LEARN HOW TO MAKE A NEON SIGN

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Learn how to make your own LED neon signs using a laser cutter! I'll show you how to create your own designs without soldering wires!

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Grab your xTool machine, electrical tape, MDF or plywood, EL wire, and a few other supplies to make this sign.

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Create your design in the xTool Creative Space.

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Select the outer line and create an inner offset to make the front and back spacer.

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Make a copy of both offset lines.

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Make a copy of both offset lines and then copy and paste the outside offset lines to have an image like this one.

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Cut the three layers with your xTool laser.

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Feed the lights into the letters starting at the battery pack end using a large flat head screwdriver.

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Every few inches cover the wire with black electrical tape to keep the light strand in place.

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Add the spacer layer and back panel to the sign.

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Glue the layers together and use clamps to maintain a firm pressure.

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Display your neon sign in your bedroom or gaming station.

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Check out the finished neon sign here!

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