How to Make a Huge Neon Sign- DIY Tutorial

VLOG: learn how to make a large 7 foot wide Stranger Things logo-inspired faux neon (and/or painted) sign crafted easy with cheap low budget/cost materials. Halloween prop or interior decor/bedroom art using EL Wire 'Electroluminescent Wire'

‘Trick or Treat Freak’ reference: Season 2 / Episode 2

COST (Depends on sign size):
• This sign was 7 feet x 4 feet / approx 100 feet of EL Wire lettering: $58
COST COMPARISON TO LED ROPE LIGHTS:
EL Wire: $58 vs LED Rope Lights: $200-$500= about 10 times cheaper
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FUNCTIONAL COMPARISON of EL WIRE vs LED ROPE LIGHTS:
• EL Wire is not as bright and doesnt work as well in daylight in comparison to LED Rope Lights. Therefore, in my opinion EL Wire should only be used in dark settings.
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MATERIALS:
• 3mm EL Wire (I tried 5mm but the dye came off too easily): https://amzn.to/3Q5ZPlq
• Insulation Foam Board: Small: https://amzn.to/3Q3CFMx https://amzn.to/3WEtrbW https://amzn.to/3VCTSh3 Large: shorturl.at/tEFRW Large: check hardware store
• Exterior Satin Black Paint: https://amzn.to/4e9dxij
• Red Spray Paint (optional): https://amzn.to/3XtdAjs https://amzn.to/4eeobEz
• Gorilla Glue Gel: https://amzn.to/3GaZsBs
• Painter’s tape (optional if painting the letters): https://amzn.to/4dOgXax
• Duct Tape: https://amzn.to/3Z2R67C: https://amzn.to/3CfRypw
• Drop cloth: https://amzn.to/3YYcXNH https://amzn.to/3WHUvr4 https://amzn.to/3Z6FWyT
• Clear gloves: https://amzn.to/47ccRXd
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TOOLS:
• Exacto knife: https://amzn.to/3WFORp8
• Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/3Q9hKaW https://amzn.to/3i0ia73 https://amzn.to/3vwmePi https://amzn.to/3Z2elyH
• T-square or straight edge: https://amzn.to/3GcAz8u https://amzn.to/3vyGgZI
• Power drill (or use a nail to poke holes):
• Gym mat (for cutting surface): https://amzn.to/3jIfoUr https://amzn.to/3vxqyOs https://amzn.to/3WF5m4Y
• Saw horses (optional): https://amzn.to/3CDWzbFhttps://amzn.t... https://amzn.to/3VCJFBk
• Paint rollers: https://amzn.to/3jzp57k
• Smooth nap (for rollers): https://amzn.to/3IhVZ74
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