95380 1728 Technology Science & Technology Projects true Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:15:34 -0800 /system/videos/5/80/53/09/95380.flv instructables, technology, science, making, floats, floater, lighting, illuminated, balloons, lights How To Make an LED Floatie http://www.howcast.com/videos/95380-How-To-Make-an-LED-Floatie http://www.howcast.com/videos/95380-How-To-Make-an-LED-Floatie/edit approved 85 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=95380"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=95380" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 22 Lman http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95380/40_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 8428 false false false 51147 1 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95380/23.jpg Attach batteries to an LED Place two CR2032 3V lithium coin batteries on top of each other, then place them between the prongs of a ten-millimeter non-diffused LED. Secure with duct tape.

]]> 51148 2 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95380/34.jpg Put inside balloon Push the LED-battery pack inside an uninflated balloon.

]]> 51149 3 38 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95380/38.jpg Fill with helium Blow up the balloon or fill it with helium. Disposable helium tanks can be purchased at party supply stores.

]]> 51150 4 44 Tip To prevent a balloon-blowing headache, take a deep breath, then blow all the air into the balloon at once, keeping your cheeks flat and using your stomach muscles.

]]> 51151 5 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95380/52.jpg Make a statement For an impressive display, get some friends involved so you can fill a few dozen balloons.

]]> 51152 6 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/95380/64.jpg Decorate with balloons Use LED floaties to decorate your next party. Shape them into an arch or canopy; line your walkway with them; place a few on each table as a centerpiece; or create a classic ceiling balloon drop.

]]> 51153 7 71 Fact A 13-year-old American boy blew up 213 balloons within an hour—with his nostrils!—in an attempt to set a world record.

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