# Electron Bow ## Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd_ARCSkhow ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/810/medium800/el_wire_tape_panel_becky_stern_e_l_wire_bow.jpg?1396874526) Add a little TRON to your style with an easy-to-make light-up hair bow trimmed with EL wire. We'll show you two different sizes to suit your changing mood. You may want to read our [EL wire tutorial](http://learn.adafruit.com/el-wire/ "Link: http://learn.adafruit.com/el-wire/") first! Portraits by Johngineer, project assistance by Risa Rose! ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/806/medium800/el_wire_tape_panel_electron-bow-materials.jpg?1396874318) For this project you will need: - clear thread - [sewing needle](http://www.adafruit.com/products/615) - scissors - french hair clip or headband - [2.5 meters of aqua EL wire](http://www.adafruit.com/products/409) - [1xAAA inverter](http://www.adafruit.com/products/1349) (for small bow) or [2xAA inverter](http://www.adafruit.com/products/545) (for oversize bow) - wide velvet ribbon (for small bow) or large rectangle of woven fabric (for oversize bow) - sewing machine (optional) - fabric stiffener (optional) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/811/medium800/el_wire_tape_panel_beck_stern_and_risa_rose_w_e_l_bows.jpg?1396874570) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/807/medium800/el_wire_tape_panel_electron-bow-inspiration-board.jpg?1396874374) We found it helpful to keep an inspiration board for this project, filled with pictures, sketches, and material swatches. - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/electron-bow/construct-hair-bow.md) ## Featured Products ### EL wire starter pack - Aqua 2.5 meter (8.2 ft) [EL wire starter pack - Aqua 2.5 meter (8.2 ft)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/545) A little bundle to get you started! This project pack contains: - [2.5 meters (over 8 ft) of high-brightness, long-life EL wire in Aqua](http://www.adafruit.com/products/409), the brightest and best looking EL color we carry. 2.5 meters is the maximum amount for the pocket... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/545) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/545/guides) ### EL Wire 1xAAA Mini Inverter [EL Wire 1xAAA Mini Inverter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1349) A really tiny portable inverter for EL wire. Powers off of a single AAA battery (not included!), it can drive up to 50cm / 20 inches of our high-brightness EL wire or 10cm x 1cm long piece of EL tape for 3 hours (or longer if the EL wire is less than 50cm long). There is a switch on the side... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1349) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1349/guides) ### Aqua Electroluminescent (EL) Wire - 2.5 meters [Aqua Electroluminescent (EL) Wire - 2.5 meters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/409) EL Wire, also known as Electroluminescent wire is a stiff wire core coated with phosphor and then covered with a protective PVC sheath. When an AC signal is applied to it, it glows an aqua (blue green) color. It looks a little like thin neon. Very bendable, it keeps its shape and you can curl... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/409) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/409/guides) ### Needle set - 3/9 sizes - 20 needles [Needle set - 3/9 sizes - 20 needles](https://www.adafruit.com/product/615) Mighty needles, sew like the wind! This needle set is the only one you'll need for any sort of hand sewing, especially using our conductive thread and wearable electronics parts. Each pack contains 20 gold-eye sharps, with eye sizes ranging from #3 (1.75" long) to #9... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/615) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/615/guides) ## Related Guides - [Jellyfish Umbrella with easy WLED WiFi Control](https://learn.adafruit.com/jellyfish-umbrella-with-easy-wled-wifi-control.md) - [Adafruit Sparkle Motion Mini](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-sparkle-motion-mini.md) - [The Great Seal Mask](https://learn.adafruit.com/the-great-seal-mask.md) - [Glowing Lotus Flower - Electronic Origami for Beginners](https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-lotus-flower-electronic-origami-for-beginners.md) - [Light-Up Angler Fish Embroidery](https://learn.adafruit.com/light-up-angler-fish-embroidery.md) - [CLUE Step Counter](https://learn.adafruit.com/clue-step-counter-st-lsm6ds33.md) - [Kitty's Flowers - Bluetooth Wearable Brooches - Art by Physicist](https://learn.adafruit.com/flowers-bluetooth-wearable-brooches-art-by-physicist.md) - [Celebration Spectacles](https://learn.adafruit.com/celebration-spectacles.md) - [LED Stego Flex Spike Hoodie](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-stego-flex-spike-hoodie.md) - [Haptic Headband](https://learn.adafruit.com/haptic-headband.md) - [Spruce Up a Costume with MONSTER M4SK Eyes and Voice](https://learn.adafruit.com/spruce-up-a-costume-with-monster-m4sk-eyes-and-voice.md) - [AdaBox 013](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabox013.md) - [LED Glasses Custom Animated Graphics with Sprites](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-glasses-custom-animated-graphics-with-sprites.md) - [Bluetooth-Controlled NeoPixel Goggles](https://learn.adafruit.com/bluetooth-neopixel-goggles.md) - [Pixie CyberWig - A Wearable WiFi LED Visualization ](https://learn.adafruit.com/wifi-pixie-cyberwig-wearable-visualization.md)