Pinwheel Poi
Pinwheel Poi
A new invention for Poi spinners!
What are Pinwheel Poi?
- exactly what it sounds like - poi with pinwheels attached
- pinwheels spin while you spin!
- they look and sound great - brrrrrrr
Where can I buy these?
You can pre-order them on our dedicated webste here: https://pinwheelpoi.circusscientist.com
Full instructional build video is on the Circus Scientist website https://circusscientist.com/pinwheel-poi
Supplies
Items needed - links to Aliexpress products used:
- Cheap Poi with attachment - our Premium Poi will look much nicer, but these will do to get you started fast!
- Nylon String (I used 1.5mm)
- Pinwheels
- Organza ribbon (for the tail - I used 40mm)
Links and pics of all items available at the Circus Scientist Shop.
Connect the String
Tie the Nylon String to the front connector and back of 2 pinwheels
Assemble the Pinwheels
Assemble the pinwheels on the spindle part - make sure to have the first and third spinning one way, and the third spinning the opposite way (trust me it looks best)
Connect Everything
Connect the tied-on connectors
Tie on Ribbon
Tie the Organza ribbon to to the back of the last Pinwheel
Tie Onto Poi
Tie the front Pinwheel to the Poi loop
The Finished Product
This tutorial was made possible by my Patreon subscribers.
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