How to Make a Clothespin Sailing Boat
Cut a piece of strong but thin card into a triangle, for the sail., Slide the triangle into the clothespin slit., Pierce a small hole in the top corner of the sail., Pull the string taut from the sail to the round clothespin end.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut a piece of strong but thin card into a triangle
The base of the triangle should be about 10-12cm (4-6"), the edges the same. , Use additional small pieces of card or poster tack to wedge it into place., This is the bit that will be above the water.
Slip string through this and tie a small knot to prevent the string slipping back through.
Trim the string to neaten., Wrap around this round knob several times.
Leave string dangling down for the next step. -
Step 2: for the sail.
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Step 3: Slide the triangle into the clothespin slit.
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Step 4: Pierce a small hole in the top corner of the sail.
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Step 5: Pull the string taut from the sail to the round clothespin end.
Detailed Guide
The base of the triangle should be about 10-12cm (4-6"), the edges the same. , Use additional small pieces of card or poster tack to wedge it into place., This is the bit that will be above the water.
Slip string through this and tie a small knot to prevent the string slipping back through.
Trim the string to neaten., Wrap around this round knob several times.
Leave string dangling down for the next step.
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