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super simple office 'floater', great for kids too!

super simple office \
This device when given an upward toss, as well as a rotational velocity will float to the ground. When used in an outdoor setting, the wind catches it and will give it some zany maneuvers.
 
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Step 1The materials needed: paper or styrofoam plate, styrofoam coffee cup, and tape

the materials needed: paper or styrofoam plate, styrofoam coffee cup, and tape
yep thats all you need! Of course, you can add UFO like markings to the pieces if you like!
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17 comments
May 19, 2010. 5:39 AMTHECHINABOY says:
i just tryed it using a round piece of paper it worked good.
May 19, 2010. 12:40 AMTHECHINABOY says:
can you use it with a round peace of paper?
Feb 10, 2010. 8:31 PMcubyrop3 says:
 Mine worked like a lead blimp! 

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Mar 27, 2009. 11:28 AMGamer917 says:
cut out sections and make helicopter blades
Mar 12, 2009. 2:48 PMLord_Master says:
cool
Dec 8, 2008. 6:00 PMApollo2947 says:
i like how u can experiment with it most flyin things you can't change
Dec 8, 2008. 6:00 PMApollo2947 says:
around
Dec 8, 2008. 5:59 PMApollo2947 says:
very nice i really should try it !
Apr 7, 2008. 7:58 PMbowow0807 says:
cool im gonna make one now!
Apr 6, 2008. 9:04 PMSpint180 says:
Cool Instructable. +1.
Feb 14, 2008. 11:10 AMKiteman says:
A video of it in flight would be good.
Feb 15, 2008. 1:18 AMKiteman says:
You took digital photos - does your camera not have a video function? Even a mobile phone? As long as you can upload it to youtube or similar, you can show it here.
Feb 14, 2008. 4:07 PMdchall8 says:
How close to the center of the plate does the cup have to be?
Feb 14, 2008. 3:15 PMGorillazMiko says:
Cool!

Agreeing with Kiteman, a video would be good.
This is really easy to make.
Easy.
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Feb 14, 2008. 11:44 AMDoctor What says:
It's a cup, attached to a plate. Genius!!!! (+) (favorited)

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