Tensegrity Sculptures
Channel: KAMSC Sizzlin Summer
Date: 10/07/2020

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Tensegrity, a shorthand for "tensional integrity", is when elements of a structure are under both compression and tension; the two forces balance out and the structure is stable.


Tensegrity sculptures will often appear to "float" or defy gravity! These amazing structures can be artistic, functional, or both!


==Materials list==
To make the sculpture in this video, you will need:
* 8 popsicle sticks
* String, twine, fishing line, etc (something stringy!)
* Hot glue gun
* Scissors and/or hobby knife
* Drill (this was not mentioned in the video, but you can drill holes in the sticks if you don't want to cut notches)



==Useful links==
Tensegrity on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensegrity
Lego sculpture (video and instructions): https://jkbrickworks.com/tensegrity-sculpture