Reddit mentions: The best tap lights

I actually just answered this in my cross post :)

>The nukacola in the images? I made it! Just take some classic coke bottles (I bought some from a Mexican dealer, which sounds shady but was just cheaper to get the glass bottles), use a blade to scrape off the labels, and you can find labels online that are already pre-formatted. Print them onto label paper (or just use a gluestick) and cut those suckers out and stick them on.

>To give them the aged, post-nuclear holocaust effect, simply take a dry brush and some burnt umber acrylic paint, and with very little paint GENTLY brush it.

>For Quantum, take the same steps, but crack open the bottles and drink the coke. Be sure the bottles are really clean, add water to just below the brim, and then use a bit of neon food coloring (you can buy special neon packs; looks way better) to color it. Then get some of the push-lights and use a blue sharpie to color the outside (to help the light shine brighter with the blue water).
After that you can do the same steps to weather it. I also weathered the push light to make it a tad cooler.

>Right now I'm working on making the six-pack carrier, as I have 3 nukacolas and 3 Quantums.

?Oh!! As for caps I just spray painted the normal caps red (with enamel paint) and painted the logo on in acrylic. For the Quantums I actually took some Coor's caps (which are silver) and sanded off the logo, which gave a super cool silver-y effect.

Hope this helps you!! :)

They're super cool :) I hope to make a working lamp soon :D

I LOVED my nursary. Here's what I did (and it was pretty inexpendsive too)

I got this and screwed this on top. It was high enough that I didn't hurt my back at all, is very sturdy (I never felt anything was going to come apart or anything) and it made it through child #1, looking good as new. for baby #2, I just bought another topper, and I'm pretty confident I'll still have it long after baby #2 is out of diapers. Best part is that Once they are potty trained, I take the topper off and have a perfect dresser still (the pad screws onto the back of the dresser, so once it's removed, you can't tell it was ever there.

for extra storage, I got a couple of shelves and hung them a couple feet above the dresser, to hold wipes, diapers, creams, etc. (I left the dresser drawers for clothes only, with the top drawer for most used items, so I never had to bend down, or take my eyes off my baby, everything was in arms reach). On the underside of the lowest shelf, I put one of these so I didn't need to turn on an overhead light for nighttime changes, and there wasn't a risk of knocking over the lamp (admittedly, we had a lamp we bumped a few times before I bought the sticky lights.

One more thing I ended up being thankful for, was I tried to make the nursery very calming and low-stim. No big graphic posters, no mobile, etc. everything was soft, pale and quite. I've read that one issue with getting babies to sleep/stop crying is that they are way too stimulated, and even a mobile can be too much for a little baby, so I opted out. And my boy slept like a champ. I often advise people to skip the mobile IRL.

Best of luck, and congratulations!!

It is just a standard jar I picked out at hobby lobby that was a hard edged cylinder. Lucky for you I posted a write up in /r/metroid. (I probably should have sold them as kits!)

PARTS LIST:

1. It starts with making a baby metroid perler. You can find the original sprite at the spriters-resource Pick your favorite!
   
   
2. Pick out the colors you require. Here is a handy chart. You can get perler beads at most hobby stores (Joanns, Hobby Lobby, Michaels)
   
   
3. Acquire pegboard. here's an example It comes with parchment paper. follow the directions for melting with standard clothing iron (Steam setting should be off)
   
   
4. Pick out jar. Choose cylinder with hard edges.
   
   
5. Acquire Water beads here. Note that you only need 1tsp for 16-20oz. They expand 300x their size.
   
   
6. Fill jar 1/3 full of water beads and place baby metroid centered in and level in the jar.
   
   
7. Fill remaining portion of jar with water beads so the sprite stays still. Now fill the jar slowly with bottled water so all voids are filled. Go ahead and give it a couple taps / shakes for the bubbles to be released.
   
   
8. Pick up base light. I really recommend this one. It has a rubberized sleeve that has good tacticity so the jar won't slip off.
   
   
9. ENJOY!

Maybe OP can see about two small single LED lights that are normally used for decorative lights? Perhaps tape a couple of them together in the distance the sensor bar is and it may work? The LED kludge may not look pretty but might be serviceable.

