Pinwheel/Windmill

Last weekend we went to a craft mela in town. There were lots of toys made of wood, paper, etc. My daughters eye fell on a windmill. Thanks to it being a windy day it was turning nicely. It was probably the bestseller for the shopkeeper that day.

A windmill or pinwheel is very easy to make at home.

You need the following items:
A square craft paper or origami paper
Scissors
Glue
Push pin
Straw

1. Take a square shape craft paper or origami paper.


2. Draw 2 lines diagonally from one corner to the other. Mark the center.


3. Cut through the line from each corner towards the center but make sure not to cut all the way. Cut till about 3/4th of the line. Repeat for the remaining 3 corners.


4. Take a fold from one corner and glue it to the center. I used a glue gun for this. You can use any glue. Repeat for the remaining 3 corners each time gluing the folds at the center.


5. Take a push pin and make a hole in the center. At the other end push it through the straw.

Your pinwheel or windmill is ready.


The original color of the paper that i took is purple. I have no idea how the first four pictures became blue. Maybe some lighting effect when i took the pictures. :)
Lets see it in action