Make your own natural marble run
Visit the forest and you might be surprised what you can find for your project
What you’ll need
What you’ll need
- 1 cardboard box
- Glue (all-purpose or hot glue)
- Paints (acrylic or watercolor)
- A paintbrush
Things from the forest for the marble run:
- Twigs
- Pine cones
- Small rocks
- Acorns, acorn cups, nuts, etc.
“Marbles” from the forest
- Small, round rocks or acorns
How to do it
1. Collect different things from the forest for your marble run. What can you use as a marble? Take various things home to try out.
1. Collect different things from the forest for your marble run. What can you use as a marble? Take various things home to try out.
2. Make a simple run for your marbles in the cardboard box.
2. Make a simple run for your marbles in the cardboard box.
3. Firmly stick down all the items with glue and allow to dry.
3. Firmly stick down all the items with glue and allow to dry.
4. Paint your marble run in bright colors and mark where it starts and ends. Allow the paint to dry completely.
4. Paint your marble run in bright colors and mark where it starts and ends. Allow the paint to dry completely.
5. Release your marbles so they roll down the course. Which one is fastest? Tip: make a bet and time your marbles.
5. Release your marbles so they roll down the course. Which one is fastest? Tip: make a bet and time your marbles.
