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Low-Cost Illuminated Signage for Todays Responsible Citizen

Step 2Tools and Materials

Tools and Materials

To build your own signs you will need a short list of materials and tools.

Tools:

Hand drill or drill press
Size T or 23/64 plastic drill bit
epoxy designed for plastics
duct tape

Materials:

1/8 acrylic sheet (colors optional)
LED Christmas lights
we used LED christmas lights from Rite-Aid.
Twisted/Braided Nylon or Cotton Rope
Beefy Wire ties

Optional:

Spraypaint
(you should probably use Krylon Fusion or a plastic primer)
Stencils
Laser cutter
Hammer drill for mounting and hanging

more in LED christmas lights:
http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/xmas1.htm
http://www.holidaycreations.com/led.html

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