The wooden whistle is a fun toy for kids. The process of its manufacture can be of interest to both a child and an adult, especially since it is quite easy to make it yourself. At the same time, not everyone knows how to make a whistle. Although this activity does not take much time and effort. There is also no need for any special tool. All you need is a regular knife.
Select branch
The whistle is best made from brittle willow twigs. But do not destroy a living tree. Many branches can be collected next to it. The best fit twigs with a thickness of not more than one centimeter. You can easily remove the bark from them with a knife. After collecting enough branches, you should choose the only one from which you will make a whistle. To do this, find the most equal branch without knots and damage. Only 5-8 centimeters of a clean and even area on a branch will be enough. Pay attention to the bark: it must be perfect. The presence of kidneys will not be a hindrance - they can simply be removed.
After selecting a branch, you can cut off the excess part on one side, before the start of a smooth section. Having measured 5-7 centimeters from it, we make a circular incision. It turns outslit resembling a ring. It should not be too deep, just cut through the bark, hitting the wood.
Removing the bark
It is necessary to separate the bark. We roll the stick on the table, pressing on it. You can tap with a knife handle. This will weaken its structure, and it will be much easier to separate it from the branch. After tapping, you need to remove the bark with a rotational movement. It's important that she doesn't get hurt. The bark should peel off easily. If necessary, it is worth repeating tapping on the branch. Once removed, you'll get a bark cylinder. Set aside 1-2 cm, make an incision in the shape of a semicircle.
Make a whistle
It is important to prepare all the details. A small cylinder should be cut off from the "bare" branch, no more than 1-2 cm long. The side side should be cut off from this cylinder. The cut should be wedge-shaped - this will allow you to adjust the sound.
Begin assembly. Place the trimmed round timber with a wedge-shaped cut in its original place - in a cylinder of bark. You need to place it before the incision made with the narrowed side.
Whistle ready
Having figured out how to make a whistle, you should start testing it. But the whistle should not only be tried, but the sound should also be adjusted. We press the free end of the tube from the bark with our fingers, after which you need to blow it as hard as possible. Finally, we hear a whistle. Of course, it may not work the first time. Everything can be corrected. Cut off a piece of the remaining branch and insert it into the free end of the bark tube. By pushing it back and forth, you canadjust the strength and frequency of the whistle. Not recommended for home use. After all, the sound of the whistle is extremely distinct and strong. The best option for fun with this toy is a country house or cottage.
Now you know how to make your own wooden whistle. By analogy, you can make a more complex version of the whistle - the flute. This will require a stick of the same thickness, but of greater length - 10-12 cm. We also remove the bark and get a cylinder from it. Here, instead of one rounded incision, 3-4 incisions must be made. Plugging the open end of the tube with a stick, you can adjust the timbre of the sound with translational movements. By covering the holes with your fingers, you can play simple but pleasant melodies.
When you learn how to make a whistle, you can make it quickly and in the shortest possible time. After all, this requires only the desired branch and a simple knife. This skill is especially useful for adults who want to please their children with such a toy. Having spent quite a bit of time and effort, you can please the child, giving him a lot of positive emotions.
