Day 35

Create instructions that others can use to make something and then have someone try it out.


How To: Recycled Wind Catcher

What you need:
copper wire
old t-shirts, various colors
fishing line
scissors

1. Form the wire into a circle. I made mine about 6 inches in diameter. To make this step easier, find something round to use as a mold to form around, just make sure you can get it off.

2. Cut the t-shirt into equal strips. I start by cutting a section a little less than one inch and then I tear the fabric with my hands. Any length will do, but I think the longer the better.

3. Stretch the newly cut strips by holding one end and running your hand down to the opposite end pulling lightly. This should make the strip almost double in length.

4. To place the strip on the hoop: Fold in half. Feed the two ends through the top part, wrapping around the hoop. Pull tight. You should have a hoop with one strip on it now. Repeat this process until your hoop is full.

5. Tie 4 pieces of fishing line (each about 18 inches long) around hoop, be sure to place them equally around the hoop. This is what will allow it to hang and spin freely. Tie the four pieces together in a simple knot about 6-10 inches from the base of the hoop.

6. Use the excess fishing line to hang in a tree.

7. Watch it spin and enjoy.

Alternatives: needlework hoops work well for this if you don’t want to mess with forming a circle on your own, ribbons for a lighter wind catcher, string

P.S. I love this song Bonnie ‘Price’ Billy The Worlds Greatest. It helps if someone loves you.