I do like the thought of the atmospheric tea candles. Wait... Aren't there fake candles that are battery powered? I don't know if those would be powerful enough... You've got me curious to check Amazon now!

Edit: Do you think something like These Battery Tea Lights could be bright enough? Or there's this LED Bar Night Light where you might be able to use a thick material to tape around the center lights so only the two opposite ones are working, but they might shine in your eyes... I'm sure a thick material with small holes poked through to let some light out might work.

Hell with it, it's cheaper to go with this Wireless Wii Sensor Bar from INSTEN. I'm seeing 6.98 USD and you could just throw in some batteries and turn it off when you're not using it to save power.

Ah! Well, you'd need to redo your legs so they stretch back more like this.

Then the cup holder post is just a piece of 1/2" PVC that are spray painted.

The cup holders are 3D printed (I'd be happy to print some for you)

The lights are these, which work really well as they can be rotated to shine on the boards. /ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Also need a PVC coupler to insert into the crossmember on the legs, the PVC Cupholder Post sits inside the coupler when playing.

You can get a better idea from the pictures of this set I built last summer.

I've tried the lights in the hole and although they are better than nothing, they're distracting and often too bright. Lights above the board, like my sets, shine down on the whole board, not just the hole (seeing as I hit the board but not the hole most often, this is what I needed...)

The cupholders/lights also store under the boards for storage/transport as seen here.

Let me know if you're interested in getting a set of printed cup holders and we can work out a price + shipping.

You could also get a small LED adhesive light, like this or this, that you could stick to your bathroom wall. Just push it and it'll light up enough for you to aim, but not enough to hurt your eyes. Also useful to strategically position around your house in case of power outages, or somewhere like a closet or outdoor shed that can be dark but doesn't have an outlet easily available.

You're welcome! :) I used these tap lights, I found them in the 'as seen on tv' endcap at Jo-Ann! Fair warning, it is very bright and I nearly blinded myself a few times haha.

just an idea, but you could stick some battery-powered led lights on the ceiling in each shelf to add some extra light. the ones i'm thinking of turn on by pushing them in like these, but i'm sure you could find something better.

Adding little stick-on battery-powered lights (like this, or maybe something even smaller) to the underside of the shelves would really help make your collection more visible. Pretty cool!

Yeah, the type of display would determine the type of lighting that works best

These are two of my favorites
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW9TW2R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_A04wzbAYNX6F7

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXD9NW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f24wzb5S8M2BZ

Yeah, I don't want anything hanging in my toilet, on the rim, etc. Just gets dirty, adds another step to cleaning. I have a little "touch" LED light (example) sitting on top of toilet tank, works well: easy tap on and off, small, not too bright, affordable, regular batteries, stays clean, recommended.

Arc reactor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A4A094C

Repulsors

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YMNSCYM

The arc reactor I found by accident after having already bought something else. This one, amazingly, fit perfectly into the cavity and had no bezel (my first one was thinner, and was the same diameter but had a bezel).

The hand repulsors are wired (you can see the wire on my right wrist) to a battery pack that I purchased separately. There’s a power switch for them under my right arm.

Little lights like these or similar may be a good option if you're ever looking for something cheap but efficient for your room. I remember placing these on our built-in dorm cabinetry freshman year for a little extra light in front of our mirror.

Just saw these on Amazon, in the reviews someone put them in lanterns. Remembered this and came back to share. :)

http://www.amazon.com/Fulcrum-30010-301-Battery-Operated-Stick--Silver/dp/B000R7PM36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425613829&sr=8-1&keywords=pop+lights

https://www.amazon.com/Fulcrum-30010-301-Wireless-Stick-3-Pack/dp/B000R7PM36/ you can easily buy one of these in rgb and they look great inside of a case. As long as you hide them out of sight.

We used these tap-on, tap-off wall lights - they're battery operated, you can stick them wherever on the wall, and you just push on it to turn it on and off. That feature is AWESOME when you have an armful of baby and no free hands. They're dim enough that they're not disruptive to the other person's sleep, but bright enough that you can change a diaper or whatever. Plus you can stick them wherever lights are needed, no table required, and they're cheap.

