Patriotic Star Pinwheel
Create a star pinwheel with patriotic paper for a fun 4th of July craft project. Stick into your garden or planter for outdoor decoration this holiday.This project comes to us from Sheila of Cheeky Magpie.
Materials:
- Paper
- Scissors
- Adhesive
- 2 buttons
- 3" thin wire
- Large plastic bead
- Stick
- Tape
- Ribbon (optional)
- Shape for decoration (optional)
- Brad (optional)
- Pinwheel Template
Step 1:
Cut your star following the template. Made sure you leave the dashed lines uncut. These will become the blades of the star. Punch or cut a small hole in the center of the star. Place adhesive around the center hole. Loop the blades into the center and stick down.
Step 2:
Poke hole in middle of paper circle and use adhesive to apply it to center of star. This helps to hold all of the blades in place.
Step 3:
Thread wire through button and then place on top of hole in center of the star. The wire will be what allows the star to spin.
Step 4:
On the back of the star, thread the bead on the wire and then add the second button. The bead keeps a space between the stick and the star allowing it to move freely. Twist wire to keep button/bead in place. Then wrap wire around the stick and tape down ends.
At this point, you are done but may want to decorate with ribbon or trim and a shape for the center of the star. I used a small chipboard star for mine. It's not only a toy, but doubles as decor. Mine is being stored in a planter next to some flowers. I spins gently with the breeze. Very nice!
Read NextFirecracker Duster
Your Recently Viewed Projects
Marilyn B
Jun 11, 2017
Love this patriotic pinwheel! Certainly use caution with little ones, but you could also make these stationary for display only. There are so many decorating options for this, from painting the papers used, embellishing the printed designs, and adding some glitter here and there. You might even try some metallic glittered washi tape on the edges. So fun!
MrsRich1
Jul 04, 2010
I must comment on Pinky52's question about the safety of the wire in this project. I feel the wire is the least of the worries--the buttons, the beads and most of all the stick are all dangerous for small children. If you plan to make this for a small child, let them use it only under supervision and by no means let them run with it.
Pinky52
Jun 24, 2010
It sounds like fun, and I'm sure it would work. But, is that wire safe around small children. I would be afraid to let them play with it. Can you find a safer way to attach the pinwheel to the stick?
Crafter 4257356
May 20, 2010
This sounds like an easy and fun project. The photos are very helpful. I like that I have most of the materials already. This would make a nice little gift, too. Thank you. :)
Report Inappropriate Comment
Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.
Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.