How to Make Archery Target
Archery targets come in many sizes, shapes and colors. Targets can be very expensive to purchase, so making your own is an inexpensive alternative.
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Things You'll Need
- Old carpet
- Cardboard
- Cord
- Glue
- Pencil
- Paper
- Paint
- Scissors
- Knife
- Tripod
Instructions
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Make a template on a piece of paper. Decide how wide you want the target to be and trace a circle on paper, then cut it out.
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Lay the template on some old carpet and cardboard and cut out 10 circular pieces of each.
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Layer the carpet and cardboard pieces, alternating between the two. Apply glue to each layer.
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Punch holes with a knife through all the layers around the entire circle. Weave cord it in and out of the holes and tie it tightly.
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Set the target on a tripod. Tripods made specifically for archery targets are available at sporting-goods stores for about $65 to $100. Or you can make your own.
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Paint a bull's-eye on a piece of paper and attach it to the target.
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