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How To Splice Animated EL Wire For Your Cosplay

How To Splice Animated EL Wire For Your Cosplay

EL wire is amazing, and the “chasing” el wire is even cooler. However, if you want it in several places on the costume, you end up having to figure out how to hide multiple inverters (or buy a more expensive unit that has multiple taps). The Egg Sisters come to the rescue to show you […]

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6 Ways to Light Up Your Halloween Costume

Your costume doesn’t have to disappear in the dark… it can shine instead with glowing EL wire, LED strips, and NeoPixel rings.

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Gadgetize Your Bike with these 3 Projects

Gadgetize Your Bike with these 3 Projects

Over the years at Make: there have been a ton of bike related builds, maintenance tips, and wacky modifications. It makes sense, as most bikes don’t come with much beyond the essentials to pedal and steer around town. Whether it’s adding a practical accessory such as charging your cell phone, or personalizing your frame with […]

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Give ‘Em a Sign: Write Your Note in Light

Give ‘Em a Sign: Write Your Note in Light

Using electroluminescent wire, a.k.a. EL wire, is a fun and easy way to incorporate battery powered lighting in your craft projects. If you’ve been meaning to try this material out but have been intimidated to work with electronics, Meg Allan Cole shows you just how simple it can be in the HGTV Handmade video below. Make […]

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Lumecluster “Nightmare” Mask Lives up to Its Name

Lumecluster “Nightmare” Mask Lives up to Its Name

If the picture seen above doesn’t scare you, or at least freak you out a little, the videos at the end of this post should do the trick. As seen on 3Dprint.com, Melisa Ng has come up with a 3D printed mask that I hope doesn’t show up in my dreams anytime soon! As freaky […]

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