http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:06:44 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-EL-Wire-Cassette-Display/
Hanging EL Wire Cassette Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/A8LQ/HF23X0JP/FO8A8LQHF23X0JP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/A8LQ/HF23X0JP/FO8A8LQHF23X0JP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/A8LQ/HF23X0JP/FO8A8LQHF23X0JP.SMALL.jpg querry43 This project is a fun and easy introduction to EL wire.  It can be done in a day and is quite customizable.  The original idea came from another instructible by MisterM. Main Body Parts: clear cassette tapes sealed with screws shadow box 7/16th in dowel paint (enough to make the box and dowel the s...
By: querry43

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:59:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Cassette-Tape-Dangler/
EL Wire Cassette Tape Dangler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9QW2/HEQEQYG4/F1N9QW2HEQEQYG4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9QW2/HEQEQYG4/F1N9QW2HEQEQYG4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9QW2/HEQEQYG4/F1N9QW2HEQEQYG4.SMALL.jpg MisterM This is a simple instructable to make a glowing el wire cassette tape. It makes a great pendant and would look good hanging in a retro record shop or something. The el controller that came with it has slow and fast flashing modes as well as always-on, which are very effective and give that neon sign...
By: MisterM

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:59:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-EL-Wire-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/XUBV/GMFIQ3TW/FQUXUBVGMFIQ3TW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/XUBV/GMFIQ3TW/FQUXUBVGMFIQ3TW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/XUBV/GMFIQ3TW/FQUXUBVGMFIQ3TW.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy EL Wire Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 10 different projects to light up your wardrobe. Easily make your own electroluminescent hat, backpack, costume and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pic...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:39:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Hat-Sequenced-and-Sound-Activated-with-Re/
EL Wire Hat: Sequenced and Sound Activated with Remote Control - powered by Arduino and Sparkfun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/RFX4/HAQ30I5Y/F0JRFX4HAQ30I5Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/RFX4/HAQ30I5Y/F0JRFX4HAQ30I5Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/RFX4/HAQ30I5Y/F0JRFX4HAQ30I5Y.SMALL.jpg dovadil Welcome to the Instructable guide of my EL Wire hat with some fun features. The concept is an EL Wired hat with 8 sequenced EL wires controlled by a wired remote. Multiple speed controllable sequence modes are pre-programmed into an Arduino UNO, including a sound activation feature. Features: 7 se...
By: dovadil

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:33:01 PST 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 ...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:55:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electroluminscent-Glasses-Hack/
Glowing Glasses Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SMALL.jpg mrshko You don't have to spend $40 to get yourself a pair of glowing glasses... you can build your own.  This is a really easy hack for under $20 and it will get you a lot of attention.  This hack doesn't use cheap looking LEDs, it uses Electroluminescent Panels and it produces a really amazing effect.  Yo...
By: mrshko

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/El-Fiasco/
El Fiasco - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/GM6J/GZHJVIZD/FEGGM6JGZHJVIZD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/GM6J/GZHJVIZD/FEGGM6JGZHJVIZD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/GM6J/GZHJVIZD/FEGGM6JGZHJVIZD.SMALL.jpg Grissini This piece of fan art is inspired by my favorite Hip-Hop artist, Lupe Fiasco.  Lupe didn't win the Grammy for Best Album or Record of the Year, but he has won fanatical Art by me!( Much more important than a Grandma Award).  So with that preface, I present El Fiasco, el-wire tribute art.     Parts...
By: Grissini

