Makedo Giant Windball

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:

Step 1: Find

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.

Step 2: Punch

Punch holes on all four corners of the remaining 29 pieces of cardboard.

Step 3: Connect

To begin the ball, connect 5 pieces of cardboard from corner to corner using Makedo pins and clips.

Step 4: Connect

Continue to connect the pieces together using Makedo pins and clips, moving from layer to layer. As you work up, the form of the ball begins to mould itself into a rounded shape. To assist you in visualising your windball, the negative space between the cardboard should be forming triangles and pentagons.

Step 5: Complete

Your Makedo Giant Windball is complete! Have a ‘ball’ of your own and take it outside for a spin! Make one of any size or colour to decorate your home using cardboard scraps and a Freeplay KIT for THREE. Download easy instructions from the Makedo blog...
Don’t forget to post your Windball adventures on Makedo's Facebook page.