I did mine a little different. I put the wax paper inside the tube. I also used pieces of 1/2" PVC pipe, wrapped/stuck the LED strips on those and pushed them inside the waxed paper and tube. My individual LEDs show through a lot more than in this video, but another wrap or two of wax paper on the outside would take care of that. I actually like the effect that mine have, so I'm going to leave them as is.
That's so cool!! I've been driving myself crazy trying to find this end result as an already made product after seeing it in so many videos. Now I know how to make them :)
Brooooo…this was ingenious! Such a simple set up but so effective. Thank you sharing this. I’m going to give it a shot and see how it comes out! Thanks again.
Great video. Wax paper is a poor choice for diffuser. If something goes wrong, wax paper burns like a candle. A better choice is baking parchment paper. It is meant to go into an oven and not burn.
@@AskAWalker I did a different route and took a skillsaw and cut up the panels that go over the lights in the ceiling super cheap like 15 dollars for 2 ' x 4 '
another easy product to use is PEX tubing, its used for water/plumbing applications, they have white, red and blue. it is frosted and you cant see the individual led's. most home improvement stores sell it in 4' 8' 12' and 25ft rolls. i got a roll trying to save a few bucks, but had to use a heat gun to straighten it (it was a pain) i recommend buying the pre curb straight pieces. i got the cheapest led light strip i could find, since i originally did this for xmas lights under the overhang on my house, but you can still see them 100ft away at the street due to the glow.
The wax paper is cheap enough to not worry about cutting it to tube width, can just unroll the length you need and roll it up which will keep it nice and tight in the tube as it naturally tries to unroll
Thanks! I'm sure not as high. but for me I wasn't trying to light the scene with them and didn't need the high output nor, again, had the money for the Quasar lol.
Can someone tell me where to located the clear PVC pipe? I've found some online but shipping is wild for it. My local Lowes/Home Depot don't carry it at length
I used parchment paper and it seems to diffuse the lights better but having problems with tape not holding. I am just using scotch tape and I wiped down the tube before taping.
Hmmm, you may have to go to a more heavy duty tape like packaging tape or thin strips of duct tape. Let me know what you come up with. If nothing else maybe switch the type of paper you're using. Good Luck!
This is pretty cool! I’m gathering all the supplies and I have most but Couple things you have the bulb guard with that black end cap and you were able to put it right into the pvc elbow fitting very easily and looked snug. I got the 1 1/4 inch pvc elbow fitting, did I get the wrong size bulb guard? Because I would need to remove the end cap and squeeze the plastic to get it into the pvc. Also you doubled up the 3/4 inch plywood what were the dimensions and how did you double it? 1 inch wood screw form the bottom? I hope you see this and can get back to me thanks!!!
Sorry to hear that your bulb guard isn’t fitting… I’m not near mine where I can recheck. I thought they were 1 1/4” but some bulb guards may vary in size, unfortunately. You may have to go try a larger pvc elbow to accommodate the bulb guard and then wrap tape around the bottom of guard until it fits snug in the elbow. As far as the base, 1” screws should be fine. I’d also recommend wood glue if you have some but it’s not that big of a deal if you don’t. Size wise, you can make whatever works for you… i think mine were 1’x 1’
Very nice bro!! Questions: Did you put the wax paper all around the tube and are all of the lights linked together. What if you have them super far apart from each other like in your intro?
Yes, the wax paper is all around the outside (messier and less professional but I couldn’t think of a way to adhere the led strip inside with the paper also). Each light is separate with its own power cord and control. The same remote works for all 4 lights. Then I just ran extension cords to them.
Looks great but seems you skipped what looks to be one of the hardest parts. How did you get the LED strips to adhere to the inside of the tube in a straight line?
I peeled back the 3m backer about an inch, taped a string the backer and ran the string down to the other end. Then I stuck the strip down and then used the string to pull the backer off. So the tension of the string kept the strip straight. I hope that makes sense.
Super creative homie!! I'm planning to make my first music soon and might just copy you on this! Thank you so much for making this video! You've earned my subscription!!
how could you get them to flash randomly or 1 by one like in a techno club? Would love to integrate this in my music studio. Where led tubes flash from front to back
I think you’d have to get one of those pi controllers and program it for that or get led strips that change with music… honestly that’s above my knowledge. Best of luck!
