How to make a firecracker out of paper with your own hands - photo examples of making a paper firecracker

A clapper is a good idea for fun and children's creativity. It sounds so loud that you want to clap it again and again. In this article, we will tell in detail how to make a clapper out of paper with your own hands. Let's look at the usual clappers and festive versions of clappers that burst and shower everyone with confetti.

How to make a loud clapper out of paper

First, we will tell you how to make a clapper designed only to make deafening claps. There are several variations. They vary in complexity of manufacture and volume of cotton. But they are all reusable. You can use them until they wear out and tear. Here's how to make a clapper out of A4 paper or a simple notebook page.

A "one-barrel" clapper

"Single barrel" clapper is so called because it has only 1 fold, which when turned out makes a loud pop. It is also known as a single clapper. To make one, take an A4 sheet of paper. Then:

1. Fold it in half lengthwise and unfold it.
2. On both sides wrap the corners of the sheet to the first fold line.
3. Fold the workpiece along this line so that the wrapped corners were inside.
4. Fold the workpiece across and unroll.
5. Wrap the corners of the workpiece to the transverse line of folds on both sides.
6. Fold in half the workpiece by bending transversely so that the corners were not wrapped inside, but outside.

To test the clapper in action, take it by the ends so that the fold inside is pointing forward. Now wave your hand forcefully from top to bottom. The fold will unfold outward, making a deafening sound. To clap again, return it to its original position.

A "double-barreled" clapper

A "double-barrel", or double clapper, has two clapper folds. Therefore, it makes a louder clap. To make such a toy, take a sheet of A4 and then:

1. Wrap the corners of the sheet so that they close together on the middle longitudinal line. But do not pre-bend the sheet: this fold line is not necessary.
2. Fold the workpiece across.
3. Now fold it lengthwise and expand.
4. After that, on both sides of the longitudinal line of folds formed two "wings". Put inside each of them and fold them in half to the outer edges of the workpiece.

To clap, you need to take the triangular edges so that they face down. Then pull your hand forward sharply. The folds will unfold with a loud pop.

Tip: To make the clapper bigger and louder, make it from a double sheet torn from the middle of a notebook. Also, notebook paper is thinner and softer. Therefore, it unfolds better during a tug.

Ringing Clapper.

This clapper is more complicated, but it claps louder than the others. Make it out of an A4 sheet of paper and see for yourself. To make it:

1. Fold the sheet in half lengthwise. Arrange it so that the folded sides "look" to you.
2. The upper half of the leaf fold to the original fold line.
3. Then fold in half to the first fold line again.
4. Bend the "accordion" from the center line of the leaf in the direction of you without unfolding it.
5. Fold the workpiece across so that the "accordion" was outside.
6. Position the workpiece so that the fold line is on the left.
7. Fold the top side of the workpiece so that it unfolds to "accordion". In this case, the side line of the fold coincides with the bottom of the "accordion" and the shape of the workpiece itself will resemble a paper airplane.
8. Fold the second wing "airplane" so that the "accordion" was inside.
9. Put your hand inside, dilute the "accordion" and slip between the sides of the inside of the airplane. Its wings with a curl in the tube.

To clap, you need to grab the corners of the accordion and sharply wave your hand. Coiled into a tube wings at the same turn, and there will be a resounding clap.

How to make a paper cracker with confetti

Now let's talk about festive versions of clappers - important attributes of a New Year's holiday and children's matinee, birthday party. You can fill them with confetti, glitter pieces of paper, ribbons, streamers and even sweets. Let's tell you how to make a clapper out of paper with your own hands step by step.

The simplest holiday firecracker

A simple clapper is shaped like a candy bar. It tears when its ends are pulled sharply and forcefully in different directions. For this clapper you will need:

• A cardboard sleeve (for example, from toilet paper);
• corrugated (or wrapping) paper;
• scissors;
• confetti;
• tape;
• glue.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Cut the sleeve in half.
2. Cut out a rectangle from the corrugated paper. It should be 6-8 cm longer than the sleeve.
3. Glue a piece of paper from one edge and glue both halves of the sleeve together so that they look like one piece.
4. Wrap the sleeves in paper, and twist one edge like a candy wrapper.
5. Through the open side, fill the clapper with confetti.
6. Twist the other edge of the paper and tie both ends with ribbons.

The sleeves can be made on their own. To do this, wrap the cardboard in a wide tube, pre-greasing its longitudinal edge. Small prizes such as chocolate egg figurines and candy can be hidden inside the clappers for guests.

Holiday Clapper with a String

This firecracker breaks when pulled on the string. To make it you will need:

• cardboard sleeve;
• wrapping paper;
• String/thick thread;
• a pencil;
• piece of cardboard;
• glue;
• scissors;
• confetti.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Place the sleeve on the cardboard and outline it with a pencil. Cut out a circle and make a small hole in the center with the tip of the scissors. This will be the starting door of the firecracker.
2. Thread a string through the hole and glue the starter door to one end of the sleeve.
3. Lubricate the outside of the sleeve with glue and wrap it in wrapping paper.
4. Fill the sleeve with confetti to 2/3 the volume of the clapper.
5. Cut out a semicircle from the cardboard and bend it into a cone shape. Glue the edges.
6. Decorate the cone with wrapping paper and glue to the open end of the baton.

You can decorate this cannon in many ways. Instead of a cone, you can glue a piece of corrugated paper, twisting its edge with a candy wrapper. The sleeve itself can be decorated with sequins, ribbons or shapes cut out of paper.

Holiday clapper with a ball

At one end of such a clapper will be a balloon. To release confetti, you need to pull away its tip and sharply release. To make a clapper prepare:

• cardboard cylinder;
• rubber ball;
• wrapping paper;
• confetti;
• scissors;
• duct tape.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Pull off the tip of the balloon and tie it in a knot. Cut off the opposite part of it at the end.
2. Pull the ball on the cylinder and secure it with tape. It must be well stretched, otherwise it will not have an explosive effect.
3. Decorate the future clapper by wrapping it in beautiful paper.
4. Sprinkle confetti inside.

Do not cover the other end of the firecracker - this is where the confetti will fly out. To make them fly better, do not put too much confetti. The lighter the contents of the sleeve, the farther it flies.

Photo examples of homemade paper clappers