Spin Art Decorations
Let the movement do the hard work.
The Set Up
Start with wooden discs or coasters. These are the perfect size and weight for spinning, and they take paint beautifully. Before you begin, decide how the decorations will hang.
If you have access to a drill, you can pre-drill a small hole near the edge of each disc. This makes threading ribbon later quick and tidy. If not, prepare looped ribbons instead. Cut short lengths of ribbon and glue the ends together to form a loop. Hot glue works best here. Set these aside so they’re ready once the spinning is finished.
You’ll also want somewhere to hang the decorations while they dry. A clothes rack, washing line, hooks along a wall, or even a few pegs clipped to a rail all work well. Having this ready makes the transition from making to displaying much easier.
Lay out paints with good flow, brushes or squeeze bottles, and drop sheets. This is a joyful, splashy process and it likes a bit of space!
The Making
Spin, drip, layer, repeat. Let the paint move and do its thing. Once the discs are finished, place them flat and give them proper drying time before handling.
When they’re dry, it’s time to finish them off.
If your discs have holes, thread ribbon or string straight through and tie a knot.
If you’ve made looped ribbons, use another generous blob of hot glue to attach the loop to the back of the disc. Press and hold until secure.
Hang the decorations up straight away. Seeing them spin gently and catch the light is part of the magic, and it gives the whole process a very satisfying ending.
Variations
Sprinkle on glitter after the final spin so it sits on top.
Use larger discs for a more dramatic result.
Materials
Plywood discs or coasters
Squeeze paints, metallics, glitter paint or poster paint
Salad spinners
Ribbon or string for hanging
Glitter (optional)
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Spin Art Decorations
Let the movement do the hard work.
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The Set Up
Start with wooden discs or coasters. These are the perfect size and weight for spinning, and they take paint beautifully. Before you begin, decide how the decorations will hang.
If you have access to a drill, you can pre-drill a small hole near the edge of each disc. This makes threading ribbon later quick and tidy. If not, prepare looped ribbons instead. Cut short lengths of ribbon and glue the ends together to form a loop. Hot glue works best here. Set these aside so they’re ready once the spinning is finished.
You’ll also want somewhere to hang the decorations while they dry. A clothes rack, washing line, hooks along a wall, or even a few pegs clipped to a rail all work well. Having this ready makes the transition from making to displaying much easier.
Lay out paints with good flow, brushes or squeeze bottles, and drop sheets. This is a joyful, splashy process and it likes a bit of space!
The Making
Spin, drip, layer, repeat. Let the paint move and do its thing. Once the discs are finished, place them flat and give them proper drying time before handling.
When they’re dry, it’s time to finish them off.
If your discs have holes, thread ribbon or string straight through and tie a knot.
If you’ve made looped ribbons, use another generous blob of hot glue to attach the loop to the back of the disc. Press and hold until secure.
Hang the decorations up straight away. Seeing them spin gently and catch the light is part of the magic, and it gives the whole process a very satisfying ending.
Variations
Sprinkle on glitter after the final spin so it sits on top.
Use larger discs for a more dramatic result.
Materials
Plywood discs or coasters
Squeeze paints, metallics, glitter paint or poster paint
Salad spinners
Ribbon or string for hanging
Glitter (optional)
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