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 20:59:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/EZ-EL-Wire-Guitar-Strap/
EZ-EL Wire Guitar Strap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5JVR/H4AGJQE9/FKK5JVRH4AGJQE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5JVR/H4AGJQE9/FKK5JVRH4AGJQE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5JVR/H4AGJQE9/FKK5JVRH4AGJQE9.SMALL.jpg ezelwire This project is a guitar strap decked out with EZ-EL Chasing Wire sewn into music-themed designs. It's a fun project, and you end up with something that looks really cool, especially for live performances at low-lit venues. If you like tutorials like this, get more inspiration at http://www.ez-el.c...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:58:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/July-4th-Independence-Day-EZ-EL-Wire-Hat-Step-By-/
EZ-EL July 4th Independence Day Hat! Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Get ready for 4th of July with EZ-EL's Independence Day Hat! Take our red, white, and blue EL wire and make your own July 4th hat. Its great for the whole July 4th weekend! Wear it, show your patriotism, and have fun with it! Feel free to change out the colors and the design to make it your own! E...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 10:44:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Michael-Jackson-Costume/
EZ-EL Wire Michael Jackson Costume! Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/PK37/H3QFJ2PB/FI7PK37H3QFJ2PB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/PK37/H3QFJ2PB/FI7PK37H3QFJ2PB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/PK37/H3QFJ2PB/FI7PK37H3QFJ2PB.SMALL.jpg ezelwire This project is a Michael Jackson Costume decorated with yellow EZ-EL wire. Perfect for Halloween or the next costume party you attend! If you like tutorials like this, get more inspiration at http://www.ez-el.com/tutorials Enter coupon code INSTmj at checkout for a discount! Materials: Michael...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:11:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-Childrens-Light-Up-Green-Umbrella-with-EL-W/
EZ-EL Wire Green Children's Light Up Green Umbrella Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/6QZZ/H3QFL2T4/F886QZZH3QFL2T4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/6QZZ/H3QFL2T4/F886QZZH3QFL2T4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/6QZZ/H3QFL2T4/F886QZZH3QFL2T4.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Here's a children's umbrella lined with neon green EL wire.  It's definitely an easy and fun project for kids to do with their parents, and more importantly, it keeps the little mischiefs safer if they're out and about on rainy days. Or if you prefer a video tutorial:   If you like tutorials like t...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:07:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-way-to-solder-EL-wire/
Easy way to solder EL wire! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/EL-Wire-Cube-Sculpture/
EL Wire Cube Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1P/KF61/GZGBNPFP/F1PKF61GZGBNPFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1P/KF61/GZGBNPFP/F1PKF61GZGBNPFP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1P/KF61/GZGBNPFP/F1PKF61GZGBNPFP.SMALL.jpg nicole.allard Materials: 7x7x3/4" steel plate 10' of 3/4" square steel tubing 5 colors of el wire, each color is a single strand approximately 8ft, each color forms a "band" of parallel strands, 10 strands wide, each strand is 2.2mm thick EL Wire splitter 5-output 12 VDC EL Wire inverter capable of lighting 27-4...
By: nicole.allard

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:35:13 PST 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/BCTR/GY4R91K1/FRDBCTRGY4R91K1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/BCTR/GY4R91K1/FRDBCTRGY4R91K1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Lucky-EL-Wire-Hat/
Lucky EL Wire Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/5JUU/GWKKNH1R/FJM5JUUGWKKNH1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/5JUU/GWKKNH1R/FJM5JUUGWKKNH1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/5JUU/GWKKNH1R/FJM5JUUGWKKNH1R.SMALL.jpg The Porsche Fan In this Instructable, I will show you how to make an EL wire hat. In my particular case, I made this hat for Saint Patrick's day. I am currently attending Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Saint Pat's is a big deal here, so I decided to use science and technology to make a Saint P...
By: The Porsche Fan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 20:35:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DAFT-PUNK-TRON-HELMET-GUY-MANUEL/
DAFT PUNK TRON HELMET (GUY-MANUEL) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/TB66/GWKD43YQ/FTSTB66GWKD43YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/TB66/GWKD43YQ/FTSTB66GWKD43YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: domtrofski

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:35:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Musically-Animated-Gift-Box/
Musically Animated Gift Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/MDL1/GX6OVY7J/FZ1MDL1GX6OVY7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/MDL1/GX6OVY7J/FZ1MDL1GX6OVY7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/MDL1/GX6OVY7J/FZ1MDL1GX6OVY7J.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon Click here if you want to jump to the demonstration page where you can see other videos. Most EL wire displays are static (and boring) because they use constant-on inverters. Of course, there are inverters that can flash the EL wire on and off at a fixed rate, but that's not very exciting. ...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:00:57 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
By: LucidMovement

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:51:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Love-Gun/
Love Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/YO1E/GS3BEDHE/FANYO1EGS3BEDHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/YO1E/GS3BEDHE/FANYO1EGS3BEDHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/YO1E/GS3BEDHE/FANYO1EGS3BEDHE.SMALL.jpg iminthebathroom The LOVE GUN was created as a wedding gift for a loving couple that was to be married; originally I was just going to do the ubiquitous gift of money or some 70’s fondue set, until inspiration struck.  Hiram, the groom, in addition to many things was a published fantasy writer.  All though a class...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:00:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unicycle-pimpin-/
Unicycle pimpin' :) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/5CEB/GCI8W695/FWP5CEBGCI8W695.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/5CEB/GCI8W695/FWP5CEBGCI8W695.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/5CEB/GCI8W695/FWP5CEBGCI8W695.SMALL.jpg LostRite I ride a unicycle for fun and sometimes I try to convince myself that it is even practical. One thing I would like it to do is to glow so that I can see where I'm riding and spot bumps to avoid UPD's (unplanned dismounts). EL wire is perfect for this!!! I am very familiar with soldering and electric...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:37:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/el-wire-clock/
el wire clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMH/Z6NF/GRFMVNVD/FMHZ6NFGRFMVNVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMH/Z6NF/GRFMVNVD/FMHZ6NFGRFMVNVD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMH/Z6NF/GRFMVNVD/FMHZ6NFGRFMVNVD.SMALL.jpg steven123 In this el wire clock instructable I will be showing you how to make a el wire clock using a old bell style clock. For this project you will need: 1. A old bell style alarm clock 2. 2 feet of a color of your choice el wire(with connecter already soldered) 3. 3 feet of a color of your choice el wire ...
By: steven123

