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20 min 49 sec
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00:43
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19:06
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Taught by Jamie Hudson
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Jamie Hudson is a PhD scientist who started an art company with his wife. He loves finding projects where art and science meet - especially when they make him laugh. Use the print-and-cut function on your Cricut Maker to make an owl figure out of wood, then learn how to use servos and electronics to give your owl the ability to rotate its head. Once you've learned how to bring an element of motion to your art, you'll be inspired by the endless possibilites.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Micro servo
- Servo tester
- 6V battery pack
- 4 AA batteries
- Poster board/cereal box
- Basswood for Cricut
- Inkjet printer
- Cricut Maker and mobile device to access Design Space
- Sticker paper for Cricut
- Strong grip mat
- Light grip mat
- Cricut Knife blade
- Velcro dots
- Artist tape
- Scissors
- Rubber band
- X-acto knife
Downloads:
- Make an owl out of wood with the print-and-cut function of the Cricut Maker
- Use Cricut Design Space software
- Attach a servo to your project for animatronic action
- Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make an animatronic owl
- Three HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Step-by-step instructions by scientist Jamie Hudson
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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STEAM: Make an Animatronic Owl Figure Reviews
73 users recommended this class to a friend
Freebird G
What a cute little owl - loved the class. Easy to follow along with the instructions. Definitely will be trying my hand at making this little critter.
November 12
Robin
Best use of a Cricut I've seen yet! :)
More than 3 months ago
Angelee Kumar
straightforward combination of techniques to make a STEAM project
More than 3 months ago
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