How Do You Make Colonial Toys Such As A Whirligig?
Simple whirling toys were popular in early America. Children enjoyed the toys, which were often made from materials at hand, including buttons, wood and pewter.The spinning disk makes a soft buzzing sound, and some early mentions of the toy in literature refer to it as a “buzzer,” but “whirligig” was the name most often used for the spinning toys. Step 1 Using the paper and a marker, draw the design for your whirligig. Trace a shape using a cookie cutter design such as a circle, gingerbread man or flower. Cut it out. Step 2 Using the template you created, trace the design on the cardboard or wood. Use the scissors or knife to cut the design. This is the whirligig base. After you cut the base out, use the emery board to sand all the edges of the whirligig base to eliminate any sharp edges. You can use sandpaper, but the emery board is easier to maneuver around the designs. Step 3 Use crayons or markers to draw a design on the finished whirligig. Repeat on the other side of the base. Ste
