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26 Sep

Glowing Crystal Wizard Staff Tutorial & Cosplay Photos

Just launched a new tutorial: make a glowing Crystal Wizard Staff. Here’s the link: https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-interactive-crystal-staff It’s interactive! It does things (wonderful things!!) when you tilt it or shake it. Here’s a video: The staff concept was built for a...

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15 May

DIY PaperCraft Crystal Gem Tutorial

I just published a new tutorial: create amazing cosplay glowing crystal gems! From the guide: Crystal Gems will always save the day! Create a stunning paper craft crystal from laminated cellophane wrap. Add NeoPixels and watch it sparkle! We’ve...

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09 Nov

New Tutorial: Animatronic Glowing Medusa Headdress

I may have outdone myself this year for Halloween. It took me months of trying, failing, swearing, and trying again. I’m such a noob when it comes to animatronics and robotics. But I’m really pleased with how this turned...

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27 Jan

New Tutorial: Capacitive Touch 3d Printed Cosplay Unicorn Horn

Check out my newest tutorial over at the Adafruit Learning System: a magical capacitive touch wearable unicorn horn! It’s got a 12-neopixel ring inside that makes a pretty color-shifting rainbow glow. When you touch the copper tape spiral, the rainbow...

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22 Sep

Fiber Optic Whip Tutorial

Hello all! I just finished up a tutorial about how I made these fiber optic whips. Here’s a little bit of backstory.. I was getting ready for last week’s LED light show and one of the things I’d agreed to...

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19 May

Neopixel 10 Minute Necklace Tutorial – Make an Easy LED Necklace

I just published a new tutorial at the Adafruit Learning System: it’s a quick and easy Neopixel Jewel necklace. This is a really simple project but it’s oh-so pretty and sparkly when it’s done! It’s also really easy...

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17 Apr

Tutorial: Dotstar LED and Glass Pebble Floor Border

I just published a new tutorial on the Adafruit Learning System: how to make an LED and glass pebble floor border. Check it out! https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-and-glass-pebble-floor/introduction I used to have a raised tatami Japanese-style table in my dining room. We...

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29 Mar

Glowing Rave Dance Performer Costume

It’s beginning to be that season where I get to go out to fancy events and play with all the crazy toys and costumes I worked on all winter. Here’s a fun little .gif from last night’s “Rave” party...

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22 Mar

Viking Barbarian Cosplay Photos & Magical Rune Artifact

I joined an all-female barbarian cosplay group. We’re called “the Horde”. I’ve been working on my barbarian costume and I have to admit — this character is really speaking to me. I call her Othilia, which means “One who...

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03 Mar

Sparkle Skirt Playground – Sound and Motion Reactive Costume Tutorial

New from the Adafruit Learning System: Sparkle Skirt Playground. Use the Circuit Playground board to create costume art with motion sensitive, sound reactive and custom color palette modes. Circuit Playground’s built-in sensors make it easy to build, and the 3d printed Circuit...

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