How to Build a Cardboard Go-Cart
Cardboard boxes are one of the world's great construction materials for kids. With a little time and imagination, kids can turn cardboard into just about anything. For kids who are into go-carts and cars, a large refrigerator box and a few other craft materials can easily become a model of a dream vehicle.
Things You'll Need
- Empty cardboard refrigerator box
- Scissors
- Tape
- Black permanent marker
- Paper plate
- Paints in assorted colors
- Glue
Instructions
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Cut one of the long, rectangular panels off of the refrigerator box using the scissors. This should leave you with a box with three, long rectangular sides and two square end panels.
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Lay the box on the ground so that the side with the missing panel is facing up. This will be the interior of your go-cart.
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Tape the corners of the box securely so all the panels are fastened together and the cart will sit up by itself.
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Trace the outline of a paper plate five times on the cardboard of the panel you cut off of the box. Use permanent marker.
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Paint four of the circular outlines in the cardboard panel to look like tires. Paint the fifth outline to resemble a steering wheel. Allow the paint to dry.
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Cut the four wheels and the steering wheel out of the cardboard panel.
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Glue one of the four wheels to each corner of the cardboard box so that the wheels are aligned and resemble those of an actual go-cart.
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Glue the steering wheel to the middle of one of the square end panels of the cardboard box. This end will now be the front of the go-cart.
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Decorate your go-cart using the paints. Design headlights, a grill and a bumper on the front end and tail lights and a bumper for back end. Paint on doors and add a color scheme and other details to your liking.
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Tips & Warnings
Paint and glue can stain carpets and floors. Either place a drop cloth under your working area or build your cardboard go-cart outside.
References
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