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How to make a mini bow and arrow

Make a Mini Bow and Arrow

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Gather your supplies

Gather your supplies

Cut 4 notches on the Popsicle stick (2 on each end) with the knife.

Cut 4 notches on the Popsicle stick (2 on each end) with the knife.

Place in bowl of water for 15 minutes, and put something on top to keep it down.

Place in bowl of water for 15 minutes, and put something on top to keep it down.

Bend stick.

Bend stick.

Cut string so that it goes 2 inches past length of stick.

Cut string so that it goes 2 inches past length of stick.

Tie string tightly around notches.

Tie string tightly around notches.

Cut Q-tip 3/4 the way down, and keep the longer side.

Cut Q-tip 3/4 the way down, and keep the longer side.

Cut a notch for the arrow to sit in.

Cut a notch for the arrow to sit in.

Reinforce the string. [optional, but if you don't, it will fray]

Reinforce the string. [optional, but if you don't, it will fray]

Pull back and shoot!

  • 7.0in String
  • 1.0 Popsicle Stick
  • 1.0 Q-tip
  • 1.0 Knife
  • 1.0 Pair of scissors
  • 1.0 Bowl of water