Things You'll Need
1- to 2-inch stone or mineral
Jelly roll tray
Sand
12 inches of twine
Scissors
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Pendulums can be used to draw beautiful patterns in sand, all from the Earth's natural gravitational pull. Although you can purchase a pendulum from a specialty store, it can be more exciting to create your own sand pendulum using a few simple materials that can be found around the house. To successfully make a homemade sand pendulum, it is necessary to follow a few guidelines that will ensure the pendulum will move around the sand properly.
Step 1
Cut a piece of twine to measure 12 inches.
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Step 2
Tie one end of the twine around a 1- to 2-inch mineral or crystal.
Step 3
Fill the bottom of a jelly roll tray with sand.
Step 4
Hold the pendulum 12 inches above the tray.
Step 5
Position the pendulum to barely touch the sand, and allow it to swing naturally.
Step 6
After the pendulum swings for about one minute, examine the patterns that the pendulum left behind in the sand.
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