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Thursday, March 29, 2012

How to Make a Marble Run



Make a fun and interactive marble run from easy to not so easy.



Tinkerlab has a nifty marble run idea. All you need are some toilet paper or paper towel rolls and pretty colored tape and you're set.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tinkerlab.com/2011/05/toilet-paper-roll-marble-run/


A happy wanderer has a similar version using larger balls and longer tubes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ahappywanderer.com/2011/08/ball-maze.html
 

My home spun threads does away with the cardboard tube for something more sturdy using a foam  pool noodle.  She even set up a race track so kids can see the marbles race. 

Get the instructions here:
http://myhomespunthreads.blogspot.com/2011/05/day-5-marble-racetrack-with-serving.html


Lindsay and andrew make a pool noodle version too.

Get the instructions here:
http://lindsayandandrew.blogspot.com/2011/08/water-noodle-marble-run.html




Frugal fun 4 boys makes a marble track using toilet paper rolls and paper plate rims.

Get the instructions here:
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2012/09/05/paper-plate-marble-track/ 



Looledo goes all out making a marble run resembling a mineshaft complete with warning signs.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.looledo.com/index.php/the-old-mine-shaft-marble-slide.html


Lizon uses plastic bottles to make a bottle run decorating with colorful tape.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lizon.org/2012/03/bottle-run.html


El hada de papel uses a plastic bottle and a straw to make her marble fun.  A great way to keep track of the marbles.

Get the instructions here:
http://elhadadepapel.blogspot.jp/2012/03/pista-de-canicas-marble-run-murmelbahn.html 



Tacky living takes a simpler approach using cardboard and craft sticks on their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.tackyliving.com/article.php?id=170 



Made by joel uses a cardboard cereal box for his version.

Get the instructions here:




Creative steps uses painted paper towel rolls.  Site is currently down.   





Octavia and vicky make a Lego version.

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The crafty mummy makes a Lego version as well.

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Creative connections for kids makes a colorful version using vibrant duct tape to decorate the paper tubes.

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Powerful mothering uses toilet paper rolls as well.

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Engineer mommy makes the traditional version of toilet paper rolls and duct tape.

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