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Add the London Eye to your skyline with a DIY terrarium
For this project, you'll need a 3D printing pen to make the London Eye. If you don't have one, you can always use a mini souvenir model from the London Eye gift shop for the same look.
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Step 1Measure the size of your terrarium and print out a photo of the wheel that fits perfectly. Place a sheet of glass or plastic over the photo. I used the glass from a photo frame.
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Step 2Heat up the 3D printing pen and fill with the silver filament.
Start by tracing the circle of the wheel onto the glass. Trace over the circle a couple more times to get it looking nice and 3D.
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Step 3Now add the spokes. across the middle of the wheel.
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Step 4Add little blobs for the pods at each of the spokes.
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Step 5Add a big circle in the middle of the wheel and then bring two lines down in a triangle from the middle for the stands.
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Step 6Repeat on the other side of the wheel and then print a square base so that the wheel can stand by itself.
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Step 7Use a pair of scissors to trim away any loose wisps of plastic.
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Step 8Fill in any gaps on your model until you're happy with it.
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Step 9Stack some decoupage squares in the middle of the terrarium to create a stand for the wheel.
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Step 10Stick the wheel in place.
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Step 11Fill the base of the terrarium with blossom. I cut the petals off some pink fabric flowers.
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Step 12Tie a ribbon to the top of your terrarium so it can be hung.
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Step 13Hang in your window and admire your new skyline!
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