In the run up to Valentine’s Day I thought I’d share a couple of heart based ideas that you can make for your #TrueLove. These bead and wire projects use paper clip wire and 6mm glass beads. With a pair of pliers and side cutters you can follow the instructions in the downloadable pdf files to make your own #STEAMjunk love tokens.
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Persistence of ❤
Persistence of vision and a fast spinning wire work together to create a special kind of magic! The project is really simple but surprisingly effective. Two wires, two beads and an elastic band are all you need. The beads are there to stop the spinning wire falling through the axle loops in the handle. The elastic band rubs against the vertical shaft spinning it back and forth. As it does so your eye merges the image of the half-heart shape into a full heart through the science of persistence of vision
You can see a video clip on Instagram here
The project comes as a downloadable pdf file with templates and illustrated instructions.
Bead & Wire Heart
The second project is only slightly more complex. The bead & wire heart uses three paper clips and four beads to make this charming leaping heart curiosity.
When finished it folds flat so it can easily be slipped into a card and sent to your loved one. Crank the handle and make the heart leap! The project comes as a downloadable pdf with templates and instruction. It is at the foot of this page for premium subscribers or on the website here
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