This is an exciting study of the Salad Spinner and Newton’s Law of Motion. We will explore and experiment with different materials and objects that could be whirled and painted.
Newton’s first law of motion, an object in motion will continue in motion in a straight line unless acted upon force.
How does Newton’s first law apply with this art project?
While the children spin the salad spinner, the spinner pushes the paint away from the center moving it in a straight line. The outer edge of the bowl is also pushing the paint back in, forcing the movement to stop.
This form of art is very simple, you squirt paint and spin.
Spinning on White Tag Board
Squirt Paint
Add Some Hair Gel
Squirt More Paint If Needed
Spin The Salad Spinner

Check Artwork
PLEASE ALOW THE CHILDREN TO SQUIRT MORE PAINT,WHEN THEY
FEEL THE NEED.
All Done
Explosion of Color
Some Finished Art Up-Close.
Invasion of the Salad Spinner Art!
This is how I displayed the children's art in the classroom.
I grouped all the brightly colored square artwork together.
In this display, I grouped some of the round artwork.
wow! thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE spin art with salad spinner!! I need to try hair gel, next time we do it:)
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Oh wow! This is so fabulous! I'm on love with this idea, and your gorgeous post :) I'd love it if you'd link this post to the Rainbow Connection... :)
ReplyDeletewhat kind of paint do you recommend for this? I tried our usual large bottles of acrylics, and they appear to be too thick -- we got large puddles (or some even lumped off the edge, leaving almost no trace). should I dilute them to get better splatter, or are you using something different?
ReplyDelete(actually, I'll have to check at home; we might have tempura paints! anyway, what is working for you??)
DeleteI just ran into your blog, I admire your aesthetic. I too love open ended explorations!
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ReplyDeleteLovely Idea!
A question: What is the transparent green substance you used? for what purpose?
Thanks
Neomi
I do not understand what the hair gel does for the project
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David Reimers Technology Education Teacher
Hi David
DeleteI use hair gel to extend paint and it brings gloss.
Could you get back to me soon.
ReplyDeleteHow did you get the square pages to fit? Are they smaller than the round ones?
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