Cool Cactus
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I decided to join this contest to challenge my 3D printing skills. The supplies I used were Tinker Cad, a 3D printer, 3D printer filament, spray paint, LED lights, and a battery.
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First, I designed my cactus on the Tinker Cad website. Then I sent it to a 3D printer to print.
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Next, I drilled holes in the cactus and spray-painted it.
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Then, I put together a working LED light and put it in the cactus.
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Lastly, I turned off the lights and watched it glow!