http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:49:29 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-way-to-solder-EL-wire/
Easy way to solder EL wire! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SMALL.jpg Bluelux I'm working on my first EL wire project and I read lots of guides on how to solder the EL wire, all of them warning about cutting through the very thin radial wires that run outside of the phosphorous layer. I tried a few times and it can be tricky, but I think I have a much easier way of doing it....
By: Bluelux

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 17:01:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Triggered-Bed-to-Bathroom-Floor-Illuminatio/
Motion Triggered Bed-to-Bathroom Floor Illumination - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/BCTR/GY4R91K1/FRDBCTRGY4R91K1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/BCTR/GY4R91K1/FRDBCTRGY4R91K1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/BCTR/GY4R91K1/FRDBCTRGY4R91K1.SMALL.jpg tamberg If you or your elderly parents belong to those who have to frequent the bathroom by night, and sometimes get disoriented in the dark, this might be worth a try. Like the illuminated floor lane in a smoke filled airplane, the EL wire shows you the way from your bed to the bathroom, triggered as soo...
By: tamberg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 11:33:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DAFT-PUNK-TRON-HELMET-GUY-MANUEL/
DAFT PUNK TRON HELMET (GUY-MANUEL) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/TB66/GWKD43YQ/FTSTB66GWKD43YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/TB66/GWKD43YQ/FTSTB66GWKD43YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/TB66/GWKD43YQ/FTSTB66GWKD43YQ.SMALL.jpg domtrofski Hi Guys I am going to attempt to show you how I made my Daft Punk Helmet and suit from the film Tron. We go to a festival each year that is mainly fancy dress and this year we had an epic task of making these suits. My helmet was fashioned from a Boba Fett Helmet from start wars and 8 months and a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:35:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DNA-Sculpture-Desk-Lamp-Grown-Crystal-EL-Wire-/
DNA Sculpture Desk Lamp: Grown Crystal, EL-Wire, Acrylic, Silicone and Aluminum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SMALL.jpg LucidMovement So, of course, all of you reading this have thought to yourself at one time or another "I would absolutely love to grow some crystals on el-wire and then encase it in silicone and acrylic."  No? Oh, well maybe it was just me then.  Regardless of whether you have had that thought before or not, I'll ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:51:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Neon-Pumps/
Neon Kicks - EL wire shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/3PPM/GP7IRYB8/FK13PPMGP7IRYB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/3PPM/GP7IRYB8/FK13PPMGP7IRYB8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/3PPM/GP7IRYB8/FK13PPMGP7IRYB8.SMALL.jpg wealeybin I bought some super sweet shoes in Tokyo earlier this year. Very cool shoes. But I found myself wondering how much cooler could these shoes be? Parts and Tools What you decide to attach your EL wire to will ultimately dictate what tools and materials you will need. That said, the three main it...
By: wealeybin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:30:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Powered-EL-Wire-Bike/
Pedal Powered EL Wire Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 ...
By: samsmith17

