Instead of using tissues and bent up antenna fill the mushroom cup with transparent silicone. Then gently push the stem with LED in. Not all the way up but only to cover the LED. Let dry. This is much easier and you get better water resistance if using in garden. DIY thanks for all your lovely tips and trix!
that sounds wonderful! and I love how organic it looks and it doesn't contribute to light pollution so we can enjoy the darkness of the night and see the stars :D
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This is amazing! I wonder how on Earth you think of these things! Beautiful video, amazing project, clear & talented voiceover... Seriously A+++ grade video! I personally love the white mushrooms the best as they look like something from a fairy magical kingdom!
Hey, just wanted to say that your DIY videos are honestly so inspiring. On a professional level, they are well thought out, organized, and easy to follow. On a creative level, they are simply inspiring. This one video makes me want to convert my spare room into a reading den. I'm going to paint the walls with a forest landscape and create bookshelves that look like the are carved right out of tree trunks. The main feature being a tree hollow with bedding to make a reading nook. I want to have these mushroom lights all over the room and especially in the hollow to act as reading lights. I want to get lost in my book as the day dims, and when I look up be transported to a magical forest of books. You're videos are amazing. You are amazing!
Liked and saved for a future project when I retire. I will be using larger solar panels and rechargeable batteries with an ambient light switch to automatically turn them on when it gets dark.
Apologies if this has been mentioned before, but you know how long those comments can be! How about rigging it up to a small solar panel with a light sensitive switch, (with a wire trailing it off elsewhere) so the entire system could be better sealed against the elements and placed outside, only to turn on all by themselves come nightfall? I think that'd be cool! Thanks for sharing this. You make it look so easy, lol! I have now added to my "to do" list of things I want to try!
There are three completely different projects involved in doing that. First, and probably easiest, is to make an 'outdoors-proof' set of mushroom lights. Second, is a solar collection and storage system to provide power, which means panels, batteries, and a charge controller of some kind. And third is the light controlled switch to power them on. You would probably want all this to be a fairly high efficiency, since the amount of battery required to run the lights determines the amount of solar panel you would need to charge them. That might get a little complex for the average DIYer, and could add up to a bit of money. However, those solar light stakes with a crude version of all that built into them already might be a thought. Just open them up, solder wires between the LED and the pads it connects to, then make mushroom lights using the led from the stake-light -without adding a resistor- or substitute an equivalent LED of your preferred color, and use one nearby solar-stake for each 'mushroom'. Not an elegant solution, but it would be cheap and simple.
You can use a solar light strip and simply cut the strip down (or use those for the mushrooms) and connect the solar panel, which includes everything that's needed. silicon is waterproof itself, so I think you can use outside, but I would put somewhere protected. I've been thinking of this, probably I will try. For now I have a battery supplied brown mushroom set.
I made some! And they look cool! I made a few mistakes, they are too big, and thus too heavy and needed to be supported by some hidden pins, but overall I am very pleased. I used 20g silicon to 1g cerulean blue, and they are BRIGHT blue. I needed a croccy clippy helping hands thingy (which is used but not mentioned in the video) to do the soldering. Next time I will make the stems neater and thinner, and use wire coloured to match the silicon for the wire to the led so that it is less visible within the stem. Great video, Thanks!
I'm trying to make this project now but I'm having difficulty with the silicone. It's not getting enough air to dry wrapped up in the plastic wrap. Do you have any tips on how to get the silicone to actually dry?
@@IWontHealYou how much acrylic paint are you using to colour them? You only need a tiny amount, and too much stops the silicon from drying. Mine usually take about two to three hours.
like so many of these projects this is just about starting it and sticking to it. trail and error your way to the end! not being smart enough is such an easy excuse for not starting projects like this one!
@@superfluityme while you could do that and create something very cool, I feel that's not quite the same idea/aesthetic that this provides. You can do almost anything in resin/epoxy, but the organic look and feel of the silicone is what makes this specific design so appealing. Plus the ease of simply using plastic wrap to mould it makes it much more accessible and variable.
But make sure that you are using either LED bulbs otherwise it can overheat. Even though silicone is good up to 500 degrees, still better have cooler light bulbs for the project
Hey guys! Mine worked with a small amount of acrylic paint! A little goes a long way! I also used a string of led's with a battery pack from Amazon. It worked great, no soldering needed!
This is amazing I plan to take apart one of them garden solar panel lights and building them around it This will make every look into the garden a fantasy
Very cool video but you gotta be careful what silicone you use as the most common 100% silicone contractor stuff has a powerful acid in it that corrodes metal and if it gets on the resistors legs it will can structure failure where they snap. So be sure to wrap any exposed metal parts with electrical tape or something to prevent your wires from eroding😁😁😁
U shouldn’t worry bout the acid. Acids only react when dissolved In water (or some other liquid). Has to be a tiny bit moist. Once it’s dry it’s no big deal
For those who may be having trouble with the Silicone they've selected and needing to know how long till it dries/cures: One thing that isn't explained in this video is the type of Silicone to use. Based upon a question found in the comments (How is the Silicone going to cure when it's in airtight clear wrap?) and someones kind gesture to help clear up the confusion, here is the basic run down: There are three types of Silicone: -- ACIDIC: Generally identified by a Vinegar type smell during the curing process - cures the quickest. Most of these type of Silicones are what they call RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing). However, not all RTV Silicone products dry quickly as they fall into the Neutral category. Sometimes the acidic Silicones are labeled as "Acid Cure" or "Acetoxy Cure". MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for Silicones that fall into the Acidic category should list "Acetic acid" either under "Ingredients" or under "Oder".. or both. It may also list Acetoxy and/or RTV on the MSDS. Can take up to a few hours to dry/cure if in Cling/Saran/Plastic Wrap. -- NEUTRAL: In some of the Silicone products I've researched in this category, the Odor listed was "slight", but nothing specific. One sure way to identify a Silicone in this category is to look for Oxime in the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). Can take up to a day to dry/cure if in Cling/Saran/Plastic Wrap. -- BASIC: Generally identified by an Ammonia or Alcohol/Methanol type smell as it cures - cures the longest. