Home > Classes > Art + Design > Craft TechnologySTEAM: Make a Disco LED Anglerfish
Beginner
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43 min

Taught by Jamie Hudson
Learn how to recreate natural bioluminescence from the depths of the ocean with an LED light and make a fun anglerfish at the same time. Jamie Hudson, a PhD scientist and crafter, gives an introduction to electronics and semiconductors while lighting up the lure on an anglerfish that you'll cut out of basswood on the Cricut Maker. Make a bunch, paint them different colors, and have a disco anglerfish party, finding out about bioluminescence and symbiosis while you're at it.
What you'll get:
Learn how to:
- Make a light-up angler fish out of wood
- Wire an LED
- Cut basswood with a Cricut
- Use Cricut Design Space software
What you'll get:
- Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make a light-up anglerfish
- Three HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list and SVG cutting file
- Step-by-step instructions by scientist and crafter Jamie Hudson
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters
00:32
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00:46
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20:58
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Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cricut Maker and a computer or mobile device to access Design Space
- Basswood for the Cricut
- Cricut Knife Blade
- Strong grip mat
- 3V Coin battery CR2032
- 3V Coin battery holder
- Tri-Color RGB Auto Blinking Diffused LED
- Acrylic paint in black, green, and white
- Paint brushes
- Scratch paper
- Wood spring clothespin
- Pipe cleaner
- Super glue
- Glue dots
- Electrical tape
- X-acto knife
- Small pliers (optional but useful)
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