink. The Set of 5 Multicolor includes multicolored combinations of purple, blue, red, gold, and pink and the Set of 5 Super Sparkle includes dazzling colors with extra sparkle of yellow, red, blue, green, and white/clear . Recommended for ages 4+.

Washable Glitter Glue bold set of 5 $2.88 Add the perfect sparkle to any arts and crafts project or gift package with Crayola Glitter Glue. Washable glue can be washed from skin and most children's clothing. The Set of 5 Bold .35 fl. oz. Glitter Glue Tubes includes red, green, silver, gold, and blue. The Set of 9 Bold includes these colors plus white/clear, turquoise, copper, and dark pink. The Set of 5 Multicolor includes multicolored combinations of purple, blue, red, gold, and pink and the Set of 5 Super Sparkle includes dazzling colors with extra sparkle of yellow, red, blue, green, and white/clear . Recommended for ages 4+.

Washable Glitter Glue multicolor set of 5 $3.22 Add the perfect sparkle to any arts and crafts project or gift package with Crayola Glitter Glue. Washable glue can be washed from skin and most children's clothing. The Set of 5 Bold .35 fl. oz. Glitter Glue Tubes includes red, green, silver, gold, and blue. The Set of 9 Bold includes these colors plus white/clear, turquoise, copper, and dark pink. The Set of 5 Multicolor includes multicolored combinations of purple, blue, red, gold, and pink and the Set of 5 Super Sparkle includes dazzling colors with extra sparkle of yellow, red, blue, green, and white/clear . Recommended for ages 4+.

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Alvin AT0443 Cordless Two Temp Glue Gun $28.64 The Cordless TwoTemp provides the convenience and flexibility of two guns in one. Simply flip the switch to get the right temperature for any project. Removable 8 cord poweron light indicator. This 40 watt gun uses .44 diameter standard glue sticks.

Wissmach Mauve Glue Chip Stained Glass $12.15 A sheet of transparent glass is coated with glue and slowly baked until the glue peels off. As it pulls away, it chips the surface of the glass, creating a texture similar to frost on a window pane. Glue chip glass is wonderful for backgrounds, and complements beveled glass beautifully.This textured glass can be used to add dazzling appeal to panels, sun catchers and more. Use alone or in combination with other textures and colors to create a stunning piece of glass art. Wissmach is a gorgeous, easy-cutting, machine rolled glass that and 39;s been produced since 1904. The faerie project shown below, from the book Faerie Lights 6342, uses mauve glue chip glass for wings. Created by glass artist Jillian Sawyer.

Neon glue pens#44; assorted colors Pack of 24 $46.66 Glue pens provide an easy and detailed way to apply glue to any project. These neon glue pens do that job with color and brightness. The easy applicator tip ensures an accurate application while the clip caps allow these pens to be attached to bags or pockets for onthego glue application. Package of five pens includes following colors: Purple green pink yellow and blue. Dimensions:. Length: 9. Height: 9. Width: 9

Neon glue pens#44; assorted colors Pack of 48 $69.98 Glue pens provide an easy and detailed way to apply glue to any project. These neon glue pens do that job with color and brightness. The easy applicator tip ensures an accurate application while the clip caps allow these pens to be attached to bags or pockets for onthego glue application. Package of five pens includes following colors: Purple green pink yellow and blue. Dimensions:. Length: 11. Height: 11. Width: 11