Brighten the Night with a Bookish Light using Chibitronics LED Stickers

In my latest tutorial, I’ll be sharing a Carousel Book Light that combines paper circuits with paper crafting to make a versatile structure that may be turned into a hanging ornament, tabletop display, or nightlight. 

Carousel Book Light
Carousel books hanging as a set

Changing the colors of the LEDs or the paper you use, as well as the shapes you choose for the cut-outs, will allow you to customize this project in a number of ways. From circles, to shamrocks, to hearts, this project has a lot of potential for adding color and light to your home décor.

Carousel Book Light
Carousel book as a table top display

A removeable battery tray makes it easy to fold up your book light when not in use.

Carousel Book Light
The battery may be removed from the tray when the books are not in use.

To view a full video demonstration, or to access the supply list, circuit diagrams, and cut files, please visit the Carousel Book Light tutorial.

Carousel Book Light
The circuit has two parts: LEDs on the folding accordion layer and a battery compartment hidden inside of the book’s back cover.
Brighten the Night with a Bookish Light using Chibitronics LED Stickers
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