Okay, so I wanted to make some cool “spokes wheels” for a project I’m working on. I’ve never done anything like this before, so it was a lot of trial and error, but I figured it out, and I’m gonna share how I did it.
Finding a Starting Point
First, I needed something round to use as the base of my wheel. I grabbed a piece of cardboard – you know, just a regular old box – and I used a big bowl from my kitchen to trace a circle onto it. I used what i find easily.
Cutting it Out
Then, I carefully cut out the circle. A pair of scissors did the job, but it wasn’t super * i have a chance i will get me a utility knife for cleaner edges next time!
Making the Spokes
For the spokes, I used some thin strips of the same cardboard.I try my best to cut it, it won’t hurt my hand.
- I figured out how many spokes I wanted (I went with eight, seemed like a good number).
- I marked out where each spoke would go on the circle, trying to space them evenly. It wasn’t perfect, but close enough.
Putting it All Together
Next, I used some regular glue to attach the spokes to the center of the circle. I had to hold each one in place for a bit to let the glue dry a little. Patience is key here, my friend.
The Hub
My wheel needed a hub, so I cut out a smaller circle from the cardboard and glued that right in the center, covering up where all the spokes met. It looked better that way.
Reinforcements
The whole thing felt a little flimsy, so I added some extra bits of cardboard where the spokes met the outer circle, kind of like little triangles. Just to make it stronger, you know?
The finishing touches
After that, I add details for the wheels to make them more real.
And that’s it! It’s not perfect, but it’s MY spoke wheel, and it works for what I need it for. Maybe next time, I’ll try using some sturdier material, but for a first try, I’m pretty happy with it!