Making Whirligigs & Other Wind Toys

by Sharon Pierce

Great, practical toys! Make 3 different kinds of whirligig arms, 26 soldier, mermaid, penguin, Santa, unicorn, more, plus wind toys -- windmills, racing jockeys and even a tireless fellow milking an endlessly patient cow.

Genres: Woodwork, Crafts

Hardcover

First published April 1, 1985

Reviews

[Deborah Collin · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s something very appealing about whirligigs, first cousin of the weathervane, that touches a nostalgic chord. Living in the little country town where lawn ornaments go to retire, I’ve never been overly fond of outdoor decorations, but Sharon Pierce has created a set of lawn toys that are interesting, attractive, and imaginative enough for any folk art enthusiast.

Colorful, well designed, and far less crude than many similar "reproductions," the 26 projects are bound to include something special to add to your coun1try collection. The instructions are easy to understand, the patterns simple to copy, and the photographs, both color and black and white, make cutting, construction, and finishing a small matter for even the beginning woodworker.

If you’re fascinated by wind toys, or interested in folk art, Making Whirligigs & Other Wind Toys will be a welcome addition to your book shelf.

[Don Gubler · Rating 3 out of 5]

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