Crafting Spitwads 101

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Creating Basic Spitwads

Crafting Multi-Ply Spitwads

Launching Your Spitball Arsenal

Spitwads serve as excellent tools for lighthearted mischief among pals or for refining your aim (never for retaliation or causing discomfort to others). They're both economical and simple to concoct. The next time boredom strikes, initiate a round of spitwad skirmish and assert your dominance as the spitwad virtuoso.

Essential Insights

Tear a small piece of paper, moisten it with your saliva, and compact it into a spitwad.
For layered spitwads, repeat the aforementioned procedure, but encase your spitwad in another small piece of paper before saturating it with saliva.
To propel a spitwad, expel, flick, or blow it towards your target using a straw.

Procedure

Creating Basic Spitwads

Tear the paper into small fragments. They needn't be precise; approximate sizes will suffice. Continue tearing until the entire sheet is in shreds.

Mold the paper shreds into a sphere. Shape the paper bits into a spherical form by grasping them between the thumb, index, and middle fingers of both hands. Press your fingers together, concentrating on the center of the paper. Repeat until a small sphere is formed.

Moisten the paper sphere with saliva. If your mouth feels dry, consider taking a sip of liquid. Ensure there's enough saliva to thoroughly saturate the spitwad. Occasionally, lightly chewing on it aids in complete coverage.

Prepare for launch. With your spitwad adequately moistened, you're ready to deploy it using your preferred method.

If spitting or blowing through a straw, no need to remove it from your mouth—just launch.
If throwing, extract it from your mouth first. Once sufficiently soaked, remove it from your mouth and launch away.

Crafting Multi-Ply Spitwads

Rip two pieces of paper into smaller squares.

The size doesn't need to be exact, but consider that you'll be layering these squares onto your spitwads, so create two sizes (one large enough to cover a smaller ball).

Shape your smaller squares into tiny spheres. Grip the paper between your thumb, index, and middle fingers. Squeeze them together, focusing on the center of the paper, until it forms a small ball.

Hydrate. Ensure your mouth is moist enough to thoroughly saturate your spitball. Take a sip to moisten your mouth.

Insert the paper ball into your mouth. Rotate the spitball in your mouth to ensure it's fully coated in saliva. Chewing lightly can help spread saliva evenly over the surface.

Remove the spitball from your mouth. Once your spitball is thoroughly coated in saliva, you can extract it from your mouth.

Take another sheet of paper and encase your spitball with it. Ensure you select one of the larger pieces from the torn papers. Wrap it around your drenched spitball, pressing firmly with your fingers to enlarge the spitball.

Hydrate again. You'll need ample saliva to saturate the spitball entirely. Take a substantial gulp, swish it around, and swallow.

Reinsert the augmented spitball into your mouth. Now that you've replenished your saliva, return the enlarged spitball to your mouth, allowing ample time for the entire surface to be soaked.

Remove it from your mouth. Once the spitball is thoroughly moistened, take it out of your mouth and prepare to either throw it manually or flick it using your fingers or a ruler. It should be sufficiently sized to travel a considerable distance.

Launching Your Spitball Arsenal

Eject it using your fingers. This technique is effective for both single-layered and multi-layered spitballs. Multi-layered ones typically achieve greater distance.

Position the spitball between your thumb and middle finger, draw your arm back, aim, and release.

Expel it from your mouth. This approach is most suitable for single-layered spitballs due to their ease of expulsion. Position the spitball between your lips, inhale deeply, and exhale forcefully. The spitball should propel straight toward your target.

Close proximity to your target might be necessary for this method to be effective.

Blow it through a straw. This method is optimal for single-layered spitballs as they fit snugly in a straw. Alternatively, a pen can be used.

Insert the spitball into the straw, pushing it in as far as possible.
Seal your mouth around the straw to prevent air from entering.
Exhale forcefully.
The spitball should shoot out from the opposite end of the straw, directed at your target.

Flick it using your fingers or a ruler. This method is most effective for multi-layered spitballs as they offer greater velocity.

Curl your middle finger towards your thumb to create a circle, ensuring the nail of your finger touches your thumb. Apply pressure between your fingers to create tension.
Place the spitball where your middle finger meets your thumb, between them, on the outer side of your middle finger.
Extend your middle finger outward, away from your thumb. This action should cause the spitball to launch upwards and towards your target.

Pro Tips

To enhance the size of your multi-layered spitball, continue adding layers.

Cautionary Notes

Avoid using spitballs for bullying purposes.
If you delay shooting your spitball after creation, it may dry out and solidify.
Avoid shooting spitballs at close range or causing harm to anyone.

Essential Equipment

Piece of Paper
Beverage
Saliva

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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials do you need to create spitwads effectively?

To create spitwads effectively, you need a piece of paper, some saliva, and optionally, a straw for launching. The paper should be torn into small pieces, which are then moistened with saliva to form a spitwad.

How do you make multi-layered spitwads step by step?

To make multi-layered spitwads, first tear two pieces of paper into smaller squares. Form a spitball with one square, moisten it, then encase it with the second square. Ensure both layers are thoroughly coated with saliva before launching.

Can you launch a spitwad using a straw, and if so, how?

Yes, you can launch a spitwad using a straw. Simply insert the spitwad into the straw, seal your mouth around the end, and exhale forcefully. This will propel the spitwad toward your target effectively.

What are some effective techniques for launching spitwads?

Effective techniques for launching spitwads include flicking them using your fingers, expelling them from your mouth, or blowing them through a straw. Each method can vary in effectiveness based on the spitwad's design and moisture level.