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Spinner at home. How to make a spinner with your own hands: manufacturing tips How to make a spinner out of paper with your own hands

Spinner at home. How to make a spinner with your own hands: manufacturing tips How to make a spinner out of paper with your own hands

Despite the fact that the peak of popularity of the anti-stress toy that was fashionable in 2016-2017 has begun to subside, many are still looking for ways to create an original little thing that will help them have a fun time on long trips, long queues or in difficult life situations. Naturally, we are talking about a do-it-yourself spinner. How to create it at home, and what you need for this - read more in our material.

What are spinners for and how do they work?

Each twist dismantles the individuality of its owner.

Fidget spinner is a rotating flat or three-dimensional toy that is popular among adults and children around the globe. Its main purpose is to occupy and distract . Some people think that spinner is useful , because thanks to him you can distract from everyday and psychological problems, relieve irritability, get rid of anxiety. Others claim that thanks to the turntable you can focus on the right things, distracting from everything unnecessary. Be that as it may, the fame of the toy does not need explanation, because literally everyone loves it.

There are many forms of the so-called hand twister. It will depend not only on the invented design, but also on the components available in stock. To understand the specifics of the work when creating a spinner with your own hands, you need to know just a few important points.

Mandatory traditional elements of a spinner are:

bearing;
wings.

The most important part of the spinner is the bearing. It will depend on him how long and quickly the toy will spin, as well as its sound and vibrations. In many homemade toys, bearings are often replaced with primitive structures made from toothpicks , which also allow the toy's wings to spin.

Wings, or petals, can be from two to six , but often you can find two or three petals. It is these elements of the spinner that give room for imagination, allow you to embody bold ideas and show individuality.

An unusual design of one of the most primitive forms of a toy - round.

The so-called twisters made from plastic, metal, wood, cardboard and many other materials. Often materials are combined. Recently, plastic or metal toys with glowing wings.

Products made of plastic, wood and copper.

The design of many hand-made spinners is amazing. Many people decorate their toys with interesting engravings, illustrations, and icons. . The model of a small spinner that fits in the palm of your hand allows you to characterize its owner without further ado.

Spinner in the shape of a Snitch.

Fairy-tale illustrations and details look very interesting on spinners.

Men's pinwheel design.

Lately, glow-in-the-dark toys have become very popular.

Fidget spinners in women's design.

Today, a spinner can be bought in almost any store. There are budget models, and there are expensive original or even designer ones. But to stand out from the crowd, you need to make a certain effort, for example, make an original thing with your own hands for yourself or your child, relative, friend (for example, as a gift). If a child asks for such a fashionable product as a spinner, so much the better, because he can be involved in the creative process, starting with choosing a model and ending with creating a memorable toy.

General instructions before starting work

Before you start working on your spinner, you need to have an idea of what exactly a person wants to get as a result. To ensure that the result does not disappoint, you need to work according to a simple scheme.

Stage No. 1 - selecting a model and design

Since there are countless possible models of spinners, and we are all different, and we like different things, then to begin with, you can choose the appropriate model from the simple ones. This is necessary so that the process does not turn into punishment. Or you can go the other way and choose the most original model from a special material of an unusual shape. This option is suitable for those who have already tried to create things with their own hands.

Options for creating a hand spinner with your own hands.

Stage No. 2 - draw and draw

For everything to work out, you should take care of the drawing on a scale of 1:1. You can draw the future spinner model on paper, or you can search for ready-made drawings on the vast expanses of the Internet.

Drawings and blanks.

Stage No. 3 - prepare tools

Now that the creator has decided on the design and the schematic image is ready, you can begin to prepare all the necessary materials.

The first step is to purchase (or remove from old equipment) a bearing. It can be made of metal or ceramic. The most acceptable option is a diameter of 2 mm. To ensure a pleasant pastime in the future, professionals advise clean the part from grease in a "bath" of gasoline before it ends up in the toy. Why clean the bearing from grease? It makes the rotation slower, and also gets your hands, clothes and furniture dirty.

In addition to the spinner assembly parts, you will also need the following tools:

Construction marker (pen, pencil, regular felt-tip pen);
Scissors;
Stationery knife;
Decorative finishing elements (optional);
Glue;
Special tools for creating the wings we need (tools for working on wood or metal).

Preparatory stage.

Stage No. 4 - creating a spinner

When the preparation is complete, you can safely start making the toy with your own hands. Next, we will consider several popular options for creating spinners from various materials in several ways.

Varieties of hand twisters made from improvised means.

Spinner made of paper and cardboard without bearing

The most popular option for those who are in no hurry to run for a bearing and cut out squiggles from metal or wood is to make the first simple spinner from cardboard and paper. It’s really not difficult to do this with your own hands, and if you show a little more imagination, then a simple cardboard can turn into an original canvas for your favorite icons or drawings.

