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Neon Light Up Sword DIY

MATERIALS

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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One 40”x32” sheet of 1/4” foam core

X-acto knife

Neon EL wire (purchased on Amazon ) about 6’

Permanent glue

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.

Spray Paint (we used multiple colors to make a rainbow design)

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Glitter (if desired)

Gems (if desired)

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. N o 3

Tissue paper

Template on page 72

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. N o 4

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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