Spinning Top Fireworks

 
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Baby, you’re a firework! ⚡️

Get festive and use metallic art materials to create your own spinning fireworks! Most of these materials can be found in your recycling. This project is best for ages 4+, but can be adapted for little ones too.

Materials 

  • 1 cardboard circle, 3-6” diameter recommended

  • Metallic paint or coloring materials

  • Metallic collage materials (like aluminum foil)

  • Other sparkly fun! (sequins, glitter glue, etc.)

  • Glue stick

  • 1 penny

  • Exacto knife or sharp scissors (with adult supervision)

Let’s get started! 

Steps 

1. Trace a round object or use a compass to draw a circle on a piece of cardboard and cut it out.

2. Paint or color the background using metallic paint, markers, or crayons. For an extra challenge, try filling the entire surface!

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3. Collage metallic paper scraps. You can do this randomly, or create a pattern by repeating different types.

4. Add any extra embellishments, like glitter glue or sequins.

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5. Ask an adult to cut a small slit in the middle of the cardboard. Slide a penny into the slit.

6. Spin your spinning top on a hard, flat surface for a festive fireworks display! For extra fun, try doing this at night while shining a flashlight!

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