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How to draw Pinwheel

Learn to draw pinwheel in five picture steps. Begin with straight stick, then build up to center pin and folds. Draw in your browser, color the finished model, or practice with its tracing outline.

Finished example: Pinwheel
Finished example: Pinwheel

Five picture steps

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  1. Step 1

    Begin with straight stick. Leave room around the shape for the next parts.

  2. Step 2

    Add upper-left blade. Compare its position with the first step.

  3. Step 3

    Draw upper-right blade. Keep the earlier shapes visible as you work.

  4. Step 4

    Build in two lower blades. Look at where these parts touch the earlier shapes.

  5. Step 5

    Finish with center pin and folds. Choose your own colors or follow the finished example.

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