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DIY Paper Gun (shooting!): Instructions with video & photos

Are you looking for a cool craft idea that not only looks good, but also actually works? Then this DIY paper gun is just right for you! This homemade paper gun can actually shoot – with paper bullets you make yourself! It's an exciting craft project for children aged 7-8 years and provides a lot of fun while playing.

Our detailed guide with photos and video will help you create a working paper gun with just a few materials. The best part? It is safe, creative, and promotes children's fine motor skills and imagination.

Materials

Colored paper in different colors
Scissors
Glue or hot glue gun
Ruler
Pencil
Felt-tip pens or markers for decoration
Rubber band for the shooting mechanism

DIY Paper Gun: Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Text Description

DIY Paper gun: Step-by-step guide with photos and written description. The Picture 1 — **Step 1**: Divide a piece of paper into four strips. The proportions should be similar to our images: the bottom strip is wider, two are medium-sized, and one is narrow.

DIY paper gun: Step-by-step guide with photos and textual description. The picture 2 — **Step 2**: Roll the paper strips together and glue the ends tightly to prevent them from coming loose. Attach a rubber band to the longest paper roll. Glue the shortest paper strip to a matchbox – this will be the handle of the gun.

DIY Paper Gun: Step-by-step guide with photos and textual description. The picture 3 — **Step 3**: Glue the two middle rolls to the handle. Then insert the trigger mechanism.

DIY paper gun: Step-by-step guide with photos and written description. The picture 4 — **Step 4**: Cut out a narrow cardboard strip and glue it as a decorative handle to the gun.

DIY paper gun: Step-by-step guide with photos and textual description. Picture 5 — **Step 5**: Make paper bullets and test your gun! In the video, you will see a slightly improved version of this gun, as we found during the photo session that it can still be optimized. Watch the video closely to replicate the best version!

DIY Paper Gun: Why Crafting is Important for Children

Crafting is a great way to promote creativity, fine motor skills, and technical thinking. Creating functional paper objects, in particular, helps children develop a better understanding of mechanics and construction.

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With a homemade paper gun, children can not only play but also develop their own ideas to improve the design or function. Whether as an individual project or as a competition of who can shoot the farthest paper projectiles – fun is guaranteed!

DIY Paper Gun: Thank You for Your Interest!

We are glad you used our guide! If you are looking for more craft ideas, we recommend our specialized sections:

Origami: Here you will find over 100 detailed folding instructions for creative paper artworks.
DIY Ideas for Young Children: This section offers numerous simple crafting projects for preschool children – perfect for creative time together!

Have fun crafting and playing with your homemade paper gun!

Published on February 21, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: February 21, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.