Tools for work:

ruler;
compass;
pencil;
pen;
scissors;
stationery knife;
cardboard;
glue;
toothpick;
nut - 2 pcs.

You can watch the step-by-step process in the video:

Using plastic covers

Another simple way to create a spinner with your own hands, which will take a little more time, is a model from ordinary bottle caps. By the way, this method also does not require bearings. Here's a little step-by-step instructions.

Tools for work:

caps - 4-6 pcs.;
plasticine (you can use kinetic sand);
glue gun;
glue stick;
lighter;
awl;
stationery knife;
toothpick;
scissors.

Progress:

Fill three lids (or more if the spinner has more wings) almost to the top with plasticine. We secure it with a layer of glue from a gun, which should fill the lids to the top.
The main cap remains without filler. We make a hole in it with an awl in the very center. We glue the lids with plasticine on the sides to this central part of the future spinner. It is important to do this at an equal distance from each other.
Take a glue stick and cut off two equal parts - about 1 cm each.
We break the toothpick in the center. We insert it into the central cover and attach pieces of silicone rod to the ends so that it is convenient to hold the piece of wood.
Your DIY spinner is ready!

Wooden with bearing

A wooden spinner is the most pleasant and affordable option that you can create with your own hands. A real lesson in labor for adults and children!

Tools for work:

Glue gun;
Bearing 2 mm;
Plywood sheet, thickness 5 mm;
Several coins;
Drill;
Hand jigsaw;
Clamp;
Scissors;
Sandpaper;
Pencil or construction marker;
Ready-made spinner template.

Progress:

Print out the diagram and cut it out. We fix it on a plywood sheet and trace it. It is necessary to mark the places in each of the circles where there will be holes.
We drill additional holes on the sides of the circles with the door, allowing us to cut out a beautiful circle shape from the inside of the wing.
The future spinner needs to be cut out of plywood with a jigsaw. Then carefully sand the edges and surface until the surface is smooth.
The bearing must be inserted into the hole prepared for it in the center. If you have difficulty, you can use a hammer and hammer the metal element into the wooden one.
The wings of the “spinner” need to be weighted down—for this you will need coins. You can glue the weights for each hole in the following order: a coin with a face value of five rubles, then two, and again five, as shown in the video.
You can cover it with solid color paint, or you can decorate it in another interesting and original way - there is room for imagination, which is so nice to realize with your own hands.

Video tutorials on creating spinners

To get comfortable with creating a spinner with your own hands, you can watch some video tutorials on this topic. The conditions for creation can be very different, as well as materials and styles, but a homemade spinner can turn out no worse than a factory one.

Here's another way to create paper twisters, this time in the shape of shuriken :

Minimalistic spinner made of bearings and clamps:

Here's a great spinner option for girls:

A spinner is a new type of toy for children, designed to develop fine motor skills and entertain children. Not every parent decides to purchase such a toy for their child due to its high cost. Therefore, today on the Internet you can find many options for making toys yourself. We suggest you consider how to make a spinner without bearings at home with your own hands!

What is a spinner?

This type of toy is perfect for both adults and children. What is the advantage:

Relieves irritation, nervous and mental tension. Has a calming effect on the nervous system;
Helps you switch from one task to another;
Used to quit smoking;
It is especially recommended to take with you for those who like to chew pens, nails or pencils.

Also, in addition to all of the above, it is recommended that children of preschool age purchase fidget spinners. Little ones are very attracted to the rotating movements of this toy on a horizontal plane. By taking such a toy with you while traveling, you won’t have to listen to your child say that he has nothing to do.

Also, the toy can be used not only as entertainment, but also as development, since fine motor skills of the hands develop during play. This type of toy is especially recommended for those children who have not yet begun to speak clearly.

Once you understand how to play, over time you can learn several interesting tricks with a spinner.

While making toys at home, you can also involve your children. They will be interested in making it with their own hands, showing their imagination and skill. It will not take much time to create various types of accessories, nor will it cost much money. As you already understand, there are more advantages to making toys at home than disadvantages. Then we suggest you consider how to make a spinner without bearings.

Do it yourself

In order to easily make an accessory at home, you need to prepare all the required tools and materials.

So, let’s look at what available materials you can use to make a toy:

coins;
Lego;
wood;
plastic covers;
paper and cardboard, etc.

Equipment you may need:

a template diagram of the toy itself, which is easy to find on the Internet and print;
stationery sharp scissors;
writing instruments;
glue or glue gun, depending on what type of spinner you want to make;
decorative elements.

Now it becomes clear that you can make a toy with your own hands from any available material, the main thing is to show a little of your imagination and that’s it, the miracle device will be ready.

In order to make an accessory for a child as correctly and accurately as possible, you need to find a toy template. You can do this on the Internet; just print it out in full size. If you draw beautifully, then making a spinner model will not be difficult for you. Moreover, with a little imagination you can come up with a new design for it.

