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Mini Spin Art Machine

By Riley Mullen Illustrations by Julie West

You will need

Computer fan 5V–12V

Battery 9V

Toggle switch two-terminal RadioShack #275-0022

Alligator clip leads (3)

Cardboard box

Double-stick foam tape

Masking tape

Scissors

Paper

Colored markers

This project came from my love of taking apart broken electronics and experimenting with the components. I had an old computer fan, a 9V battery, pens, and the gift of boredom. Next thing I knew, I was creating interesting art! Turning electronic “junk” into unexpected fun ...

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