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Step 8Seal solder joints
Once you are satisfied that all the lights are working properly, seal the backs of the solder junctions with hot glue. Use a thick coating, making the glue into a smooth round surface that flows over the edges of the buttons. Don't let the middle sections of the other wires get stuck to the glue on the buttons, that may interfere with the slack that was built into the design.
The glue offers strain relief and electrical isolation, and will protect the electronics from exposure to moisture (sweat or rain) when the scarf is worn, and will provide some protection during washing. Overall, I'd recommend that you spot clean or hand wash the garment in cold or warm water, and dry it flat. This type of assembly will probably survive mild machine washing at cold temperatures, but the life of the garment will be reduced by repeated tumbling and twisting, and exposure to soap and other chemicals will eventually cause the LED leads to become corroded. Dry cleaning is not recommended.
The glue offers strain relief and electrical isolation, and will protect the electronics from exposure to moisture (sweat or rain) when the scarf is worn, and will provide some protection during washing. Overall, I'd recommend that you spot clean or hand wash the garment in cold or warm water, and dry it flat. This type of assembly will probably survive mild machine washing at cold temperatures, but the life of the garment will be reduced by repeated tumbling and twisting, and exposure to soap and other chemicals will eventually cause the LED leads to become corroded. Dry cleaning is not recommended.
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