Blazing Bright Pumpkin LED Light

Problem: We need an affordable, safe solution for lighting up our Jack-o-Lantern every Halloween.

Solution: This is a simple circuit utilizing a battery, a couple magnets (for use as a temporary circuit to avoid soldering), and the LED filament light. No flame, no heat or danger, super bright and it lasts a long time. An affordable and easy solution that will keep your pumpkin bright all through the Spooky Season.

Flexible filament:

DC3V 130/300mm Flexible Filament LED

$2 on Amazon

3V Batteries - Any size will work but flat ones like the CR2032 are easier.

$4 on Amazon

Clear storage container: Just something to keep it dry and protected. I had an old plastic container like the one shown, but you could use anything similar such as:  clear plastic sandwich bag, clear film container, clear script bottle from a pharmacy.

Optional but highly recommended: These magnets hold the filament wire to the battery so no solder is needed.2 types of magnets, one smaller and one slightly larger (1x2mm) and (6x2mm) 

$6 on Amazon

I’ve detailed two designs one with 1 battery, another with 2.

The assembly is super easy. Put your circuit together in the following order, with these simple steps for one battery:

1) Filament Wire (+ positive side)

2) Smallest Magnet (1x2mm)

3) Battery (+ positive side up)

6) Smallest Magnet (1x2mm)

7) Filament Wire (negative end)