Make Your Own Magical Mushroom Lights

2015-05-19

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In this video we'll be making some really charming mushroom lights! Parts list and links below ↓↓↓

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Here are the LEDs we'll need to make this: http://amzn.to/2BIZG1c

Please note that the LEDs are wired in series on these strips, hence the 12v rating. The LEDs themselves are NEVER 12v individually, and are all in the 1.8v - 3.4v range. Also, if they have waterproofing silicone on top, just peel it off after cutting.

Battery box for 3x AA batteries, with built-in switch:

US eBay - Battery Holder: https://ebay.us/s9eyQj

UK eBay - Battery Holder (UK / EU): https://ebay.us/U2VLrJ

Silicone not drying in your plastic wrap? Try this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aGqcsWVCbqGNWEJ_ACXB2nDaO_D7mZL1b6vKPEQBO20/edit?usp=sharing

Parts List:

SMD LEDs (links above if you can't find any locally)

Resistors (value calculated in the video)

Clear silicone and watercolour paints

Thin wire and stiff wire

Wood (driftwood, bark, etc)

For this project we'll also need need the following tools:

Plastic food wrap