2008_06_12 led book cover.jpgHere is an unusual combination of skills. Sewing and soldering to create a bed time book light and book cover. Think you've got what it takes? I know I'm lacking in the sewing department, but if you're game, click through to see what you need.

MATERIALS:


  • 1/4 yard exterior material

  • 1/4 yard interior material

  • 2 Foamies sticky-back foam sheets (can be found at Michael's and other craft stores)

  • 2 Pieces of conductive fabric, each the same size as the cover of your book (can be found at LessEMF.com)

  • Fabric scissors

  • Ruler

  • Thread to match exterior fabric

  • Thread to match the bias tape

  • 3 120-degree LEDs (can be found at superbrightLEDs.com)

  • 1 270-ohm resistor (red, violet, brown)

  • 16-20 gauge wire

  • Solder

  • Soldering Gun

  • 24-26-gauge electronic wire

  • 9V battery and holder

  • 1 large 4-hole button

  • Needle, thread and sewing machine (if you're doing a fabric cover)

Got it all? Hop on over here for the rest of the instructions.

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