How to make a spinner without bearings for children, and to be more precise, how can you replace the bearing?

As usual, in order to make educational toys at home, people buy special devices - bearings, but they are considered unsafe, especially for children.

How can you replace the bearing in a spinner:

With coins. To do this, use two ruble coins, in the middle of which you need to make a small hole for fastening, but in order not to damage the soft fingertips, you need to drip instant glue from the outside of the hole.
You can also install a wooden stick or a piece of plastic in the middle, making sure to wrap them with electrical tape.
Plastic soda caps are a good option for bearing replacement.

Manufacturing options

brilliant fiomiran double-sided color of your choice;
white cardboard;
one ruble coin;
stationery scissors;
awl;
wire is 1 cm long;
any plastic figurine with a hole in the middle - 2 pcs;
glue;
double sided tape.

After all the required materials have been prepared, we begin to describe the step-by-step work.

We place the white cardboard on the table and build a rectangle with sides: length 7 cm and width 2.5 cm. Then cut it out. Now you need to make rounded edges on both sides of the rectangle. For convenience, you can use a 5 ruble coin. Now we take ruble coins and, stepping back half a centimeter from the edge, outline them. We cut out the rounded part and the circles from the inside.

Now we take the part and make a similar second one. Cut the tape into small strips and glue them together.

We lay foamiran on the table and apply the finished figure to it and make similar ones, only from foamiran. Moreover, we do not cut out the inner circles of these blanks.

To the cardboard figure we glue a cut out foamiran figure on one side. Then, on the other side, we glue ruble coins on both sides and only then attach the second beautiful piece made of foamiran.

We wait a little until the product dries. Then you need to make a small hole in the middle. For this we will use a simple awl. We do it carefully so that the resulting hole is not wide.

We take the wire in our hands and attach a figure to one of the sides, which must be secured with “Moment” glue. We thread the workpiece through, and attach the second figure to the other end of the wire.

That's all, the spinner for the child is completely ready. We check how it scrolls and you can play.

Lego spinner

From Lego

You can use the construction set not only for playing with children, but also to build a modern toy from it. So, what is needed to create it:

double three-module connecting pin - 3 parts;
nine-module beam - 2 parts;
axis for connection;
two bushings.

Once all the parts have been prepared, you can safely begin assembling the accessory. We attach connecting pins to the beam, one after another. They will act as a weighting agent. We fix the second beam on top of the installed pins.

In the middle between the beam and the middle pin we place the connection axis. We attach bushings to the ends of the axle. This way the axle will not fall out of the structure and will help them rotate. You can find diagrams for assembling a spinner from a construction set on the Internet.

Toy for children made of paper or thick cardboard

A modern children's toy can be made even from simple paper or cardboard. Every person can find such material at hand, and the manufacturing costs are minimal. This type is suitable for children, as it is considered completely safe for them.

thick cardboard and a ready-made spinner template;
scissors;
awl;
coins of 2 rubles;
used pen refill;
paints for decoration.

How to make a spinner without bearings from paper:

We transfer the printed template onto cardboard and cut in two blanks. Then you need to circle the finished coins on cardboard; you need to make 4 of them. Cut out cardboard parts.
Now you need to pick up one of the blanks cut out according to the spinner template and glue coins to its edges; for this it is best to use coins of no more than 2 rubles. Then we glue the second spinner blank. The toy is almost ready, just a few things left to do.
We cut off a piece 1.5 cm long from the handle shaft. We make a small hole in the remaining two cardboard circles. A similar action must be done with the finished part.
We insert a finished cardboard circle onto one end of the rod and secure it with glue. Then we thread it into the finished spinner base, and secure it on the other side with a second cardboard circle. We fix the remaining circles in the center of the toy.
For decoration, you can use sparkles, paints or other elements.

This type of toy can be made in 5 minutes without bearings, and we described how to do it above.

From the lids

Making a toy out of soda caps is not difficult at all. The main thing is to prepare all the required tools and materials. This spinner is also considered safe for children.

any soda caps;
children's plasticine;
glue “Moment”, preferably a glue gun;
awl;
toothpicks;
scissors.

It is best to choose prepared lids of the same size. We take three pieces in our hands and fill them with plasticine, they should be heavy. Moreover, the lid should not be completely filled, so we leave a little space in each of them. Turn on the glue gun and heat it up. Fill the remaining space with hot glue in a neat layer. In this way we secure the plates inside the lids so that it does not fall out when using the toy.

It is best to choose a fourth cover of a different color so that it does not blend in with the three main ones. Using an awl, make a small hole in the middle. As you already understood, the central cover acts as a bearing. The spinner without bearings from the caps is almost ready (see how to make it above), all that remains is to assemble it.

Then you need to carefully glue the prepared lids with plasticine with hot glue. From the new core for the glue gun, you need to cut two parts, each one centimeter long.