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:36:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flexible-Auminum-Electroluminescent-Display-No-T/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/V9IY/GGK2NOOQ/FWMV9IYGGK2NOOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/V9IY/GGK2NOOQ/FWMV9IYGGK2NOOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:54:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Spiderweb/
EL Wire Spiderweb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/K8RP/GCPZMI5V/FPQK8RPGCPZMI5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/K8RP/GCPZMI5V/FPQK8RPGCPZMI5V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/K8RP/GCPZMI5V/FPQK8RPGCPZMI5V.SMALL.jpg rogueg In this instructable, I'll walk you through the steps I used to create a spiderweb art piece out of EL wire. Prepare design for laser cutting First I needed a frame to build on, and since cutting curved pieces is tough, I decided to get it laser cut.  I uploaded my plans to ponoko, which is a com...
By: rogueg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:49:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Full-How-Too-Manual-For-EL-Electroluminesce/
The Full "How To" Manual For EL (Electroluminescent) Wire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/ISR7/GCI8KPIO/F68ISR7GCI8KPIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/ISR7/GCI8KPIO/F68ISR7GCI8KPIO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/ISR7/GCI8KPIO/F68ISR7GCI8KPIO.SMALL.jpg Pyrotect Disclaimer : This is my First Instructable. I appreciate any constructive criticism and helpful advice. Now any of you who just ramble on about “I’m just in it for the money” or “You misspelled instruction” or “He’s trying to control the world” just leave me be and we'll be just fine. (Ok, the Wor...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:21:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Levitation-Wand/
EL Levitation Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/OZNP/GCJ0ZRJD/FFIOZNPGCJ0ZRJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/OZNP/GCJ0ZRJD/FFIOZNPGCJ0ZRJD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/OZNP/GCJ0ZRJD/FFIOZNPGCJ0ZRJD.SMALL.jpg izzyinsf What's a levitation wand, you ask? Only the niftiest magic trick out there. If you've ever seen the magician's dancing cane trick, the wand follows pretty much the same principles. All credit for the levitation wand's proliferation as a flow tool goes to Prisna of Flowtoys, who made the first (I thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:32:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Backlit-Keyboard/
How To Make A Backlit Keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/0VX7/GCI8KD7O/FUM0VX7GCI8KD7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/0VX7/GCI8KD7O/FUM0VX7GCI8KD7O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/0VX7/GCI8KD7O/FUM0VX7GCI8KD7O.SMALL.jpg gigafide In this instructible, we will be making a backlit keyboard using a usb-enabled keyboard and some el-wire. Needed Parts To do this project you’re gonna need a couple of things: - USB powered Electro Luminescent wire or EL wire. - A keyboard - Hot glue Gun - Screwdriver Technically, you...
By: gigafide

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2010 21:22:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-wire-Steam-Burton-bonsai/
EL wire Steam Burton bonsai (steampunk) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/GTXZ/GCF14WOC/F87GTXZGCF14WOC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/GTXZ/GCF14WOC/F87GTXZGCF14WOC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/GTXZ/GCF14WOC/F87GTXZGCF14WOC.SMALL.jpg stico Hi everyone, My project is a dead bonsaï recycled as a El lamp. I'm sorry but i've lost my datas recently and most of my making off pictures have been deleted :( I'l try to explain this design as close to the original as possible. Feel free to rate it and If you have any questions, just ask! Tool...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-color-changing-EL-wire-hour-glass/
How to make a color changing EL wire hour glass! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/HKZJ/GC4G4O1O/FA5HKZJGC4G4O1O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/HKZJ/GC4G4O1O/FA5HKZJGC4G4O1O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/HKZJ/GC4G4O1O/FA5HKZJGC4G4O1O.SMALL.jpg steven123 On this instructible you will learn how to make an color changing hour glass out of EL wire. Puting together the structure of the hour glass, and parts list. 8 L brackets One high toarc motar 9 volt batters Black non glossy spray paint.  Half inch screws Three foot PVC piping that is at least ...
By: steven123

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:07:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-add-EL-wire-to-a-coat-or-other-garment/
how to add EL wire to a coat or other garment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/2UJ2/FHOHI6CA/F692UJ2FHOHI6CA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/2UJ2/FHOHI6CA/F692UJ2FHOHI6CA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/2UJ2/FHOHI6CA/F692UJ2FHOHI6CA.SMALL.jpg enlighted As a lighted costume designer, I get a lot of questions from people who want to know how to make their own EL wire costumes. I don't have time to help everyone individually, so I thought I'd consolidate my advice into one instructable. Hopefully this will help you understand the steps involved in t...
By: enlighted

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:53:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Costume/
Light Up Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/G5MM/G4D5WXD1/FBIG5MMG4D5WXD1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/G5MM/G4D5WXD1/FBIG5MMG4D5WXD1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
By: scoochmaroo

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