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for Silicones that fall into the Basic category will more than likely list "Methyltrimethoxysilane" under Ingredients (needs to be higher than 1-5%) and "Ammonia" or "Amine" under Oder. Can take between 3 to 7 days or more to dry/cure if in Cling/Saran/Plastic Wrap. Based on this information, you should be able to identify the Silicone you purchased and the possible dry/cure time. Bottom line here, is that any Clear Silicone should work, but some may take longer to dry than others. NOTE: Home Depot does have the MSDS for each of their Silicone products, but the link to the MSDS is listed as SDS instead. This can be found by clicking on a specific product, then scrolling down till you see *Product Overview* directly under the product you're viewing. Usually you will see some additional pictures, but eventually you should see "Info & Guides", where the MSDS is located (the link to click on should be labeled as *SDS* ). Alternatively, you can hit ctrl + f (on a windows machine) to open a search, and you can enter either *Info & Guides* or *SDS* . Also, don't be confused if the name on the MSDS does not match the name Home Depot is selling the product under. I assure you it is for the same product. If you're still not sure, one of the easiest ways to verify is to go to Google or Bing or whatever search engine you use, then follow this format: BrandNameOfProduct Model# MSDS Example: GE HD612 24C MSDS I find the Model # by going to the product page and looking directly above the image of the product. You can also search the entire page (on a Windows machine, CTRL+F will work in Chrome, IE, and FireFox) for the word Model. You should see something similar to: DAP | Model # 08791 | Internet # 206046715 | Store SKU # 1001392668 Not all Model #s on Home Depots website can be used via a Google search using the above example of: BrandNameOfProduct Model# MSDS. This is mainly because it's going under a different name in the MSDS and may have to rely the MSDS Home Depot provides. Sometimes the MSDS isn't clear on what kind of Silicone you're looking up, as in, none of the identifying items is listed. I generally skip these. If you already bought the Silicone, the only way to find out is to test. If you don't have a Home Depot near you, or for whatever reason want to use Lowes, finding the MSDS on their Silicone products will be different. You'll need to grab the Model # of the product, which is usually located on the product page to the right of the image of the product. Once you get the Model #, go to this website and enter it as a *PRODUCT CODE* : secureweb.infotrac.net/msds/lowesforpros.aspx. Sometimes, if when using the Lowes link I provided doesn't find anything, but you entered something like *Model **#LW012A* , you may have to drop everything BUT the *LW012A* to find what you're looking for. Once your search finds something, to the very left of the item name will be an icon that looks like a piece of paper with a magnifying glass over it. This is what you want to click for the MSDS. Here is a list of some of the Silicone products carried by Home Depot, broken out into 1 of the 3 categories (I don't just list the Clear products, so be very aware of this when looking over the list... I do this so one can search the MSDS and become familiar with identifying one of the three types of Silicone): ACIDIC -- All Purpose Silicone I 10.1-oz. Clear Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE012A 24C) -- 2.8 oz. Silicone Aquarium Sealant (DAP Model #00688) -- 2.8 oz. Auto/Marine Sealant (DAP Model #00694) -- Tub and Tile Silicone I 10.1 oz. White Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #HD712 24C) -- 2.7 fl. oz. Clear Waterproof Silicone Adhesive (6-Pack) (Loctite Model #908570) -- Tub and Tile Silicone I 10.1-oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #HD612 24C) -- Supreme Silicone 10.1-oz. White Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #M90007-30 12C) -- Silicone Caulk in Clear (Swan Model #SI01003.000) -- Clear Silicone Room Temperature Vulcanized Sealant (J-B Weld Model #31310) NEUTRAL -- Silicone Max 10.1 oz. Clear 100% Premium All-Purpose Silicone Sealant (DAP Model Model #08791) BASIC -- Silicone II 10.1 oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #Ge5040-T) -- Silicone II 2.8 oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #GE284 3TG) -- Alex Plus 10.1 oz. All-Purpose Caulk Clear (DAP Model #18072) -- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Clear Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE5000 24C) -- Supreme Silicone 10.1-oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #M90006-30 12C) -- Alex Plus 10.1 oz. White Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone (DAP Model #18103) -- Silicone II 2.8-oz. Clear Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE500 3TG) -- 10.1 oz. Dynaflex 230 Premium Indoor/Outdoor Sealant (DAP Model #18418) -- Supreme Silicone 10.1 oz. White Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #M90015-30 12C) -- 10 oz. Silicone Sealant Cartridge (General Electric Model #GE-55) -- Silicone II 10.1-oz. White Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #HD5010 24C) -- Silicone II 10.1 oz. White Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #HD5070X2 72C) -- 2.8 oz. Silicone Sealant (General Electric Model #GE-57) -- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Almond Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #GE5060 12C) -- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Brown Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE5080 12C) -- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Light Gray Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE50.08 12C) -- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Clear Gutter Caulk (General Electric Model #GE50G.01) -- Alex Plus 10.1 oz. Clear Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone(12-Pack) (DAP Model Model #18660) -- Silicone II 2.8-oz. White Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #GE281 3TG)
Thanks for the info, I just picked up the Silicone 11 from Home Depot but now I know I'll be disappointed in the dry time so will look for your ACIDIC or Neutral recommendations. cheers
@@marlazvideoz Glad this info was at least a little helpful... especially now, since the info I gave is 4 years old :). But the general rule still applies. You want Acidic first and foremost, but Neutral can work -- you just need to remember the dry time may be longer. Kinda surprised that the link I gave above, for Lowe's product code search, still works. As far as I can tell, the info I gave about Home Depot's website is mostly accurate. When you see the product on their website, you just keep scrolling down until you see "Product Info"... then to the right of that is a box that says "Info & Guides"... and this is where it differs. There isn't a "MSDS" link anymore, but there is a "SDS" link. This is what you're looking for..
Made these! So proud of my glowing white mushrooms and my boyfriends lovely fire red ones. The project was at times frustrating but the end product definately made up for it. Going to take them on a camping trip this weekend. Thank you! From Cape Town South Africa
No mine are white like in the picture. Perhaps you bought Golden/off white LEDS? _lh3.googleusercontent.com/cGpa46IJgXiRz8Va1jURCSKOR0zDGIMzIw73yy1yf2934EVXirgJQ3qvrDLL8ZS0i5I0oXB_Cg_
This channel is like... DIY Goals. I came to this video expecting "Step one, buy a lamp from somewhere and get some clay" and nope! It's all solder and voltages and by the way, did you know you can make adorable realistic mushrooms out of _silicon_? Take THAT sculpy! I've never looked at Home Depot as a craft supplies store until now... Subbed so hard.
ive got troubles with sleeping and waking up at night since a few days again. i once watched this video when i had so bad thoughts at one night that i couldnt go back to sleep. your video calmed me down so hard, that i almost fell asleep on the chair i was sitting. i cant tell why, because its a brilliant and not at all boring video, it just calms me down and this helps me so much. thank you with all my heart 😃😉👍 🌹🌹🌹
That was much more complicated than I anticipated. Great ideas and one more reason to buy a soldering iron. Might just make the caps with that pointless clear silicone I mistakenly bought and put a cheapo flameless candle inside til I can do all the hard stuff. subscribing because you're lush. You can brighten up my day and tell me about things I can't do without slightly electrocuting myself :) thank you for the information. I love mushrooms
not a bad idea either... you could also get hollow Styrene sheet round tubing, then carefully heat it from a distance (paintstripper of hairdryers, even warm/hot water might work) then carefully bent into shape and let cool down to cure :) for making the stems i mean...
This is WONDERFUL! OMG I can't even tell you how excited I am ! My mind is racing with ideas of scenes and layouts. My heart has literally sped up lol I'm such a nerd.
You can also mix type1 silicone with corn starch and food coloring to make a putty that is hand molded. You can use latex gloves and powder your hand with more cornstarch to reduce the mess. Absent the cornstarch and you'll have translucent colors. Included in it and you'll have opaque coloring. Great video for a cool diy display.
I just watch because of the brittish accent and the music. And don't forget the creativity and watching someone doing something he/she thinks is fun is fun to me as well. What music is used between 7:56 and 8:25? Is it available to public?