Using scissors, cut the toothpick into two equal parts. We will use only one part, put one piece of glue stick on one of the ends, and carefully thread the sharp end through the central cover of the spinner. The second piece of glue stick must be carefully inserted onto the second end of the toothpick. That's it, the modern toy is completely ready.

Coin making

Making a children's toy out of coins is as easy as shelling pears. To make it, we will prepare the following tools and materials:

coins of 2 rubles - 8 pcs;
glue "Moment";
colorless nail polish;
glitter for decorating the nail plate, decide on the color yourself.

All components for the work have been assembled, now we proceed to the manufacture of a modern accessory from coins without bearings:

First of all, you need to glue all the prepared money together. You should end up with four piles. The main thing is not to use too much glue. Otherwise, it may come out over the edges, and removing it will not be easy at all.
Now you need to see what the spinner looks like. To do this, let's turn to the template and draw up coins on a simple sheet of paper, as they should be located. Now carefully, using glue, glue the prepared coins together.
We put the finished spinner aside and wait for the glue to dry completely. The glue has dried, now we move on to decorating our accessory. To do this, apply a thin layer of colorless nail polish on the front side and then immediately sprinkle with glitter and wait for it to dry completely. On the other side of the homemade spinner, we do a similar action, only we use glitter of a different color.

To prevent the glitter from completely falling off, you need to apply another layer of varnish on top of it. We wait for it to dry completely and everything is ready.

Making a modern accessory with your own hands is not difficult. As you already understand, they make it from almost all available materials, the main thing is desire, and everything else will work out. With a little imagination, you can make your own personalized spinner, which can serve as an excellent gift for your boyfriend or girlfriend. Now you know how to make a spinner at home without bearings.

The spinner is rapidly conquering the world. Millions of people from all over the world spin and toss this toy at work, in traffic jams, at home, while walking, in line, etc. A spinner is a powerful and at the same time very simple and affordable anti-stress that helps you get rid of tension and relax without attracting attention to yourself. The spinner became so popular that people began to perform various tricks with it. This toy is loved by everyone, young and old: it is played by both preschoolers and big bosses in modern offices.

A spinner is an affordable thing. If at first they could only be found online, today they are sold on literally every corner, and there are also very budget options. However, homemade spinners are not inferior in popularity to ready-made options: Internet users are actively looking for how to make a spinner with their own hands at home. And this is easy to explain: homemade spinners are unique, made from scrap materials, and their production is also a kind of anti-stress.

We offer you several options for making this accessory. The first one is the most labor-intensive, the rest are a little simpler. Choose the one that you find most understandable and like the most.

Option one: difficult, but interesting

We will really only use available means. We will need:

wooden ice cream sticks (20 pieces);
a bearing made of metal or ceramic (if you want the spinner to spin easier and longer, choose the latter) size 8*22*7;
50-kopeck coins (make a hole in the center with an awl) (12 pieces);
nuts and bolts small in size and diameter (4 pieces each);
buttons from jeans or denim jackets (or the simplest push pins) (2 pieces);
glue;
sandpaper;
paint (it’s more convenient to use aerosol paint).

How to make a spinner?

Step 1: Preparation

We take two wooden sticks and cut each into two equal parts (lengthwise). That is, at the output of two sticks we already have four.

Now we take five whole sticks, press them tightly together and apply a layer of glue on top. We place the second layer of sticks on top: we place four whole ones in the center, and put the previously cut sticks along the edges. Cover them with a layer of glue. The third layer will consist of five whole sticks (like the first). The fourth and final layer is a repetition of the second.

The output is a base consisting of four layers of sticks glued together.

Step 2: Basic work

Choose the size of the spinner for yourself. We will tell you using the example of a 9*9 square, but the proportions can be freely changed.

Make marks on the workpiece and cut out a square (let's say 9 cm).

Now we draw an equilateral triangle inside the square. To do this, divide one of the sides of our square in half and draw two 9 cm segments from this point, and then connect the ends.

Then divide each side of the triangle exactly in half and make serifs. Connect each notch to the opposite vertex. The intersection point of these segments (they are called medians) is the center of the spinner, where we will place the bearing. Trace its outline with a pencil.

On the same segments, make notches at a distance of 2.5 cm from each vertex. Place a coin in the center of each of them (the hole is needed to align the hole with the notch and not get lost) and trace it with a pencil.

Using an awl or sharp knife, poke holes inside the outlined outlines. And then loosen them to cut even holes. You can press the bearing and coin into the workpiece (but carefully so that the glued layers do not separate).

Cut out a triangle from the blank. Now we make two-centimeter notches in the center of each side. Like this:

The height of the notch at the median is 7 mm. Cut out these side triangles.

Step 3: Spruce up the polish

We take sandpaper and sand the surface of the future spinner. We walk around the edges. Paint the workpiece on both sides and leave to dry.

Step 4: Weights

Glue four coins together. We will end up with 3 stacks that we will insert into our holes in the spinner. Place the bearing in the center.

