LED Magic Wand DIY

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Note: All crafts and activities are to be done with adult supervision, and the use of any developed products should be supervised as well. Some parts may not be suitable for young children, so please follow the manufacturer's guidelines for all supplies used.

Supplies (with affiliate links):
- electrical tape
- LED
- popsicle sticks
- copper tape
- CR2032 battery
- scissors

Instructions:
1) Wrap a strip of copper tape all the way around one of the popsicle sticks horizontally approximately 1/3 of the way up the stick.
2) Wrap another strip of copper tape all the way around the same popsicle stick horizontally about 1cm below the first strip of copper tape.
3) On the same popsicle stick, run a piece of copper tape from each loop of copper tape to the end of the popsicle stick, making sure the copper tape touches the loops. This will leave a gap with no copper tape between both loops.
4) On another popsicle stick, run a piece of copper tape along the whole length of one side of the popsicle stick.
5) Cut approximately 1 inch off the third popsicle stick.
6) On the 1 inch piece of the popsicle stick, run a piece of copper tape along the whole length of one side of the piece.
7) Use copper tape to attach one side of the LED leads to the top of each of the long popsicle sticks.
8) Test the battery and LED by placing it between the two popsicle sticks right below the LED and squeezing. If it doesn't work, try flipping the battery upside down, try a different battery, or try swapping out the LED by removing the copper tape and replacing it.
9) Place the cut popsicle stick between the two popsicle sticks, with the copper tape on the inside.
10) Place the battery in between the two popsicle sticks where the 1 inch segment was cut out.
11) Use electrical tape to wrap the popsicle sticks together. Make sure to put extra tape around where the battery is attached to keep it secure!
12) Cut a small piece of electrical tape and use it to attach the small 1 inch piece of popsicle stick where the two loops of copper tape are on the outside of the wand. Make sure the copper tape of the small piece is facing the wand.
13) Press the 1 inch piece of popsicle stick - this is now your on switch - and watch your wand light up!

What spells are you going to cast?
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Ask questions or share pictures of your magic wand in the comments below!

Note: The battery used in this craft could pose a safety risk to young children. If swallowed, please contact your doctor and seek medical attention immediately.