Pencil Spin Top
This is a piece of sycamore turned to a top shape. You then insert a pencil and spin it up. I used 1/4 copper collars to give the pencil a tight grip.
It draws cool circles and shortening or lengthening the pencil will give it different paths as it alters the center of gravity.
It draws cool circles and shortening or lengthening the pencil will give it different paths as it alters the center of gravity.