Pathfinder3877 Sort of. It's a track from RoyaltyFreeKings - you can download it and use it for free (it's one of their free tracks), but you have to tweet about it or something like that before you can download it.
DIY Perks Thanks for replying, TH-cam didn't notify me about it somehow :/ Do you happen to know the exact name of it? Because they have a lot of free tracks :P
You should see how it would look if you hacked solar patio lights from the Dollar Store - you could hang a bung of these in a garden or patio to create a very cool mood. Spray some sealant on the wood to protect it from moisture - that would be awesome! Great video! Thanks so much!
Okay, now you've got me thinking. First, I would suggest making a skeleton of wires to help keep everything in place and make the tentacles movable. Or not, if the silicone is strong enough to hold the tentacles and you want the color light enough to where you might be able to see the wires in the tentacles. Maybe play with the idea of using regular LEDs, but with them cut off like he showed in the video, and have them at the top of the tentacles (at the base of the bell) to light up the tentacles? I guess that'd depend on how big you make the jellyfish. Anyway, hope this gives you some ideas! Good luck!
@@MahoganyDesk if you can get a piece of multistrand fiberoptic cable or even those plastic lights with led strands you could distribute the light through the tentacles.
@@StoicObserverS Be very careful with optical cables if you are repurposing used data fiber. This is made of glass and can get into your bloodstream working its way to your heart which would have dire results. Plastic fiber (like from those 80's lamps) would be totally safe.
Hey all, I'm a bit late in on this group hug but I have to agree it made me quite emotional seeing such evocative nature recreated so beautifully too, I've got to try this! Anyone else inspired enough to give it a go?...
I'm going to show my bf and have him help me with the electrical work 😅 I have a few questions: for the wood, do you use real wood? like I can just go to the woods and grab some wood from there, natural and untreated? also, is there any risk of fire from the paper towel being close to the light? say if I were to leave it on all night, should I be worried about my house burning down? 😆 I'd love to try this with succulents!
No worries at all about fire - the LEDs run cool because they are efficient, so don't generate any noticeable heat. As for the wood, yes, any real wood will do - I got some driftwood for one, and a piece of bark for another :) it's all good fun. Hope this helps!
I wanted to thank you. You inspired me to make those lights on my own as name badges on a event. I made approximately 30 individual working lights and it looked just awesome. So thank you very very much to do this project, so that I could look a few steps up.
Oh I’m so glad u have this. The generic Amazon ones are full of reviews that they catch on fire (not to mention look worse). Saves me so much extra intellectual labor ty!
I have to say. After watching so many of your videos over several years period... first, this is the first comment I’ve left. Usually don’t leave comments, just Bc I feel they’re never seen. Except by people who want to argue with the comment. And second, I keep coming back to you and your channel, for a few main reasons.. you are very laid back. Calm. Thoughtful. You come off very very nice. You’re projects are extremely thought out, doable for a wide range of people, aren’t insanely expensive, and easy to replicate. And it literally feels like a breath of fresh air after watching any of your videos. I guess, what I’m saying. Is you’re awesome, your videos are awesome, and I don’t leave comments very often. So I guess that might mean a little something. Lol. Keep it up bud! I couldn’t imagine TH-cam or project-life/ideas/diy without you.
I always love how good your projects work/look. With a lot of DIY projects the end result looks kind of amateurish. Your projects on the other hand look really professional! I can't wait for your next video!
This video is 8 years old?!? How have I never seen your videos before? If your other tutorials and creations are as amazing as this one, I may not have a very productive day, as I will be too busy binge watching your channel ❤
MrMegakoekje you don’t even need ohms law it just can’t be a short though the led. practically any sized resistor will work but you can always feel safe with 1 or 2 k.
Another excellent video. I was wondering if you ever thought of the value of including some of the mistakes you make? Your presentations are flawless, and beautifully done, but we both know that science doesn't wok that way. Apart from teaching thousands of people how to complete the imaginative projects that you create, you could add to your accomplishments a whole other level of value, and education. I appreciate your time.
I am wondering what would you think of adding some glowing pigment powder like phosphorus in the silicone with the colouring for the blue and white LEDs since blue lights wave lengths are really close to the uv lights'. Also White has a lot of energy in it so it also may work well. Do you think it will work? Because I'm about to done the electronics and before adding silicone, I wanted to hear your opinion... Thanks a lot for the attention.
@@afrog2666 or just go with 220 Ohm for 5V or 1K for 12V because it doesn't really matter that much. Neither of LEDs will get damaged and a little less brightness won't make any impact
I made some of these and they look awesome. Followed this video with a few methods changed and they look cool, especially at night. I found a small hollow stump in the woods and cured it and sealed it. The stump even had some cool moss which i was able to preserve. Thanks for the video.
Fun and nice! :) (You've got a very smoothing voice and are very easy to understand for those of us whom are not native English speakers so thanks for that too :) )
Wow I've seen this tutorial so long ago, but now I finally get to make my own mushroom lights! :D They're currently in the making, and I'm really excited to see how they turn Out 😄
@@flyingsodwai1382 Awesome. The wires/soldering was a little flimsy tho, so they didn't last long...but maybe I'm just bad at soldering. If you're too, maybe try out connecting clamps (hope that's what they're called)
I love your comment, so honest and just what I myself was thinking after I liked this vid. This guy is so cool! And I enjoyed his demo, kind of humble.👍
Just finished this awesome project! If you live in the States use GE All Purpose Silicone from Home Depot or Lowes it contains acetoxy. Other products will not cure in the plastic wrap you will have a sticky mess around the electronics. I found mixing the silicone with only a tiny amount of paint for at least 30 to 60 seconds will help the silicone cure faster.
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I'm thinking of making some sort of terrarium with a really dense alien/supernatural garden in it with these mushrooms included. Only a dream at the moment... but I will make it happen!!
We had magical mushrooms in the 1960's 😉 just joking. These look amazing. I particularly like the white ones. They would be great for a garden party. Thank you. ❤
If you mixed phosphorescent pigment into the silicon, would normal LEDs be able to charge it? It would be really nifty to have it mimic that bioluminescent glow after you turn it off. Depending on the strength of the pigment, I think it might also result in a color change as the pigments start to emit alongside the LED the longer it's on.
Using an UV led would work quite well with your idea. And if you don't just leave the led glow, but make it blink once in a while, only to charge the pigment up, it would have an even stranger effect. I would like to try it out, but I have no reliable source of phoshorescent pigment. Could you give me a hint where to look after a smaller portion of it? Because I saw some on e-bay but it was a bit much in prize for me to afford.
Roland Banc A friend of mine used this stuff for epoxy knife handle inserts and it was pretty impressive. unitednuclear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=28_45 I don't think you need a UV LED, but it probably depends on the specific pigment.
Abraxian Absolution could mix in some glow in the dark powder to the silicone, the powder is fine and mixes with resin and paints so i don't see why not
I have to say that I thought my husband was the only one that had a thing for LED lights. So after he watched this video he's now on a new project. But I was wanting to know what materials you used to make the white mushrooms? Obviously a white LED light, but I was wondering what silicone was used? Did you use a white silicone or clear silicone with white paint?
