I enjoy light painting, however I have no skills at all with electronics. Plus I like to travel light when I go out. This setup easily fits in my camera bag and weighs practically nothing.

Step 1: Required Parts

1. PVC Pipe
I chose a 12" Long Extension tube. The bottom fitting just happen to perfectly fit my flashlight.
2. Flashlight
3. Dremel Cutting Kit
4. Dremel (I don't own a Dremel so I just attached the blade to my drill)
5. Colored Gels
I used transparent folders at $.50 each.
6. Velcro
7. Aluminum Foil
8. Glue

Step 2: Cutting the Trench

Using the Dremel blade cut a trench into the PVC Pipe.

Remove and discard the unneeded plastic.

Coat the inside of the pipe in glue

Line the inside of the pipe in the Aluminum foil. I blocked the top end of the pipe to stop light spilling through.

Step 3:

Cut your colored gels the fit around the PVC pipe.

Use the Velcro to secure the colored Gels.

Step 4: Paint With Light

Insert the Flashlight into the bottom and begin your light painting. As, noted my flashlight fits perfectly in the pipe. If you are not a lucky, I recommend using gaffer or duct tape to keep your flashlight secure and stop light from spilling out the bottom.

You'll need a dark room. The Light Painter provides a ribbon appearance with bright a dim spots depending on how the light reflects off the foil.