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:19:59 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:05:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Neon-Pumps/
Neon Kicks - EL wire shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/3PPM/GP7IRYB8/FK13PPMGP7IRYB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/3PPM/GP7IRYB8/FK13PPMGP7IRYB8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Human-Powered-Night-Train-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/5UPA/GKJF7LNC/FD55UPAGKJF7LNC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/5UPA/GKJF7LNC/FD55UPAGKJF7LNC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/5UPA/GKJF7LNC/FD55UPAGKJF7LNC.SMALL.jpg rggb This is a human powered parade float for a Christmas night parade. It was built by the Human Powered Vehicle Operators of Ottawa (HPVOoO) http://hpv.tricolour.net . More details can be found on http://hpv.tricolour.net/train.html .  The base platform is a human powered tandem recumbent tricycle towi...
By: rggb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:01:29 PST 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 ...
By: samsmith17

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:36:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tron-costumes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/VU59/GHONSP8D/FGTVU59GHONSP8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/VU59/GHONSP8D/FGTVU59GHONSP8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/VU59/GHONSP8D/FGTVU59GHONSP8D.SMALL.jpg frenzy Are you ready for the newest Tron Movie opening in theaters? Well you need some of these tron costumes and more to really get in the geek spirit! From El wire costumes to realistic props, if you show up to the theater in one of these, you may steal the show! How to Make a TRON Style Lamp: The MAD...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:09:12 PST 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.
By: JeriEllsworth

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:54:02 PST 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...
By: la

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:37:41 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://cdn.instructables.com/F69/2UJ2/FHOHI6CA/F692UJ2FHOHI6CA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F69/2UJ2/FHOHI6CA/F692UJ2FHOHI6CA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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/How-to-make-a-glowing-robot-suit/
How to make a glowing robot suit. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/C5QQ/GCJ108S1/FGAC5QQGCJ108S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/C5QQ/GCJ108S1/FGAC5QQGCJ108S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/C5QQ/GCJ108S1/FGAC5QQGCJ108S1.SMALL.jpg Feral_Messiah Last year, I decided to undertake a bit of a crazy project - Making glowing robot suits to do circus performances in. This was so that we could perform in low light conditions such as nightclubs and festivals. This instructable involves sculpting, vacuum forming, and basic electronics (ElWire) It ...
By: Feral_Messiah

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:34:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-EL-Wire-Hula-hoop/
How to make an EL Wire Hula hoop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/TYIE/GCI8L8HM/FRSTYIEGCI8L8HM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/TYIE/GCI8L8HM/FRSTYIEGCI8L8HM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/TYIE/GCI8L8HM/FRSTYIEGCI8L8HM.SMALL.jpg Danger is my middle name I've been wanting to make something with EL wire for a long time and I've wanted some sort of glowing hoop for a while so this seemed to be the perfect opportunity to do both! Collect materials Finding the materials for this project was quite a hunt.  To power EL wire, or electro luminescent wi...
By: Danger is my middle name

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:36:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Programmable-LilyPad-EL-Wire-Dress/
Programmable LilyPad EL-Wire Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/6TLA/GCJ0YQAL/FOM6TLAGCJ0YQAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/6TLA/GCJ0YQAL/FOM6TLAGCJ0YQAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/6TLA/GCJ0YQAL/FOM6TLAGCJ0YQAL.SMALL.jpg quasiben Nicole A. Wolfersberger and I, with support from Prof. Kylie Peppler at Indiana University, made a LilyPad Arduino-controlled EL-wire dress.  With a few extra components we were able to control the blink frequency of the EL wire.  This introduces the new possibility of controlling the EL wire via se...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:04:40 PDT 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...
By: SewLolita

