Plastic Plate UFO
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20 Minutes
TO COMPLETE
WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
- 2 plastic or styrofoam plates
- A plastic or styrofoam bowl
- Copper tape
- Circuit stickers
- CR2032 battery
- Hot glue
- Markers
STEP 1
Add the copper tape
Add two strips of copper tape across the bottom of one of the plates. Make sure the strips are parallel and spaced about 1/8 inch apart.
STEP 2
Add the battery
Place the battery onto the copper tape so that it only touches one of the strips. Then hot glue the battery down so it can’t move.
STEP 3
Connect it all
Add a short piece of copper tape to connect the top of the battery to the strip of tape that it is not sitting on. You can now add your Circuit Stickers between the two strips. If they don’t light up, check your polarity and turn them around.
STEP 4
Glue on the top
Add hot glue around the edge of the bowl and quickly press it down centered on the plate over the battery.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Try adding the effects stickers to the lights to make them blink or twinkle. Add a string to the top of your UFO to make it hang from the ceiling or on the end of a stick to make it fly through the room.
Please Note
Your safety is your own responsibility, including proper use of equipment and safety gear, and determining whether you have adequate skill and experience. Power tools, electricity, and other resources used for these projects are dangerous, unless used properly and with adequate precautions, including safety gear and adult supervision. Some illustrative photos do not depict safety precautions or equipment, in order to show the project steps more clearly. Use of the instructions and suggestions found in Maker Camp is at your own risk. Make Community, LLC, disclaims all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense.
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