Did you know that the coin cell/button cell batteries most widely used in light-up paper crafts and cards (CR2032 and CR2016) fit into a category of batteries that require unique consideration for proper disposal? Primary/Single-Use batteries cannot be recharged and must be disposed of once they wear out. Alkaline, lithium, silver oxide, zinc-air, zinc-carbon, and zinc-chloride, […]
Reed Switch Shadow Box
Story in a Box In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use reed switches (magnet on) to control lights (and the mood) in a story-telling shadow box! Video Tutorial In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to build an interactive Reed Switch Shadow Box. This project, a three dimensional piece of art in a […]
Carousel Book Light
Brighten the Night with a Bookish Light In this tutorial, we will show you how to make a versatile book lamp, using a structure that may be used as a hanging ornament, tabletop display, or nightlight. Video Carousel Book Light Video Tutorial Introduction This project combines paper circuits with paper crafting to make a versatile […]
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. Changing the colors of the LEDs or the paper you use, as well as the shapes you choose for the […]
Glowing Garland
Garland That Glows! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how make Glowing Garland (yes, a paper circuit streamer that lights up) with a little help from Circuit Sticker LEDs and conductive fabric tape! Video Related Categories paper circuit techniques, holiday, decoration, paper craft, STEAM Education Have you ever made a paper chain to count down […]
2023 Design Team Call
Chibitronics is searching for a few additions to our 2023 Design Team! Chibitronics makes circuit stickers which are friendly peel-and-stick LED lights, effects, and sensors for lighting up your craft projects. Our dream is to make it fun and easy for everyone to create and design their own expressive creations with technology! If you love interactive […]
How to Make a Light-Up Leaf
Fall into Leaves That Light! In this video tutorial, we will show you how to make your own light-up leaf. This is a great project for collaboration: everyone can create their own leaves and put them together to create an illuminated tree! Video Related Categories tutorial, simple circuit, steam education, paper craft Fall is a […]
Light Up Waterfall Card: Pull Tab Slider
This Waterfall is Electric! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add LEDs to a pull tab slider mechanism, transforming an ordinary waterfall card into an interactive cascade of light. Introduction Materials & Tools Directions Video Overview Related Categories Book Arts, Paper Craft, Valentine, Conductive Fabric Tape, Paper Circuit Techniques Introduction Pull tab sliders, […]
Accordion Book
Light Up Accordion In this tutorial, we will show you how to make a highly customizable paper circuit accordion book — with a series of connectable templates — powered by a single battery! Video Related Categories Book Arts, Paper Craft Introduction An accordion (also called a concertina) is a type of book that has pleated […]
Featured Educator – Darshell Silva
Longtime crafter, educator, and recent Chibitronics Teaching Ambassador Darshell Silva joined us this year at the Pathfinders 2021 Summer Institute, enrolling in the Level 2 track. Enjoy this Q&A and learn how books, paper, information skills and a deep appreciation for multiple literacies in Maker Education comes together in her work at a middle school […]
Shadows, Silhouettes, & Layers Tutorial
Shadows, Silhouettes, & Layers (Oh, my!) In this activity, you’ll make swatch cards to experiment with different paper and light effects and ponder possibilities for using the properties of both for art and engineering. Videos by Jie Qi to Get You Thinking Related Categories Paper Circuit Techniques, Pressure Sensor, Special Effects, Book Arts Supplies Materials […]
2021 Design Team Call
Chibitronics is searching for a few additions to our 2021 Design Team! Chibitronics blends circuits with arts and crafts. We make circuit stickers which are friendly peel-and-stick lights, effects, and sensor modules for lighting up your craft projects. Our dream is to make it fun and easy for everyone to create and design their own expressive […]