LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Let's try some more fixes.

A lighting enthusiast explores ways to replicate the look of traditional incandescent Christmas lights using modern LED technology, experimenting with various techniques such as using epoxy resin, a blend of water, white craft paint, and PVA glue, and airbrushing.

Summary

  • The speaker dislikes the look of modern multicolored LED Christmas lights, comparing them to a gaming PC explosion.
  • They argue that traditional incandescent lights provide a warmer, more festive look.
  • They experiment with using epoxy resin mixed with dyes to modify the light emitted by LEDs, but this method is unsuccessful.
  • A mixture of water, white craft paint, and PVA glue also fails to yield satisfactory results.
  • Airbrushing with transparent airbrush paint provides the best results, although the process is somewhat tedious and the end result isn't perfect.
  • The speaker hopes that manufacturers will start producing LED Christmas lights that replicate the look of traditional incandescent lights.

Chapter 1

Introduction and Dislike for LED Christmas Lights

0:00 - 1 min, 10 sec

The speaker explains their love for Christmas lights and their dislike for the look of modern multicolored LED Christmas lights.

The speaker explains their love for Christmas lights and their dislike for the look of modern multicolored LED Christmas lights.

  • The speaker loves Christmas lights and decorates their home extensively during the holiday season.
  • They are particularly fond of traditional incandescent Christmas lights.
  • They dislike modern multicolored LED Christmas lights, comparing them to a gaming PC explosion.

Chapter 2

Previous Attempts at Modifying LED Lights

7:07 - 32 sec

The speaker reviews their previous attempts at modifying the light emitted by LEDs using markers, paints, and dyes.

The speaker reviews their previous attempts at modifying the light emitted by LEDs using markers, paints, and dyes.

  • They have tried using markers to modify the light emitted by LEDs, but the colors faded quickly.
  • Spray paint and acrylic craft paint were unsuccessful.
  • Transparent acrylic craft paint worked well, but the speaker didn't test its durability.
  • Nail polish was another surprise success.

Chapter 3

Experimenting with Epoxy Resin

8:13 - 1 min, 52 sec

The speaker experiments with using epoxy resin mixed with dyes to modify the light emitted by LEDs.

The speaker experiments with using epoxy resin mixed with dyes to modify the light emitted by LEDs.

  • The speaker mixes epoxy resin with dyes and applies it to the LEDs.
  • They find that it's difficult to get the right amount of coloring from the dye.
  • The epoxy resin is runny and difficult to apply in the right thickness.
  • The speaker decides to rule out epoxy resin as a solution.

Chapter 4

Experimenting with Water, White Craft Paint, and PVA Glue

10:05 - 1 min, 29 sec

The speaker experiments with a blend of water, white craft paint, and PVA glue.

The speaker experiments with a blend of water, white craft paint, and PVA glue.

  • The speaker tries a blend of water, white craft paint, and PVA glue.
  • The mixture doesn't dry well, with the coating shrinking and cracking.
  • The speaker decides to abandon this technique.

Chapter 5

Experimenting with Airbrushing

11:34 - 4 min, 50 sec

The speaker experiments with airbrushing with transparent airbrush paint.

The speaker experiments with airbrushing with transparent airbrush paint.

  • The speaker tries airbrushing with transparent airbrush paint.
  • They find that the airbrush technique works the best, although it's somewhat tedious.
  • The speaker acknowledges that the end result isn't perfect, but it's the best result they've achieved so far.

Chapter 6

Conclusion

16:23 - 1 min, 47 sec

The speaker reflects on their experiments and expresses hope for the future of LED Christmas lights.

The speaker reflects on their experiments and expresses hope for the future of LED Christmas lights.

  • The speaker acknowledges that their experiments are somewhat ridiculous, but they want to show that it's possible to replicate the look of traditional incandescent Christmas lights using modern LED technology.
  • They express their hope that manufacturers will start producing LED Christmas lights that replicate the look of traditional incandescent lights.
  • They mention a viewer who sent them pictures of a light strand from the UK that is exactly what they're asking for, showing that it's possible to make such lights.

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