To make it easier to rotate, we place previously prepared buttons or buttons in the center of the bearing and glue them. The finished product can be varnished.

Tip: if you own a jigsaw and a drill, take note of the diagrams from our instructions and make the spinner body not from ice cream sticks, but from a regular wooden panel. Then simply sand your workpiece with sandpaper, paint and varnish.

Ready!

Option two: the simplest

Using superglue, a glue gun or cold welding, we connect three or more bearings together. A video master class on making a spinner at home is below.

Option three: energy-intensive

The most reliable way to connect bearings is not just with glue, but also with a housing. For this, ordinary ties are suitable, as well as wooden (as in the first method), plastic and metal cases. To learn how to make them, see the next master class.

Option four: for cyclists

If you have an old bicycle chain, this DIY spinner recipe is for you. True, you will have to work hard to make this popular toy. We lay the chain in a special way, fasten it with a tie, fix it, and place a bearing in the center. Watch the video for detailed step-by-step instructions.

Option five: if you don’t have cutting tools, but still want to make a spinner

A spinner made of paper or cardboard is also an excellent option for this toy. It will spin just as well! We take cardboard and a compass, cut out 4 circles of equal diameter from it (determine the size of the spinner for yourself, it doesn’t matter), glue them together. Take bright cardboard or paper to make the toy more attractive and delight you not only with its properties, but also with its appearance.

Make the holes for the bearings slightly smaller than the diameter of the bearings themselves. This is necessary so that they fit tightly and do not slip out when you spin your toy. Learn more about making such a spinner in this video.

Option six: if there are no bearings, but you still really need a spinner

If you don’t have bearings, the spinner can be made from the simplest material that can be easily obtained - from plastic caps. We will need six pieces (take colored ones to make the toy look more beautiful and interesting) and a toothpick or pen refill.

Let's see how to make a bearing from plastic caps.

Bonus

The video instructions below talk about the three easiest ways to make a spinner at home. All of them in one way or another repeat the last three instructions (No. 4, 5 and 6), but in this video you will also find some important tips for making a popular anti-stress toy.

Choose the method that seems most interesting and understandable to you. It’s quite possible to make a spinner with your own hands in 2-3 minutes, or you can get confused and make a toy in a more labor-intensive way. The result will directly depend on your efforts. However, no matter which method you choose, at the end you will definitely get a cool anti-stress toy, which is so popular today.

If you look around, most likely you will see a person who is constantly spinning some kind of propeller in his fingers. This item is nothing more than a spinner or fidget - a kind of spinner, which consists of a bearing and a petal body.

The spinner was developed by Katherine Hettinger, who decided to create a useful exercise machine for her daughter with myasthenia gravis. At first, the woman made toys from adhesive tape and paper, and then began producing fidget spinners. Back in 1993, she received a patent for her invention, but no companies were interested in making it. The patent for this toy has long expired, so every second person in the world can produce it.

Spinners are far from being the same type; they vary in size, shape, color, and some can even glow in the dark. They vary in price; some models can cost several hundred dollars.

What is a spinner

What a spinner is, both a small child and a respectable adult in an expensive car can tell. The spinner has no age restrictions, since its design is designed in such a way that it simply does not have sharp corners or the smallest details.

This device is a gyroscope that is incredibly stable in space. With its help, interesting tricks are performed that invariably attract the attention of people around.

Spinners are produced by a huge number of companies that are trying to surpass their competitors. They are trying to release the most unusual model, for which you won’t have to pay a tidy sum. It is worth noting that no company in the world has pre-emptive patent rights to produce spinners.

Playing a spinner is as safe as possible, since it does not require additional devices or any specialized places to play. The spinner never leads to injuries, it not only does not spoil the psyche, but also weakens obsessive states and autistic manifestations.

It is worth noting that this device operates solely on physical strength; it does not have batteries or a motor. The spinner is easily set in motion with a snap of the fingers. In order to start the propeller, you simply need to hold the axle between your middle and thumb, and start the blades with your index finger. In some cases, it is possible not to pick up the toy, but simply place it on the table, which greatly increases the speed and time of its rotation.

What is included in this device? The spinner consists of:

covers - inserted into the middle of the bearing and helps to hold the entire structure;
housing - the part that rotates around the bearing;
bearing - the main part, which is a ring stuffed with metal balls.

The rotation time of the spinner is very important, so the most expensive devices are based on high-quality bearings. Although the cheapest option will spin for about two minutes, and the most expensive spinners will spin for more than ten minutes.

How to make the spinner spin longer without replacing the bearing? You just need to try to clean it of dust particles and debris that create friction and prevent the structure from rotating for a long time.

You need to clean the spinner using:

acetone;
brake fluid;
oil paint thinners;
isopropyl alcohol;
dishwashing liquids;
soap

In order to quickly dry the bearing of this spinner, it is recommended to use a hair dryer.

