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!

Let’s get started! For this project you will need:

• EL wire in your choice of color(s)
• extra connectors
• 1xAAA mini inverters (1 per bag)
• AAA batteries
• soldering tools and supplies
• woven fabric
• sewing machine
• needle and thread
• scissors