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February 18, 2015

Pixellated portrait

Beads on a picture create an instant pointillist painting.

Parts needed:

  • 1 Colorful picture
  • 1 Tray
  • 1 .25" glass beads (can be had at a craft store)

You should also trip the tray so the beads slide back and forth as well.

Credit: Little Shop of Physics/Colorado State University


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