This whimsical spinning top toy was created by instructor Heather Allen Hietala during her recent workshop at Sanborn Mills Farm, where students explored wire as both a practical and artistic medium. Using hands, pliers, and cold connections, participants discovered wire’s versatility through techniques like coiling, lashing, wrapping, and twining. The top’s seemingly unconnected middle adds a touch of magic, showcasing the playful and imaginative possibilities of wirework—perfect for delighting the child in all of us.