Hula Hoop Bows and Padded Arrows!

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Okay, this is an easy bow diy that is great for little kids!

I started with some cheap dollar store variety hula hoops.
They are a very light weight pvc. If I was making this for my 12 year old son, who would want more of a draw when he pulls back his arrow...I would just use straight PVC pipe.
Alas, hoops. And wooden dowels...either 1/4" or 3/8"

I used a hot knife to cut my hula hoops in half.

Then I used lots of patterned duct tape and decorated!

Just tape and wrap!

Next I notched the top and bottom of the hoop and strung it with a string.
I swapped out this string for 550/Parachute cord.

In order to pull the cord tight enough, it curves the hoop quite a bit!
Which might be too far of a reach for the arrow...or tiny arms. Cut down the hula hoop as necessary.

Then I used a piece of packing foam...it's squishy like mattress foam.

Wrapped it around the hoop and duct taped it in place.
Makes a cushy hand grip.
The arrows are just a big ball of cotton packed in a circle of fabric and hot glued to the dowel.
Then wrapped with a pipecleaner.
I don't know how I missed taking pictures of that...sorry!

Cute for girls and boys!
Would make a great party favor for a birthday party!

He was pretty pleased!

Shoots enough of a distance for kids to feel proud of themselves...but not to do much damage!
Use caution if using these with large groups of children...and I
would recommend not shooting people. It's just a good practice.