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A method of attaching conductive thread to fabric. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lou...
Place fusible fibers on a piece of paper
Layer more fusible fibers
Place conductive thread on top of fusible fibers.
Layer more fusible fibers on top of conductive threads
Test conductive threads with a voltmeter to see if they are touching and shorting the circuit
Place a piece of paper on top of fusible fibers and conductive thread
Iron on hot setting for about 30 seconds
Peal back the top paper.All fibers should be fused together.If not put the paper back on the fibers and iron some more.
Remove fused fibers from other piece of paper
Test the conductive threads with a voltmeter to be sure there is a circuit
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This fits the concept of Do-It-Yourself very well. Thank you Lynne for teaching us the necessary small steps. Everyone needs to learn how to strip wires and solder before they make a their first circuit, you're doing a very good job of instructing us about all the different methods.
I'm storing this idea in my brain until some creative design emerges. Already mentioned were lighted clothes for night safety, and lightshow clothes for parties... how about touch sensors for music synthesizers built into clothing? (I'd only let my wife play the music of dancing together if I were wearing a synth-shirt, nobody else!)
I still have no need to wire up my clothes or anything else in that matter, but the idea is interesting, if I only had an idea of what to make with it :)
This winner project is a fabulous example of what you can make with a bit of conductive thread, LEDs, hardware and a battery pack.
Bike Signal Hoodie
And please look at Plusea. She is doing amazing work with eTextiles.
And there is soooooo much more. Give eTextile a google.
btw, if you want to reply to someones comment, you can do so by clicking the reply button in the bottom right of their comment! that way they know to check back here
Also see this video of, Samurai Angel, a piece from 2006. About 41 seconds in the black light punches the angelina fibers. fun!
You might want to think about fusible webbing and a translucent fabric with angelina fibers sandwiched in te middle.