+Kelli Peterman - your husband is definitely not the only one fascinated with lights/LEDs... my girlfriend always hates it when we walk by the lighting aisle at whatever store we're in, because I stand there looking at them all for 10 minutes
@@Astroveekshet that would also work but accumulate dust quicker and when its hot/warm inside the top layer could melt then fuse in the dust particles also... which means u cannot use the outside...
6:38 good tip on using wire to keep the mushroom head from being too close to led. There is the need for the right amount of space to create the optimal glow, I'm gonna use the idea of the wire for other projects
+Lromain55 just use adjustable 1K resistor and voltmeter to rise them all till it reaches 3v (or even lover if some leds shine to bright, not a rocket science. or use two adjustable resistors if some group of leds shine brighter then others and u want to lover them down a lil. I will never understand this waster of resistors when each led connected with separate one.
Instead of using tissues and bent up antenna fill the mushroom cup with transparent silicone. Then gently push the stem with LED in. Not all the way up but only to cover the LED. Let dry. This is much easier and you get better water resistance if using in garden.
DIY thanks for all your lovely tips and trix!
They make WHITE silicone as well if you want the reflective aspect to it.
That's a great idea!
Wow thanks! I was indeed hoping to turn my garden into a magical forest. :)
Could you show it with a video? Thanks anyway.
Awesome! The LED won't get destroyed in the silicone?
...I am legit gonna go build myself a fairy garden right now and just live in it. Like, forever.
Same
Same plz make a fairy house too (well maybe bit small) xD
I'm going to trick my little cousin into thinking there's a fairy in the mushroom! :D
Same
that sounds wonderful! and I love how organic it looks and it doesn't contribute to light pollution so we can enjoy the darkness of the night and see the stars :D
I appreciate Matt's work to make these mushrooms look real. The attention to detail makes this project really special.
you sir are gthe eprfect example of how to correctly use youtube
salute
How do you incorrectly use youtube?
@@smoothtwh well by being an absolute moron who is trying way too hard to be FUNNY.
exactly how gentle and friendly to ask for like and subscribe is magical with this dude!
@@smoothtwh you incorrectly use TH-cam by making clickbait thumbnails, clickbait titles and upload fortnite videos that's how you incorrectly use TH-cam
Yes!
Now this is quality DIY. Not those stupid rainbow galaxy everything videos you see all over TH-cam!
Shaina Erika what's a rain bow Galaxy?
Azra Ikezoe
It's a brexit thing for the UK government.
R Mason don't "see" how that's a r.galaxy.
Rainbow galaxy? That sounds awesome!
@@azraikezoe388 eat the right mushrooms to find out.
No joke.. I wanted glowing mushrooms my entire life! thank you so much!
I know ha? This is worth the time and effort 4 sure.
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The way you formed the silicone mushroom caps and stems is utter genius.
This is amazing! I wonder how on Earth you think of these things! Beautiful video, amazing project, clear & talented voiceover... Seriously A+++ grade video! I personally love the white mushrooms the best as they look like something from a fairy magical kingdom!
I bet the white ones would look cool with UV LED's
damn, yes!
Reminds me of the nighttime scenes in Avatar, beautiful.
Hey, just wanted to say that your DIY videos are honestly so inspiring. On a professional level, they are well thought out, organized, and easy to follow.
On a creative level, they are simply inspiring. This one video makes me want to convert my spare room into a reading den. I'm going to paint the walls with a forest landscape and create bookshelves that look like the are carved right out of tree trunks.
The main feature being a tree hollow with bedding to make a reading nook. I want to have these mushroom lights all over the room and especially in the hollow to act as reading lights.
I want to get lost in my book as the day dims, and when I look up be transported to a magical forest of books.
You're videos are amazing. You are amazing!
Amen.
Liked and saved for a future project when I retire.
I will be using larger solar panels and rechargeable batteries with an ambient light switch to automatically turn them on when it gets dark.
Apologies if this has been mentioned before, but you know how long those comments can be! How about rigging it up to a small solar panel with a light sensitive switch, (with a wire trailing it off elsewhere) so the entire system could be better sealed against the elements and placed outside, only to turn on all by themselves come nightfall? I think that'd be cool! Thanks for sharing this. You make it look so easy, lol! I have now added to my "to do" list of things I want to try!
Love that idea!
There are three completely different projects involved in doing that. First, and probably easiest, is to make an 'outdoors-proof' set of mushroom lights. Second, is a solar collection and storage system to provide power, which means panels, batteries, and a charge controller of some kind. And third is the light controlled switch to power them on. You would probably want all this to be a fairly high efficiency, since the amount of battery required to run the lights determines the amount of solar panel you would need to charge them. That might get a little complex for the average DIYer, and could add up to a bit of money.
However, those solar light stakes with a crude version of all that built into them already might be a thought. Just open them up, solder wires between the LED and the pads it connects to, then make mushroom lights using the led from the stake-light -without adding a resistor- or substitute an equivalent LED of your preferred color, and use one nearby solar-stake for each 'mushroom'. Not an elegant solution, but it would be cheap and simple.
You can use a solar light strip and simply cut the strip down (or use those for the mushrooms) and connect the solar panel, which includes everything that's needed.
silicon is waterproof itself, so I think you can use outside, but I would put somewhere protected.
I've been thinking of this, probably I will try.
For now I have a battery supplied brown mushroom set.
You wouldn't even necessarily need to hide the panel, since they're usually black and at night it wouldn't be super easy to see ^_^
cheap solar garden lights. $2 a piece at my hardware store. it has everything you need with just a few modifications
Repeatedly watched this for years, and it's still one of my favourite TH-cam videos.
Thankyou!
Please, get a hobby. I'm worried about you.
@@casper1754 ?
Same here. I come back to this video finding myself falling in love with the aesthetics of mushrooms.
They're like the trees of an alien world
I made some! And they look cool! I made a few mistakes, they are too big, and thus too heavy and needed to be supported by some hidden pins, but overall I am very pleased. I used 20g silicon to 1g cerulean blue, and they are BRIGHT blue. I needed a croccy clippy helping hands thingy (which is used but not mentioned in the video) to do the soldering. Next time I will make the stems neater and thinner, and use wire coloured to match the silicon for the wire to the led so that it is less visible within the stem. Great video, Thanks!
Excellent feedback!
I'm trying to make this project now but I'm having difficulty with the silicone. It's not getting enough air to dry wrapped up in the plastic wrap. Do you have any tips on how to get the silicone to actually dry?
@@IWontHealYou how much acrylic paint are you using to colour them? You only need a tiny amount, and too much stops the silicon from drying. Mine usually take about two to three hours.
@@IWontHealYou I believe the amount of paint used to colour the silicone is critical. Too much paint retards drying. mine usually take three hours
I wish I was smart enough to make these... I'm in love
you probably are mate...,give it a go
Being smart has nothing to do with it. Learning small skills over time can turn you into a handy guy, just like him.
I think exactly the same but I'm gonna give it a try anyway. You can always ask for some help too!
Marc Manuele really are you in love ❤️
like so many of these projects this is just about starting it and sticking to it. trail and error your way to the end! not being smart enough is such an easy excuse for not starting projects like this one!
