The latest e-textile projects ideas from Light Stitches for you to try out. Why not try out our easy, cost effective e-textile kits to make your own projects.
With the Christmas season quickly approaching we are looking at easy ways to make your Christmas Gin bottles (or any other bottle) light up. Coaster lights. Firstly, decide which bottle you would like to light up. Gin bottles work really well because of the shape of the bottle base and generally the liquid is clear. According…
Have you every wondered what is in the box. This video shows you Chibitronics Stem Starter Kit
Until not too long ago the mixed properties of electronics and textiles was unheard of. With technology moving as fast as it has in recent years, the possibilities of clothing and accessories with visual and audio effects by the use of flashing lights, sensors and piezo-electronics has now been made much easier in a domestic situation…
Conductive hook & loop is used in various applications and designs which are always evolving. It is not a new produce as it has been around for decades. Today it is often described as “Velcro” but this is a trade name so we will call it hook and loop. Today, there are hook and loop fasteners…
There is a huge choice of lights available to use in your e-textile or STEM projects. Any type of light will need to have a circuit so understanding how these lights work is essential to make your project work for you. Depending, on your project choosing the right lights can be difficult, this simple guide will…
Keep the children learning with this simple STEM activity. This is a simple robot that draws lines. What you will need Strong paper or plastic cup, strong tape, play doh (optional), 3 felt pens, small motor, CR2032 battery or AA battery depending on the motor chosen and scissors. Starting out There are ideas on You Tube…