Make and Alien with light up eyes

Make an alien with light up eyes using air dry clay and inductive LEDs

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Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Materials

  • Air dry clay (various colors)
  • Inductive LEDs (for the eyes)
  • Conductive wand (to make the eyes glow)

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

Instruction

  • Create the Alien's Body: Use air dry clay to form the alien's body. It can be any shape you like: long and thin, short and fat, flat, or squidgy. Shape the clay to make the alien sit properly.
  • Add the Eye ball: Roll small balls of white clay and place them where you want the eyes to go. Make sure the eyes balls are bulgy and prominent.
  • Add Facial Features: Create eyebrows using small pieces of clay and place them above the eyes. Add ears to the sides of the alien's head. Shape a green nose and attach it to the face.
  • Insert the LEDs: Use inductive LEDs for the pupils of the alien's eyes. Insert them into the white clay balls. Ensure the LEDs are securely placed.
  • Add Feet: Shape and attach feet to the bottom of the alien's body.
  • Make the Eyes Glow: Use a conductive wand to activate the LEDs and make the alien's eyes glow.
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problem

  • The inductive wand has to be the same direction as the inductive LED for them work work. It it is not working change the angle