Cut Out + Keep

Push Button Light

Turn a cheap push-light in to an awesome light-up sign!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/push-button-light • Posted by Cat Morley

I've been prettying up the cupboards in my bedroom and really wanted a light-up sign to make it feel like I had my own boutique. It was really easy to make but the signs could be used for all kinds of things!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 50

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

I've been prettying up the cupboards in my bedroom and really wanted a light-up sign to make it feel like I had my own boutique. It was really easy to make but the signs could be used for all kinds of things!

Instructions

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    Start by printing out your desired image on to white card.

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    Cut out the image.

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    Glue the image to a sheet of thick plastic using spray mount or any clear spray glue.

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    Cut the plastic to size.

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    Cut a strip of black card and fold in a circle to match the size of your image. Staple or glue together to hold it's shape.

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    Hot glue the image on top of the card circle.

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    Roll some white card up in to a stick and hot glue on top of your push-light.

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    This is the tricky bit. Cut two more strips of plastic and glue in a cross at the back of your light. Glue the push light inside the light, making sure your card stick is long enough to touch the front of the light.

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    Leave to dry.

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    Push your light on to see if it works!

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    Optional: Use a hole punch to make holes around the outer edge of your light to create an outer glow.

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    Mount on the wall and keep yourself amused by pushing it on and off for hours.