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CHAPTER 4Twist, Solder, Tape & Hack

This chapter mixes things up with activities that range from simple to challenging, but all offer unexpected ways to use tools and materials. Electric Roses (page 104) mixes paper and wires, Thunderclouds (page 107) repurposes holiday lights to dramatic effect, and the Glue Jewel projects (beginning on page 120) use glowing globs of glue to jazz up jewelry.

Now look around and imagine what you can do to glow up your world.

Electric Roses

SKILL LEVEL 1

There’s nothing more charming than a lovely bouquet ...

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