Just stick one of these where the panel used to be. Almost as good as OPs version. Haha

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Powered-Wireless-Cabinets-Counters-Cordless/dp/B07CH7VWN1/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=58808149391&gclid=Cj0KCQjw753rBRCVARIsANe3o44DYPmkXqk-Br8nhm_CbsXjwUnM7n-bkCnJ-rk5S9he26CSpE105y0aAlDzEALw_wcB&hvadid=274719825077&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9002157&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=1320461032088594225&hvtargid=kwd-366760160557&hydadcr=15070_9865367&keywords=self+adhesive+lights&qid=1567079589&s=gateway&sr=8-3

These "anywhere led battery tap lights" are cheap and quick. They're good for small spaces, like closets and sheds, plus you don't have to run any electrical.

http://www.amazon.com/T-01-Anywhere-Closets-Garages-Storage/dp/B00GD8OKY0

You know those small LED lights that are about 3-4" in diameter and turn on and off just by pushing on it? They sell them at housewares stores for a few dollars each. Maybe one of those will work? Like https://smile.amazon.com/STAR-SPANGLED-Battery-Powered-Anywhere-Adhesive/dp/B07S8RWJ71/

Or you could use a group of the kinds of single LED lights that twist to turn on like https://smile.amazon.com/HOSL-Decoration-Lanterns-Balloons-Festival/dp/B00JSHX4S6/ . They come in different colors too if you're still looking for gauntlet lights (but may be too bulky for that purpose).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Self-Assembly-16-H-Acrylic-Display-Box-Plastic-Showcase-Dustproof-Protection-US/331477570398

https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Enterprises-Chicago-Floating-Finish/dp/B004Z2N5XS?pf_rd_p=c130f0c5-1076-46b6-ac60-7d7e80f8bef9&pd_rd_wg=Lc1Hv&pf_rd_r=JDTPFTQDCZQJ69CVPR6Y&ref_=pd_gw_cr_simh&pd_rd_w=ktjb8&pd_rd_r=c37c7c3c-65fb-4d6a-9f4f-2b1d1045f45c

https://www.amazon.com/HONWELL-Control-Operated-Wireless-Colors-Dimmable/dp/B07B2YLY6D/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=green+light+puck&qid=1570748830&s=home-garden&sr=1-6

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and the smoke effects were made by hand using, clay mold for silicon and then making it resin, and popping it out of the mold

Those are stick-on lights. Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Battery-powered-Wireless-Cabinets-Counters-Cordless/dp/B00KD3BRIS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501987075&sr=8-3&keywords=stick+on+lights

Not sure if they're controlled by remote or not - but definitely stick ons :)

My friend made one, heres me wearing it. He used these for the eyes.

Get a couple of these, and put them inside your locker. Makes finding things in the middle of the night much easier. I also had one in my rack for reading with, the normal rack light was just too bright.

Doubling up on curtians is nice, but people will probably steal them at some point. A much safer plan is to take the existing curtians, take them to a tailor out in town, and have them add a layer or two of cloth. After that, put them back in your rack, and put a small screw in the track that they hang from. With that $0.05 piece of hardware, your curtians are safe from all but the most determined of berthing thieves.

Also, these padlocks were phenomenal. They're opened by sliding the button up, down, left, or right. No fumbling with keys or squinting at combinations in the dark. I had mine set to a quick up-down, and could have my locker open and be halfway dressed by the time my neighbor was spinning his padlock to the 3rd number.

Edit: One last thing, get a small carabiner to hang your loofah or shower sponge from your towel bar. Keeping it in your locker or stuffing it at the foot of your rack is just begging for mildew.

Technically...it's just being powered by a switch lol.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZ6T7CY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cZA7CbBZJE9Q1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R7PM36/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 these are the lights, if you get them, i recommend buying rechargeable AAA batteries for them.

Assuming your ceiling is the right type of fabric, a few of these and some velcro adhesive strips on the back of them could work well and stick to the ceiling.

Thanks :D

No they don't, they use 3 AAA batteries. Here is a link if you want to check them out https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R7PM36/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Honestly this looks like someone stuck one of these into the fridge. Probably explains why OP isn't answering questions about the make and model of the fridge.

