First purchase a 10 foot piece of PVC 3/4" pipe - this makes 12 - 10 " batons
Cut into 10" sections - we used a hacksaw.
They need to be softened in hot water - this makes them easier to put on the ends of the pipe sections. Purchase enough to cover each end of all the batons you wish to make!
Be very careful when you put them on - you may bang a knuckle or two - press the end down on a very hard surface (floor suggested) - push until the leg tip is on as far as it will go - flush with the end of the pipe.
You may notice there is printing on the pipes - you can clean it off with nail polish remover. The lettering came off the beige completely but not off the white - it only faded. I hope to decorate these with gymnastics reflective tape later on - but I like how the plain ones look!
Now I have enough for all the kids to have two each! I will post pictures tomorrow of how these are used! In the mean time you can go to the Monkeynastix sight to see them used in their little video on the home page.
Oooh, I can't wait to see what you are doing with them!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies!
ReplyDeleteOh, you could put beans or rice inside to make noisy batons!! :o)
ReplyDeleteOH That's why I love sharing - you guys give me great ideas as well! Love that Andie - I will have to make some more - with sound!
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