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If there’s any single Makedo project you have to make, it’s this one. We’re releasing the secrets to the infamous Tanaka Satoshi Giant Windball, from Makedo's Master Maker in Japan.

One of our most revered Makedo creations for it’s stunning visual design, creativity, simplicity and adaptability - but most of all hours of play. No need for further explanation, these pictures and video of one Giant Windball’s adventures in Japan speak larger than words.

All you need are some reclaimed cardboard sheets and Makedo re-pins and re-clips available at mymakedo.com.

See the windball in action from Flickr: 



 
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Step 1: Find

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Source cardboard and cut out 30 30x30cm squares. Use the point end of the Makedo safe-saw and punch holes on all four corners of the cardboard square, however not too close to the edge. Use the Makedo hinge as a spacing guide.
l8nite says: Jul 20, 2012. 9:27 PM
hhmmmm coraplast from old signs instead of cardboard would make this more weather resistant... very interesting idea
linny says: Jul 19, 2012. 7:21 AM
This really appeals to me. So inspiring! You could have a party with 30 guests and have them all decorate a piece of cardboard.
OR You could take 30 LP album covers (!) and use the fronts of them. Or 15 and cut them up! Maybe someone has already done this??

armored bore says: Mar 9, 2012. 10:47 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgrnIBlxZCk

That's all there really is to say on the matter.
CynthiaR says: Mar 7, 2012. 3:58 AM
That is a great idea! I really like to see such creative things! :)
cammers says: Mar 1, 2012. 6:57 PM
I love it.
My weekend is now planned. Thank you.
makedo-able (author) in reply to cammersMar 1, 2012. 7:24 PM
Would love to see a photo of your Windball when you complete it! :D
cammers in reply to makedo-ableMar 2, 2012. 4:55 PM
Here it is. I had to invent my own cleats to hold it together. They didn't work very well so duct tape to the rescue again. I think the makedo gear would be much much much easier and neater.
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makedo-able (author) in reply to cammersMar 2, 2012. 7:52 PM
LOOKS GREAT! :D thanks for sharing!
mistyp says: Mar 2, 2012. 9:43 AM
This looks like tons of fun! How many clips would this take?
makedo-able (author) in reply to mistypMar 2, 2012. 7:51 PM
This project would take around 60 makedo pins and clips. :) Makes building it a lot easier and simpler.
Kiteman says: Mar 2, 2012. 8:48 AM
Perfect for a beach!
rimar2000 says: Mar 2, 2012. 8:44 AM
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
AngryRedhead says: Mar 1, 2012. 5:21 PM
It's an industrialized tumbleweed!

Looks like a lot of fun too.  LOVE!
makedo-able (author) in reply to AngryRedheadMar 1, 2012. 6:45 PM
Thanks! It's loads of fun! :D
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