Tiger Confetti Cannons
Everyone comes out at midnight to light up fireworks. The sky lights up with bright glitter and sparkles. The noise, bright colors, and lights are believed to get rid of a mythical beast named Nian. Build this confetti cannon, fill it with confetti, and ‘light up’ your house!
Want to learn more?
Read about the significance of fireworks in Chinese culture from this blog post.
Assembly Instructions
Follow these steps to construct your DAYS Lunar New Tiger Confetti Cannons!
Get Organized: The first step is to gather all of the project pieces.
Red Tubes
Balloons
Stickers
Confetti Packs
You will also need a pair of scissors.
1 Tie a knot in the balloon.
2 Cut off the end of the balloon. Note: Cut the large section of the balloon, about halfway between the knot and the round edge.
3 Stretch the cut balloon with knot over the end of the tube.
4 Secure the balloon to the tube using a sticker.
5 Place 1-3 pinches of confetti inside the cannon. Do not overfill or it will clog the cannon.
6 Grab the balloon as shown. Pull back and release to launch the confetti!
