Prosthetic Leg Model

Materials Needed:Consumables:

• Paper Towel Roll

• Duct Tape

Reusable:

• Two 12-inch rulers (with holes)

• One 12-inch PVC pipe

-Track baton or other similar item works

• One lint roller (hole on top)

• One dense sponge

• Three 3-4 inch bolts

-Thinner threads are best

• Three matching nuts

• 1 Ace Bandage (optional)

• Scissors

• 3-4 inch nail or other long item for puncturing paper towel roll

Steps to Build a Basic Prosthetic ModelStep 1: Align rulers to desired height and affix in parallel fashion to sticky part of lint roller. Duct tape in place.

Step 2: Cut sponge in half. Run bolt through bottom holes in ruler through sponge. Fasten with nut.

Building a Prosthetic Step 3:

Align hole in top of lint roller to desired location. Puncture paper towel roll with nail or other item. Drive bolt through paper towel roll making sure that it runs through the hole in the lint roller. Fasten tightly.

Building a Prosthetic Step 4:

Use scissors to cut a notch in the back of the paper towel roll to allow for joint movement.

Building a Prosthetic Step 5:

Insert PVC pipe section into top of leg for stability. Duct tape remaining sponge to the top of the pipe/towel roll and cover with ace bandage.

Add a shoe and enjoy your prosthetic!