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DIY Toys Made From Trash + 100's More Easy Tricks & Experiments

Dec 20, 2010 11:00 AM

Arcade with multiple pinball machines and players creating a vibrant gaming atmosphere.

Arvind Gupta is an Indian educator and inventor who makes whimsical, elegant toys from simple and inexpensive materials. His site has hundreds of free project tutorials, with simply outlined instructions in the categories of science, math, astronomy and more. Below, peruse the video gallery and images for a selection of Gupta's inspiring work.

Says Gupta, "The best thing a child can do with a toy is break it!"

The Open Mouth Inflated Balloon:

Girl demonstrating a science experiment with a bottle and balloon.

Coin Centrifuge:

Instruction to rotate a balloon to make a coin spin like a motorcycle in a circus cage.

Balancing Nails:

Balancing nails arranged on a wooden base.

Margosa Merry-Go-Round:

Model demonstrating balance with fruits on a stick and instructions for movement.

Magnetic Torch:

LED glow demonstration using a test tube and coils.

Aluminum Can Motor:

DIY motorized can spinner with instructions for use.

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