Foam Laser Sword

Foam Laser Sword
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Supervision:
1 adult per 10 children
You will need:
  1. Insulation foam
  2. Black duct tape
  3. Silver duct tape
  4. Scissors
Intro:

With a little bit of insulation foam, you can have a laser sword just like your favorite character in a sci-fi movie! These swords are fantastic for children of all ages, especially for large groups because they are quick and easy to make, as well as super safe.

Step 1:

Cut the insulation foam to about the length of your arm, from your armpit to the tip of your index finger.

Step 2:

To make the sword's handle, rip two pieces of black duct tape each about six inches long.

Step 3:

Roll one one piece of black duct tape over the end of the insulation foam.

Step 4:

Do the same thing with the next piece of duct tape, but this time place it above the first piece.

Step 5:

You have one more piece of duct tape to add! Rip off a piece of silver duct tape, also six inches. Roll it above both of the black pieces.

Step 6:

Your laser sword is complete and ready to take on the bad guys!

Craft Variations:

You can always use some hot glue to add a few pieces of bling to complete your sword. You can make activation buttons out of rhinestones, buttons, or other bits and pieces, or create a custom grip on the handle with even more duct tape!

Rating:
No votes yet
Supervision:
1 adult per 10 children
You will need:
  1. Insulation foam
  2. Black duct tape
  3. Silver duct tape
  4. Scissors
Difficulty:
Easy peasy (fun and simple)
Prep Time:
5 minutes or less
Time Length:
5 - 15 minutes
Intro:

With a little bit of insulation foam, you can have a laser sword just like your favorite character in a sci-fi movie! These swords are fantastic for children of all ages, especially for large groups because they are quick and easy to make, as well as super safe.

Step 1:

Cut the insulation foam to about the length of your arm, from your armpit to the tip of your index finger.

Step 2:

To make the sword's handle, rip two pieces of black duct tape each about six inches long.

Step 3:

Roll one one piece of black duct tape over the end of the insulation foam.

Step 4:

Do the same thing with the next piece of duct tape, but this time place it above the first piece.

Step 5:

You have one more piece of duct tape to add! Rip off a piece of silver duct tape, also six inches. Roll it above both of the black pieces.

Step 6:

Your laser sword is complete and ready to take on the bad guys!

Craft Variations:

You can always use some hot glue to add a few pieces of bling to complete your sword. You can make activation buttons out of rhinestones, buttons, or other bits and pieces, or create a custom grip on the handle with even more duct tape!

Materials:
  1. Insulation foam
  2. Black duct tape
  3. Silver duct tape
  4. Scissors

Sophie's Tip of the Week

Just finished a game that left a bit of a mess? Engage the children in another game to do the clean up. See who can pick up the most pieces while you count down....count sloooowly.