Were you able to control all of the LED strips with one remote, or did they each have to be individually changed with the specific remote that came with each light strip?
Not sure if you’re in the USA or not. So many items have changed with shipping worldwide issues… with that said, I just walked into Home Depot 2 weeks ago and they had several of these tubes that I had bought previously. You can buy them individually from HD if your in the States.
Hi, oh man that’s a hard one… you may have to keep searching the internet for them. I’ve found similar ones through Amazon but you may have to try other electrical lighting companies online
Definitely doable. I'm getting ready to mock up a couple like this so they can be controlled via DMX with the rest of the stage lighting at my church. You can find similar LED strips that do not have controllers/plugs already connected, and then you connect them to a DMX decoder via 4 or 5 channel wire (Black, Red, Green, Blue, [White]). I'm also going to try using the frost spray instead of wax/parchment paper, like others have suggested. You should be able to find lots of videos on the Tube for how to connect LED tape to DMX controllers. Best of luck!
The LED light kits that I found all work off of the same remote and if the receiver is visible or not blocked/too far away, I found that you can change all 4 at the same time. I know some LED kits come with an app feature but I don’t think these do. But again they all work using only 1 remote.
You can put them anywhere you can reach with the cord. To mount them to the ceiling I would use thumb tacks through the pipe into the ceiling and then plug the ends with the black caps the tubes come with.
I just made sure that when I got the strip through I held the one end tight with a piece of tape while pulling the string back through removing the 3M backer. By doing that they stay pretty straight. I hope that makes sense.
@@KCHunter That might cause overheating and shutdown. Better to trim the strips to size, then use the extra under shelves to cast a wall glow. requires soldering wires or attaching clamp connects onto one end of strip, then jumper wires to an LED controller module, then connect to 5v power [or appropriate voltage for your strip] by way of any old charger with 300 or greater milliamps.
Make sure to leave the wax paper up about an 1 1/2” from the bottom of the tube. They are an exact fit into the elbow. I didn’t have to use any tape or adhesion nor did I want to because I can remove them easy for storage.
Base size I believe was 12" x 12", and I used two layers of 3/4" plywood, but you can use any wood that will ensure a sold/sturdy platform. Hope that helps!
I tried doing this in real life and followed the steps exactly. Even with the wax paper on the tube and spraying some simi transparent frosted spray paint on the tube, i can still see the individual lights from the strip in the tube. I have no idea how he is able to diffuse the lights so evenly.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm thank you for your help! I cant seem to find same material you used, the tube/pipe, in my country. 😅 I found transparent pipes but they only sell it in 30cm and 50cm size only.
I cut and only used 8’ worth of each strand I bought. If I had more time I would’ve tried laying them next to each other and soldering them together with some wire.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm ooh ok then…I thought if you cut LED It wouldn’t work anymore. That’s good to know. Thank you very much for the prompt response. Appreciate it.
Stephen Li Yi Sin I bought them from Lowe’s then used 1 1/4” 90’s. I only used half of each roll of lights, if you wanted them brighter you could cut them in half then wore the + & - and run each strip side by side but then it will decrease your light radius.
I think you mean “16 feet” but yes. I took the full 16 foot long light strip and only used 8 feet of it. I kept the left over strips for a future project though.
Chris Daye they’re fluorescent bulb protector sleeves sold at Homedepot and/ Lowe’s or other places. I chose 8’ long tubes. And they do come with black end caps that allow the wire to go through. I then used an 1 1/4” pvc 90 for the tubes to fit into.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm Thanks, man! I went and picked up four of the tubes today. Now I am just trying to figure out how to situate the strip so you're unable to see the individual LEDs. hmmmm...
Great! My solution was using 2 layers of wax paper and that did the trick. I added all the links in the description for those wondering how and where to find the items I used to make these. I hope this helps! Thanks!
I cut them to fit, using 4 total lights but only half of each one. I added all the links in the description for those wondering how and where to find the items I used to make these. I hope this helps! Thanks!
Those are cool. Thanks for the how to. Nice Piano playing too!
i have these led strips for my place, and got to thinking how to house and power them in a tube. you're a G for this dude. thank you!