I want 1000 of these so i can make my house like Pandora
Imagine them set up to dimmer and strobe....Pandora's Trip chamber!
I gotta make it now....420 that!
OMG, me too!
Who?
Thats is the best Idea I've ever heard, a splash of Greek mythology.. Perfect! xD
Yessss
I wonder if you could make a giant mushroom like regular desk lamp sized, that would be awesome XD
Yes, but you need more/better support...
You could using epoxy resin instead of silicone, you would need a mould or bowl of the right shape. Perhaps papier mache.
@@superfluityme while you could do that and create something very cool, I feel that's not quite the same idea/aesthetic that this provides. You can do almost anything in resin/epoxy, but the organic look and feel of the silicone is what makes this specific design so appealing. Plus the ease of simply using plastic wrap to mould it makes it much more accessible and variable.
But make sure that you are using either LED bulbs otherwise it can overheat. Even though silicone is good up to 500 degrees, still better have cooler light bulbs for the project
My name is Tim Fary. We are basically brethren.
Hey guys! Mine worked with a small amount of acrylic paint! A little goes a long way! I also used a string of led's with a battery pack from Amazon. It worked great, no soldering needed!
Danielle Phillips Did you have issues with the silicone drying in the clear wrap? Mine will not dry and it comes out all gooey!
I'm having the same problem!
Caroline P need to use acetoxy silicone. Anything else can take a week or more to cure.
Thank you for the tip! He lost me at the soldering part. I didn’t do well in the AMPS/Watts/volts section of science class lol
Danielle Phillips - i know this was hella long ago, but what kind of led’s did you get?
Just amazing I was thinking of making a mushroom with silicone for my videos, then i found this video, thank you for sharing!
This is amazing
I plan to take apart one of them garden solar panel lights and building them around it
This will make every look into the garden a fantasy
Very cool video but you gotta be careful what silicone you use as the most common 100% silicone contractor stuff has a powerful acid in it that corrodes metal and if it gets on the resistors legs it will can structure failure where they snap. So be sure to wrap any exposed metal parts with electrical tape or something to prevent your wires from eroding😁😁😁
Liquid tape might be the solution to isolate the metal from the silicone :)
Epoxy resin is a good insulator. Heat-shrink tubing also, it is designed to insulate.
U shouldn’t worry bout the acid. Acids only react when dissolved In water (or some other liquid).
Has to be a tiny bit moist. Once it’s dry it’s no big deal
*Clicks on video*
me: "awww helll yeah, imma bout to make me some glowy mushrooms boiiis!!"
*5 minutes in*
me: "nevermind..."
Too real
You're just being scared. To learn things you have to do it wrong first.
Same 😂
give it a try anyway. itll take some time and preperation, but that makes the satisfaction of having a finished product even bigger :D
Thatguys Son we also don’t have soldering irons
For those who may be having trouble with the Silicone they've selected and needing to know how long till it dries/cures:
One thing that isn't explained in this video is the type of Silicone to use. Based upon a question found in the comments (How is the Silicone going to cure when it's in airtight clear wrap?) and someones kind gesture to help clear up the confusion, here is the basic run down:
There are three types of Silicone:
-- ACIDIC: Generally identified by a Vinegar type smell during the curing process - cures the quickest. Most of these type of Silicones are what they call RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing). However, not all RTV Silicone products dry quickly as they fall into the Neutral category. Sometimes the acidic Silicones are labeled as "Acid Cure" or "Acetoxy Cure". MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for Silicones that fall into the Acidic category should list "Acetic acid" either under "Ingredients" or under "Oder".. or both. It may also list Acetoxy and/or RTV on the MSDS. Can take up to a few hours to dry/cure if in Cling/Saran/Plastic Wrap.
-- NEUTRAL: In some of the Silicone products I've researched in this category, the Odor listed was "slight", but nothing specific. One sure way to identify a Silicone in this category is to look for Oxime in the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). Can take up to a day to dry/cure if in Cling/Saran/Plastic Wrap.
-- BASIC: Generally identified by an Ammonia or Alcohol/Methanol type smell as it cures - cures the longest. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for Silicones that fall into the Basic category will more than likely list "Methyltrimethoxysilane" under Ingredients (needs to be higher than 1-5%) and "Ammonia" or "Amine" under Oder. Can take between 3 to 7 days or more to dry/cure if in Cling/Saran/Plastic Wrap.
Based on this information, you should be able to identify the Silicone you purchased and the possible dry/cure time. Bottom line here, is that any Clear Silicone should work, but some may take longer to dry than others.
NOTE: Home Depot does have the MSDS for each of their Silicone products, but the link to the MSDS is listed as SDS instead. This can be found by clicking on a specific product, then scrolling down till you see *Product Overview* directly under the product you're viewing. Usually you will see some additional pictures, but eventually you should see "Info & Guides", where the MSDS is located (the link to click on should be labeled as *SDS* ). Alternatively, you can hit ctrl + f (on a windows machine) to open a search, and you can enter either *Info & Guides* or *SDS* . Also, don't be confused if the name on the MSDS does not match the name Home Depot is selling the product under. I assure you it is for the same product. If you're still not sure, one of the easiest ways to verify is to go to Google or Bing or whatever search engine you use, then follow this format:
BrandNameOfProduct Model# MSDS
Example: GE HD612 24C MSDS
I find the Model # by going to the product page and looking directly above the image of the product. You can also search the entire page (on a Windows machine, CTRL+F will work in Chrome, IE, and FireFox) for the word Model. You should see something similar to: DAP | Model # 08791 | Internet # 206046715 | Store SKU # 1001392668
Not all Model #s on Home Depots website can be used via a Google search using the above example of: BrandNameOfProduct Model# MSDS. This is mainly because it's going under a different name in the MSDS and may have to rely the MSDS Home Depot provides.
Sometimes the MSDS isn't clear on what kind of Silicone you're looking up, as in, none of the identifying items is listed. I generally skip these. If you already bought the Silicone, the only way to find out is to test.
If you don't have a Home Depot near you, or for whatever reason want to use Lowes, finding the MSDS on their Silicone products will be different. You'll need to grab the Model # of the product, which is usually located on the product page to the right of the image of the product. Once you get the Model #, go to this website and enter it as a *PRODUCT CODE* : secureweb.infotrac.net/msds/lowesforpros.aspx. Sometimes, if when using the Lowes link I provided doesn't find anything, but you entered something like *Model **#LW012A* , you may have to drop everything BUT the *LW012A* to find what you're looking for. Once your search finds something, to the very left of the item name will be an icon that looks like a piece of paper with a magnifying glass over it. This is what you want to click for the MSDS.
