Light Stick of Awesomeness

by BookCrafter in Living > Office Supply Hacks

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Light Stick of Awesomeness

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Hey guys this is my first instructable! Hope yall enjoy! Ill teach you how to make this cool little Light Stick out if materials out of the things u have in ur house!

Materials

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First youll need to get these materials:
- 1 soft plastic disposable pen
- 1 exacto knife
- 1 light thing from a finger light

The Pen

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First, disassemble your pen completely, then throw away the ink tube and pen cap. Keep the end piece and the pen casing.

Cutting the Slot

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Cut a small slot big enough to hold the light thingy using the exacto knife. BE CAREFUL!

Making the Reflector

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Take a small piece of aluminum foil, and cut a small square out of it the size of the pens end. Carefully superglue the non shiny side of the foil to the open part of the end.

Insert the End

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Put the end of the pen back on and make sure it snaps on.

FINISHED!

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And you are done, hope you enjoy your little light stick! Press the tab on the light thingy to activate the light! Have fun! :)