Make a light up necklace

This tutorial demonstrates how to make a beaded necklace that lights up.

VIDEONecklace

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Material

  • Metal Finding
  • LED
  • Clear Beads
  • USB 3V Buck converter
  • Round nose pliers
  • Wire cutters

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a long I

Instruction

  • Take an LED and split the legs apart.
  • Place a clear bead on each leg.
  • Use pliers to make a loop from the remaining part of the LED legs.
  • Attach wire to these loops. This step can be a bit fiddly, so ensure the wire is secure.
  • Roll the other LED leg into a circle to create a loop. Attach another piece of wire to this loop.
  • Attach a cable to the LED legs. You can use a 3V buck converter. Ensure the LED works by checking if it lights up.
  • Decorate the Circuit: Thread beads onto the wire in a pattern of your choice.
  • Once the sequence is complete, curl the wire ends to prevent the beads from falling off.
  • Repeat the pattern on the other side, making sure both sides match.
  • Connect a power bank cable to the wire. Ensure the negative side of the cable is attached to the negative side of the LED for it to work.
  • And there you have it—a beautiful light-up beaded necklace
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problem

  • Make sure that the positive of all components is on one side and the negative is on the other
  • Make sure that the joined wire is connecting