Here is a list of some of the Silicone products carried by Home Depot, broken out into 1 of the 3 categories (I don't just list the Clear products, so be very aware of this when looking over the list... I do this so one can search the MSDS and become familiar with identifying one of the three types of Silicone):
ACIDIC
-- All Purpose Silicone I 10.1-oz. Clear Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE012A 24C)
-- 2.8 oz. Silicone Aquarium Sealant (DAP Model #00688)
-- 2.8 oz. Auto/Marine Sealant (DAP Model #00694)
-- Tub and Tile Silicone I 10.1 oz. White Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #HD712 24C)
-- 2.7 fl. oz. Clear Waterproof Silicone Adhesive (6-Pack) (Loctite Model #908570)
-- Tub and Tile Silicone I 10.1-oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #HD612 24C)
-- Supreme Silicone 10.1-oz. White Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #M90007-30 12C)
-- Silicone Caulk in Clear (Swan Model #SI01003.000)
-- Clear Silicone Room Temperature Vulcanized Sealant (J-B Weld Model #31310)
NEUTRAL
-- Silicone Max 10.1 oz. Clear 100% Premium All-Purpose Silicone Sealant (DAP Model Model #08791)
BASIC
-- Silicone II 10.1 oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #Ge5040-T)
-- Silicone II 2.8 oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #GE284 3TG)
-- Alex Plus 10.1 oz. All-Purpose Caulk Clear (DAP Model #18072)
-- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Clear Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE5000 24C)
-- Supreme Silicone 10.1-oz. Clear Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #M90006-30 12C)
-- Alex Plus 10.1 oz. White Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone (DAP Model #18103)
-- Silicone II 2.8-oz. Clear Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE500 3TG)
-- 10.1 oz. Dynaflex 230 Premium Indoor/Outdoor Sealant (DAP Model #18418)
-- Supreme Silicone 10.1 oz. White Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #M90015-30 12C)
-- 10 oz. Silicone Sealant Cartridge (General Electric Model #GE-55)
-- Silicone II 10.1-oz. White Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #HD5010 24C)
-- Silicone II 10.1 oz. White Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #HD5070X2 72C)
-- 2.8 oz. Silicone Sealant (General Electric Model #GE-57)
-- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Almond Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #GE5060 12C)
-- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Brown Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE5080 12C)
-- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Light Gray Window and Door Caulk (General Electric Model #GE50.08 12C)
-- Silicone II 10.1-oz. Clear Gutter Caulk (General Electric Model #GE50G.01)
-- Alex Plus 10.1 oz. Clear Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone(12-Pack) (DAP Model Model #18660)
-- Silicone II 2.8-oz. White Kitchen and Bath Caulk (General Electric Model #GE281 3TG)
Eldiin May I post your excellent summary in the description, so that it's easy to find if people get stuck?
DIY Perks Yes, you may. That way it's easy to find and isn't buried in the comments.
Oh you wins the internets for such a huge and helpful post!
Thanks for the info, I just picked up the Silicone 11 from Home Depot but now I know I'll be disappointed in the dry time so will look for your ACIDIC or Neutral recommendations. cheers
@@marlazvideoz Glad this info was at least a little helpful... especially now, since the info I gave is 4 years old :). But the general rule still applies. You want Acidic first and foremost, but Neutral can work -- you just need to remember the dry time may be longer.
Kinda surprised that the link I gave above, for Lowe's product code search, still works. As far as I can tell, the info I gave about Home Depot's website is mostly accurate. When you see the product on their website, you just keep scrolling down until you see "Product Info"... then to the right of that is a box that says "Info & Guides"... and this is where it differs. There isn't a "MSDS" link anymore, but there is a "SDS" link. This is what you're looking for..
What would a white mushroom look like with blue LEDs?
Probably really pretty
a white mushrooms with a blue glow. or a light blue mushroom when it's lit up. one of the two
check out the luminescence picture that's on digital blasphemy, looks really good
cool af
blue ...it would look blue
Make green ones for “Glowing Fungus” from Fallout.
YES. Just yes.
I think we are growing those lights already, in our bodies. Truth sad but true
Or the blue one
Made these! So proud of my glowing white mushrooms and my boyfriends lovely fire red ones. The project was at times frustrating but the end product definately made up for it. Going to take them on a camping trip this weekend. Thank you! From Cape Town South Africa
Did your white mushrooms turn out to be yellow? Mine have and I dont understand why.
No mine are white like in the picture. Perhaps you bought Golden/off white LEDS?
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kei-ella Loewe Did you have issues with the silicone drying in the clear wrap? Mine will not dry and it comes out all gooey!
No, I left mine for a couple of hours and then it was dry and came off the cling wrap easily. Maybe you need to let it dry over night?
@@timmahh9201 u for sure bought WARM WHITE instead of COLD WHITE
This channel is like... DIY Goals. I came to this video expecting "Step one, buy a lamp from somewhere and get some clay" and nope! It's all solder and voltages and by the way, did you know you can make adorable realistic mushrooms out of _silicon_? Take THAT sculpy!
I've never looked at Home Depot as a craft supplies store until now... Subbed so hard.
NobodyKnowsAnything
"and get some clay"
ive got troubles with sleeping and waking up at night since a few days again. i once watched this video when i had so bad thoughts at one night that i couldnt go back to sleep. your video calmed me down so hard, that i almost fell asleep on the chair i was sitting. i cant tell why, because its a brilliant and not at all boring video, it just calms me down and this helps me so much. thank you with all my heart 😃😉👍 🌹🌹🌹
still love to come back from time to time 😃
im still here 🙄
That was much more complicated than I anticipated. Great ideas and one more reason to buy a soldering iron. Might just make the caps with that pointless clear silicone I mistakenly bought and put a cheapo flameless candle inside til I can do all the hard stuff.
subscribing because you're lush. You can brighten up my day and tell me about things I can't do without slightly electrocuting myself :) thank you for the information. I love mushrooms
not a bad idea either... you could also get hollow Styrene sheet round tubing, then carefully heat it from a distance (paintstripper of hairdryers, even warm/hot water might work) then carefully bent into shape and let cool down to cure :) for making the stems i mean...
this is by far the most impressive DIY project I have eve seen
Very creative. I didn't know you could cut those type of LEDS like that and solder them like that. Great video also.
Glowing mushrooms! This is the most brilliant thing I've seen lately! You are a wizard!
I love it as well. Makes me want to create a mini Fairy Land.
This is WONDERFUL! OMG I can't even tell you how excited I am ! My mind is racing with ideas of scenes and layouts. My heart has literally sped up lol I'm such a nerd.
Silva Silva Um, no, I'm actually into making things with my kids, you know, those little beings with active imaginations ?
You can also mix type1 silicone with corn starch and food coloring to make a putty that is hand molded. You can use latex gloves and powder your hand with more cornstarch to reduce the mess. Absent the cornstarch and you'll have translucent colors. Included in it and you'll have opaque coloring. Great video for a cool diy display.
I just watch because of the brittish accent and the music. And don't forget the creativity and watching someone doing something he/she thinks is fun is fun to me as well.
What music is used between 7:56 and 8:25? Is it available to public?
Pathfinder3877 Sort of. It's a track from RoyaltyFreeKings - you can download it and use it for free (it's one of their free tracks), but you have to tweet about it or something like that before you can download it.
DIY Perks Thanks for replying, TH-cam didn't notify me about it somehow :/ Do you happen to know the exact name of it? Because they have a lot of free tracks :P
Pathfinder3877 "Southern Ice" I think.
DIY Perks Thank you so much, they actually have some pretty cool stuff. Thanks for sharing and thanks for making awesome videos!
You should see how it would look if you hacked solar patio lights from the Dollar Store - you could hang a bung of these in a garden or patio to create a very cool mood. Spray some sealant on the wood to protect it from moisture - that would be awesome! Great video! Thanks so much!
