Introduction: Glowing LED Light Ice Chrysanthemum
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Create a mini ice sculpture chrysanthemum that glows with waterproof rgb LED goodness!
Make a bunch & float them in a glass bowl for added fun.
The rubber mold can be reused & so can the LEDs once the ice melts!
Make a bunch & float them in a glass bowl for added fun.
The rubber mold can be reused & so can the LEDs once the ice melts!
Step 1: Gather Materials: Rubber Mold of Wax Chrysanthemum, Water, LED
Materials:
1. Equinox Rubber mold of wax Chrysanthemum
2. Water
3. Waterproof rgb LED cocktail light
4. Random chandelier crystal (optional)
1. Equinox Rubber mold of wax Chrysanthemum
2. Water
3. Waterproof rgb LED cocktail light
4. Random chandelier crystal (optional)
Step 2: Prep & Freeze LED Chrysanthemum
Originally i was going to use toothpicks or some sort of support structure to hold the LED component in place while the water froze.
After fumbling about i decided to freeze remnants of crystal from an old chandelier... which really helped stabilize & level the LED during freezing.
It also helps keep the LED in place so turning it on or off is easier when the seam is over the freeze line.
After fumbling about i decided to freeze remnants of crystal from an old chandelier... which really helped stabilize & level the LED during freezing.
It also helps keep the LED in place so turning it on or off is easier when the seam is over the freeze line.
Step 3: Ice Mold & LED Glow Check
Try a glow field test by gently twisting the LED to turn on. The ice will hold it snugly.
Remove the ice chrysanthemum from the rubber mold.
Remove the ice chrysanthemum from the rubber mold.
Step 4: Enjoy Your LED Ice Chrysanthemum!
Pop the waterproof LED ice chrysanthemum out of the rubber mold and enjoy the glow!