Minka Skyland - Levitating Island

🏡 Minka Skyland ✨

Inspired by the likes of Studio Ghibli and other fantasy works, this sculpture brings a bit of that magic into the real world. The warm glow of light shines through the interiors of these tiny homes creating a cozy ambiance. 

 

Assembly:
The entire project can be loosely fit together without tools or hardware. I do recommend securing the various pieces with a bit of glue. While it can technically assemble without, it will be easily dislodged if not firmly secured with some adhesive.

 

Magnetic Positioning:
There is a bit of a learning curve to balancing the magnetic levitation. I would recommend holding the model with two hands and moving it in slowly from the side, not from above. I use my pinkies to keep the base from sliding around underneath my hands. You want to be pretty close to the base as you are doing this. You can feel the field get stronger towards the center. For me it was helpful to listen for a subtle buzz that seems to come with the stabilization activating. Here is a video of the model being placed on the base for reference: