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How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

Dutch windmills are very beautiful, and the shadow of windmills can also be seen in fairy tales.

The Dutch windmills are very beautiful when they turn, giving people a very dreamy feeling.

How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

If the wind is strong, then the windmill will rotate smoothly. Children who like it can learn it.

Prepare some things in advance, including ointment boxes, A4 paper, sticky notes, thumbtacks and straws.

How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

Roll the A4 paper into a cone and stick it with glue.

How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

Paste the sticky notes to both sides of the straw. You need to prepare two sticky notes.

String the thumbtacks directly from the middle, and use glue to stick them where the straws can touch.

How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

Place the cone object on the toothpaste box.

Then install the thumbtack on the cone.

How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

The thumbtack must be tightened to avoid falling out when turning.

Such a very simple windmill is completed.

How to repurpose toothpaste boxes to make a simple Dutch pinwheel

Attach the thumbtack to the cone, twist it to prevent it from falling out, and the simple windmill is completed.