Also consider using FROSTED ACRYLIC ROUND TUBE and wrapping your led strip around a dowel mounted in the tube.
triangle aluminum strip, better heat dissipation than wood, and coverage
rgb led rope light worked great. i grabbed a bunch from holiday clearance
@@deadmusik9969 would you recommend going down along a multisided object like a triangle or square rod instead of wrapping around a circular object?
@@SOFFtv anything the circle dowel you might see some soft spots compared to running perpendicular
I love this video! Best diy for these i have seen- the stands make all the difference!
Thank you. Yes, the bases work great!
I did mine a little different. I put the wax paper inside the tube. I also used pieces of 1/2" PVC pipe, wrapped/stuck the LED strips on those and pushed them inside the waxed paper and tube. My individual LEDs show through a lot more than in this video, but another wrap or two of wax paper on the outside would take care of that. I actually like the effect that mine have, so I'm going to leave them as is.
And you had a link to Be Thou My Vision. Love that !
That's so cool!! I've been driving myself crazy trying to find this end result as an already made product after seeing it in so many videos. Now I know how to make them :)
Good luck. They’re fun to make.
Brooooo…this was ingenious! Such a simple set up but so effective. Thank you sharing this. I’m going to give it a shot and see how it comes out! Thanks again.
Oh thanks! Let me know how it turns out!
Great video. Wax paper is a poor choice for diffuser. If something goes wrong, wax paper
burns like a candle. A better choice is baking parchment paper. It is meant
to go into an oven and not burn.
Why not use a fine grade sandpaper to simply 'grind' the surface of the tube?
@@letsbefrank3 I was seriously thinking about that!
ill report my findings
@@deadmusik9969 what did you find?
@@AskAWalker I did a different route and took a skillsaw and cut up the panels that go over the lights in the ceiling super cheap like 15 dollars for 2 ' x 4 '
Wow this is amazing! I can't wait to try this out! For my church and stage.
another easy product to use is PEX tubing, its used for water/plumbing applications, they have white, red and blue. it is frosted and you cant see the individual led's. most home improvement stores sell it in 4' 8' 12' and 25ft rolls. i got a roll trying to save a few bucks, but had to use a heat gun to straighten it (it was a pain) i recommend buying the pre curb straight pieces. i got the cheapest led light strip i could find, since i originally did this for xmas lights under the overhang on my house, but you can still see them 100ft away at the street due to the glow.
You're a wizard Tabor!!! SO GOOD!
this is the most amazing and easiest video i found
The wax paper is cheap enough to not worry about cutting it to tube width, can just unroll the length you need and roll it up which will keep it nice and tight in the tube as it naturally tries to unroll
They look nice in the shot with the piano :) I wonder what the light output is in comparison with a quasar
Thanks! I'm sure not as high. but for me I wasn't trying to light the scene with them and didn't need the high output nor, again, had the money for the Quasar lol.
MIND BLOWN.
Can someone tell me where to located the clear PVC pipe? I've found some online but shipping is wild for it. My local Lowes/Home Depot don't carry it at length
Great tube ❤
The Govee led stripe adressable , with apps controle are better choice 😊 then use a remote
Holy wow.. this looks awesome. Looking for a DIY solution now that I have my full frame and my 20 mil!
I used parchment paper and it seems to diffuse the lights better but having problems with tape not holding. I am just using scotch tape and I wiped down the tube before taping.
Hmmm, you may have to go to a more heavy duty tape like packaging tape or thin strips of duct tape. Let me know what you come up with. If nothing else maybe switch the type of paper you're using. Good Luck!
Cheap, simple but looks clean and great.
This is pretty cool! I’m gathering all the supplies and I have most but Couple things you have the bulb guard with that black end cap and you were able to put it right into the pvc elbow fitting very easily and looked snug. I got the 1 1/4 inch pvc elbow fitting, did I get the wrong size bulb guard? Because I would need to remove the end cap and squeeze the plastic to get it into the pvc. Also you doubled up the 3/4 inch plywood what were the dimensions and how did you double it? 1 inch wood screw form the bottom? I hope you see this and can get back to me thanks!!!