I love this, what do you think about jelly fish, they would be very similar
Okay, now you've got me thinking. First, I would suggest making a skeleton of wires to help keep everything in place and make the tentacles movable. Or not, if the silicone is strong enough to hold the tentacles and you want the color light enough to where you might be able to see the wires in the tentacles. Maybe play with the idea of using regular LEDs, but with them cut off like he showed in the video, and have them at the top of the tentacles (at the base of the bell) to light up the tentacles? I guess that'd depend on how big you make the jellyfish. Anyway, hope this gives you some ideas! Good luck!
@@MahoganyDesk if you can get a piece of multistrand fiberoptic cable or even those plastic lights with led strands you could distribute the light through the tentacles.
@@StoicObserverS Be very careful with optical cables if you are repurposing used data fiber. This is made of glass and can get into your bloodstream working its way to your heart which would have dire results. Plastic fiber (like from those 80's lamps) would be totally safe.
Entende minha língua arigatô
With RGB led, wow nice
I don't know why but,I feel soo emotional after watching this.
so did I , thank you for making me feel less weird lol
Ok lets cry toghether!
Hey all, I'm a bit late in on this group hug but I have to agree it made me quite emotional seeing such evocative nature recreated so beautifully too, I've got to try this! Anyone else inspired enough to give it a go?...
every one here is on their period
+Reşat seyhanoglu wat
Good God, man! The amount of work you put into your videos is INSANE. Amazing!
Wow. That thumbnail looked like a 3D cinematic, the build and photogrophy are amazing
I'm going to show my bf and have him help me with the electrical work 😅 I have a few questions: for the wood, do you use real wood? like I can just go to the woods and grab some wood from there, natural and untreated? also, is there any risk of fire from the paper towel being close to the light? say if I were to leave it on all night, should I be worried about my house burning down? 😆 I'd love to try this with succulents!
No worries at all about fire - the LEDs run cool because they are efficient, so don't generate any noticeable heat.
As for the wood, yes, any real wood will do - I got some driftwood for one, and a piece of bark for another :) it's all good fun. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much! I'm so excited to try this
i was thinking the exact same... lol... was just about to send him the vid...
Angel Su lol there's barely any electrical things to do
Lucky bf :D
this was one of the most immersive and incredible DIY videos I have ever seen! Your channel is TH-cam GOLD!!
I wanted to thank you. You inspired me to make those lights on my own as name badges on a event. I made approximately 30 individual working lights and it looked just awesome. So thank you very very much to do this project, so that I could look a few steps up.
gosh I love these.
Battery pack is ok, but how about making these run off of landscaping low voltage lines?
Graph Guy have you manage to do this? Was thinking bout doing the same.
This is literally the coolest craft I have ever seen!🧡🧡🧡
Oh I’m so glad u have this. The generic Amazon ones are full of reviews that they catch on fire (not to mention look worse). Saves me so much extra intellectual labor ty!
Absolutely stunning! I'll be making these for my tarantula enclosures asap!
can we get more tutorials on using usb power to power these types of diy light fixtures? I dont want to keep using wasteful batteries.
I have to say. After watching so many of your videos over several years period... first, this is the first comment I’ve left. Usually don’t leave comments, just Bc I feel they’re never seen. Except by people who want to argue with the comment. And second, I keep coming back to you and your channel, for a few main reasons..
you are very laid back. Calm. Thoughtful. You come off very very nice. You’re projects are extremely thought out, doable for a wide range of people, aren’t insanely expensive, and easy to replicate. And it literally feels like a breath of fresh air after watching any of your videos.
I guess, what I’m saying. Is you’re awesome, your videos are awesome, and I don’t leave comments very often. So I guess that might mean a little something. Lol. Keep it up bud! I couldn’t imagine TH-cam or project-life/ideas/diy without you.
LOVED the video, the way you shoot and love your voice! Great work.
I always love how good your projects work/look. With a lot of DIY projects the end result looks kind of amateurish. Your projects on the other hand look really professional! I can't wait for your next video!
This video is 8 years old?!? How have I never seen your videos before? If your other tutorials and creations are as amazing as this one, I may not have a very productive day, as I will be too busy binge watching your channel ❤
I wish I could make these but I know nothing about electricity
Just use an normal Led stripe ^^ works too i Made it Today and it Looks awesome
you don't have to know anything about electricity ? if you don't know about ohms law just use an ohms law calculator.
MrMegakoekje you don’t even need ohms law it just can’t be a short though the led. practically any sized resistor will work but you can always feel safe with 1 or 2 k.
He quite literally tells you the steps in the electrical first, so I'd give it a shot..
PinStroke Pw I like that idea, do you have any pics please?
This is awesome!! I'm going to make mine like jellyfish against a coral backing. Thanks!
Awesome! I can't wait to stick these in my iMac faux terrarium
I got my stuff's from online store they got Lsd, Mushroom, Xanax, extascy, chocolate bars and psychedelic products which they also deliver...?...?
Phamrafi3
@@willlie4592 The hell?
Very impressed with this - your explanation and detail was very well done! I’m definitely going to try this for my gnome garden
Didn't know I needed this until now
Another excellent video. I was wondering if you ever thought of the value of including some of the mistakes you make? Your presentations are flawless, and beautifully done, but we both know that science doesn't wok that way. Apart from teaching thousands of people how to complete the imaginative projects that you create, you could add to your accomplishments a whole other level of value, and education.
I appreciate your time.
I am wondering what would you think of adding some glowing pigment powder like phosphorus in the silicone with the colouring for the blue and white LEDs since blue lights wave lengths are really close to the uv lights'. Also White has a lot of energy in it so it also may work well. Do you think it will work? Because I'm about to done the electronics and before adding silicone, I wanted to hear your opinion... Thanks a lot for the attention.
+Egemen Bora Uysal I bet that would work well and look awesome!
These would look amazing in terrariums.
This has been one of the most USEFUL DIYs I have ever watched. An awesome blend of technicality and artistry... AWESOME
someone may have said it before but, you could easily voice a BBC documentary and it would sound absolutely calming
My last brain cell: yeah, let's do this!
*math starts*
Last brain cell: ok, bye
avoid the math and just buy what he tells you ;)
I’m trying a cheater method and buying a set of Battery powered light strings from DG, I think they’re $2 rn lol
DS2 thanks ☺️
Copy-Paste, or use a calculator ;)
I`ve been into electronics since the early 90`s and I use a calculator now more than ever lol
@@afrog2666 or just go with 220 Ohm for 5V or 1K for 12V because it doesn't really matter that much. Neither of LEDs will get damaged and a little less brightness won't make any impact
I made some of these and they look awesome.
Followed this video with a few methods changed and they look cool, especially at night. I found a small hollow stump in the woods and cured it and sealed it. The stump even had some cool moss which i was able to preserve.
Thanks for the video.
"Mooshroom lights!" 👏love the accent!
This looks like a real cute project.
Wow, just wow.
This would look so damn nice in a terrarium
I love it .
This project is so whimsical and lovely. I'd love to create these for a fairy garden. Thank you sharing your talent with us.
