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Shadow box gift label

Shadow box gift label
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This guide will illustrate how to create a shadow box which uses LED's to illuminate a design. Any design can be used, and as such, the shadow box can make a unique gift label, when the recipients initial is illuminated.
Basic soldering is required for this guide. There are numerous soldering instructables available, which should be read by those with insufficient soldering practice. Additionally, it's assumed that the reader is able to wrap a gift.

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Step 1Tools and materials

Tools and materials
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Tools required for box structure and wrapping:
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Utility knife (sharp)
- Precision knife (sharp)
Optional:
- T - square
- Craft mat

Tools required for wiring assembly
- Soldering iron (15W)
- Wire cutters
- Wire strippers
- needle nose pliers
Optional:
- Hands free soldering stand

Materials:
From a stationary/craft store:
- Foam board or cardboard
- Wrapping paper (preferably foil type)
- Decorative letters
- Glue stick
- Double sided tape or hot glue gun
- Adhesive tape

From a hardware/electronic store:
- LED's (2 per letter)
- 24ga wire
- CR2032 coin type battery
- resistors (50 -200 ohm, same amount as LED's)
- Electrical tape
- Solder
Optional:
- Heat shrink tubing

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