Spin Art Machine Diy!

Make your own spin art machine!

Posted by Mark Montano

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It's easy to make your own spin art machine and create colorful art for your walls or for postcards.

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • 3 Small Fan
  • Americana Acrylics
  • Tape
  • Cardboard
  • Styrofoam Plate
  • Cardstock
  • E-6000 Spray Adhesive
  • Paintbrushes
  • Scissors

Steps (3 steps, 15 minutes)

  1. 1

    Small fan
    *You can pick up a new one for $15!
    Styrofoam plate
    Masking tape
    Americana Acrylic Paints
    E-6000 Spray Adhesive
    Cardboard
    Colorful card stock

  2. 2

    Watch the short video tutorial here:

  3. 3

    1. Remove the protective screen from the fan and swivel it upright
    2. Tape a strip of 3" wide cardboard around the fan
    *Extend it above the edge to protect from splatters
    3. Tape a Styrofoam plate on top of the fan blades using very sticky tape
    4. Tape paper on top of the plate making sure it doesn't touch the sides
    5. Select your color palate
    6. Water down the acrylics, turn on the fan and start painting
    7. Cut out the spin art circles when they are dry
    8. Glue them to card stock with spray adhesive to make beautiful postcards and art