1. The ends should both be curled so that the sharp ends are safely tucked against the straight part of the hanger. Each safety curl should never be opened or uncurled.

2. Straighten the hanger, then bend it at the center point
Straighten the hanger, then bend it at the center point. Notice where the straws are.

3. Look at the picture. Bend your hanger to look like this.

4. Look at the picture. Bend your hanger to look like this
Look at the picture. Bend your hanger to look like this. It looks complicated, but it involves only two more bends on each end.
The exact measurements won’t matter.

5. Your axle is pretty much done
Your axle is pretty much done. Spin it in your fingers and work with it to make it straight and even. It is OK if it is a little uneven.

6. Time to make some wheels. The size is up to you
Time to make some wheels. The size is up to you. You may want to look forward on this PowerPoint to see how the axle attaches. You will need to consider that when selecting a circle pattern.