How to Illuminate a Crystal Cube

by Sunbanks in Circuits > LEDs

3415 Views, 3 Favorites, 0 Comments

How to Illuminate a Crystal Cube

HPIM0759.JPG
Well I have this crystal cube with dolphins carved on the inside and I wanted to make something that would illuminate it and make it look cool.

What You Need

HPIM0664.JPG
HPIM0690.JPG
HPIM0710.JPG
You will need:
The crystal cube or something similar
Tape (electrical tape works best)
LEDs, at least three
Button cell batteries
Bottom of an Altoids tin
Little rubber thingies that are on some boats to keep the window from scratching and/or denting part of the boat.
The lid to an iPod package or something like it. However, it must be clear.
Marker
Screwdriver or other large diameter pointy object
Paint (optional)

To Begin

HPIM0665.JPG
Sand the Altoids bottom so the paint will stick to it. Also make it so that the hinge part isn't so noticeable. Then wrap your tape around it if you want to paint the top. If not, don't wrap it in tape.

Paint!!!

HPIM0677.JPG
If you are going to paint it paint it now. At first I tried painting it pink but the black showed through to much so I went with a dark blue. After it dried I took the tape off and replaced it with fresh tape because it looked better with the tape on it.

Marker Time!

HPIM0682.JPG
HPIM0686.JPG
HPIM0688.JPG
Draw where you want your LEDs to go and poke holes in it. I used a screwedriver. Be very careful that you don't stab yourself.

Time for the LEDs and Little Thing-a-majigs

HPIM0727.JPG
HPIM0720.JPG
Put the rubber thingies on the corners of the Altoids tin and put the LEDs in the holes. You may need to tape them in. Now you can see how the iPod package lids fit.

Almost Done...

HPIM0732.JPG
HPIM0741.JPG
Now you can put the batteries in so the LEDs light up. Or, if you know mare about LEDs you can wire them up so they connect to one battery. I can't do this with these LEDs because parts of the wires are broken :\

:D

HPIM0725.JPG
HPIM0759.JPG
HPIM0755.JPG
HPIM0750.JPG
Now you can put the iPod lid on the little rubber things and put the crystal cube on top of it! Turn off the lights and it looks very nice.