To make a rainbow Pop It, try tracing circles onto all different colors of construction paper. For a larger Pop It, you can trace as many circles as you’d like. If you want to add designs, like smiley faces or flowers onto your Pop It, now is the time! Draw those on before you move onto the next step.
Make sure you use clear packing tape, not brown packing tape. Otherwise, your construction paper colors won’t show through!
A rainbow Two peas in a pod A chocolate bar A cactus
If there’s any extra plastic or metal on the back of the gum package, peel it off before you start.
If you’re making a mini Pop It, cut out one small piece of the gum package and trace that instead.
A chocolate bar A game controller A cupcake
To make the signature popping sound, gently press on one of the plastic squares to pop it in and out.
You need 2 identical outlines for either side of your Pop It. Once will be the front, and one will be the back. Foam paper is fun to work with, but you might need an adult’s help for this Pop It. Check in with your parent or guardian before using this method.
For a rainbow Pop It, use multiple different colors of foam paper.
If you’re using a hair straightener, turn the straightener on to the lowest heat setting and let it heat up for a few minutes. Then, pinch a piece of foam paper in between the straightener and hold it for about 5 to 10 seconds. [18] X Research source Heating up foam paper makes it melt slightly. If your foam paper turns black or starts to smoke, take it off the heat right away and let it cool down before touching it again.
Once you’ve done this to 1 square of foam paper, do it to the rest of your squares, too.
