Create a bobble head figure out of household materials. Apply digital fabrication skills by scanning your head and generating a 3D model of you!
Safety note: This activity requires the use of scissors and other sharp objects; parental supervision is advised.
Using scissors, cut one roll 3 inches in length. This is the "body". Cut another 2 inches in length. This is the "head".
Cut one section of skewer +3" inches in length and another +2" inches in length.
Remove the spring from the click pen. If a click pen is not available, roll a 4-5 inch long wire (low gauge) around the skewer to create a spring.
Wrap the "body" roll in tape. Cover just the top similarly with tape.
Using markers, pipe cleaners, and any additional craft materials, decorate the "body" and "head" to make the bobble head come alive!
Poke a small hole in the roll near the edge of the top. Insert the +3" skewer into the hole. Attach the spring to the skewer.
Tape the bottom of the +3" skewer to the inside of the "body". Tape the +2" skewer to the inside of the "head" with the excess skewer sticking out.
Insert the skewer from the "head" into the spring. Leave a small gap between the skewers to allow the head to bobble.
Tape the plastic clips ("shoes") and cardboard square ("pedestal") to the bottom of the bobble head. Attach the pipe cleaner or twist ties ("arms") to the "body" skewer. Give it a shake and watch the head bobble!
Create a 3D model of your own head. Using software like ReCap Photo, take 20 photos to create a 360 degree panorama of your head. The file can be imported into Tinkercad and modified to include a connector for a spring. 3D print your final products!
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