Adjustable pendulum painting apparatus used by Fred Pfeifer to create original pendulum art.

I wonder what happens when…

Before the Pour

Not necessarily the sexiest part of the work, but a lot of time goes into prepping the canvas for the pendulum. These time-lapse videos show some of that process.

Tools of the trade

Adjustable eye bolt connector used in Fred Pfeifer’s pendulum painting apparatus.

Flexible Connectors

I try to build flexibility and adjustability into the apparatus whenever possible. These connectors give me another way to make quick changes to the setup as I experiment

Carabiner used as a quick connector for adjusting Fred Pfeifer’s pendulum painting apparatus.

Carabiner

The carabiner provides a quick connection point while allowing the paracord to move with less friction. It also makes it easy to disconnect, adjust, and reconfigure the setup

Two black and yellow patterned cables on a white textured surface.

Paracord

I’ve experimented with fishing line and vinyl coated metal wire, but I prefer the quick adjustability of paracord.