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Step 5Make Throwies
I made these Throwies a little different than the original instructions...
Take your LEDs and use a pair of pliers to bend the leads at right angles, with the anode (longer lead) on 'top.' This will give you more space inside the bubble and also point the light upwards. Leave ~1/8" space between the leads, just enough to slide the battery between them. Add a drop of hot glue between/around the leads before the bend to make sure they don't accidentally touch.
Step A: Slide a LED onto one of your batteries (if the leads extend past the battery, shorten them with some wire cutters). Wrap it up in tape (same as original Throwie tutorial), making sure that it is nice and secure and doesn't flicker.
Place one of your magnets on top (positive side) and wrap up some more so it doesn't slide.
Repeat Step A with your second LED, and place it on top of the magnet. I oriented my LEDs opposite each other to cast more light throughout the Jelly. Place a second magnet on top of that and wrap up with more tape. *You don't really need this other magnet, but adds a little extra holding power.*
Take your LEDs and use a pair of pliers to bend the leads at right angles, with the anode (longer lead) on 'top.' This will give you more space inside the bubble and also point the light upwards. Leave ~1/8" space between the leads, just enough to slide the battery between them. Add a drop of hot glue between/around the leads before the bend to make sure they don't accidentally touch.
Step A: Slide a LED onto one of your batteries (if the leads extend past the battery, shorten them with some wire cutters). Wrap it up in tape (same as original Throwie tutorial), making sure that it is nice and secure and doesn't flicker.
Place one of your magnets on top (positive side) and wrap up some more so it doesn't slide.
Repeat Step A with your second LED, and place it on top of the magnet. I oriented my LEDs opposite each other to cast more light throughout the Jelly. Place a second magnet on top of that and wrap up with more tape. *You don't really need this other magnet, but adds a little extra holding power.*
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