Saturday, March 13, 2010

a quick experiment with fiber optic threaded through fabric and lit by led

For this little test, I scavenged some optic fiber from a hair glowby and a light weight scarf. First I threaded the fiber into the fabric, which was surprisingly easy. Then I made a makeshift connector with a little tape, which held one end of the fiber close to and led light. And voila!

I'll have to find some more flexible fiber, if I'm going to continue with this. To survive a wearable garment, the fiber needs to be more durable.

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