| Twirlygig |
From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-203 |
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Materials: Craft sticks or tongue depressors
Straws
Safety glasses
Masking tape
Pencil
Hot glue
Drill and bits
Scrap wood
Scissors
Colored markers
- Tape the tongue depressor onto a piece of scrap wood.
- Drill a hole in the center of a tongue depressor about 3/8" wide (figure A).
- Insert a straw in the hole.
- Hot-glue the straw in place and wrap it with masking tape for added strength (figure B).
- Decorate the depressor with colored markers.
Note: To fly the twirlygig, hold the straw between the palms of your hand. Push one hand forward and pull the other hand back. Throw the twirlygig up as you spin. Tips: - Try to gently twist the blades in opposite directions so that you will get more lift when you spin your twirlygig.
- Safety tip: Always be careful when using tools -- always have an adult present.
Products are available at any craft or hardware store nationwide.
RESOURCES :
Wind Toys That Spin, Sing, Whirl and Twirl
Model: 0806939346
Author: Cindy Burda
Order this book from Amazon.com.
(1999)
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
GUESTS :
Wendell Elliott
S&P Kites
5534 Albemarle Rd., Suite 106
Charlotte, NC 28212
Phone: 704-567-9006
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