Toilet Paper Tube Marble Run

I made this tonight for my almost 3 yo and he absolutely loved it.

Toilet paper tube marble run. Use tape to attach the tubes to a wall or window make sure you. The marble run was set up in the block center. All hello sign in. We ll still cut some of our tubes in half though instead of using them as chutes we ll insert them into the top of each tube to catch the marble dropping from the tube above it.

Each tube can be different or you could design them in a pattern. To set up for our cardboard tube marble run i chose a blank wall. Account lists account returns orders. We tested the sections of our diy marble run a few times to work out the angles and distances.

Collect several toilet paper and or paper towel tubes we know you ve got some. Cart hello select your address best sellers. Decorate your tubes however you like you re the artist. Two weeks ago i read about what tinkerlab did to create a marble run out of toilet paper tubes.

Experiment with the placement of each tube by dropping a marble or ball from the tube above it. They re fun to make fun to watch and fun to. I ve published all the stl files and printing instructions on thingiverse tp tube 3d printed marble run for bulk printing try multiple pieces or duplicating pieces when slicing to print many of them at the same time. In this video i show you how to make your own.

Inspired i found our stash of cardboard tubes and started cutting them up. He also got over his sticky hands fear to play with the playdough marbles a bonus. Marble runs are the best. This is a fabulous math and physical science lesson.

Marbles move fast and like to fly right out of the tubes if they re not positioned to catch speedy marbles. Skip to main content us. If you want to make a marble run work it s best to test it as you go. Make again into a different track.

You can also use the refrigerator or door. Make a marble run. I cut one inch squares from the top to catch falling marbles. Marble runs are the best.