Jul 312015
 

UM lights NOTWMore about Dancing In Cool Neon Electroluminescent Wire!

We got a note from our client, Andrea Aranda, who is producing a show in San Francisco, in which she and her troupe will be performing in their EL wire costumes, and they got all of the wire and connections etc. from Cool Neon!

They used custom soldered High Bright 2.6mm Cool Neon wire and Big Boy Drivers with Switch to create these costumes.
We think they are fabulous!

UM lights NOTW 3If you are interested in seeing the show, check out the information below.

Urban Mirage
Fri, Aug 7th at 8:00pm
$25-35, www.urbanmirage.brownpapertickets.com
Dance Mission Theater , 3316-24th St., San Francisco

For one night only, the best of Bay Area World Dance are together on the Dance Mission stage! Join producer Andrea Aranda and her company Urban Mirage as they welcome a host of phenomenal dance artists including mistress of ceremonies Ginger Snap, Ahava, Rose Harden, Sassafras, Malia Defelice, The Ladies of the Latin Symbolics, Kacopieah, Ariyana La Fey and Shaunte.

Benny, Karen and the Elves

Photos: Noir Photography

Jul 252015
 

All About Mounting Total Control Lighting Into a Garment
antrolumeWell, you know how much we like costumes! We have a fabulous video we want to share with you.
Our friends at Anthrolume have made a great tutorial video about mounting Total Control Lighting into a garment! The tutorial will show you how to:

  • hide the wiring
  • keep the garment from fraying at the points where the LEDs emerge
  • be water-resistant
  • have good reflectivity properties

To see the tutorial, click HERE!

Benny, Karen and the Elves

Jul 212015
 

Cool Neon Soldering PartyCome learn the (really simple) skill of soldering EL Wire – and light up your creations!
Our annual Cool Neon Soldering Party! They are here again! An Annual tradition since ’99. ALWAYS FREE!

NOON – 6PM The first 4 Saturdays in August — 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
1433 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA 94607

Come to our shop in Oakland to learn everything you need to know to get you glowing.
Soldering workshops and project advice are always free. Bring your ideas, bikes, vehicles, outfits, questions, patience, kids, friends, and enthusiasm.Cool Neon Soldering PartyWhile you are here, you can test ride our Social Revolution – a 2-3 person playa tricycle.

The Light Room in our ShopAND, see all the new additions to our product line since our shop will be open.In addtion, order pick-up and in-store shopping Tuesday – Friday 11 AM – 4 PM. We are conveniently located near the base of the Bay Bridge in Oakland. 

Call us, Benny, Karen, and Gian anytime with questions.

510-547-5878

We can’t wait to see you and your projects glowing on the playa!

Benny, Karen, Gian and the Elves

Photo: Bryan Alberstadt