Buzzing Top: Assembly Instructions

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Buzzing Top : Assembly Instructions

Assembly Instructions Notation Key

1. Carefully cut out the parts.


2. Fold along the dotted lines, making mountain
or valley folds as indicated. Scissors line Mountain fold
3. Attach the glue spots on each part together.
4. Glue the parts together, and you're done!
*Please read the Assembly Instructions
Cut in line Valley fold
carefully before you begin.

Tools
Mesh cutout Glue spot
Scissors, Glue (We recommend quick-drying paper glue),
String (strong, thick string, 60-80 cm long)
Caution
How to assemble your model neatly
Keep scissors and glue away from small children.
Scoring along the fold lines in advance with a dried Be careful not to cut your fingers when using scissors.
up pen or a ruler with slightly sharp corners will result
in a neater model.
*Be careful not to press too hard as the paper may tear.

The top includes sharp parts - do not wave it around or run while holding it.
Cautions for playing The spinning top is very dangerous - never point it towards a person.
Buzzing Top : Assembly Instructions

Assembling the buzzing top


*Instructions that are the same for both types
are based on the round type buzzing top.

Assembling the main part

Put glue on the backs of


sides A and B of the top
that are now attached
together, place the cut-out
Back
part C in the middle
and glue them together.
Caulk the incision in C
Cut out parts A and B that will make up the main part, when gluing together.
and glue them onto the glue spot of the protruding part.

< For the propeller type >

Back

Glue on the weights of the propeller


Once glued together, cut along the red line type by pinching them over the tips.
on side A, and make a top shape. Glue the weights and center parts to
both sides, matching the shape of the top.

Attaching the string

Pull a string (strong, thick string, 60-80 cm long)


through the completed top as shown in the diagram. Tie the ends of the string together and the buzzing top is complete.
Buzzing Top : Assembly Instructions

How to play with the buzzing top


*Instructions are based on
the round type buzzing top.

Apply a twist to the string

1. Hold both ends of the string.


2. Place the top in the middle of the string.
3. Move your hands and use the weight of the
top to make the top spin and the string twist.
The top can be spun in either direction.
4. It will continue spinning about 30-50 times.

Pull the string and make the top spin

1. Once the string is wound up, pull it outwards


to the left and right at the same time.
2. When you pull the string, it will untwist,
and the top will start to spin.
If the top wobbles, it is spinning while fallen
over. In that case, start again from step .

Repeat the movements while matching the top's spin

1. Pull less tightly on the string as it untwists.


2. Inertia from the top's spin will make
the string twist again.
3. Repeat steps and
as the top spins faster it will cut through
the air and make a buzzing sound.
Enjoy the different sounds and colors
of the top.

Note: Do not pull the string too hard - doing so


may cause it to tighten around your finger.

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