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Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

The windmill that rotates with the wind is a childhood toy for many people, and todays children will not let it go because it is simple and easy to learn. This tutorial uses disposable paper cups to make colorful pinwheels instead of using paper. It looks better when rotated. Do you want to try it, kids?

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Prepare a paper cup and cut it from the mouth to the bottom, making about 9-10 strips.

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

When the cup is cut, the bottom of the cup has basically been cut off.

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Then fold the paper and refer to the picture above.

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Paint it with color and it will look better when rotated.

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Take a ballpoint pen refill, cut a short section, and insert it into the center of the bottom of the cup.

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Take another piece of wire and fold it into a step-like shape.

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Then the wire is passed through the pen core, and now the windmill can rotate.

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Fold this end of the wire to prevent the windmill from running out.

Steps to make a windmill with paper cups Pictures of how to make a windmill with paper cups

Run into the wind, you can see how beautiful this paper cup pinwheel is when it rotates~