Thaumatrope How To

Thaumatropes were popular toys in the Victorian era. We had a lot of fun making some and I wanted to share them. But I wanted to share it in my own camera shy illustrator way.

You will need:

• Thaumatrope template
• Glue
• Scissors
• Hole Punch
• String
• Decorating stuff (paint, crayons, glitter, etc.)

 You can download the template by right clicking the image above.

1. Print the template onto card stock or heavy paper
2. Cut out the circles
3. Punch holes
4. Decorate
5. Glue the blank sides together, making sure to note the tops on the templates and line up the holes
6. Add a string to either side
7. Twirl

You can view the online exhibit of optical toys here.

A special thanks to Suzanne.