Bubbles Toothpick Top

Balanced on a tip, our bubbles circle pattern toothpick top shows off  the surprising science of a perfect spin!Assemble the pieces, add your own creative touches, and turn it into a one-of-a-kind spinning toy.

So how does it work? When you spin a top with your fingers, you give it energy that turns into motion. The top balances on the tiny tip of the toothpick, which reduces friction so it can spin for a long time. But friction eventually wins—slowing the top, making it wobble, and causing it to lean. As the top tips, gravity creates a torque that makes it swing outward. The slower it spins, the faster it tips, which is why it suddenly lurches right before it falls over.