Q&A for How to Make a Mini Catapult

Probably no more than 4-5 feet at the most, but you could build a stronger catapult that might shoot farther.

You can use anything that you want. I would use something lightweight so it doesn't break the catapult.

Small candies, such as M+Ms or Skittles, will be perfect. Gumdrops may work too.

If you have the supplies, yes. Just make sure the teacher approves.

Heavy items wouldn't be the best to use for these small catapults, but heavy items small enough to fit may work.

You can use many things, but spoons would be the best if you do not have popsicle sticks.

You can use other light items like Skittles or beads. Just make sure the item isn't heavy enough to break your catapult.

Yes. You just have to use fewer sticks than it says in the first step. I used 4 and it worked fine.

No mini catapult would be the best way to launch paper airplanes. If you really want to launch airplanes without using your hands, use an electric paper airplane launcher.

You can, but it will not be that strong.

It lifts off from the tension coming up from the force of being put down; it'll push it back up at lightning speed.

The item you're launching will probably shoot only high, not far. Adjusting it too long will make the item go farther, but not high.

You can launch things such as small candies e.g M&Ms, marshmallows and wet, rolled-up pieces of tissues to annoy your friends.

You can use a popsicle stick with a bottle cap attached with hot glue or blu tack.