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How to Make a Paper Pinwheel

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  Paper pinwheels are versatile craft that is easy enough for children can make with little supervision and lovely enough to add whimsy to any event with DIY decor. This original   fidget spinner   can be made with any type of paper you have available. Paper pinwheels are a great way for budding scientists to test and explore the power of breath and air! The stronger your breath, the faster they will spin. As a parent/educator, allow these pinwheels to provide STEM support while you talk to kids about wind turbines, windmills, and renewable energy.​​ However, if you do not have children, these pinwheels are an excellent DIY project for decorating baby showers, adding a fun touch to a brunch buffet, and could even be a lovely addition to a  wedding . What You'll Need Equipment / Tools Scissors Pencil Ruler (optional) Materials 1 piece Square-shaped paper 1 Straw 1 Pushpin Masking tape Instructions Draw Lines  Using a ruler, mark the center of your square paper with a pencil. If you
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Decorative Origami Lotus Flower

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   Email   The Spruce / Chrissy Pk Modular Origami Lotus  This beautiful  origami  lotus flower is an intermediate-level project that anybody can make with a little bit of practice. The end result is a striking origami flower that you can use for a party or home decor. Supplies   16 sheets of square  paper   Pencil Glue  (optional) All sheets of paper should be the same size. Textured paper works best; however, plain printer paper is just fine.  Step 1   The Spruce / Chrissy Pk Start by  folding  a petal module: Fold a piece of paper in half, moving the bottom edge up to the top edge. Crease well. Fold in half again, moving the bottom edge up to the top edge. Unfold, so you can see the crease.  Fold the bottom corners diagonally toward the middle, aligning with the crease you just created. Do the same with the top left and right corners. For the top corners, be sure to only fold the front layer down and leave the back layer of paper as is. Step 2   The Spruce / Chrissy Pk Fold the top
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