So I ran across these instructions that are adapted from Scrapbooks, Etc. to make your own pinwheels. I had high hopes that we would make them before now as we love pinwheels in our house. However, I keep losing the instructions and so I though I better post them before I lose them once again.
-Cut out a even square of double-sided paper or card stock. Use different sizes of squares for different size of pinwheels.
-Draw too diagonal lines on the square from corner to corner.
-Using scissors, cut on each line, approximately leaving 1/2 inch on each line from the center point intact.
-Punch a small in every other corner so that a hole is on each triangle only.
-Poke a slit (using scissors) into the center point for brad prongs.
-Fold every other corner (corners with holes) into the center. Insert the brad prongs through the holes as you go and then down into the slit.
-Using a bit of glue, slide a wooden dowel or skewer into the pinwheel. Allow to dry.
Looks like fun, huh? These instructions are for a decorative pinwheel only as pictured above. However, I would really like to see if we can get it to turn for added delight.
At our house, we use pinwheels to express music. We move the pinwheels high and low to the notes of the music. We also move them fast and slow along to the rhythm. Regular pinwheels move by themselves with these full body strokes and do not need to be blown.
So you can see why we would love to try to make our own. Plus, it is another fun craft to enjoy together. I will keep you posted on the results.
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