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Do I need the thin tube when taping up a paper blowgun?

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You can use a pencil instead of a thin tube.

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Does it work the same without the toothpick?

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Unless you have a paper strong enough to penetrate a piece of cardboard, then no, because the paper would be too weak.

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Can I use real darts?

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Yes, but it would work better if you bought a real blowgun to shoot the real darts with.

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How do I make dull darts if I want to make this for a young child?

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Instead of putting a tooth pick as the top of the dart, stick some felt or fabric on the top.

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How do I make my paper blowgun hit harder?

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Take a deep breath and blow through it as hard as you can.

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What can be my target except for styrofoam?

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You can use something like insulation foam, because it is easy for darts to penetrate it. But if you don’t have insulation foam, you might be able to shoot at cardboard. However, some types of cardboard might be too thick and strong, so try getting some kind of thin cardboard.

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Can my paper blowgun shoot plastic Airsoft pellets?

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If they fit in the blowgun, they will work; however, you must blow harder and they won't penetrate as well.

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Will it work without tape on the darts?

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It might, but the toothpick probably will fall out, so it’s best to put the tape on.

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Can you make them bigger and stronger?

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Of course you can, just don’t make them so big as to get jammed in the tube. If you want bigger darts, you can also make a bigger tube.

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What can I use if I don't have a toothpick?

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Use a short pencil or you can use regular paper balls. It depends on whether you want to annoy someone or actually penetrate something. If you don't want to penetrate anything, use paper balls. If you do want to penetrate something, use a sharp pencil.

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