Ever wondered how to make an airsoft grenade? Here are a few different methods to do so.

Method 1
Method 1 of 7:

Easter Egg Method

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    Open a regular plastic Easter egg.
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    Drill or cut out the little hole in the bottom.
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    Insert a firecracker (types may vary), and stick the wick out of the hole (M90's are cheap, small, and very powerful). Be sure to make the wick long enough for someone to be able to get away in time.
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    Fill the grenade with some inexpensive or cheap 6mm plastic BBs.
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    Close the Easter egg.
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    Light the fuse carefully.
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    Throw the egg at the target.
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Method 2
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Balloon Method

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    Obtain some cheap water balloons, and some cheap BBs.
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    Use a speed loader to load about 50 BBs into the balloon.
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    Push the BBs down to the bottom of the balloon when you have filled it.
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    Blow the balloon up to the size of a human fist. Add about 10 mm of water
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    This balloon will shatter on impact
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Method 3
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Film Canister Grenade

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    Add another 50 BBs and do the same thing.
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    Obtain two film canisters but take away the caps of the canister.
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    Fill the canisters halfway with 6mm plastic BBs.
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    Stretch a rubber band around the two canisters.
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    Slide a piece of cardboard in between the canisters.
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    Take out the cardboard.
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    Throw the canisters at the target.
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Method 4
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Ping Pong Ball Method

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    Get a Ping Pong ball and some BB's
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    Cut a small rectangle about the length of the tip of your finger out of the ball
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    Fill the ball up with as many BB's as desired
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    Put a piece of tape over the hole so the BB's do not fall out in your pocket
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    When ready to throw, take tape off and cover with your finger, throw side-armed over target(s) You can also do this with paper if you can end up making the ball
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Method 5
Method 5 of 7:

Shotgun Shell / Chapstick Method

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    Find a used shotgun shell or chapstick and fill it about halfway with dirt.[1]
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    Put a green fuse firecracker in and fill the rest of the shell with dirt.[2]
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    Put a small hole in a piece of paper and put the fuse though the hole.
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    Secure the paper with rubber bands.
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Method 6
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Origami Method

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    Get a sheet of paper and make an origami water bomb.
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    Use a speed loader or funnel and load it to about three fourths capacity with plastic 6mm BBs.
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    Take a GREEN fused firecracker and place it in the water bomb's hole fuse side up (or use a bottle rocket with the stick removed).
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    Place the rocket fuse side up through the water bomb's hole in the top.
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    Be very careful with it. The explosion CAN set the paper on fire.
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    (NOTE: Don't use too strong of an explosive, make sure it can't do any serious damage if something goes wrong)
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Method 7
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Sandwich Bag Method

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    Take a plastic sandwich bag, and fill about 1/3 with vinegar.[3]
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    Place 6mm BB's into the vinegar
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    Take a tissue or paper towel and shake some baking soda (not baking powder) and fold the tissue or paper towel to completely surround the baking soda
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    Place the baking soda filled tissue or paper towel in the bag do not let the tissue or paper towel touch the vinegar until you are ready to throw the grenade
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    When you are ready to throw the grenade let the tissue or paper towel to make contact with the vinegar once the vinegar makes contact with the baking soda a gas will be released causing the bag to expand so once it hits a solid object it will blow up.[4]
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    NOTE: The Bag must be firmly closed otherwise the gas will escape from the bag making the grenade useless
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I make one out of a plastic bottle?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Fill the bottle with BBs and 3 or 4 firecrackers. Cut a small hole in the lid for the fuse and pull the fuse through, then light the fuse and throw.
  • Question
    Will these shoot out shrapnel?
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    Community Answer
    That depends on how you aim. If you're throwing technique is good enough, then you will be able to throw at an aiming point.
  • Question
    What is a firecracker?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A firecracker is a loud, explosive firework, typically wrapped in paper and lit with a fuse.
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Warnings

  • For methods involving firecrackers, always use green fuse firecrackers. Grey fuse firecrackers will blow up right after you light them.
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  • Do not throw at moving objects.
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  • If used for an airsoft fight, do not throw directly at person, throw at ground 1–2 feet (0.3–0.6 m) away from target.
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  • This can be dangerous. Wear protective gear and do not be reckless.
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