Build Cardboard Structures with Makedo Twisties
By Little Toy Tribe | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use Makedo Twisties to add movement and color to cardboard constructions. This guide covers planning, assembly, and common pitfalls.
Quick answer
Makedo Twisties let you add springy, colorful connections to cardboard, making structures that bend and move. Start by planning your build, then twist them onto cut cardboard pieces.
Why Twisties work for cardboard engineering
Unlike rigid fasteners, Twisties are springy Deco-Props that give your cardboard creations a sense of movement. They stack, layer, and connect, which means you can build shapes that flop and transform without losing structural integrity.
A common trade-off is that Twisties are not a substitute for strong corner joints. They are best for adding decorative motion or linking panels that need to flex, not for load-bearing frames.
Steps to build with Makedo Twisties
- Plan your cardboard pieces: Cut cardboard into the shapes you need—panels, strips, or frames. Keep edges clean for easier twisting. Check that each piece is at least as wide as the Twistie's spring coil so it has room to grip.
- Attach the Twistie: Push one end of a Twistie through a small hole in the cardboard, then twist the other end through a second piece. The springy coil holds both in place. Common mistake: twisting too tightly can deform the cardboard. Leave a little slack for movement.
- Add layers and test motion: Stack multiple Twisties to create layered effects or link several panels. Gently pull or push to see how the structure moves. If a joint feels loose, add another Twistie nearby rather than overtightening the existing one.
Product facts
- Makedo Deco-Props | Twisties: A colourful new way to decorate and build. You'll be twisting again with this set of springy Deco-Props designed to give a sense of movement and colour to cardboard creations. This means Twisties are reusable and can be rearranged, so children can experiment with different shapes and motions without wasting materials.
Makedo Deco-Props | Twisties
