No Etching! Holographic LED & Acrylic Night Light Using Vinyl and Silhouette Cameo

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I'll show you how to make a "holographic" looking LED based and Acrylic nightlights -- without etching! For this project, I used my Silhouette Cameo 3 to cut a vinyl graphic to use for the design so that no etching of the acrylic is required. This project can be done in 15 minutes or less (depending on your design) and for less than $10.00! You can also do this project with any other cutter, like US Cutter or Cricut, not just a Silhouette Cameo
Get the materials for this project at the affiliate links below:
Clear Acrylic Sheets for nightlights: amzn.to/39XPB2w
LED Night Light Base: amzn.to/2RecFDJ
Oracal 651 vinyl (white, 12” x 6’): amzn.to/33NCPkv
Silhouette Cameo: amzn.to/36wsKKG
NICAPA cutting mat for Cameo: amzn.to/3onoDpZ
Silhouette cutting mat: amzn.to/3gceqdh
Clear transfer tape: amzn.to/30Yo6Bs
Clear transfer tape (medium tack): amzn.to/34MxCsD

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@arleneaugustahair8393 Жыл бұрын

I just finished 2 for my husband’s surprise 50th birthday and one for my daughter’s hair business. You do not know how appreciative I am. The only difference is I used Etched Adhesive opposed to white vinyl. I’m doing one for my friend’s daughter’s graduation party. This right here is definitely a game changer because I was seriously trying to etch these on my Cricut. 😩😩😩

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it was of some help. Which etched adhesive did you use? I'll have to give it a try 😊

@Hey_BK 7 ай бұрын

@arleneaugustahair8393 -- It's a year later so don't know if you'll even see this, but after reading your comment I decided to order etching vinyl and try it your way and I'm also putting it on the backside of the acrylic as suggested in the video so it shows up well. Did yours turn out great with the etching vinyl? I hope so because I'm getting into a time crunch for Christmas. YIKES!!! 😂😂

@VmartinezHtown 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to follow and understand. Thank you for the tutorials!

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@TheRealDickNixon Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I love DIY stuff like this. I’ve been wanting ideas to make nightlights for the family and this is what I’ve been looking for! If I may suggest, I use a dental pick like they use at the dentist office to scrape plaque away. It was $25 but best thing I could ask for when weeding.

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching. I'm glad the video was helpful. And thanks for the tip on the pick!

@hazelnutspersonalizedgift 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video tutorial, I didn't know that you can use vinyl to do this project, so glad to have bumped into your channel....❤️

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching! One of the intents of my channel is to try to show other ways to use vinyl for projects, just like this! Thanks again for watching!

@mikajo1971 Жыл бұрын

Just engraved my 1st one today. Than i got to thinking there has to be a faster way..lol..Thanks for the video..This will also save on the wear and tear that engraving probably does to our machines :)

@kayag623 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Your videos are really informational and you are really underrated! Keep up the good work 😁👍

@ColorChangeCustoms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words!!

@arleneaugustahair8393 Жыл бұрын

OMG! Thank you so much! I have been trying to figure this out and I was going to try it but you did it already.

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad this was helpful!

@sharonarmstrong4578 Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. I wanted to make a FORNITE sign and was trying to use glow in the dark vinyl. But I think this is a better idea. Trouble is I dont know which design would look the best. Could you give me some help please.

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching! Really, that's a matter of personal taste.

@TimelessTunesRewind Жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried the forsted vinyl for this

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

Oh...no, I haven't but now I'm interested :-)

@sandyandrade3563 2 жыл бұрын

Would this work with painting it? Thinking of doing a workshop and if they can paint the stencil that would work best.

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure actually. I would say maybe to use a very light color and perhaps reflective paint so when the lighting of the LED hits the images it shows up well.

@yannisngai9055 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Where did you happen to get the base of the light?

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching. Here's a link to the base that I used: amzn.to/2RecFDJ I have links in the description as well for the other tools and supplies I used for this project as well. Cheers!

@juilaaraujo9936 Жыл бұрын

Love the video. But my question is how do I add a picture can that be done?

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for watching. I'm not sure about your question on adding a picture. Are you meaning an actual print picture?

@jerrygrimes8813 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this with a frosted vinyl, and it didn't work well. The tiny voids from dust particles and little air bubbles were too visible, and it didn't pick up the LED light very well. Oh, and I also tried to make a sort-of outline effect using clear vinyl, but it had the same issues. I'll have to try this with white vinyl!

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried with a silver vinyl and it was ok, but white definitely works best

@yusnitabinticheyusufmoe2608 Жыл бұрын

May I know what type of vinyl that u use, glossy, Matt or any other type

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

I used Oracal 651 gloss white. All the links for the items I used in this project are in the description as well. Thanks!

@dorothymezzina8415 2 жыл бұрын

what side of the vinyl goes down on the mat?

@arleneaugustahair8393 Жыл бұрын

It’s regular vinyl.

@dawnesmolenski7326 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I couldn’t find the links that you said to go to for the vinyl, transfer tape, and the acrylic squares on Amazon. Can you please Post on here the links to Amazon again? Thank you so much! I absolutely loved your video and it was so helpful.

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching! The links are in the description. You may have to expand out the description window to see them.

@deonadams2290 Жыл бұрын

Would the effect still be the same if the back was covered with another color?

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

You know, I'm not sure? I "think" it would be the same, but I don't know, but I haven't tried it.

@SarahLawford-bu5qv 6 ай бұрын

Will any white vinyl work? (I’m in the uk)

@ColorChangeCustoms 5 ай бұрын

I would think so, as long as the adhesive is clear and not a different color. That way the white vinyl shows through on both sides.

@matthawlemusvr6420 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. where did you find that svg file? Thanks, keep making great videos!

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching! Honestly, I just googled Hogwarts crest and found the image, then traced it in silhouette studio.

@matthawlemusvr6420 2 жыл бұрын

So I’m on the right track, that’s what I usually do for most designs as well. Thanks again!

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthawlemusvr6420 sure thing! Thank you again for watching!

@danieltarango6484 7 ай бұрын

Which Blade do i need to do this?

@ColorChangeCustoms 7 ай бұрын

If I remember right, I just used my Autoblade with the stock settings for glossy vinyl.

@conc3473 Жыл бұрын

Can you use any white permanent vinyl

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

Generally yes, but ensure the adhesive is clear and not a different color than the vinyl

@conc3473 Жыл бұрын

@@ColorChangeCustoms thank you for replying

@danieltarango6484 7 ай бұрын

Which Software Do I need to do this? Thanks

@ColorChangeCustoms 7 ай бұрын

I used Silhouette Design Studio for my Cameo 3.

@judithspies6617 Жыл бұрын

Will the vinyl peel if washed

@ColorChangeCustoms Жыл бұрын

I don't know for certain as I've never had to wash it.

@tdfxcreates7873 2 жыл бұрын

What type of vinyl is this?

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

Oracal 651, gloss white

@BrendaGarcia-hm9wg 2 жыл бұрын

Has any one used a silver? Does it work?

@ColorChangeCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

I used silver for a Mandalorian themed one. It works ok, but white definitely works better.

@maureece4882 2 жыл бұрын

Do the vinyl have to be white?

@erickrocks1126 2 жыл бұрын

No, but white, I found, gives the best/brightest look like it’s etched. Other colors don’t “light up” like the white does, especially If the LED light is the same color as the vinyl.