
DIY - The greatest space propulsion system
You will need:
Cardboard and corrugated cardboard pieces (bought 2,20€ for a 70X50 roll at Cultura)
White and blue painting
Ribbons and spare pieces of fabric
Glitter paper
1m of elastic band
A pencil and a ruler
A paintbrush
A cutter
A pair of scissors
A hit glue gun
Liquid glue
Step 1
Cut the following elements on the smooth cardboard: two 29X17cm rectangles and one 53x13cm rectangle. Then cut two 29X6cm rectangles, four 29x2cm rectangles and four 9cm diameter circle.
Step 2
Form the propulsion system cylinders by rolling the big white rectangles and then stick the blue corrugated cardboard circles at the top and bottom.
Step 3
Form the ribbons engines:
Cut the 53X13cm rectangle diagonally in two triangles. Roll the cardboard piece into a spiral, leaving a 3cm space at the centre to insert the ribbons. Stick the ribbons at the bottom of the engines.
Step 4
Cut 2 X50cm of the elastic band, form 2 loops to make two straps and stick them at the back of the propulsion system.
Customize and maintain the straps by sticking the blue corrugated cardboard pieces.
Step 5
Stick together all the elements with hot glue, cut and stick two stars in the glitter paper to customize the propulsion system.
Your kid is now ready to a trip to the moon and back!
Result: