How to achieve what I want in a small project
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I know exactly what you mean and still have one of those folding measuring tape / sticks. A good hardware store will have what you will need to make one.
Pinterest has hundreds of paint stick projects. Or you can just Google "paint stick projects" and follow the links! Have fun and happy crafting!
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/paint-stick-crafts/
I would check in the hardware section of your local home center or hardware store. I am sure they sell some sort of small hinge that could be attached to make this work. Make sure to explain to them what you are trying to do because the stirrers will need to fold completely over when closed.
Go to your local home improvement store and tell them what you want to do, and that you need some kind of grommet fitting to put in the wood and some kind of smooth little post to fasten each two pieces together. They should be able to help you find what you need to put this together. I wouldn't go with string, or any kind of cord as it may break or stretch and it wouldn't be accurate. I hope this helps, it is a great project to save for the grandkids to have when they are older, and may do this for their kids, too!
Just for fun, one of my favorite paint stirrer projects:
I use paper fasteners.....if you've ever made a cardboard puppet they are like buttons on top with two metal wings that go through the holes and are folded back, but allow the puppet to move. They are available in office supply store and WalMart or craft stores. I've included a link so you can see what I mean. Look closely at the limbs on the puppets and you will see the way they are applied to the project ....... you do the same with your paint stirrers. I made paper fans in this manner too. http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/songs-creative/resources/puppets/
Thanks all who answered me. We have a hardware store within walking distance. I'll ask them but I have not had good luck in the past trying to explain my ideas to them. Maybe I'll take the folding measuring tape with me. Actually maybe I should look at it first. That flag is pretty cute Fletcher. Would look good on my front porch with all its flags!
Thanks Nancy, as a matter of fact I think I have a box of them around somewhere. We take about anything from our town swap shop we may find useful and I think this is one of those things. Forgot I had them!