Sorry to hear that your bulb guard isn’t fitting… I’m not near mine where I can recheck. I thought they were 1 1/4” but some bulb guards may vary in size, unfortunately. You may have to go try a larger pvc elbow to accommodate the bulb guard and then wrap tape around the bottom of guard until it fits snug in the elbow.
As far as the base, 1” screws should be fine. I’d also recommend wood glue if you have some but it’s not that big of a deal if you don’t.
Size wise, you can make whatever works for you… i think mine were 1’x 1’
Qwasar toobe!
I love it
how bright are they compared to a T8 30 watt? thank you, great video
The rgb lights are 16ft ..did you cut the lights or double up in the tube ?
Tabor excellent video! I was looking for a way to add some accent lights to my TH-cam set up and this will be perfect!
Very nice bro!! Questions: Did you put the wax paper all around the tube and are all of the lights linked together. What if you have them super far apart from each other like in your intro?
Yes, the wax paper is all around the outside (messier and less professional but I couldn’t think of a way to adhere the led strip inside with the paper also).
Each light is separate with its own power cord and control. The same remote works for all 4 lights. Then I just ran extension cords to them.
Where can I find those white bulb guards?? They're sold out online or are not available in Europe... The alternative ones cost around 50$
I can't find them either they're like gold dust
Looks great but seems you skipped what looks to be one of the hardest parts. How did you get the LED strips to adhere to the inside of the tube in a straight line?
I peeled back the 3m backer about an inch, taped a string the backer and ran the string down to the other end. Then I stuck the strip down and then used the string to pull the backer off. So the tension of the string kept the strip straight. I hope that makes sense.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm It makes sense but I also feel I'd "F" it up LOL
@@Blackriver69 haha, it’s a little easier than I make it sound
Cool idea. I might have to try this!
You have no idea with my business how this is a game changer aka.$$$$$$$$$thank u
Super creative homie!! I'm planning to make my first music soon and might just copy you on this! Thank you so much for making this video! You've earned my subscription!!
how could you get them to flash randomly or 1 by one like in a techno club? Would love to integrate this in my music studio. Where led tubes flash from front to back
I think you’d have to get one of those pi controllers and program it for that or get led strips that change with music… honestly that’s above my knowledge. Best of luck!
I added all the links in the description for those wondering how and where to find the items I used to make these. I hope this helps! Thanks!
Were you able to control all of the LED strips with one remote, or did they each have to be individually changed with the specific remote that came with each light strip?
@@jordanwilkinson1 They all work with one remote.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm Where did you get the transparent tubes?
@@raffiminassian1568 I found them at Home Depot
Finding these t12, 8 foot tubes, without buying 12 or 24 for hundreds, has been a challenge in the last few years
Not sure if you’re in the USA or not. So many items have changed with shipping worldwide issues… with that said, I just walked into Home Depot 2 weeks ago and they had several of these tubes that I had bought previously. You can buy them individually from HD if your in the States.
Wow dude this is brilliant and straight to the point! Cheers!
I think if use proper grit sand paper, it will make those pipes look matted. But more hand work needed.
Hi …Am in Australia 🇦🇺 and I can’t find the led tube where can I find theme plz
Hi, oh man that’s a hard one… you may have to keep searching the internet for them. I’ve found similar ones through Amazon but you may have to try other electrical lighting companies online
What about connecting some DMX controller? Any ideas?
Hmm it’s beyond me but that would be cool!
Definitely doable. I'm getting ready to mock up a couple like this so they can be controlled via DMX with the rest of the stage lighting at my church. You can find similar LED strips that do not have controllers/plugs already connected, and then you connect them to a DMX decoder via 4 or 5 channel wire (Black, Red, Green, Blue, [White]). I'm also going to try using the frost spray instead of wax/parchment paper, like others have suggested. You should be able to find lots of videos on the Tube for how to connect LED tape to DMX controllers. Best of luck!
Good idea, men! thx!!
Is there for bakkies also you can make to put on you bumper?
Dude these are awesome, how bright are they? Can they do full white?
Thanks! Not bright enough for a main light but they work great for accent lighting. Yes they go white
is there a way to control to color/dimming of the lights all at once instead of juggling 4 remotes? like an app or something?
