chickenpatty Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I know some of my dc would like these, but I didn't want to waste $ and time to build one that wouldn't work. Any tips? Any links to instructions that worked for you? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yes, we made them for my dd's 11 yo birthday party this past May. My dh bought the pvc pipes and joints from Lowe's or Home Depot. I found an informative youtube video and after my dh watched it for the plans, he made about 15 of them.....large party. Each shooter cost no more than $3.00...that was one of my requirements.....these little favors HAD to be just a couple or few dollars each. It took him about an hour to make 3-4, but after he got the hang of it, he made the remaining 10 or so in about 1-2 hours. HTH. Sheryl <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 My husband did using these instructions: http://www.pack002.com/howto.php?HID=4&N=How+To+Make+a+Marshmallow+Blow+Gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 My brother makes them. When he got married a few years ago, he made them as gifts for all of his groomsmen and handed them out before the rehearsal (outdoor wedding). I wasn't in the wedding, but my kids were, so we were there as well. All dressed up for the rehearsal dinner to follow... When he and the other groomsmen accidentally discovered that my thick, super-curly hair caught and held on tight to very slight damp mini marshmallows. They had GREAT fun. ... I had a head FULL of mini marshmallows. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yep - and they're awesomely fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalGal Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yeah, we built a couple and they are HUGE hits!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 We just did this with 25 4-Hers on Saturday. First we made saftey eye-protection: http://www.howtoons.com/?page_id=180 Then we made the shooters: http://familycapers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Our Uncle organized and lined everything up on a table and the kids went around and put their own together. It was a great party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 We've made them. Tip-we spray painted the parts in camo colors before we assembled. That way they dry and you can still disassemble any parts that you need to. Painting after might cause parts you want to be able to take apart to stick. Also, don't glue all parts together. Leave a section that you can take apart in case a marshmallow gets stuck inside (just makes it easier to get out that way). Another safety tip, you might consider rubberbanding a mesh to the mouthpiece to avoid the little kids from accidently inhaling a marshmallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yeah! Thanks everyone. I think I now know what the dc are going to get for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 We were in Toys R Us this week, and they had several manufactured guns that shoot marshmallows--both mini & regular sized--for those who may have less-than-eager-to-DIY husbands. ;-) (They were in the aisle next to the giant Nerf guns.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I forgot to say that my dh sawed all the pieces. We grouped all the pieces into a zip lock baggie. Each child at the party got their own baggie with m.mallow shooter "parts". They assembled them. I also gave them each their own baggie full of small m.mallows. Off they went. No one got hurt. Rule was to attack from waist down to protect head area. If I wanted to spend more time and money I would have bought special markers and/or paint spray cans (expensive) and let each child decorate their own mm shooter. They could add stickers and what not to it to personalize it. HTH again. Sheryl <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 We've made the PVC version and the kids (young and old) love them. I think we made 10 guns for about $16 worth of supplies at Home Depot. We took them to the beach and everyone had a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfarm Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yes. Do not allow your pet cat to ferret out all the missing marshmallows from dark corners. They will not agree with his digestive system. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I cut all the pieces myself using DH's chop-saw: very quick, with nice smooth edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 I tried to edit my original post to add this, but can't figure out how to do it. Anyway... we made 6 shooters yesterday, using mommabuck's link above, and they turned out great! Our kids were so excited and it was very easy. Now they're saving up their $ to buy more marshmallows. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest design vis. Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 check out this cool video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Iv_fwGGMY Find the plans at "http://nxtutorials.com/" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest design vis. Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 check out this cool video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Iv_fwGGMY Find the plans at http://nxtutorials.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yes, search my post from 1-2 years ago. We did so for my dd's b'day and it turned out great. They were the party favors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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