I saw DNA jewelry somewhere online a long time ago when I didn't even have pierced ears. I almost pierced my ears that day so I could wear them, but it looked complicated and I didn't have a lot of time on my hands. This year, I've been making them for all my friends and coworkers as Christmas presents---you can too! They'll even forgive you for their presents being belated since they are so cool.
I'm a high school science teacher. I thought this would be a fun way for my students to learn the structure of DNA. Next year, I'll have them make a more educational "model" and come in after school to make these.
I've added tips that I would find helpful when making these as well as some science insights so you can impress all your friends with your DNA brilliance!
I'm a high school science teacher. I thought this would be a fun way for my students to learn the structure of DNA. Next year, I'll have them make a more educational "model" and come in after school to make these.
I've added tips that I would find helpful when making these as well as some science insights so you can impress all your friends with your DNA brilliance!
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*2 pieces of 20 cm (8 in) long 28 gauge wire
*6 different colors of seed beads
-28 beads to represent sugars
-28 beads to represent phosphates
-8 beads to represent Adenine
-8 beads to represent Thymine
-8 beads to represent Cytosine
-8 beads to represent Guanine
*2 earring hooks
*2 earring backs (optional)
Additional possibly useful notes:
-The length of wire does not have to be exact. 20 cm is a good beginning length. I'm able to use slightly shorter pieces now, but started with really long pieces.
-The number of beads used (and length of wire) can be altered to make the earrings longer.
-The earring backs are not necessary, but they were only about $3 for an entire package at Michael's.
-The number of Adenine and Thymine beads should be equal, as should the Guanine and Cytosine. (Chargaff's Rule for you science buffs.) However, you don't have to have 8 of each or have them in any specific order.
*6 different colors of seed beads
-28 beads to represent sugars
-28 beads to represent phosphates
-8 beads to represent Adenine
-8 beads to represent Thymine
-8 beads to represent Cytosine
-8 beads to represent Guanine
*2 earring hooks
*2 earring backs (optional)
Additional possibly useful notes:
-The length of wire does not have to be exact. 20 cm is a good beginning length. I'm able to use slightly shorter pieces now, but started with really long pieces.
-The number of beads used (and length of wire) can be altered to make the earrings longer.
-The earring backs are not necessary, but they were only about $3 for an entire package at Michael's.
-The number of Adenine and Thymine beads should be equal, as should the Guanine and Cytosine. (Chargaff's Rule for you science buffs.) However, you don't have to have 8 of each or have them in any specific order.
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vincent7312
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Mar 18, 2010. 6:48 AMReply
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jmiksanek (author)
in reply to Mar 18, 2010. 9:21 AMReply I'm so glad! I made some X chromosome ones after that and am going to try to make pedigree ones next. Sounds like you're a pretty awesome boyfriend! I <3 instructables.
romashka404
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Dec 30, 2009. 7:45 PMReply
These are so creative! way to help kids learn!
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octopuscabbage
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Dec 24, 2009. 7:58 PMReply
i whish my ears were peirced....Then i could be a Dna pirate!!!
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