Mini Marshmallow Shooters (Guns)
Am putting together a bunch of mini marshmallow guns (or shooters) for our company picnic later this week.
I have made these in the past and they are a hoot. A couple pieces of pvc some elbows and tees and a bag of marshmallows - then let the kids at it.
A marshmallow is dropped into the ‘chamber’ and then the shooter applies a blast of air to the pipe. The marshmallow can travel 40 or 50 feet depending on the skill and size of the shooter.
They have almost as much fun designing different ‘guns’ - from pistol designs to sniper rifles - as they do pelting each other with marshmallows.
If you need something to print out, here is a PDF file of instructions on how to build one.
The guns were a hit at the company party. All the kids had a great time shooting each other and the adults with marshmallows. The only suggestion someone had was to try Kix cereal next time - it would not leave the sticky mess on the concrete.
Comment by Gary Paulson — July 27, 2005 @ 4:33 pm
you have the worst marshmallow shooter on the planet. I hate you!!!
Comment by uni uni — May 11, 2006 @ 5:36 am
lol. I guess if I have to be hated for something this is what I might choose!
Comment by Gary Paulson — May 11, 2006 @ 9:05 pm
So, did the Kix work in the marshmallow shooter?
Comment by M Murphy — December 11, 2007 @ 3:50 pm
This is a great marshmallow gun, I think you did a great job on the schematic, and that the blueprint is great.
Comment by Cheap Airsoft Electric Guns — August 7, 2008 @ 3:55 pm
ATTENTION!!!
PVC is a poisonous! If you put your mouth on it too much you can get cancer. This is not a joke people, if you don’t belive me then PLEASE look it up!
Comment by joe — June 7, 2009 @ 9:27 am
poisonous…funny, states right on the pvc tubing that it is for drinking water use.
Comment by Roger — September 5, 2009 @ 9:37 am