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 ==== What you'll need!  ==== ==== What you'll need!  ====
-  * ~5m of EL wire, copper tape and driver(s). I used two [[#|Adafruit Aqua EL wire starter kits]].Each pack comes with 2.5 meters, splicing parts like copper tape and heat shrink, and an inverter+  * ~5m of EL wire, copper tape and driver(s). I used two [[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​320|Adafruit Aqua EL wire starter kits]].Each pack comes with 2.5 meters, splicing parts like copper tape and heat shrink, and an inverter
   * AA batteries to run the inverters ​     ​   * AA batteries to run the inverters ​     ​
   * 4 x 12" x 18" craft foam sheets (2mm thickness) - you'll want in two white and in two black - available at any craft or stationary shop   * 4 x 12" x 18" craft foam sheets (2mm thickness) - you'll want in two white and in two black - available at any craft or stationary shop
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   * Heat shrink tubing (at least two 1" sections need to be white)- you can get this at a hardware store or use the heat shrink in the start packs    * Heat shrink tubing (at least two 1" sections need to be white)- you can get this at a hardware store or use the heat shrink in the start packs 
 ==== You'll also need tools... ​ ==== ==== You'll also need tools... ​ ====
-<li>[[http://​www.adafruit.com/​category/​8|Basic soldering gear ]]([[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​180|soldering iron]], [[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​145|solder]],​ [[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​150|damp sponge]], etc)**you will need to cut & solder the EL wire!**<li>[[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​147|Wire stripper]]<li>Scissors<li>A work surface you don't mind getting glue on - cardboard works well<li>Acetone-based nail polish remover for cleaning up any glue mishaps ​+  * [[http://​www.adafruit.com/​category/​8|Basic soldering gear ]]([[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​180|soldering iron]], [[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​145|solder]],​ [[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​150|damp sponge]], etc)**you will need to cut & solder the EL wire!** 
 +  * [[http://​www.adafruit.com/​products/​147|Wire stripper]] 
 +  * Scissors 
 +  * A work surface you don't mind getting glue on - cardboard works well 
 +  * Acetone-based nail polish remover for cleaning up any glue mishaps ​
 ==== Cutting the craft foam  ==== ==== Cutting the craft foam  ====
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