How to Make a Pinwheel (1900’s) Posted on January 2, 2009November 7, 2021 by InfoChick in Crafts, Toys & Games These are easy directions for making a simple pinwheel. You will need: construction paper – approximately 9 inches square (9 in. x 9 in.) a straight stick/branch for the handle a straight pin to hold the pinwheel onto the handle