Punch 4 holes in the top of the box. Lace 4 strings through these holes. Tie the strings together and tie these to a longer string. Hang the Wind Catcher outside. Watch the wind go to work.
True windsocks are important indicators of wind direction used at airports and marinas.
Wind is made up of moving air molecules, but the wind is invisible. Wind can be felt but not seen. The Wind Catcher makes it possible to tell which direction and how hard the wind is blowing. Variations Tie strips of fabric, plastic, and other materials to the Wind Catcher. Create a Wind Catcher from a potato chip can, margarine tub, or other cylinders and containers.