The Story of
the Automaton


Putting It In Motion...

For Teachers


For Students

For Reference

"Button Yo-Yo"

Learn the ups and downs of motion by buiding a yo-yo!

Things You Will Need:

2 identical buttons
Sewing needle and thread
Spool of heavy cotton thread

What To Do:

  1. Thread the sewing needle with regular sewing thread.
  2. Hold the buttons with their smooth sides together, sew them together and knot the thread.
  3. Cut a piece of heavy cotton thread about 10-12 inches long.
  4. Wind the heavy cotton thread between the connected buttons two or three times and tie a knot.
  5. Pull the cotton thread tight and wind it all around the center of the buttons.
  6. Tie a finger sized loop in the end of the thread.
  7. Place your finger in the loop and flick your new button yo-yo up and down!