How Do You Make Copper Wind Spinners?
Copper wind spinners can bring beauty and serenity to any garden or backyard. Whether you create a unique design that reflects your personality, or add items from your home, making copper wind spinners is a rewarding and inexpensive project the entire family. Read more to learn how. Purchase a roll of copper that is 1 inch in width. You can find copper strips in an arts and crafts store or on the Web. Use a pair of household scissors to cut the copper into a 12 inch strip. Use a drill to make a hole at the top and bottom of the strip. Then, add two more holes near the middle. The holes should be 2 inches apart. Bend and mold the copper strip into the desired shape. Use your hands or a pair of pliers, depending on the shape you wish to create. You will find that the copper strip is easier to bend, as it is thinner than a regular copper sheet. Attach a small eyehook into the top and bottom hole. Measure and cut a length of wire thread that is 15 inches long. Cut off excess thread and det