Put in a couple of these display stands inside it:

http://www.amazon.com/Acrylichomedesign-752-Tier-Riser-Acrylic/dp/B00557N67W/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1419994153&sr=8-6&keywords=acrylic+step+display

Add some LED lights:

http://www.amazon.com/Fulcrum-30010-301-Battery-Operated-Stick-On-Silver/dp/B000R7PM36/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419994211&sr=8-3&keywords=led+light

And voila!

I really want this stand but I need to figure out how to re-arrange my room so it'll fit, since the avaliable locations for it is within range of the door/closet door.

We have a 5 month old (our third child) and we've done the same with this one as our other two (all who have been great night sleepers)... that is, I change the diapers at night only if I suspect that they are dirty, not wet. Although, if I have reason to believe there has been a leak, I would change of course b/c wet clothes will keep baby awake.

If/when I do ever change at night (maybe the need arises every few weeks at this point), I keep baby as calm and in as dark of an environment as possible. I have one of those "press-on" LED lights on babies' changing table with a wash cloth covering it so it's REALLY a dim source of light. I change diapers quickly & back in bed she goes.

For both of my older kids, I did recall a time when a diaper at night just couldn't contain everything & then for a short time I actually double diapered.

I'll also say that this method didn't cause diaper rash issues. I don't use any diaper creme right now (haven't in a couple of months I think) and baby seems all-good.

Here's an example of the light I use (with a little rag on top to make it extra dim):

http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-EVAL33A2-Tap-Light-2-Pack/dp/B0055OMB3U/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1394240256&sr=8-8&keywords=led+push+light

You need to stick a few of these at the top of the stairs.

Search for tap lights or puck lights on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GQFY3KU/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511528786&sr=1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2972398022&pd_rd_wg=Z1Q1Q&pf_rd_r=1EP2JFG33A9JD27DD3BC&pf_rd_s=mobile-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=9701&pd_rd_i=B01GQFY3KU&pd_rd_w=4fBFA&pf_rd_i=taplights&pd_rd_r=a69024a9-0e71-4242-92f2-c354949894d7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

If you are talking specifically about the center light up part, I am using a 'tap light' and mounting that in the middle of the foam harness. You can get a battery operated one off of Amazon. They have a few different size options.

Such as: http://www.amazon.com/Fulcrum-30010-301-Battery-Operated-Stick-On-Silver/dp/B000R7PM36/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_3

These

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKS8DD8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

they are just tap lights -- https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Powered-Closets-Cabinets-Counters/dp/B01GQFY3KU/ref=zg_bs_5772206011_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HWDEPQVJSFKAJ3H5Y5HQ

I added them. For now i am using these.
http://www.amazon.com/Fulcrum-30010-301-Battery-Operated-Stick--Silver/dp/B000R7PM36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427065778&sr=8-1&keywords=led+battery+lights

but i ordered these and i'm going to install them this week.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00II1MN5I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R7PM36?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

Used these lamps to light it up.

Lithopane printed at 0.1 layer height, frame printed at 0.25 on a Solidoodle 4

I saw someone do a Tony Stark in a suit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/obliquered/3889279117/sizes/l/

You can do the arc reactor light with just one of those LED stick on circle push lights if you keep it under your shirt, the detail won't matter.

Holy crap it takes them $235 to make a single unit? That's surprising considering it's primarily plastic [injection mold] with some off-the-shelf electronics.

Edit: I wondered how much each major part of the Coolest Cooler would cost if I purchased each component individually:

• Generic 55-Quart Cooler: $25.48
  
• 20Ah Powerbank with AC Inverter: $139.99
  
• Small Blender: $26.85
  
• Portable Bluetooth Speaker: $17.99
  
• LED Light: $9.99
  
• Plastic Plates - 6 Pack: $6.55
  
• Ceramic Knife: $5.99
  
• Corkscrew + Bottle Opener: $2.00
  
• Cutting Board: $3.54
  
  Total RETAIL Cost for the above products: $238.38 (and I could have gone cheaper)
  
  I'm perplexed as to how the heck it costs Coolest Cooler $235/unit when I can assemble the same thing at retail cost for just a few dollars more on Amazon.
  
  Disclaimers:
  
  
• Products selected are all Amazon products
  
• Products selected are not "Add-on" items ("Add-on" items are generally cheaper)
  
• I have not tested out any of these products