Reminds me of the glowing mushrooms in skyrim.
Debated Nothing My thoughts exactly!
Debated Nothing Reminds me of Amnesia :|
Terraria
Lol I thought that!
Fun and nice! :)
(You've got a very smoothing voice and are very easy to understand for those of us whom are not native English speakers so thanks for that too :) )
This is one of the most creative things I've seen in a long time, and I watch a ton of DIY. Bravo, very well explained as well.
Every time he says "Mushrooms" I smile and laugh
Haha me too! I love how he says the "u" in mush. I say it like the u in "bug" but he says it differently!
and silicone
where is he from? it sounds very nice... "mUshroom"😊
not sure what his plummy accent is but he says MOOSH-RUMS
As a guess I would say Yorkshire area, it's a soft northern English accent anyway :)
First time watching this channel,already fell in love...
Subscribed!!
With all of the absolutely amazing high tech yet beautiful projects you have done over the years this one is still my favorite!
Wow I've seen this tutorial so long ago, but now I finally get to make my own mushroom lights! :D They're currently in the making, and I'm really excited to see how they turn Out 😄
how'd they turn out?
@@flyingsodwai1382 Awesome. The wires/soldering was a little flimsy tho, so they didn't last long...but maybe I'm just bad at soldering. If you're too, maybe try out connecting clamps (hope that's what they're called)
Brilliant! I'm never going to make these. Subscribed anyway beca use I love watching true artists.
I love your comment, so honest and just what I myself was thinking after I liked this vid. This guy is so cool! And I enjoyed his demo, kind of humble.👍
Omg I was just going too say what a lovely honest comment!
Just finished this awesome project! If you live in the States use GE All Purpose Silicone from Home Depot or Lowes it contains acetoxy. Other products will not cure in the plastic wrap you will have a sticky mess around the electronics. I found mixing the silicone with only a tiny amount of paint for at least 30 to 60 seconds will help the silicone cure faster.
how did you make the white ones? using transparent or white silicon?
Just some white paint in the clear silicone.
+DIY Perks hey...thanks! whites ones looks great!!
well, if it was me i would go for transparent but you may see the wires inside the mushrooms. So i'd say a little white added to transparent silcone.
Dear Mister Very Intelligent and Rather Attractive British Man,
You are why Americans believe everyone with a British accent.
Thank you. I think.
Sincerely,
WhirlyGirl
This is a really good video and great idea.
You know how awesome a channel must be to make you hit the subscribe button within the first three seconds of the video :D
yeah! haha
same! :)
I did this but instead of mushrooms I did green leaves and it looked amazing!
Ooo, I've got to try that one!
0:56 - I never knew that's only there to serve as a lens. I thought breaking that would break the LED.
Learned something. Thanks for this.
I'm thinking of making some sort of terrarium with a really dense alien/supernatural garden in it with these mushrooms included. Only a dream at the moment... but I will make it happen!!
That sounds really cool!
We had magical mushrooms in the 1960's 😉 just joking. These look amazing. I particularly like the white ones. They would be great for a garden party. Thank you. ❤
You are genius. not only for electronics, but also make it beautiful.
I love this, it looks light enough that it'd be realy cool for a faun, fairy or elf costume :D
If you mixed phosphorescent pigment into the silicon, would normal LEDs be able to charge it?
It would be really nifty to have it mimic that bioluminescent glow after you turn it off. Depending on the strength of the pigment, I think it might also result in a color change as the pigments start to emit alongside the LED the longer it's on.
Using an UV led would work quite well with your idea. And if you don't just leave the led glow, but make it blink once in a while, only to charge the pigment up, it would have an even stranger effect.
I would like to try it out, but I have no reliable source of phoshorescent pigment. Could you give me a hint where to look after a smaller portion of it? Because I saw some on e-bay but it was a bit much in prize for me to afford.
Roland Banc A friend of mine used this stuff for epoxy knife handle inserts and it was pretty impressive.
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I don't think you need a UV LED, but it probably depends on the specific pigment.
Abraxian Absolution could mix in some glow in the dark powder to the silicone, the powder is fine and mixes with resin and paints so i don't see why not
Young, handsome, bright, clever, creative and gentle. Grats!
8:36 "I hope you've enjoyed this video"
I OUT LOUD said to myself, "I DID enjoy your video, sir!"
So glad I subscribed to this channel - your projects are always so creative! =)
Erik DIY Perks Me Too.
Erik me too! I found this channel a few days ago, and it is a lot better than other DIY-Channels!
agreed 1000000 %
Magical, mushroom lights or magical mushroom, lights 🤝
Need these for my next mushroom trip
David Blaze
Great job!
Beautiful creation.
Thank you!! 🌷
They look so natural... I will definately make them and make a fortune, thanks.
I have to say that I thought my husband was the only one that had a thing for LED lights. So after he watched this video he's now on a new project. But I was wanting to know what materials you used to make the white mushrooms? Obviously a white LED light, but I was wondering what silicone was used? Did you use a white silicone or clear silicone with white paint?
For the white ones I just used some white paint in the clear silicone - works a treat!
+DIY Perks What music did you use from 7:57- 8:25 to present your mushrooms? It sounds just awesome and mysterious
+Kelli Peterman - your husband is definitely not the only one fascinated with lights/LEDs... my girlfriend always hates it when we walk by the lighting aisle at whatever store we're in, because I stand there looking at them all for 10 minutes
+Kelli Peterman if u have some patience... do the same as above with glue sticks... it works great.. and i did that.
@@Astroveekshet that would also work but accumulate dust quicker and when its hot/warm inside the top layer could melt then fuse in the dust particles also... which means u cannot use the outside...
I can't stop thinking of skyrim
+Chiefn hookah I can't stop thinking of Fallout 4 :)
i cant stop thinking about gta 5 :P
I can't stop thinking about Animal Crossing...
+Chiefn hookah Agree, I also can't
+Chiefn hookah farcry 3 and 4 for me
6:38 good tip on using wire to keep the mushroom head from being too close to led. There is the need for the right amount of space to create the optimal glow, I'm gonna use the idea of the wire for other projects
Omg that was so beautiful and relaxing to watch. You should sell them :) I would buy one.
For people wondering which resistor to use when using a 9V battery and lazy for mathematics:
Red/Green LED : 360 Ohm
Blue/White/Violet/Orange 330 Ohm
Thanks
+Lromain55 just use adjustable 1K resistor and voltmeter to rise them all till it reaches 3v (or even lover if some leds shine to bright, not a rocket science.
or use two adjustable resistors if some group of leds shine brighter then others and u want to lover them down a lil. I will never understand this waster of resistors when each led connected with separate one.
MultiTail because you loose in Amp, just do it and if you are lucky you will see no problem ;)
WHAAAAT?
You do not get it…
For some of us it is rocket science…
Some people understand different things and others do not!
@@MultiTail per color-group 1 resistor is fine indeed!
I'm putting these all over my room. They're awesome!
Tempting to make them look like _stropharia cubensis_, but then they might go missing.
+ᒍᗩᗰᕮᔕ ᑭᗩᗯᔕOᑎ As a biologist/organic chemist, I approve of this joke.