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Description

Make a Whirlygig from recycled cardboard and strings.

Resources

• Whirlygig patterns template or blank paper
• String
• A scrap of heavy recycled cardboard
• Gluestick
• Scissors
• Kitchen skewer

Instructions

http://www.thecrafttrain.com/1/post/2015/05/how-to-make-a-whirlygig.html

Prep before meeting:

Works best to pre-cut your cardboard circles using a template.
The string needs to be a comfortable width to hold between your two hands when doubled over, so cut one and then use it to measure the rest.

Print out your templates and choose which two patterns you’d like to use best or use the blank template and create your own pattern (this is great for primary colours to see how they blend when it is spinning).
Glue one piece onto your recycled cardboard circle, and then glue the second pattern onto the reverse.
Poke two small holes in the whirlygig with the kitchen skewer
thread the string through, tying in a knot once done.
Make sure you leave a long loop of thread on both sides of the patterns
Once you have your whirlygig finished twirl and whirl away

Tags

• Paper Craft
• Pattern
• recycled materials
• Toys

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