The LED light kits that I found all work off of the same remote and if the receiver is visible or not blocked/too far away, I found that you can change all 4 at the same time. I know some LED kits come with an app feature but I don’t think these do. But again they all work using only 1 remote.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm awesome, thanks so much I appreciate the insight, and love this video!
Can use a fog or haze Machine on it and would it bun the paper?
I’ve never tried, but I doubt it.
Is the warm glow inside the piano wing from a light source inside the itself piano or is it reflected front light?
I used frosted tubes for mine. The pvc elbow is a great idea and cheaper.
Where did you get frosted tubes?
@@djtecthreat Home Depot. I've also seen people put the wax paper inside the tube.
@@flyrobin2544 i've search every possible name on HoPo...what's the frosted tube called? (brand and item name, thx)
do more of these bro
Did you just connect 2 4-foot tube guards to get the 8 feet?
Thanks for this video...I’m definitely going to try this!
Very creative
Does anyone have a recommendation, where to get a plasti, acryl or plexiglas-tube? I can't purchase the one linked in the describtion.
yea, that's the issue, we need a transparent tube round, i couldn't find them
Wow great job 👏🏻
Can i put these on the ceiling in my room?
You can put them anywhere you can reach with the cord. To mount them to the ceiling I would use thumb tacks through the pipe into the ceiling and then plug the ends with the black caps the tubes come with.
Thank you Amazing Tutorial . Can you please tell me the size from the PCV , you have links from Amazon or Home Depot Please thank You.
dreamstarfx I believe they were 1 1/4” 90’s
dreamstarfx they were 1 1/4” 90’s
I added all the links in the description for those wondering how and where to find the items I used to make these. I hope this helps! Thanks!
1:56 Any tips on how get the led-strip to stick as straight as possible?
I just made sure that when I got the strip through I held the one end tight with a piece of tape while pulling the string back through removing the 3M backer. By doing that they stay pretty straight.
I hope that makes sense.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm Thank you!
What did everyone do with the excess LED lights? We have approximately 4 feet extra. I bought what was in the description
An idea might be to pull them through the bottom and cover with electrical tape.
@@KCHunter That might cause overheating and shutdown. Better to trim the strips to size, then use the extra under shelves to cast a wall glow. requires soldering wires or attaching clamp connects onto one end of strip, then jumper wires to an LED controller module, then connect to 5v power [or appropriate voltage for your strip] by way of any old charger with 300 or greater milliamps.
@@jephbennett good idea
yo best one seen in youtube
Good project.🤘Too bad Govee not unlock their led strip to dmx
I take it you looke into It? That would be really cool if it worked...
@@TaborJPhotoFilm yeah I wanted to sync the ledstrip to the music beat with full control (with dmx) but it can't be done
Have you tried spay painting the tubes frosted ?
Johnpymgg no I haven’t but that might be a good idea. The wax paper is a little finicky and can tear.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm No thank you ! this will save me allot of money on my sets for music videos
@@TaborJPhotoFilm Or you could use some extra fine sandpaper :). 500 grit or so.
How did you get the tube to fit or secure in the elbows? Did you use any tape or adhesive?
Make sure to leave the wax paper up about an 1 1/2” from the bottom of the tube. They are an exact fit into the elbow. I didn’t have to use any tape or adhesion nor did I want to because I can remove them easy for storage.
freaking genius
this is amazinggggg!
Thanks!
Wait, did you wrapped the wax paper outside the tube? Wouldn't that make things wrinkle at some point?
Hey ! I'm a little late but what is the size if your base ?
And what type of wood is best for the base ?
Thanks!
Base size I believe was 12" x 12", and I used two layers of 3/4" plywood, but you can use any wood that will ensure a sold/sturdy platform. Hope that helps!
Hey I’m in the process of making two of this lights tubes but quick question did you double up the lights in each tubes?
I did not. But if you have some wire and can cut then solder them so they can be mounted side by side, that would be best.
I cant find that tube at any lowes or home depot, do you know the part number or name? THANKS!
I added all the links in the description for those wondering how and where to find the items I used to make these. I hope this helps! Thanks!
GENIUS. Thank you for this
I tried doing this in real life and followed the steps exactly. Even with the wax paper on the tube and spraying some simi transparent frosted spray paint on the tube, i can still see the individual lights from the strip in the tube. I have no idea how he is able to diffuse the lights so evenly.
