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Handmade Water Gun Idea Collection

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Have you ever thought it’d be nice to have a water gun when your child is playing in the pool?

Sometimes you don’t need anything too fancy, and it might not be worth going out to buy one.

In those moments, we’ve got plenty of ideas for handmade water guns you can make and play with together.

Most use recycled materials you already have at home, so you can build them with your child and have a blast playing afterward.

We also introduce some bigger, more powerful versions and ones made with items from 100-yen shops.

They’re perfect not only for kids but for adults who want a fun water-play companion, too!

Homemade Water Gun Ideas (21–30)

Water gun using a balloon and a straw

Homemade water gun

Water gun using a balloon and a straw

Here’s an idea for a water gun using a balloon and a thin tube.

It’s a very simple water gun—just a thin tube inserted into a balloon.

The water inside the balloon shoots out through the tube, and you can easily control it by pinching the end of the tube to stop the water and relaxing your fingers to let it out.

Filling it with water is a bit tricky, but even small children can play with this.

It could be fun for everyone to play together and show their individuality by using different balloon shapes, sizes, and colors!

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In conclusion

Were there any DIY water gun ideas that you’d like to try making or challenge yourself with? I mainly introduced water guns you can make from scrap materials or things you have at home. Choose ones that seem easy to play with according to your child’s age!