DIY Tensegrity Flower Stand

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DIY Tensegrity Flower Stand

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In this instructables I will tell you how to make an unusual flower stand that will help not only decorate the interior of your room but also become an interesting addition that will improve the appearance of your flower

Supplies

you need this materials to create this flower stand

Saw

Drill 

Sandpaper

Glue

Screwdriver (or other sharp object)

Paper 

Pencil

Ruler

Fishing line or thread

Plywood

Blueprint

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To complete this step, you need to draw a blueprint (which can be redrawn from the photo or download the file attached below), then carefully cut it out and glue it to the plywood when you have done everything, you can go to step 2

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Using a screwdriver or other sharp object you need to make dents in all corners of the triangle

Drilling Holes

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drill a hole in the prepared places using an electrode drill (use the smallest drill you have) this is necessary in order to make it easier to cut holes in the future

!!!!!!remember about safety precautions!!!

Keep your fingers away from the drill and also make sure that dust and chips from plywood do not get into your eye

Cutting Details

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Using a manual or electric saw will cut out the contour of your parts and also do not forget about the small triangles inside

!!!Remember about safety precautions!!!

Keep your fingers away from the saw and also make sure that dust and chips from plywood do not get into your eye

Align

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using a sandpaper align your details until you feel comfortable holding them also make sure you don't leave any sharp corners or burrs

Gluing Parts

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Using glue, glue your parts together before making sure that they fit perfectly together 

Make sure that your glue is not toxic to humans and pets also wear gloves during this step

also make sure that after gluing your parts are in the correct position and securely fixed in their places

Strings Installation

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to begin with, tie the first string or thread into the extreme hole of any of the triangles, then pull the string that you need and attach the string to the second part you should have a bit tension on your string (in order for me to conveniently perform this step, I built a small structure that you can see in the photo) after you have tied and pulled the first string, you need to measure the second string of the same size and tie it to the second holes using the technique that you used when tying the first string dont forget that tension on all strings should be same. then repeat same process with third string. when you have placed all the strings on the of the triangle, you need to pull the middle string for this, thread the string into the first pre-prepared hole and securely fasten it, then you need to tighten the string strongly and secure it from the second side, then put your project in a vertical position and make sure that all the strings are of equal size and the middle one is stretched enough when you are convinced of this, lower your project again without releasing the middle string, and if necessary, adjust the string tension, then tie it tightly them and add glue to the holes

The End

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your project is ready now, if you wish, you can paint it or varnish it in order to give the look you want