How Bol Animated Whirligigs, Toys, and Novelties- How to Make Animated Unicycle Whirligigs

- HOW TO MAKE ANIMATED UNICYCLE WHIRLIGIGS is a complete beginner-friendly guide to crafting a unique style of wind-powered whirligigs in which the propeller forms the wheel of a unicycle and drives a crankshaft that animates the rider's pedaling legs and moving arms.- This richly illustrated book explains materials, tools, and techniques in clear detail and provides full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for seven charming and entertaining projects: Girl Unicycle Rider, Boy Unicycle Rider, Clown Unicycle Rider, Dog Unicycle Rider, Monkey Unicycle Rider, Frog Unicycle Rider, and Unicorn Unicycle Rider.- Drawing on the author's lifelong fascination with unicycles-beginning with learning to ride at age eleven and performing in an amateur circus-these designs trace their lineage back to his first 1987 creation, a whimsical unicycle whirligig powered by a plastic daisy from his mother's garden.- With more than 60 color photos showing construction, assembly, and painting, this book opens the door to the rewarding craft of whirligig making and offers fresh inspiration for seasoned makers looking to expand their creative horizons.