How to Make a Whoopie Cushion
Used for years by both children and adults, the whoopee cushion has earned its rightful place as one of the most widely used and successful pranks of all time. The prank is fulfilled when an unsuspecting family member or friend sits on the cushion, creating a most embarrassing sound, comparable to that of "breaking wind."
Making a whoopee cushion at home is a fairly easy task. It can be cut to size according to your vision. As you consider this prank, you must decide on the size you would like your whoopee cushion to be, as this will determine the amounts of supplies you will need. The art of making whoopee cushions has been passed down from generation to generation and can therefore be a perfectly wonderful arts and crafts adventure that can and will enhance the laughter and spice in your life!
Things You'll Need
- 2 sheets of thin rubber (your determined size)
- Scissors
- Superglue
- Note: These items may be purchased at any arts and crafts store.
Instructions
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Getting Started
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Determine the size and shape of your whoopee cushion. It should be somewhat circular and the size of a standard throw pillow with a small bottleneck opening.
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Purchase the thin rubber, scissors and glue at the arts and craft store.
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Outline the shape of your whoopee cushion on the top side of one piece of rubber. Remember the bottleneck opening.
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Trim the shape of your whoopee cushion with your scissors. The smaller end of the bottleneck should be toward the cushion itself, to create as little airflow as possible and therefore create the "embarrassing" sound.
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Place the cut rubber on the second piece of uncut rubber and trim to match.
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Glue both pieces of finished trimmed rubber together, except for the opening. Try to glue the neck as close together as possible while still leaving room for airflow. Both sides of the neck should be glued securely.
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Let dry.
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Blow air into the whoopee cushion. No air should escape. If it does, the neck needs to be glued more tightly together.
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Place the whoopee cushion under the cushion of a chair or couch of an unsuspecting family member or friend and anticipate their surprise!
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Tips & Warnings
Trim the bottleneck carefully, as this is the determining factor of success. You may want to put a stack of old magazines on top of the whoopee cushion while it's drying to ensure its security. Make sure that the edges of the rubber are completely dry and tightly glued before blowing air into the cushion.
Be careful to keep the superglue off your fingers and skin while gluing the rubber. You may want to use a small spatula while securing the two pieces of rubber together. Broken cushions could cause a choking hazard for children. Discard broken and trimmed pieces of rubber immediately.
