Introduction

Candy Machines are always fun. But have you ever tried to make your own designed candy machine? So today, we will learn how to make a mini cardboard candy machine. We will use the daily life materials to prepare it.

Supplies

Firstly, let us gather the supplies that are required for making a cardboard candy machine.

Materials

• Cardboard
• Toothpicks
• Rubber Bands
• Plastic Sheet
• Pencil

Tools

• Scissors
• Glue

Steps To Make A Mini Cardboard Candy Machine

Step 1: Firstly, cut the cardboard into the following sizes mentioned below

Cut the Cardboard

Step 2: Now, stick the cardboards in the following design.

Placing the Cardboard

Step 3: Now, take the remaining cardboard and cut them into the following dimensions.

Cutting The Cardboard Pieces

Step 4: Again, stick the cardboard pieces in the building, like the structure mentioned below.

Sticking the Cardboard Pieces

Step 5: Take small cardboard and cut it into the following dimensions.

Cutting The Cardboard Pieces

Step 6: Insert this small cardboard piece, and after placing it, insert candy and test.

Arranging The Cardboard Pieces

Step 7: Now, again cut the cardboard into the following dimensions and stick it.

Cutting The Cardboard into dimensions

Step 8: Insert the toothpick inside the cardboard and stick it with the glue.

Sticking The Toothpick

Step 9: Simultaneously, stick the toothpicks into the remaining small cardboard pieces.

Fixing The Toothpick

Step 10: Place the small cardboard piece inside the big structured cardboard.

Placing The Cardboard

Step 11: Stick the Rubber Band on both sides of the Toothpick.

Attaching Rubber Bands

Step 12: Slowly slide it into the structured cardboard and stick the rubber bands with the help of glue.

Sliding the Cardboard Piece

Step 13: Cut another small piece of cardboard and cut it into the following dimensions.

Cutting The Cardboard Pieces

Step 14: Slowly slide this piece also inside the structured cardboard.

Sliding The Cardboard

Step 15: Now, place the remaining cardboard pieces into the sides.

Placing the Cardboard Pieces

Step 16: Again, cut a Cardboard piece into the following dimensions.

Cutting The Cardboard Pieces into following Dimensions

Step 17: Fix it towards the front end of the entire structure.

Fixing The Front Structure

Step 18: Place the plastic sheet on the cardboard machine.

Placing the Plastic Sheet

Step 19: Take the cardboard and cut it down into the following dimensions and draw a small square on it.

Cutting The Cardboard Piece

Step 20: Insert a Toothpick from one side and cut the small square from one side.

Cutting the Square

Step 21: Once again, cut the cardboard pieces.

Cutting The Cardboard Pieces into following Dimensions

Step 22: Arrange the Cardboard piece.

Arranging The Cardboard Piece

Step 23: Place this piece on the top of the candy machine as a top/cover.

Placing the Cover

Step 24: Finally, put the candies inside the machines and decorate the machine.

Decorating the Cardboard Candy Machine

Recommendation

• We recommend you use sketch pens and colors to decorate the machine.

Things To Remember

• Make sure you test the candy machine by inserting candies while making.

Saquib Siddiqui

Saquib Siddiqui is a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in science projects and experiments. Saquib’s work focuses on integrating scientific concepts with practical applications, making complex ideas accessible and exciting for learners of all ages. In addition to his practical work, Saquib has authored several articles, research papers, and educational materials.