Does anybody have any suggestions for something to use as an LED diffuser?
Needs to be bigger than a ping pong ball (ideally would be around 3-4 times the size) , but still be v.cheap and light.... as I have a lot of individual leds to diffuse for a display... cheers.
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10 years ago
Reckon these might be my best bet:
http://www.cuptainers.com/search_results.cfm?cat=all&query=Plastic%20Souffle%20Portion%20Cup
Just poke the led through the lid. simple.
10 years ago
Plain ordinary grease proof paper or tracing paper. or even the ping pong ball cut in half. you may b able to find small plastic shot glasses that you can frost with abrasive paper. (sand paper) use a very fine grade.
10 years ago
Cotton-wool? L
Answer 10 years ago
that's something i hadn't thought of! this project is outside so will need to be something able to withstand the elements for a few days
Answer 10 years ago
Scrunched plastic? Wouldn't look that good in daylight though. L
Answer 10 years ago
Prob a little tricky... am dealing with a lot of leds. Someone suggested disposable plastic espresso cups which could work well
Answer 10 years ago
Expanded polystyrene foam is another, but it can be rather messy to shape. L
10 years ago
How about using glass jars! ... you can then use a frosted glass aerosol spray to diffuse the light?
Answer 10 years ago
nice idea! although a little too heavy for this project, could use plastic tubs or bottles instead I guess
10 years ago
finely shredded newspaper?