There are a huge number of spinners of various types:

single - consists of one blade and a bearing, they are mobile and powerful because they can rotate for up to five minutes;
three-spinner – is a trefoil clover, in the center of which there is a high-quality bearing;
quad spinner - looks like a cross or a mill with four petals, however, it weighs quite a lot and cannot satisfy everyone with its size;
wheel - this type speaks for itself, since it looks like a cart wheel;
exotic - a rather expensive option, since the spinners are made of zirconium or tungsten and are designed in the form of weapons of super heroes or even medieval instruments of torture;
created using a 3D printer - they can be printed and assembled in about an hour, so they are in demand, and they are also quite cheap.

The spinner is rightfully the best toy of 2017, which invariably attracts attention and is a welcome gift for a special occasion.

When purchasing it, you should take into account factors such as aesthetics and vibration, ergonomic or rotational properties, durability and rarity, precision of processing and its quality. These relaxation toys are made from plastic, wood, different types of metals, and leather.

What is a spinner for?

It is not yet clear exactly why a spinner is needed. Some people use it as a toy, a finger trainer, or just a sedative. Agree that it is much more harmless to spin the propeller of a spinner while standing in a long traffic jam than to click a pen or bite your nails. It is also a reliable means of focusing on any information or task.

By the way, a spinner is a rather interesting simulator that can teach the basics of juggling.

So, what is a spinner and what is it for, and what benefits can the use of this kind of toys bring:

will develop fine motor skills of the hands;
will help develop hands damaged during injuries or accidents;
relieves stress and anxiety;
will help to relax while a person quits smoking;
improves mood;
will develop the right hemisphere of the brain;
releases accumulated negative energy;
will increase a person’s response to external stimuli;
will speed up your thinking processes.

The negative aspects of this device include the possibility of injury or swallowing balls from the bearing. In general, spinners are often declared to be a successful marketing project.

How to make a spinner without bearings at home

Having found out the cost of the option they like, many people begin to seriously think about how to make a spinner without bearings at home.

It will be quite possible to make a hand trainer without using expensive bearings. On the Internet it is quite possible to find drawings of such homemade spinners from scrap materials.

This spinner without bearings is made of paper, for this you should prepare:

two sheets of thick A4 paper;
ruler;
compass;
a simple pencil;
toothpicks;
glue for paper and for parts.

How to make a spinner without bearings for children

How to make a spinner without bearings for children can be found on our website. In order to make this kind of structure for kids, all the same elements are used as for an adult.

However, it is worth checking that all parts and related materials are, of course, environmentally friendly and safe. For example, for very young spinner users, you can use finger paints and environmentally friendly glue.

When making a design with and for a child, be sure to blunt the tip of the toothpick. Bearings are never used, since the baby can swallow balls from them.

How to make a spinner without bearings and caps

How to make a spinner without bearings and covers? Just try using cardboard and use glue stick caps for the template.

In order to make the main bearing, you need to use a hairpin, a toothpick, and a ballpoint pen.

You should use a compass and ruler to measure all dimensions as accurately as possible. Not only the appearance, but also the properties of the spinner, including speed and rotation time, will depend on whether the measurements are taken correctly.

How to make a spinner without paper bearings

Many young people ask questions about how to make a spinner without paper bearings.

draw a rectangle 9X2 centimeters;
draw diagonals to determine the center;
fold this drawing several times;
cut out about eighteen rectangular pieces;
place two identical coins on their opposite edges;
circle the coins, giving the edges a rounded appearance;
glue all the cut out parts together with paper glue;
to make it heavier, glue it to the edges of the coin with special glue for parts;
measure 2 centimeters using a ruler and compass;
draw and cut out eighteen circles that will become the central bearing;
punch a point in the center that will be slightly larger than the diameter of the toothpick you are using;
insert a toothpick into the center;
put nine two-centimeter circles on it on both sides;
carefully glue the joints of the toothpick and the mug, in no case without sealing the hole itself;
let the future spinner dry and give it an aesthetic appearance with scissors;
practice spinning the structure while softening the friction of the spinner;
paint this homemade product in your favorite colors or stick on your favorite logos.

How to make a spinner without bearings from caps

Many people are interested in how to make a spinner without bearings from caps. Of course, the ideal option would be to make a homemade spinner using one or more bearings.

When using bearings, you should find the correct main element, wash off the grease from it and remove dust particles. If you make a spinner yourself without bearings from caps, then you won’t have to perform these actions.

You should prepare several caps from plastic bottles in advance; the best option would be to use three pieces. They will need to be glued to each other on the sides using Moment glue.

In the middle you will need to drill a small hole into which the ballpoint pen will fit. It is worth cutting a three-centimeter piece from the empty rod, which is inserted into the hole.

It will be possible to rotate this structure by holding it with two fingers.

