Q&A for How to Make a Toy Bow and Arrow

It depends on how strong you are. It is much easier to break than the PVC one. If you want a good, long-lasting bow, make the PVC one.

Elastic works much better than rubber bands. Look for elastic in craft stores.

You should since duct tape is strong and the coat hanger is weak, so the duct tape makes the bow stronger, but it's not entirely necessary.

Double-check the directions to see if you did anything wrong. Next time, read through the directions before you make your craft to help avoid any potential mistakes along the way.

Place the arrow that you created on the string and pull back. Once you feel like you will hit your target, then let go.

Pencils are lighter than pens, so it is easier to shoot them. But if pens are all you have, try them. They may work almost as well.

Use a slightly curved stick that is good and supple. Then, you can tie string or yarn to the ends.

No, since PVC bows are sturdier and more long-lasting than coat hanger bows.

I'm sure that it would all turn out the same in the end.

You can use any sturdy, stretchy string. A few examples would be elastic, some brands of shoelaces, or a sturdy rubber band.

Duct tape will cover it well. Try using two layers of tape, so the nubs are less noticeable.

Yes, the feathers on the back of the arrows are known as fletching and they are required to make the arrows fly correctly.

Wood, flexible metal, and plastic sticks will work really well; I suggest the first two, because they are stronger.

The twisted string would probably untwist by the time you tie it on, but if you do manage to tie it on twisted, the result would be the same as an untwisted string.

Use a saw or knife to cut through the edges, since sawing it down works much better than using scissors.