DIY Cotton Candy Machine – Easy Homemade Project

 

A cotton candy machine spins melted sugar into thin threads to create fluffy candy. In this DIY project, we will make a basic cotton candy machine using simple household and electronic components. This project is fun and useful for kids’ activities and small events.

How a Cotton Candy Machine Works

Sugar is heated until it melts. A fast-rotating head throws the melted sugar through tiny holes, forming fine sugar threads that cool into cotton candy.

Required Materials

• High-speed DC motor

• Metal spinner head (perforated)

• Heating element / nichrome wire

• Power supply (12V–24V, as required)

• Metal bowl or plastic container

• Switch and wires

• Heat-resistant insulation

Assembly Overview

1. Fix the motor securely at the center

2. Attach the spinner head to the motor shaft

3. Install the heating element around the spinner

4. Connect power through a switch

5. Place everything inside a bowl for safety

Safety Tips

• Do not touch the heating element

• Use heat-resistant materials only

• Keep children supervised

• Turn off before cleaning

Applications

• Birthday parties

• School projects

• Small stalls or fun fairs

• DIY science experiments

Conclusion

This DIY cotton candy machine is a fun learning project that combines mechanics, heat, and electronics. With proper care and safety, it can produce fluffy cotton candy at home.