How To Make an LED Floatie
- December 7, 2008
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Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
Music
Sungate Kim
Instructables Creator
Billy Gordon
Voice Over Artist
Liv Rooth
Light up your world with these beautiful and easy-to-make illuminated balloons. Inspired by the Instructables project: http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwies/
You Will Need
- One 10mm non-diffused LED
- Two CR2032 3V lithium coin batteries
- Duct tape
- A balloon
- Helium (optional)
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Put inside balloon
Push the LED-battery pack inside an uninflated balloon.
Step 3: Fill with helium
Blow up the balloon or fill it with helium. Disposable helium tanks can be purchased at party supply stores.
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.
Step 4: Make a statement
For an impressive display, get some friends involved so you can fill a few dozen balloons.
Step 5: 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.
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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Comments (8)
The longer of the two prongs on the led lights needs to match up with the positive side of the battery.
over 3 years ago by Lman
If you are having a problem getting the LED Floaties to float you can either use one battery and/or use bigger balloons with more helium.
over 3 years ago by Lman
very nice howcast
over 2 years ago by usfriender
i tried this last year
over 2 years ago by saraangel1
http://www.ozhobbies.eu/led-throwies/led-floaties/ :)
over 3 years ago by jake77
I love the idea, but where can I purchase the LED lights. I don't have time to have them shipped?
over 2 years ago by flybrrd
very nice
over 2 years ago by usfriender
How fun!
over 3 years ago by mmf23
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