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Hydrona

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Drawing with a spinning top
« on: February 18, 2024, 02:33:38 PM »
Hello folks,
Made a spin top out of bottle caps and... A pencil for the tip!
But it works (kinda). I also have thought to use an old spin top, add some paint to the tip, and let it spin on a paper covered surface  :D. Have not tried it yet.

The neighborhood kids love it! I'm surprised the video got that much views already!
Here are two : The 'drawing' top and a 'drawing battle.'





Enjoy!
« Last Edit: February 20, 2024, 04:47:02 PM by ta0 »
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paulstewart

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Re: Drawing with a spinning top
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2024, 01:08:31 PM »
I see the pencil give a light line, have you tried different hardness pencils?  What about crayons, pens or markers?  Here's my top that paints: 

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https://www.facebook.com/keith.nelson.3344/videos/10157760101848199
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Hydrona

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Re: Drawing with a spinning top
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2024, 01:19:38 PM »

I only used pencils that would end in the trashcan. Thanks for the tip! Next time I try markers!
Loved your video by the way!
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