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: 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.
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!
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- 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!
DIY Paper Gun (shooting!): Instructions with video & photos
From Vitalii Shynakov