Rubber Band Engineer: Build Slingshot Powered Rockets, Rubber Band Rifles, Unconventional Catapults, and More Guerrilla Gadgets from Household Hardware

You don’t have to be a genius to create these ingenious contraptions, you just need rubber bands, glue, paperclips, and Rubber Band Engineer , of course. Shooting far, flying high, and delivering way more exciting results than expected are the goals of the gadgets in Rubber Band Engineer . Discover unexpected ways to turn common materials into crafty contraptions that range from surprisingly simple to curiously complex. In vivid color photos, you’ll be guided on how to create slingshot rockets , unique catapults , and even hydraulic-powered machines . Whether you build one or all 19 of these designs , you’ll feel like an ingenious engineer when you’re through. Best of all, you don’t need to be an experienced tinkerer to make any of the projects! All you need are household tools and materials, such as paper clips , pencils , paint stirrers , and ice pop sticks . Grab your glue gun , pull out your pliers , track down your tape and paper clips , and get started on the challenging, fun, and rewarding journey toward becoming a rubber band engineer .