Get crafty and create a wearable glowing Gem that expresses your style and matches your favorite Steven Universe character. This is a fun and easy project that's great for kids or beginners, or anyone who wants to add some easy bling to their cosplay.

Use MakeCode's drag-and-drop code editor to customize the colors to match your favorite characters. Tilt the gem left or right to switch colors, and shake it to fuse the two gems and create a Fusion character gem.  All Right!

Materials Needed

  • A Circuit Playground Express
  • A battery and battery charger
  • An empty plastic water bottle
  • Hot glue gun & lots of glue sticks
  • Cardboard and tape for the backing
  • Rubber bands
  • A string to hang it around your neck
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This guide was first published on Mar 06, 2019. It was last updated on Mar 08, 2024.

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