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MATERIALS
One 40”x32” sheet of 1/4” foam core
X-acto knife
Neon EL wire (purchased on Amazon ) about 6’
Permanent glue
Spray Paint (we used multiple colors to make a
rainbow design)
Glitter (if desired)
Gems (if desired)
Tissue paper
Template on page 72
Neon Light Up Sword
DIY
Trace templates onto foam core and cut out as directed, making
sure to pay attention to quantity of pieces to cut. Spray paint all
pieces as desired and allow to dry before assembling. We chose
to paint a rainbow effect on our sword. If desired, glitter I&J pieces
and K front and back pieces. Glue or tape as you wrap the EL wire
around piece A, starting at the bottom of one side and wrapping
up and over the top of the second side, leaving the leftover wire
and battery pack hanging down from the bottom.
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Assemble piece B over piece A so EL wire is threaded between
both sides. Slide piece C from the bottom onto pieces A and B.
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Slide D&E pieces into pieces B and C. Slide piece F into the
bottom slots of D&E. Thread the remaining EL wire through the
two side holes of pieces D&E and back up through the center of
the sword. Glue or tape in place.
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Slide I&J pieces up through piece C on either side of the sword.
Add a gem in the center of each I&J piece if desired. Glue K front
and back pieces to the base of the sword for the finishing touch!
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Slide G&H pieces into the remaining C slots. Make sure the battery
pack is threaded through the middle and turn the switch side up
so the switch closure can open and close for easy access. Glue
tissue paper behind the teardrop cutouts on I&J pieces.
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