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How To Make an LED Floatie

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• 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/
• Added December 7, 2008

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You Will Need

• One 10mm non-diffused LED
• Two CR2032 3V lithium coin batteries
• Duct tape
• A balloon
• Helium (optional)

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  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.

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  Step 2.

  Put inside balloon

  Push the LED-battery pack inside an uninflated balloon.

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  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.

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  Step 4.

  Make a statement

  For an impressive display, get some friends involved so you can fill a few dozen balloons.

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  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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Show Tip by Lman (Rated 2)

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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.

Reply 6 months ago by Lman

Show Fact by Lman (Rated 2)

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The longer of the two prongs on the led lights needs to match up with the positive side of the battery.

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Show Comment by mmf23 (Rated 0)

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How fun!

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Show Tip by jake77 (Rated 0)

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http://www.ozhobbies.eu/led-throwies/led-floaties/ :)

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Show Comment by nimprojects (Rated 0)

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Very cool...

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Show Comment by saraangel1 (Rated 0)

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i tried this last year

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