For the past 12 months we have been working with various local artists and tools to explore light in conjunction with a Light Exhibit here at the Science Museum of MN. Some of the materials we explored were LEDs, transparent and reflective recycled materials, conductive tape and thread, and more.

Days 4 and 5: Making Motion Each pair worked creating their objects and building the module that will move their light. Once the modules were built, students programmed Crickets to make their motor turn on and off, change directions... however they want it to move. Nina and Justin made a machine that will move their feather towards and away from the screen, using corrugated cardboard, Lego gears, a motor and a Cricket.]

We have scraps of mylar sitting out on our worktables and I started playing with them. They make amazing patterns as you coil them up on a tabletop. Scraps on my desk. Patterns in the loop. I spent time shaping the strips of mylar as well...