How to make a spinner without bearings from Lego

To understand how to make a spinner without bearings from Lego, follow simple instructions. To assemble the structure you need to prepare:

a flat and maximally long cube with holes;
kernel;
two round stoppers with a cavity inside;
several flat, round cubes for your fingers.

After all the parts of the future spinner are prepared, you should stretch the rod through the hole of the long cube, and then limit it on both sides.

Then you need to easily and quickly tighten the round platforms intended for the fingers. The side edges of the spinner should be balanced and positioned symmetrically. That's all, you can start relaxing with the help of a turntable.

How to make a spinner without bearings from coins

The Internet is replete with instructions and diagrams on how to make a spinner without bearings from coins. The simplest option would be to make a simple spinner from caps with coins glued to the inside or outside of them.

You can take coins worth five Russian rubles, and then make holes in them using a drill or soldering iron. Then you should insert three-centimeter pieces of a ballpoint pen into them.

How to make a spinner with your own hands from a plastic bottle

Another popular request on the Internet is how to make a spinner with your own hands from a plastic bottle.

To do this, you should select a bright plastic bottle and cut a strip 10-11 millimeters wide from it. This is done in order to cover the bearings, which are 8 millimeters wide.

You should also take thick plywood, three nuts and three self-tapping screws for 19, as well as four washers. Make three holes in the plywood into which you need to insert a nut, a washer and tighten the self-tapping screw.

Bearings should be placed between them, aligning them as much as possible, and millimeter washers should be placed under them. The bearings should be pulled together from a plastic bottle and the structure should be heated with a hairdryer.

After drying, carefully tighten the structure, and then unscrew the nuts. In a few minutes it will be possible to use the spinner.

How to make a spinner with your own hands from wood

To understand how to make a spinner from wood with your own hands, you need to read the instructions or watch an instructional video.

It is quite easy to make for those who have a little knowledge of a drill and a jigsaw. Choosing the right wood is essential, but novice fidget spinners can try creating a masterpiece using thick plywood.

You can come up with a drawing of the future spinner yourself or find it on the Internet. Then you need to attach your drawing to the plywood, trace it, and then cut it out using a jigsaw (preferably an electric one).

The workpiece should be cleaned with sandpaper, a hole is made in it with a jigsaw or drill, since then it turns out much smoother. A little trick for a novice craftsman: you should drill the hole halfway, then turn the plywood over and do the same on the back side.

Do not forget that the thickness of the plywood should not be thicker than the width of the bearing. If the wood is thicker, it should be trimmed and sanded.

This spinner can be opened with varnish or oil, and also aged using a lighter.

How to make a spinner with your own hands in 5 minutes

How to make a spinner with your own hands in 5 minutes? You should use available materials, for example, bearings and different types of glue; leather, sequins, and beads are used for decoration.

The most original spinners that can be made with only five free minutes are made from shell casings, a bicycle chain, copper, and even from an iPhone that its owner does not need.

Kids will quickly be able to create a beautiful and bright spinner from ordinary thick cardboard. Children and parents will have a great time constructing such a toy, and will also save money on a good book or something useful. Schoolchildren can propose making such a product from cardboard during craft lessons, and the teacher will support this initiative.

It is also possible to create a spinner solely from bearings or not use them at all. In general, there are a lot of options, and what exactly your spinner will be will be determined by a flight of fancy.

How to make the spinner spin faster? You just need to remove excess grease from the spinner bearings. To do this you need to go through several steps:

drip high-quality lubricant;
change a bearing that has served for quite a long time;
change the plastic spinner to a metal one;
place a high-quality plug on the structure that will protect it from dust, moisture and dirt;
clean the spinner several times a week using a hair dryer or a can of compressed air;
do not try to remove and clean the bearing on cheap models, this is simply unrealistic and not provided by the manufacturers.

spinner- a newfangled simulator for developing fingers, relieving stress with a bearing in the center. To put it into working condition, you need to take it by the inner part and unscrew the outer part. The spinner will spin around its axis for some time.

The spinner is fun for everyone: for respectable men in expensive suits, and for restless children, the structure does not contain small parts, and the toy itself has no sharp corners.

The device has a beautiful aesthetic appearance and comes in a variety of colors. Its compactness allows you to take it with you everywhere.

The spinner is bought for personal use, as an unusual gift for all age categories of people of different status: the item will bring joy and pleasure to everyone.

According to experts, the subject helps people with autism and attention deficit disorder concentrate. It helps to calm down hyperactive children who don’t know what to do with themselves. Some people find comfort in the sound of the device vibrating.

In the article you will learn details about the little thing, the history of its creation, and operating instructions. Also learn how to make a spinner with your own hands.

Kinds

Spinners come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and prices range from a dollar to hundreds of dollars. The toy is made from different materials: metal, wood, plastic. When using a combined material.

Spinners come with three or two petals, smooth and rough.

Plastic ones are larger in size and lighter in weight compared to metal ones.

