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 […]
NEW TUTORIAL: Flying Concertina Accordion Book by Jill Dawson
New tutorial up on our tutorials page by Jill Dawson! In this tutorial, we will show you how to add motion and light to a fun and flashy variation of the traditional accordion book structure! You’ll learn how to use conductive thread as a decorative and conductive element, and how to use a reed switch […]
Flying Concertina Accordion Book Tutorial
Introduction In this tutorial, we will show you how to add motion and light to a fun and flashy variation of the traditional accordion book structure! You’ll learn how to use conductive thread as a decorative and conductive element, and how to use a reed switch to add interactivity and conserve battery life. Materials & […]
Night Light Tutorial
Introduction In this tutorial, you’ll learn to use copper tape and sticker circuits to make a night light that reveals a secret image when you turn it on! Contents Materials & ToolsDirectionsBonusTips, Tricks & Callouts Make a Night Light Topics 3D, secret messages, shadows, recyclables Materials Tip: All of the materials except for the printer […]
DIY Pressure Sensor Tutorial
Chapter Five: DIY Pressure Sensor Overview Instead of blinking your LEDs on and off, you can make them fade in and out! Follow the tutorial below to learn how to make your own pressure sensor! We will be using Template 5 from the Circuit Sticker Sketchbook. Materials pressure-sensitive plastic sheet (“Velostat”) 3V coin cell battery binder clip conductive […]
Blinking Slide Switch Tutorial
Chapter 4: Blinking Slide Switch Overview You can combine multiple switches together to create blinking effects. Follow the tutorial below to learn how to make your own blinking slide switch! We will be using Template 4 from the Circuit Sticker Sketchbook. Materials 1 LED Circuit Sticker 3V coin cell battery binder clip conductive copper tape with conductive adhesive […]
DIY Switch Tutorial
Chapter 3: DIY Switch Overview Make your circuit even more interactive by adding a switch to control your lights. Follow the video tutorial below to learn how make your own DIY switch! We will be using Template 3 from the Circuit Sticker Sketchbook. Materials 1 LED Circuit Sticker 3V coin cell battery binder clip conductive copper tape with […]
Parallel Circuit Tutorial
Chapter 2: Parallel Circuit Overview Follow the video tutorial below to learn how to turn on multiple LEDs with a single battery using a parallel circuit! We will be using Template 2 from the Circuit Sticker Sketchbook. Materials 3 LED Circuit Stickers 3V coin cell battery binder clip conductive copper tape with conductive adhesive Template You’ve lit up […]
Product Tutorials
Tutorials by Product Circuit Sketchbook Love to Code Hack Your Notebook Effects Stickers Chibi Scope Light Sensor Retired Products Microcontroller Sticker Tutorial
Simple Circuit Tutorial
Chapter 1: Simple Circuit Overview Let’s get started by lighting an LED. We will use the copper tape to connect a battery to the LED circuit sticker n a loop. The “+ side” of the LED circuit sticker needs to connect to the “+” side of the battery and the “-” point of the sticker […]
