Materials & Tools

4 x empty 2 litre pop bottles,
Empty bottle with "square" sides - mine contained shower cleaner,

Long Cable tie,
Drill and drill bit, Craft knife,
Scissors, Hole punch

Step 1

Using the knife, make a slot near the base of a 2 litre bottle.

If you made Plant Protectors, you will have a ready-made supply of these pieces.

Step 2

Continue the cut all the way around the bottle using the scissors.

Step 3

Using the hole punch, make a hole in one side of the piece.
Repeat Steps 1-3 for the other three 2 litre bottles.

Step 4

Cut the label from the square bottle. If desired, you can remove any residual glue with a drop of white spirit.

Step 5

Carefully drill a hole in the centre of the base of the bottle, wide enough to fit over your chosen cane or pole.

Step 6

Using the craft knife, remove any excess plastic around the hole.

Step 7

Thread the four bottle bases onto the cable tie, with them all facing the same way.

Step 8

Join the cable tie loosely, then place the square bottle in the middle.

Step 9

Slide the cable tie up to a position you are happy with, then finish tightening it onto the square bottle. Trim the loose end with the scissors.
 

Step 10

The windmill is now ready for use - simply slip it onto a suitable cane or metal pole.

Example 1

A windmill in situ in my garden.

Example 2

A slightly different windmill in situ at my allotment. This design took longer to construct, and uses more materials.