Spirograph Fridge Magnets
Mix and match fridge magnets. Lots of designs available. Pick your own set! Click this link to go to my secure CafePress shop.
Continue reading →Old Spirograph TV Commercials
An early commercial dating from about 1967 introduces the game and tries out some taglines: “Your eyes won’t believe what your hands have done.” “So much fun you’ll never want to stop.” Introducing Super Spirograph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9mrNm5PIEE Spiromania, 1973, with a … Continue reading →
Comparing the new Spirograph® Deluxe Set to the old Super Spirograph: In-Depth Review
What is the new Spirograph® Deluxe Set like compared to the old one? I still have my Super Spirograph from 40-odd years ago. I just got the new Deluxe Set to compare. Here are some pros and cons of each, … Continue reading →
The New Spirograph Deluxe Design Set: Review
Finally, you can buy a Spirograph again! A new Spirograph Deluxe Design Set is available from Amazon and other online retailers, or if you’re lucky from a local store. It seems to be selling well, as I’ve seen people complaining … Continue reading →
Spirograph Artist Rachel Evans
Check out how Rachel Evans, a British artist working in Iceland, creates a stunning piece of art: See more of her work on her website, RachelEvans.com. I’m totally inspired!
Continue reading →Cool designs with felt pens
Here are some designs I’ve made with my Super Spirograph and various felt tip pens as I’ve described here. As you can see, there are lots more colors available these days, compared to the old days when the set came … Continue reading →
A better working surface
[UPDATE: I wrote this post in 2011, when all Spirograph sets were vintage and before my fav childhood toy was re-released. The world has changed. The new Spirograph comes with “Spiro-Putty” (which is just poster putty) which eliminates the need … Continue reading →
Spirograph Mugs
This wide Super Spirograph design works well on a mug. Available in a variety of colors from my CafePress shop.
Continue reading →Spirograph pens: Felt-tip pens
UPDATED Nov. 23, 2023 Are you old enough to remember the ballpoint pens that came with the original Spirograph sets in the 1960s and 70s? There were four colors: red, green, blue and black. The frustrating thing about those pens, … Continue reading →