DIY Spin Art Machine with a Salad Spinner

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Make your own spin painter by using a household item as a spin painter! This DIY spin art machine is so fun for kids to do – it’s budget friendly and easy to set up.

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Materials - Cardstock or paper plates - Acrylic paint Tools - Salad spinner - Scissors

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Place a paper plate or piece of paper (trimmed using scissors) in the bottom of the salad spinner.

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Add in a few drops of various colors of acrylic paint.

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Give the salad spinner several spins! The more you spin, the more the paint mixes.

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With a simple salad spinner, I shared my favorite 1980s craft with my littles. I think they’re as hooked as I used to be!

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Notes You can greatly reduce the cost by purchasing a used salad spinner. You shouldn't use it for food anyway!

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