Things You Will Need
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Cut off a 70-inch piece of 1/4 copper or aluminum wire and bend the top (about 4 inches) into a hook.
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Wrap the remaining wire down a wire mandrel, starting with the base at the large end, to form a loose coil until you reach the last 6 inches of the wire.
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Put a glass ball inside the coil so that it rests on third or fourth coil under the hook and secure by pushing coils on either side to keep it steady.
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Cut the fishing line in a 2-foot or 3-foot foot length and tie it to the hook of your whirligig.
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Tie several whirligigs to a tree or hang from the eaves of your home.
The Drip Cap
- Decorate your yard with beautiful, handmade whirligigs (also known as wind spinners).
- Cut the fishing line in a 2-foot or 3-foot foot length and tie it to the hook of your whirligig.