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  • Question
    Can I use regular tape to make a paper hornet?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use any tape besides painter's tape or masking tape.
  • Question
    Could I make one out of a playing card?
    Community Answer
    Yes, although it might be difficult, as the playing card will not remain in that shape for long. If you plan to use one, try gluing it to make it stay together.
  • Question
    How do I make the paper hornets hurt more?
    Community Answer
    You could add staples or thumbtacks to them to make them feel more like hornet stings, but that could be very dangerous, so you need to be careful if you plan on doing that.
  • Question
    Could I use bobby pins?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but be careful as someone can get seriously injured.
  • Question
    How can I make the sticky note into a paper hornet hurt more and be more compact?
    Community Answer
    Take a pen ink tube that is thin and roll it on that, then it should be more compact
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    How do I make a hornet invisible?
    Kindness
    Top Answerer
    You cannot actually make a hornet invisible. Transparent objects (such as food wrap) do not work well as hornets.
  • Question
    How can I make sure I don't bleed when it hits me?
    Lavender_babylon
    Community Answer
    Try folding it less densely, or using lighter paper. You could also just not shoot it as hard.
  • Question
    How do you make the hornet fly straighter?
    Community Answer
    Be sure to aim properly and be sure that its folds are even on both sides. This will help to make it fly straight and far.
  • Question
    Can I use the ammo with staples for a LEGO gun with the same mechanism?
    Community Answer
    As long as you don’t hurt yourself or others, you can try using the staples with the hornet.
  • Question
    Can I make this out of folded paper?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but it will be weaker and could easily break apart.
  • Question
    How can I make my hornets fly faster without using multiple rubber bands?
    Community Answer
    Pull back hard and make sure it is even. Cutting instead of ripping helps too.
  • Question
    Can I make a hornet out of a plastic straw?
    Community Answer
    No, it would just fall apart while you shoot it. Paper (especially construction paper) is best.
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