How to Make Paper Napkin Pinwheels
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Fold
Open up a paper napkin, and lay it facedown. Accordion-fold it.
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Staple
Staple the center of the folded napkin.
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Cut
Cut the ends into points.
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Glue
Run a glue stick down the length of the folded napkin.
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Secure and Open
Fold the napkin in half to adhere one side to the other. Next, start pulling the napkin open on the unglued sides, then glue them together to complete your pinwheel.
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Hang
Tape string to the back so you can hang it.
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