How Do You Make A Whistle From A Straw?
It is really simple to make a whistle just using a drinking straw. All you need is a straw, something to cut holes in the straw and some practice at blowing a tune with your new straw. • Obtain a straw Obtain a straw. If you use the one you have used after drinking, rinse it out and let it dry before going to the next step. If the straw is wrapped, remove its wrapper. • Cut one end of the straw Cut one end of the straw. Make this end slanted and pointed. This will form the bottom of the straw whistle. • Make holes in the whistle Make holes in the straw whistle. Cut 2 to 3 round holes at the top end of the straw. Anything that can be pressed through the straw is suitable to make holes with – a pen, scissors or something else sharp. However, be careful only to cut the hole one side of the straw and not to pass through to the other side. • Try to play a tune. Place your mouth on the uncut end of the straw whistle. Blow and see if you can make a sound. When you can get a sound, place your
If you enjoy doing crafts projects with your child, then you will love learning how to make a whistle out of an everyday drinking straw. Not only is it an inexpensive project, but it also leaves your child with a musical instrument that plays real notes. Step 1 Remove the straw from its paper wrapper if it has one. Step 2 Trim the straw to the desired length. The straw should be at least 4-inches long after you cut it. A shorter straw results in a higher-pitched sound while a longer straw produces a lower-pitched sound. Step 3 Cut the edges off of the straw at a 45-degree angle at approximately 1 centimeter down from the tip. The tip should now look pointed and slanted. Step 4 Make two to three round holes near the uncut tip of the straw. Use any moderately sharp object, like a safety pin, pen or scissors, to pierce these holes. Only cut through the top side of the straw. Avoid piercing through to the lower part of the straw tube. Step 5 Firmly hold the uncut ends of the straw together
