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Rotating paper pinwheel

Rotating paper pinwheel developed as a measured original paper study. The packet provides the actual parts, joining or shaping marks, drawing dimensions and an assembly sequence. Print at actual size and dry-fit the parts before gluing.

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US Letter
Pages
4
Sheet
215.9 × 279.4 mm
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Pages in this PDF
  • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 2 — 140 mm rotor square
  • Page 3 — 160 x 35 mm stand
  • Page 4 — Assembly instructions

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Rotating paper pinwheel / LETTER

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Letter and A4 preserve the component dimensions. Choose the sheet you will print, not a different object size.

Materials and construction

Plain 100 to 140 gsm paper for a first dimensional trial; approximately 160 to 220 gsm card only after confirming the folds. Use a ruler, suitable scissors, a blunt scoring tool and a small amount of paper adhesive. An adult should handle internal cuts, holes and small fasteners.

Before making a batch

Measure the 50 mm reference and two named component dimensions.

Make a complete empty trial and document fold direction, joining order, collision, stability and any fragile features.

Repeat the trial using your chosen paper. Check that every join holds and each moving part works freely before decorating.

Inside this edition

Instruction pages
2
Orientation
Portrait

140 mm square rotor; five 3.6 mm holes; 160 x 35 mm trial stand.

From file to finished page

  1. Cut inward along the four diagonals, stopping before the center area.
  2. Punch the four corner holes and center hole. Bring the marked corners to the center without creasing the curved blades.
  3. An adult may use a suitable loose paper fastener and spacer through the five aligned holes; keep sharp ends covered.
  4. Attach to a separate stable paper stand and test free turning by hand. Do not claim wind performance before a real trial.
Printing and use notes

Drawing dimensions describe flat paper surfaces, not verified internal capacity, load strength, fit or material compatibility.

No mailing, food-contact, archival, toy-safety, protective-wear or cutting-machine certification is supplied.

Make a plain-paper trial first; paper thickness and fold accuracy can change the fit.

Direct PDF files for every edition
  • Rotating paper pinwheel / LETTER · 4 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 140 mm rotor square
    • Page 3 — 160 x 35 mm stand
    • Page 4 — Assembly instructions
  • Rotating paper pinwheel / A4 · 4 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 140 mm rotor square
    • Page 3 — 160 x 35 mm stand
    • Page 4 — Assembly instructions
  • Paper favor windmill / LETTER · 5 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 140 mm rotor square
    • Page 3 — 160 x 35 mm stand
    • Page 4 — 52 x 82 mm favor message pennant
    • Page 5 — Assembly instructions
  • Paper favor windmill / A4 · 5 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 140 mm rotor square
    • Page 3 — 160 x 35 mm stand
    • Page 4 — 52 x 82 mm favor message pennant
    • Page 5 — Assembly instructions

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