LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Home Depot's Joe Autry has a do-it-yourself Christmas gift to please children of all ages. The marshmallow gun is an inexpensive, easy gift.

How to Make a Marshmallow Gun or Marshmallow Shooter:

This marshmallow gun (marshmallow shooter) will completely surprise you with its accuracy, range, and ease of construction. Plus, it's tons of fun and a lot better than any store-bought toy because it encourages modifications.

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Cut the PVC to length:

Cut 1 length of 7 inches and 5 lengths of 3 inches.

Assembly:

Layout your pieces and assemble them. Friction should hold them all together.

Test:

Put on your safety glasses.

Point the gun in a safe direction. Load a mini marshmallow into the mouth piece, seal your lips to the mouthpiece, and give the gun a quick burst of air.

Keep your ammunition sealed. Dry marshmallows don't work very well.

Clean up your marshmallows when you're done. Especially, don't leave any around roads: they will attract animals to be hit by cars.

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