How to Make a Drawbridge From Cardboard
Boys and girls alike would enjoy the prospect of having a castle to house their action figures, dolls or stuffed animals. Every child knows that no castle is complete without a working drawbridge. While there are a number of toy castles available online and in stores, it is not necessary for you to purchase one. With just a few items that can be found around your home, you can build a castle to rival any on the market.
Instructions
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Draw the shape of your drawbridge on the front of your box. Your drawbridge can be rectangular or arched.
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Cut out the drawbridge by first poking your scissors through the cardboard somewhere along the lines you drew and then using the scissors naturally to complete the process. Do not cut along the bottom of the drawbridge.
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Poke a small hole near the top on both sides of the doorway and the drawbridge. Line up the holes the best that you can.
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Allow the drawbridge to flap open and pull it down until is it fully extended.
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Run a string from the bottom side of the drawbridge through the hole and into the hole on the same side of the door opening.
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Tie a knot in both ends of the string, ensuring that the string is taut and the drawbridge is completely down. Repeat the process on the other side of the drawbridge.
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Attach a small piece of Velcro in the center at the top of the doorway. Attach a matching piece (about twice as long) at the center of the top of the drawbridge, allowing the extra to extend off the top as a tab.
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Close the drawbridge by pulling the knots from inside the castle until the drawbridge is up and sealed with the Velcro closure.
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Tips & Warnings
Cutting cardboard can be very difficult and is not recommended for children.
References
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