DIY Guide: How to Make a Soda Vending Machine out of Cardboard

Do you want to work on a creative and entertaining project at home? Why not try building your own cardboard soda vending machine? This is not only a fantastic way to kill time, but it’s also a fantastic conversation starter and may even be utilized as a prop or party décor. Here’s how to construct a cardboard soda vending machine for yourself:

Supplies:

– A cardboard box measuring roughly 12 inches by 18 inches by six inches

– Scissors or a box cutter

– A ruler

– A pencil

– Paint or markers

– Glue

– A soda can template (optional) Instructions: 1. Start by chopping off the cardboard box’s top flaps. Next, carve a rectangular opening on one of the box’s larger sides. The soda cans will be dispensed from this location. 2. Measure and mark the locations of your soda can slots using your ruler and pencil. To make sure the slots are the right size and correctly spaced apart, use a soda can template. 3. Use your scissors or box cutter to remove each of the slots. To ensure that the soda cans glide in and out effortlessly, make sure to cut them out neatly and straightly. 4. Use whatever paint or decorations you desire to adorn the outside of your vending machine. You may either be inventive and create your own special design or make it resemble a conventional soda machine with red and white stripes.

5. Fold the box flaps back together and glue them in place after your paint or markers have dried. You’ve finished building your soda vending machine! Bonus Activities:

Homemade Gumball Machine: Follow the same fundamental steps as for the soda vending machine, but instead of cutting out slots for soda cans, construct a circular hole in the top of the box to create a cardboard gumball machine. To serve as the gumball dispenser, stuff the box with gumballs and then glue a transparent plastic bowl or cup over the opening. The Little Claw Machine: You’ll need to build a box with a transparent plastic front panel for a little claw machine. On the side of the box, make a little hole to accommodate the claw mechanism. Then, you may stuff the box with miniature toys or gifts and try to grasp them with a tiny claw mechanism (you can get these online). The vending machine for fidget toys is: Cut out a few tiny openings in the front of the box and stuff it with fidget toys like spinners, cubes, and poppers to create a fidget toy vending machine. To make it seem more authentic, you might also add a tiny coin slot and dispenser. Try making Lego candy for an entertaining and tasty activity! All you need are some sugar melts in various colors and a Lego candy mold, both of which can be found online. In the microwave, melt the candy melts before pouring them into the mold. Pull the candy out of the mold once it has dried and enjoy!