The ceramic bearing promotes long-term rotation of the object.

History of origin

The fidget spinner was invented by American chemical engineer Katherine Hettinger. According to her, the idea of creating anti-stress came to her in Israel. Watching the picture of children throwing stones at the police, she wanted to make a toy that would occupy the thoughts and hands of the boys, freeing their minds from pranks.

According to other sources, the scientist invented an activity for her daughter, with whom she could not spend much time due to illness.

In the 90s, a woman offered her invention to manufacturers, but no one took the patent. Currently, the device is not similar to the previously invented one.

In 2014, businessman Scott McCoskery created a similar product to relieve stress. It represented an iron rotating device. All his friends liked the invention, and in 2016 McCoskery filed a patent for himself.

The product appeared on the Russian market in 2016.

What is a spinner for?

The purpose of the spinner is to train hands and develop children's motor skills. The device relieves stress, helps cope with anxiety, concentrate, and calms.

Often the simulator is used to train fingers and hands after injuries.

A worthy advantage of the finger spinner is that it helps quit smoking. Monotonous spinning movements calm you down and distract you from thoughts about bad habits.

How the device works

The gadget does not require batteries or accumulators to operate. There is a bearing in the central part. All you have to do is snap your fingers and the unit will work. You need to hold the middle with your thumb and middle finger. You need to operate the machine with your index finger.

How to spin a spinner video

The bearings differ in quality. The higher the rating, the longer the spin takes. For the rotating element, a central bearing is sufficient; the rest will serve as a decorative element and weighting to improve balance.

How long does it take to spin?

How long does the spinner last? Rotation time is an important quality and one of the main indicators of a good machine. Connoisseurs of quality toys use only expensive bearings, calculated balance and the right materials for long-term rotation of the spinner.

This may not seem like a big deal, but believe me, once you spin your first spinner, you will be surprised at how quickly you will want the spinner to spin faster and longer.

The price of a spinner starts from a dollar. Inexpensive trinkets spin for a couple of minutes. The duration of rotation of serious units (using steel, copper, brass) reaches tens of minutes.

The greater the weight of the product, the faster the bearing works and the device rotates, the louder the sound and vibration. Ceramic and composite bearings vibrate less.

How long does it last

There is no clear answer to the question of how long a spinner lasts. The criteria for long service life depend on the materials used, careful operation, and the absence of mechanical damage. Metal bearings will extend the life of the device for many years.

Those who are skeptical about these toys simply have not tried to twirl them. Once you find “your” device, you won’t want to part with it, the activity is addictive.

DIY spinner at home

Making a device with your own hands is not so difficult, follow our tips, watch the video, add skill and soon you will be rotating the product.

Made of paper without bearing

A do-it-yourself spinner without a bearing can be made from paper and scrap materials.

Master class of the Plastilin channel.

How to make a spinner out of paper? First, draw a drawing: take a round object with a suitable diameter (in the example, a bottle cap), draw a sketch as in the photo.

Then you need to smooth the corners between the circles.

Cut out the shape along the borders.

Attach it to the cardboard, trace and cut out a second identical part.

You need to cut 4 circles with a smaller diameter.

The coins will serve as a weighting agent. Paste into three parts according to severity,

Glue the other half on top using glue.

Make a hole in the center with nail scissors.

This is what the blanks should look like.

Decorate your toy, paint it in your favorite colors.

Cut a piece from the juice straw and insert it into one of the circles.

Secure with glue and let dry.

Let's assemble our unit.

A circle without a hole is glued on top.

Your DIY paper spinner is ready.

How to make a spinner from scrap materials video

DIY spinner made of wood

If you have golden hands and they know how to operate a jigsaw or drill, you can easily make a product out of wood. It will turn out smooth, good quality, and will be pleasant to hold in your hands. Below is a master class from the ZarkReed channel.

Spinner bearing

Which bearing to get for a spinner? Answer: any. Remove from a broken skateboard or scooter. If a fan or computer cooler breaks down, get it out of there. If there is nothing to take apart, order online or purchase in a store.

Stages

For beginners, it is better to start with a thin wood material, such as DPS. Manufacturing procedure:

Draw a drawing.

Cut out a sketch from paper, attach it to a wooden surface, and trace it.

Cut out and sand the parts with sandpaper.

Enlighten the hole in the middle - it will turn out neater.

An important point: the thickness and diameter of the hole in the tree and the bearing must match.

The coins are glued with glue.

The base is painted over with acrylic paints.

The central part and coins are threaded and glued.

The spinner toy is ready.

DIY wooden spinner video

DIY glowing spinner

The spinner can also be made glowing using an LED strip and a battery. Stock up on the necessary ingredients, watch the video and make your own beauty.

If you make this little thing as a gift and give it to a loved one, he will appreciate it! This is a very popular and fashionable destination, you will need to look for those who are indifferent.

Text prepared by: Veronica