How to Make a Water Balloon Launcher

Ever indulged in water balloon fights? If yes, then you would have definitely wanted to learn the process of making a water balloon launcher in order to have the upper hand against your opponents. Having a device like this can ensure that the fun water games become a lot more fun, almost resembling planned war strategies. While you can easily buy this launcher at a store, learning the process of making it at home can build team spirit and give you a feeling of achievement. In any case most homemade versions of these launchers tend to be much better than store bought versions.

In this article, we will give plans for a launcher that can be easily made at home using easily available stuff. You can use these launchers as part of party games and have loads of fun. So go ahead and learn the process of making such a launcher.

Making a Water Balloon Launcher

Things Needed

• Plastic tubing, 2 pieces
• Piece of cloth or rag
• Wood, rectangular pieces, 2
• Scissors
• Duct tape
• Balloons

Instructions

• The first thing that you need to make is a bag for the balloons and for this the foundation is designed to resemble a plus. Take the piece of cloth and cut it into a 14 inch square. Now cut off 3 inch by 3 inch squares from each edge. The resultant shape will be a plus sign.
• Now take the two rectangular pieces of wood and place them on the opposite ends of the cloth. Using the duct tape, wrap the pieces of wood properly inside the cloth and fold all the ends of the cloth to reach its mid point. Use tape generously to ensure that the wood stays inside.
• Now take the tube and place it on that part of the cloth which is not wrapping the pieces of wood. Bend the tube around and place the other end on the same spot. Now tape the cloth around the tube to cover it completely without placing the tape on the tube. This is important to ensure that the cloth is allowed to slide up and down the tube. Now take another piece of tube and repeat on the other side. The result will be two loops of tube.
• Use the duct tape to cover any free ends that you have thus constructed. Proper taping is important for the strength of the launcher, and its ability to withstand force.
• Fill the balloons with water and place them in a container. Attach the two ends of the tube to two trees or get two people to hold the two ends. Place a balloon in the launcher and fire away at a 45 degree angle.

If you can, try and sew the launcher instead of duct taping it for better results. Also ensure that you do not aim it directly at any person as it can cause severe injury. If kids are making this launcher as a part of water balloon games for kids it is important that they do so only in the presence of an adult who himself knows how to use this device. Making a water balloon launcher is an easy process and you do not need any material that is not easily available at home.

Playing water balloon games can be a lot of fun. Most people love playing with water and playing team games simulating battle, as is evident from the popularity of games like paintball. Water balloon launchers allow you to experience both of these at one go. Though a lot of fun, while using such a device it is important that you maintain caution and ensure that no one gets hurt while playing as these balloons filled with water can cause severe injury.