Whimsical Whirligigs

Whimsical WhirligigsWindmill, wind machine, wind toy They're all names for whirligigs charming wind driven, toy like objects that have delighted observers for hundreds of years. This clearly written, amply illustrated guide provides step by step directions and full size patterns for creating over 30 of these engaging objects. Following an introduction that describes the parts of a whirligig and lists the materials you'll need to assemble, finish, and mount your completed

Windmill, wind machine, wind toy They're all names for whirligigs -- charming wind-driven, toy-like objects that have delighted observers for hundreds of years. This clearly written, amply illustrated guide provides step-by-step directions and full-size patterns for creating over 30 of these engaging objects.
Following an introduction that describes the parts of a whirligig and lists the materials you'll need to assemble, finish, and mount your completed project, you'll find easy-to-follow instructions for creating a variety of these captivating collectibles. There are arm-waving whirligigs in the shape of Doctor Doolittle, Pinocchio, and a happy sailor; winged whirligigs that include a coo-coo bird, a guardian angel, and a flying elephant; mechanical whirligigs such as Danny the Dinosaur and David the Wood Chopper; as well as such intricate subjects as a baseball player, a cheerleader, a fisherman in a boat, clashing knights, a patriotic drummer, and a signaling scout.
With an abundance of illustrations to help bring each project to a successful completion, the only other thing you'll need is some wind