Instructables: exploring - technology - el-wire - electroluminescent - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 20:25:25 PDT BLOX v1.01 LEVEL HEADED - EL WIRE HEADPHONES http://www.instructables.com/id/LEVEL-HEADED-EL-WIRE-HEADPHONES/
LEVEL HEADED - EL WIRE HEADPHONES - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon Here are a couple videos demonstrating Level Headed -- EL Wire Headphones that react to the music you are listening too! The first shows the headphones decorated with EL wire and the second shows just the headphone cable decorated. Unfortunately, the camera doesn't show the correct colors and blurs ...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:55:39 PST
Make your own EL wire at home http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-EL-wire-at-home/
Make your own EL wire at home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/WQ9W/GCX4PZ1K/FHHWQ9WGCX4PZ1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/WQ9W/GCX4PZ1K/FHHWQ9WGCX4PZ1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/WQ9W/GCX4PZ1K/FHHWQ9WGCX4PZ1K.SMALL.jpg JeriEllsworth I loved all the Instructables entered in the EL wire contest, but since I really like to explore the science and engineering behind such beautiful creations, I thought I'd share how I made my own electroluminescent wire at home. You may have already seen some of my other hacks, like how I made trans...
By: JeriEllsworth

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Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:05:15 PDT
Pedal Powered EL Wire Bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Powered-EL-Wire-Bike/
Pedal Powered EL Wire Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SMALL.jpg samsmith17 This is a relatively simple instructable that uses advanced EL wire techniques. If you've never worked with EL wire, check out some of the other great EL wire instructables first. You'll need to know how to solder and connect it before doing this project. Since the whole point of this instructable ...
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Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:36:38 PST
Flexible Aluminum Electroluminescent Display - No Transparent Conductor Needed http://www.instructables.com/id/Flexible-Auminum-Electroluminescent-Display-No-T/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/V9IY/GGK2NOOQ/FWMV9IYGGK2NOOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/V9IY/GGK2NOOQ/FWMV9IYGGK2NOOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/V9IY/GGK2NOOQ/FWMV9IYGGK2NOOQ.SMALL.jpg JeriEllsworth How to make a flexible display with aluminum foil, EL phosphors and a simple electrolytic etching bath.
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Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:54:02 PST
Fire Skirt! http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-Skirt!/
Fire Skirt! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNP/YPXM/F3C4XKP3/FNPYPXMF3C4XKP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNP/YPXM/F3C4XKP3/FNPYPXMF3C4XKP3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNP/YPXM/F3C4XKP3/FNPYPXMF3C4XKP3.SMALL.jpg la Wear your own special effects! Learn a glow-in-the-dark clothing technique that mimics the look of fire, using electroluminescent (EL) wire and a combination of reflective and transparent fabrics. The main function of this dress is for safety and visibility in dark environments, but also it is fun...
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Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:37:41 PDT
Removable EL wire art panels http://www.instructables.com/id/Removable-EL-wire-art-panels/
Removable EL wire art panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/DIS6/GCJ10J51/FV5DIS6GCJ10J51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/DIS6/GCJ10J51/FV5DIS6GCJ10J51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/DIS6/GCJ10J51/FV5DIS6GCJ10J51.SMALL.jpg SewLolita how to make Glow-art panels that can be attached to any garment (or bare skin, if you use a body-safe adhesive). The semi-rigid backing allows more detail in designs, without risk of distortion, and hides ‘extra’ EL wire connections (which are needed when a design calls for sharp points and juncture...
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Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:22:52 PDT
3 Ways to Use El Wire http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Ways-to-Use-El-Wire/
3 Ways to Use El Wire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/M7BJ/GC4GCX7D/FECM7BJGC4GCX7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/M7BJ/GC4GCX7D/FECM7BJGC4GCX7D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/M7BJ/GC4GCX7D/FECM7BJGC4GCX7D.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Fact: El wire makes everything aweseomer.  Here are three different techniques you can use to apply el wire to your stuff and increase your own awesomeness.  All three produce beautiful results, but each does require some amount of patience and time.  While this certainly doesn't represent every me...
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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:54:06 PDT
Light Up Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Costume/
Light Up Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/G5MM/G4D5WXD1/FBIG5MMG4D5WXD1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/G5MM/G4D5WXD1/FBIG5MMG4D5WXD1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/G5MM/G4D5WXD1/FBIG5MMG4D5WXD1.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo This brief tutorial will walk you through how to make a light up costume using electroluminescent wire (el wire).  This costume in particular was custom made for DJ performing around the world. I worked closely with the designer and the el wire supplier to produce this piece in about two weeks' time...
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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:57:00 PST
How to make EL Wire Art http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-EL-Wire-Art/
How to make EL Wire Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/91ZW/FSK1CWZG/F2O91ZWFSK1CWZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/91ZW/FSK1CWZG/F2O91ZWFSK1CWZG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/91ZW/FSK1CWZG/F2O91ZWFSK1CWZG.SMALL.jpg GlowWireGuy This instructable shows the steps for doing EL wire art, by gluing it onto an acrylic plastic background. The Parts EL wire, el wire driver - acquired from http://www.neonstring.comBlack Acrylic plastic - acquired (free scraps) from Regal Plastics in HoustonGlue/Adhesive (IPS WELD-ON 3) - acqui...
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Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:52:28 PDT
EL wire eye candy http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-wire-eye-candy/
EL wire eye candy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/RGOG/K67EP27Y219/F1SRGOGK67EP27Y219.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/RGOG/K67EP27Y219/F1SRGOGK67EP27Y219.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/RGOG/K67EP27Y219/F1SRGOGK67EP27Y219.SMALL.jpg guerroloco This project uses electroluminescent wire (a.k.a. "EL wire") to create a glowing, flashing, spinning piece of eye candy that could be used as decoration, a disco light for a dance party, or just for taking cool photos. This is definitely a work in progress.... It started with some strands of EL wire...
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Wed, 3 May 2006 11:11:06 PDT
How to Solder EL (Electroluminescent) Wire http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Solder-EL-Electroluminescent-Wire/
How to Solder EL (Electroluminescent) Wire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4H/2WM3/F82EU3J6/F4H2WM3F82EU3J6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4H/2WM3/F82EU3J6/F4H2WM3F82EU3J6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4H/2WM3/F82EU3J6/F4H2WM3F82EU3J6.SMALL.jpg leonardo ismael EL Wire (electroluminescent wire) is a flexible, easy to work with, low power consumption light source that you can use to light up just about anything from skirts to sculptures. The wire is made from two different sets of wires that are coated with phosphor and plastic that light up when you hook i...
By: leonardo ismael

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Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:33:25 PST