How to Make Clothespin Arrows Tutorial

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Looking for a fun rainy day project for older kids? These wooden arrows are easy to make and look really cool when they’re completed!

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 20 minutes
Age range: 8 and up

Things you’ll need:
Foam brush
Dowel
Clothespins
Hot glue gun/glue sticks
Stain

Things to do:
1. The first step is disassembling your clothespins. Twist the ends in opposite directions to loosen and remove the metal clips.
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2. Use hot glue to secure the clothespin pieces to a wooden dowel. Create an arrowhead and fletching.
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3. Stain the entire surface of the arrow and let it dry.
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