Pot of Gold Trap

An oatmeal tub painted as a black pot of gold, with a hidden drop inside.

Build time30 min
CostLow
Items4

How to make it

  1. Paint an oatmeal tub black.
  2. Cut a paper “false floor” across the top and pile gold coins on it.
  3. A leprechaun reaching in falls through the paper.

What you need

  • Oatmeal tub
  • Black paint
  • Paper
  • Gold coins

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