- Glob the glitter glue all over the cylinder.
- Use a popsicle stick to uniformly transfer the glitter all over the cylinder.
- Follow the swirl of the cylinder with another color of glitter glue to create a "barber shop" effect.
- Let the glue and glitter dry overnight.
- Attach some plastic jewels or other decorations to the perimeter of the circle top.
- Create a pattern and repeat all the way around the top.
Adding Characters to Ride!
Click the button below to download a pdf of the characters used in the project. Or make your own!
- Cut out character with scissors and glue to cardboard.
- Cut out character from cardboard with hobby knife.
- Cut out (4) 2 x 3 cm pieces of cardboard to glue to bottom of characters as a stand.
- Cut out (8) 2 x 3 cm pieces of hook and loop tape (4 pieces of hook and 4 pieces of loop).
- Place one hook piece on bottom of character.
- Place the loop piece on a chair.
- Repeat for all characters.
* Tip: Cut out character with scissors completely before glueing to cardboard and cutting out with hobby knife. Will end up more clean looking.
- Cut out Adafruit logo using method from above.
- Glue upright to center of circle top.
- Add some glittery goodness!
You may find the swings do not all face one direction when done.
If you want to orient the swings to all face one direction:
- Use a hot glue gun to put some glue on the small string at the top of the swing.
- Twist and hold swing until the orientation is just right.
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