If you have come looking to make TRULY dangerous toys for boys you are at the right spot! Or maybe you have finally succumbed to the constant whining about “needing” a bullwhip since the release of the new Indiana Jones movie. Either way, this easy homemade bullwhip is sure to contribute to hours of playing Raiders of the Lost Ark.
If you’re looking for a safer activity to do with your boys, check out this super cool glow-in-the-dark slime, and these outdoor games are fun for the whole family!
Thank you to Wesley Scoggins Indy Mogul for the clever idea to use duct tape for this Indiana Jones bullwhip. The brown duct tape makes the bullwhip look real and it really is an easy diy whip that even your kids can help with.
How to make a duct tape bullwhip
Supplies Needed:
- Brown “Duck” tape (we found this at Wal-Mart) cut into 3- 12 foot lengths
- 10″ piece of 3/8″ wooden dowel rod
- a foot or so of twine for the “popper” if desired
1.Begin by placing two chairs 12 feet apart. Place three strips of tape between the chairs.
2. Fold each of the pieces of tape in half length ways-leave attached to the chair.
3. Leave tape hooked on one of the chairs and begin braiding. Braiding 12 feet of duct tape isn’t really pleasant but is certainly less painful than paying $50.00 plus for a bullwhip! We tried several methods: hanging it up high, and laying it on the ground. We found it easiest to leave it attached to the chair and have another person help untangle the strips of duck tape as you braid. My eleven-year-old Harrison Ford wannabe was able to do most of the braiding.
4. Once you have reached the end take another piece of tape and wrap it around the braid to fasten off.
5. Remove the other end from the chair and attach these ends of tape to the wooden dowel.
6. Begin wrapping the dowel with tape until you have completely covered the handle. When finished we took a small piece of tape and covered each end and then wrapped a small piece once again around the dowel to make it secure.
7. If you want to make the popper. as it definitely adds to the authentic look of the Indiana Jones bullwhip.
Finished! How does it work?—–Probably not well enough to kill someone or allow you to hang from a tree (we’re trying though) but well enough to cause some damage to your house and possibly harm a friend, so please be careful cracking a bullwhip!
Hopefully, I have shown you how to make a whip in under 30 minutes. Although it took us a few tries, we definitely had a great afternoon together with lots of. laughing and brainstorming. I’m always amazed at how creative kids can be, especially when they want something as cool as an Indiana Jones whip!
Duct Tape or Duck Tape
Duct tape, also known as duck tape, is a widely used adhesive tape. It was originally developed during World War II as a waterproof adhesive for bandages and ammunition cases. Its versatility soon found other uses – from patching up leaky pipes to taping pieces of cardboard together to make a makeshift shelter.
Duct tape is still one of the most useful tools to use in a survival situation or just fixing something around the house.
Duct tape refers to a broad range of tapes, while Duck Tape® refers to a specific brand of duct tape.
More Duct Tape Crafts
Now that you have the duct tape out here are a few more things to make.
- Learn how to make a Duck tape wallet. It will be waterproof and super durable.
- Can you believe this special tape can be turned into flowers?
- Keep pencils handy with this DIY Duck tape pencil bag.
- Here is more stuff to make with a piece of duct tape.
I would love to keep you fully stocked with creative ideas, yummy recipes, fun crafts, and loads of free printables. Subscribe to Skip to my Lou to get new ideas delivered to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram for all my latest updates.
Hi! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any trouble with hackers?
My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing several weeks of hard work due
to no backup. Do you have any solutions to stop hackers?
Magnificent beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your web site,
how can i subscribe for a blog site? The account
helped me a acceptable deal. I had been a little bit acquainted of this
your broadcast provided bright clear idea
My brother recommended I might like this blog.
He was entirely right. This post truly made my day. You cann’t imagine simply how much time
I had spent for this information! Thanks!
Sweet now I can whip my brother with it thanks for the idea
Does everyone realize that a bullwhip is a weapon, and should not be given to a little kid or to anyone. They are to keep animals going the right direction (which is very inhumane and cruel). Friends, brothers, sisters, moms, dads, grandparents, dogs, cats and just about anyone that is around a kid with a bullwhip, wear goggles and protective clothing…
I do consider all of the concepts you’ve presented to your post. They’re very convincing and can definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are too short for starters. May just you please lengthen them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.
I love the idea and I cant wait to try it
this completed my cat woman suit for the 2011 Halloween celebration!!!! Great Site, Thanks A lot!!!!!
I have muck up day next week and am going as cat woman. So instead of trying to buy a real whip my mum and I are going to make a black version of this, should be alot of fun for us to do 🙂 This was the best website I found 🙂 Ill post back next week when I finish it and let you know how it went.
My friend always joked that someone should get her a whip for her birthday. I made it and gave it to her yesterday. This was rather quick and easy to make and she loves it. Just tell whoever you make it for to be careful; she’s already got some nice welts.
If your not specifically going for the Indiana Jones look, try using three diferent colors of tape. It’s not much more expensive and it turned out looking great.
Thanks for the idea. I’m gunna go make one for myself! hehehe
Great motivation
It works REALLY well fun until you snap yourself with it 😐
Now THIS is a great teacher appreciation gift!!!
A high school teacher 😀
This is a great tutorial. I would like to add if you don’t have a dowel rod, you can roll up newspaper or printer paper and duct tape it. It is proving to be just as sturdy as a dowel rod when wrapped tight. That’s what I did because I forgot to get a dowel rod when I went shopping! Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you so much for this briljant and dangerous toy-idea! My nephew will love it!! I also wrote about it on my blog & used some of your pictures, hope you won’t mind. If so, please contact me. (http://kleinezaken.blogspot.com/2009/10/gevaarlijk-speelgoed.html)