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:22:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitted-Ninja-Dragonfly-with-EL-Wire-Wings/
Knitted Ninja Dragonfly with EL Wire Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Q4VL/GCJ0YUMS/FPFQ4VLGCJ0YUMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Q4VL/GCJ0YUMS/FPFQ4VLGCJ0YUMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Q4VL/GCJ0YUMS/FPFQ4VLGCJ0YUMS.SMALL.jpg pixelbrid This dragonfly Instructable is based on some I made for an outdoor crochet installation called Slip by designer Lucy Arnold, that exhibited as part of my city's Arts Festival in July 2009. A winter garden was created in the square with 100s of crocheted flowers growing on vines around trees and lamp...
By: pixelbrid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:23:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Spiderweb/
EL Wire Spiderweb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/K8RP/GCPZMI5V/FPQK8RPGCPZMI5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/K8RP/GCPZMI5V/FPQK8RPGCPZMI5V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/ISR7/GCI8KPIO/F68ISR7GCI8KPIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/ISR7/GCI8KPIO/F68ISR7GCI8KPIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: Pyrotect

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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/OZNP/GCJ0ZRJD/FFIOZNPGCJ0ZRJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/OZNP/GCJ0ZRJD/FFIOZNPGCJ0ZRJD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: izzyinsf

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:32:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Plant-Lamp/
EL Wire Plant Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/RJJ3/GCF14VCJ/FMTRJJ3GCF14VCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/RJJ3/GCF14VCJ/FMTRJJ3GCF14VCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/RJJ3/GCF14VCJ/FMTRJJ3GCF14VCJ.SMALL.jpg jamieicecream While living away from home, I get a little homesick now and then. My first thought was to steal a little bit of home from the internet and paste it on my wall, then after a little more thought, I realised that a silhouette outline on my wall would be far more appealing and slick looking. Over the w...
By: jamieicecream

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:02:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-wire-Steam-Burton-bonsai/
EL wire Steam Burton bonsai (steampunk) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/GTXZ/GCF14WOC/F87GTXZGCF14WOC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/GTXZ/GCF14WOC/F87GTXZGCF14WOC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: stico

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/El-Wire-Backpack/
El Wire Backpack! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/NBA5/GC4G1B2F/FWWNBA5GC4G1B2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/NBA5/GC4G1B2F/FWWNBA5GC4G1B2F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/NBA5/GC4G1B2F/FWWNBA5GC4G1B2F.SMALL.jpg chaoschao99 Schools coming just around the corner, and all you have is a bland not so fun backpack...let's change that! In this Instructable you will be making your very own Electroluminescent  wire (a.k.a. El wire) backpack! Tools Needed: *Knife or Scissors *Needle Materials Needed: *Fishing wire *Backpack *...
By: chaoschao99

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2010 21:05:03 PDT 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...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:54:06 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/HKZJ/GC4G4O1O/FA5HKZJGC4G4O1O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/HKZJ/GC4G4O1O/FA5HKZJGC4G4O1O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Crazy-Hat-Day/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/LIVZ/H9G0SZ3L/FOWLIVZH9G0SZ3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/LIVZ/H9G0SZ3L/FOWLIVZH9G0SZ3L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/LIVZ/H9G0SZ3L/FOWLIVZH9G0SZ3L.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid It's been a little while since I published anything.  I've been super busy lately, working on many projects but not finishing much.  So, to satisfy my need to show off what I've been working on, here is the crazy hat I made for my daughter's school's Crazy Hat Day! Most of the materials came from m...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:10:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Connecting-EL-wires/
Connecting EL wires with uninsulated ferrules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/LD5J/G1M2KK2T/FQYLD5JG1M2KK2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/LD5J/G1M2KK2T/FQYLD5JG1M2KK2T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/LD5J/G1M2KK2T/FQYLD5JG1M2KK2T.SMALL.jpg rmarchesi EL (electroluminescent) wires require inverters to light up. Sometimes connecting them to the inverter is tricky because the wires to solder are extremely thin and they break very easily. This instructable tells you how to avoid this problem.You will need:- EL wire- inverter (chose one for the lengt...
By: rmarchesi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:29 PDT 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...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:57:00 PST 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...
By: GlowWireGuy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:52:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-Bag-Retrofit-EL-Wire/
Floppy Disk Bag Retrofit: EL Wire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/VSB4/FKOF7HVK/FBRVSB4FKOF7HVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/VSB4/FKOF7HVK/FBRVSB4FKOF7HVK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/VSB4/FKOF7HVK/FBRVSB4FKOF7HVK.SMALL.jpg imanalchemist Since many of my classes this term will be at night and after seeing how cheap EL wire is, I decided to add some to my bag, since many of my classes this term will be at night. This will also increase visibility when using it as a bike bag.What You Will Need:EL Wire: To illuminate the edges of the s...
By: imanalchemist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2008 18:47:49 PDT 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...
By: guerroloco

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 May 2006 11:11:06 PDT 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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