Introduction: Eco-Friendly Crossbow Bolts and Throwing Knives

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About: My name is Chance I am 19 and I want to be an Aerospace Engineer. i took my first 3D printing course when i was 10 and got my first printer 2 years ago. I love it so much and the ability to get my ideas out of…

This a branch off of the BRILLIANT XYZAidan's Recycle Cardboard Into Anything With 3D.

Watch His Video Here


We are exploring the possibilities with molding and reusing your cardboard for something more than just a box, and will help your yard grow while have some fun. Lets check it out!


We are making some Yard Activities out of these substances infused with different types of Fertilizers.

You could also make other yard games for camping activities such as Horse Shoes and then you can just leave it at the camp site and when it rains it will dissolve and decompose fully. and if any animals happen to ingest some it should be harmless depending on your binding solution.


You can also throw used already molded pieces and re-blend them.

Supplies

What you Need!


  • Blender - Here
  • Gloves - Here
  • Glue/Rice - Here & Here
  • Paper Shredder/Scissors - Here
  • Cardboard/Recyclable Papers - Here
  • 3D Printed Mold - Here
  • Clamps / something Flat & Heavy - Here
  • Fertilizer - Here
  • Sifter/Cheese Cloth - Here

Step 1: Molds

Using your 3D Printer Print Out your Molds


Downloadable Molds Here - Thingiverse

Throwing Knives Mold Awaiting Approval - Coming ASAP

Step 2: Blending Process

For an In Depth Guide Check out XYZ AIDAN and Char's Nest


  1. Shred Cardboards and papers using paper Shredder
  2. wear gloves to keep glue off your hands, Trust me
  3. Soak in Water
  4. Blend with Binder of choice
  5. Add In Optional Fertilizer of choice
  6. Sift out liquid from the moldable substance
  7. clean up workspace

Step 3: Clamping/Setting

There are 3 Main Options




  • Use a Heavy object and let it set outside

Step 4: AI Designed Print-Out Targets

These were Fully generated by chat GPT, then fully generated and revised by MidJourney.


After using each of these I have Blended them up to continue the process of molds.

Step 5:

I left a donation picture attached above of my venmo and PayPal. I'm currently going to school for 3D printing as well as aerospace engineering I am 19 years old and any financial support would be greatly appreciated, also feel free to message me with any ideas or to share your results with me!