Pendulum Painting

Design and build a pendulum contraption—use it to create a painting!

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Pendulum Painting

1 Is This Activity For Me?

Tablet posing and thinking
Stick figures of varying sizes waving

My age is between 5 - 18

Yellow and blue gear

All experience levels are welcome.

Child and mother stick figure standing

My parents need to be around.

We advise a grown-up is close by to supervise with the materials and tools for safe use. Use safety gear, such as safety goggles, gloves, and wear an old shirt for STEM/STEAM Activities

An open book

All reading levels are welcome.

2 More About my Activity

Would you like to use gravity to create cool pieces of art? In this activity, you’ll design and build your very own pendulum that drips paint onto paper as it swings back and forth while exploring force and motion. At the end, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind work of art that you can share and display.

3 What Materials Do I Need?

paper, pencil, string, scissors, masking tape, paper cup, tempura/acrylic paint, long stick (i.e. broom handle), 2 chairs, floor covering (i.e. newspaper, garbage bags, etc), paper towel or old towels, container for paint, paintbrush

4 I learn useful skills too?

  • Creative thinking
  • Critical & reflective thinking

5 My Guide!

Tanya Baker

I’m a doodler, dreamer and maker. Some hobbies are drawing, graphic design & media arts. I’ve been an educator and home learning parent K-12 and love exploring creative pursuits through fun activities!

Fun fact: I have 2 tuxedo cats that love water!

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