I also can see them a little on mine as well. But the camera doesn’t quite pick them up like my eye can. Did you put one layer of wax paper on or 2?
make sure the led lights in the tube are facing away from you / angled away from the camera
Did you end up cutting the light strips even when it tells you they can’t be?
So each pole have different remote and plugs??
Yes all utilize their own power plug but all can be controlled with one remote.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm thank you for your help! I cant seem to find same material you used, the tube/pipe, in my country. 😅 I found transparent pipes but they only sell it in 30cm and 50cm size only.
@@CrimsonLadyVT you’re welcome. Oh so sorry to hear that. Best of luck!
Wasn’t the 16ft of leds to long for the 8ft tube guard? How did you get it to fit into the tube guard? @tabor j photo & film
I cut and only used 8’ worth of each strand I bought. If I had more time I would’ve tried laying them next to each other and soldering them together with some wire.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm ooh ok then…I thought if you cut LED It wouldn’t work anymore. That’s good to know. Thank you very much for the prompt response. Appreciate it.
@@keigelcampbell7402 you have to cut in the dotted lines, but yes. No problem, best of luck!
@@TaborJPhotoFilm sorry 1 more question lol…the part that you cut off can you reuse it ?
@@keigelcampbell7402 you can totally use it, you just have to solder it to a power source and controller.
Beautiful, thanks
What’s the metal thing holding the elbow
It’s a plumbing bracket/strap. You can find them in the Big box stores near the plumbing fittings
Fckn genius! Good job bro!
daym this is dope ye !!
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.
What lighting did u use to make the piano look like it was glowing in the music video
We were blessed to have stage lighting and utilized that for a lot of it.
Damn this is really good
Can you tell me where you bought the tube and did you use a whole strip of govee light on 1 tube?
Stephen Li Yi Sin I bought them from Lowe’s then used 1 1/4” 90’s. I only used half of each roll of lights, if you wanted them brighter you could cut them in half then wore the + & - and run each strip side by side but then it will decrease your light radius.
nice idea but video lacks in how u go about synching colors
where can I watch the music video?
The link is toward the bottom of my description
great video
so you cut the 16inch and just tossed the other 8 inches?
I think you mean “16 feet” but yes. I took the full 16 foot long light strip and only used 8 feet of it. I kept the left over strips for a future project though.
Great Job!! i will definitely do this,
what's the length of the rgb strip?
I found 16' length strips but cut them in half and only used the segment that remained attached to the controller.
super helpful, thanks!
This was great.
Okay HOW DOES THI NOT HAVE ANYMORE VEIWA??
what kind of tube is this and did it come with the end caps?
Chris Daye they’re fluorescent bulb protector sleeves sold at Homedepot and/ Lowe’s or other places. I chose 8’ long tubes. And they do come with black end caps that allow the wire to go through. I then used an 1 1/4” pvc 90 for the tubes to fit into.
@@TaborJPhotoFilm Thanks, man! I went and picked up four of the tubes today. Now I am just trying to figure out how to situate the strip so you're unable to see the individual LEDs. hmmmm...
Great! My solution was using 2 layers of wax paper and that did the trick.
I added all the links in the description for those wondering how and where to find the items I used to make these. I hope this helps! Thanks!
Do these flicker at all?
Not at the frame rate I filmed in... I haven’t gone through and tested many different ones. (I filmed in 50fps for 24p video)
@@TaborJPhotoFilm ok so have you shot at a straight 24p with them?
Did you cut the led? Or did you use each 16ft section?
I cut them to fit, using 4 total lights but only half of each one.
I added all the links in the description for those wondering how and where to find the items I used to make these. I hope this helps! Thanks!
Great job
whats the CRI on that :P nicely done!
I’m not sure exactly. They don’t don’t give a CRI rating for the lights.
Tabor J Photo & Film I’m kidding! Don’t worry about it :)
Sweet
Yay I was “like” # 1000!
nice :D
Amazing... +1 like, +1 sub
level up, add DMX
bro you re fucking genuis
pff.. Every home depo and lowes are out of stock.... sure this video had something to do with it lolol
Also consider using FROSTED ACRYLIC ROUND TUBE and wrapping your led strip around a dowel mounted in the tube.