Anyone can make a simple toy parachute! Regardless of the base material, whether it's plastic or paper, the toy parachute you make can be an interesting addition to your little toys, such as little soldier toys. Follow the steps below to find out how to make a toy parachute and fly it in no time!
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Method 1 of 4: Making a Toy Parachute Out of Paper
Step 1. Prepare a paper feeding napkin
Dinner napkins with thick sides can be a good choice because they don't tear easily. However, if the napkin used is too thick, the parachute you make will not fly properly.
Step 2. Cut four strands of knitting yarn 30 centimeters long each
For best results, use medium-thickness yarn.
Step 3. Attach individual threads to each corner of the dinner napkin
Twist each corner of the napkin and tie yarn at each corner. Installing the thread on the parachute in this way is considered better than having to make holes in each corner of the parachute because there is a possibility that the napkin will tear when punched.
Step 4. Tie each end of the thread
Take each end of the yarn that is then put it together and make a thick knot from the ends of the yarn that have been joined.
Step 5. Prepare another piece of yarn 15 centimeters long
Tie this thread in the knot you previously made. This thread will later be tied to a toy that will 'fall' using a parachute.
Step 6. Tie the string to the toy
Find a toy that fits your parachute and tie a string to it. Once the string is tied and firmly attached to the toy, attach the toy to the parachute by tying the other end of the string that holds your toy in a thick knot. It's a good idea to tie a thread in the middle of the toy to maintain balance.
Step 7. Play with your parachute
To play it, hold the parachute in the middle, then throw it in the air. Now all you have to do is watch your toy parachute fly through the air and land safely.
Method 2 of 4: Making a Plastic Toy Parachute
Step 1. Make an octagon cut out of a plastic bag
You can use any plastic bag, especially plastic grocery bags. As the name suggests, an octagon has eight sides of the same length. The shape resembles a traffic sign "Stop." Use a ruler to measure each side so that each is about 10 centimeters long.
Step 2. Make a small hole in each corner of your octagon
The total number of holes that must be made is eight holes. Use a sharp object, such as the tip of a metal paintbrush or small scissors, to make the hole. The distance between the hole and the corner of the octagon is 1.2 centimeters. You just need to stick a sharp object to the surface of the plastic bag and press it carefully until a small hole forms, but make sure you don't tear the plastic bag.
Step 3. Attach a piece of string 25 centimeters long in each hole
You only need to thread the rope through the hole that has been made, then tie and knot tightly twice so that the rope fits securely in the plastic bag. It's a good idea to use a thin rope because the thicker the rope used, the heavier the weight the parachute carries so that the parachute cannot fly properly. Make your parachute as aerodynamic as possible.
Use a rope in a color that contrasts with your parachute, such as brown (if your parachute is white)
Step 4. Tie the end of the string to a paper clip
Tie the end of each string to a paper clip in the same place, making one big, strong knot. Use lightweight paper clips to prevent the parachute from being too heavy.
Step 5. Find a small toy that will 'drop' using the parachute that has been made
You can use a small soldier toy or other small toy (it doesn't have to be a puppet). You can also use small animal toys for your toy parachute. In addition, as an alternative, you can also make your own puppets out of clay (or you can also make plasticine).
Step 6. Attach the toy to the paper clip
Attach a paper clip to the toy. You can hook it around his neck, waist, or one of his legs. If a toy can't be attached to a paper clip (i.e., it doesn't fit properly), it's a good idea to find another toy. Once hooked up, your toy is now 'on' its parachute and ready to fly.
Step 7. Make a small 1 x 1 centimeter hole in the center of the parachute
This hole is useful for stabilizing the parachute while flying. When the parachute is flying, these holes can help regulate airflow and prevent air from escaping through the rim of the parachute.
Step 8. Play with your parachute
Hold the parachute by the plastic part and raise it as high as you want. You can climb onto the seat to get a higher flying point. After that, all you have to do is toss the parachute and watch it descend until it hits the floor. To create a smoother (or even more realistic) 'landing area', drop your parachute on thick carpet or on grass.
Method 3 of 4: Making Another Kind of Toy Parachute
Step 1. Make a parachute from a plastic bag and a straw (article in English)
This eye-catching toy parachute is a little more complicated to make, but it's worth giving it a try. To make it, you will need a plastic bag, straw, and beads to hold the straw. In addition, the sun's heat is also needed so that the parachute can expand and float.
Step 2. Make a circular parachute from a plastic bag (article in English)
Unlike the previous one, this plastic parachute is circular (round). You will need adhesive tape when making it.
Step 3. Make a hexagon plastic parachute (article in English)
This plastic parachute is hexagonal in shape and uses a washer (a flat ring made of metal) as a weighting medium.
Method 4 of 4: Card Paragliding
Step 1. Prepare a card measuring about 15 x 30 centimeters
Step 2. Make holes in each corner of the card
Step 3. Insert the string through each hole
Step 4. Tie each end of the rope and tie it to form one thick rope
Step 5. Attach the weights to the ends of the rope
Now your card paragliding is ready to play.
Tips
- Throw your toy parachute as high as possible. If your parachute is damaged or torn, you have nothing to worry about; You can rebuild a new parachute easily.
- If available, use an elastic (stretchable) plastic bag. For the manufacture of toy parachutes, this plastic is better than other types of plastic.
Warning
- Don't use this method to make a life-size parachute that you can use!
- Be careful not to injure yourself during the parachuting process.
