# Glowing Bean Bags with EL Wire ## Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvKNfm9HwRQ Here’s a simple summer project using EL wire and a little sewing to make your own bean bags  you can use for nighttime yard games or your Burning Man juggling act. Before you begin, check out our [introduction to electroluminescent materials including soldering to EL wire](../../../../el-wire/)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ2xGFfrND0 Let’s get started! For this project you will need: - EL wire in your choice of color(s) - [extra connectors](http://www.adafruit.com/product/319) - [1xAAA mini inverters](http://www.adafruit.com/product/1349) (1 per bag) - [AAA batteries](http://www.adafruit.com/product/617) - soldering tools and supplies - woven fabric - sewing machine - needle and thread - scissors ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/513/medium800thumb/el_wire_tape_panel_el_bean_bags_03.jpg?1448318943) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/510/medium800/el_wire_tape_panel_el_bean_bags.jpg?1436974731) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-bean-bags-with-el-wire/stitch-bean-bags.md) ## Featured Products ### EL Wire 1xAAA Mini Inverter [EL Wire 1xAAA Mini Inverter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1349) A really tiny portable inverter for EL wire. 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