Ron Boyd 0 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm sure this has been discussed several times, but I can't seem to find anything. Me being a newbie to computer lighting and the forums I need some help. I have some stars made from Coro, 4 mil thick, and about 20" tall. I doubled up on the coro for sturdiness so they are 2 sheets thick. Problem #1: I poked holes in the coro, pushed M6 pure white LEDs through. The star lights up nice and bright but the lights wash out the shape of the stars. Problem #2: Say I split the 2 pieces apart with maybe spacers in between, and then put the lights on the back piece. Will that illuminate the star similar to using RGB? Is there a specific distance I'll need to space the 2 pieces? I haven't gotten into (RGB) yet, and quite honostly, am intimidated by what I read on creating them. I would like to eventually, but I'm still building my show. I'm almost finished with pieces for 2012, but the stars are beginning to be my Achilles Heel. Any help would always be appreciated. Thanks, Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremor30 10 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I used 2" gap between my sheets I made. Check out my website, it has video and a how to for the snowman. www.joyseylights.ca. I did Snowman, Tree and snowflakes the same way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMaris 10 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 When I read this, I was thinking Tremor is the guy to ask..lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Boyd 0 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Tremor30 Ok. that does look like the way I was leaning. How dod you attach the spacers between the coro panels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMaris 10 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 hot glue gun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremor30 10 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Yes Hot Glue! It worked really well and they held up great over the first season! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Boyd 0 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks for the help. Tremor I went with your design. I spaced them approx. 2 1/2" spacer and they turned out like I was wanting them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremor30 10 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Let`s see some pics Ron! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Boyd 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) First and then of final and finished Edited January 24, 2012 by Ron Boyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremor30 10 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Wow, they look fantastic. Great Job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMaris 10 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Fine job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Boyd 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks guys. I am now ready to do 4 Bethlehem Stars and will post assembly photos and pics of finished stars. thanks for all the help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrymac 15 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 First and then of final and finished Did you use regular white coro or the translucent coro for these? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremor30 10 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 It looks like white coro. With my experience the white coro is better for diffusing the light. The translucent coro shows the coro lines worse and doesn't make it glow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Boyd 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 It is white coro. Bought 6 sheets from a local supplier I found on coroplast.com and using their distributor locator. Cost me $10 a sheet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMaris 10 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 What are you guys using to cut it? A coro claw? I am wondering if I need the tool for future projects. I am considering making a Merry Christmas sign of Coro. You guys have inspired me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Boyd 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I used a box knife with a straight and hook blade, Jig saw and a band saw. See attached .pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMaris 10 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks. Nice how to, well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremor30 10 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 That box knife with a hook is what I used! It works the best out of anything I tried, it's quick and makes for tight turns with very little error! I used the coro cutter for making my side pieces for the curves locations. Because in order to curve it you have to slice the slots on one side and the coro cutter is perfect for that! Well done on the how to, too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 2 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm sure this has been discussed several times, but I can't seem to find anything. Me being a newbie to computer lighting and the forums I need some help. I have some stars made from Coro, 4 mil thick, and about 20" tall. I doubled up on the coro for sturdiness so they are 2 sheets thick. Problem #1: I poked holes in the coro, pushed M6 pure white LEDs through. The star lights up nice and bright but the lights wash out the shape of the stars. Problem #2: Say I split the 2 pieces apart with maybe spacers in between, and then put the lights on the back piece. Will that illuminate the star similar to using RGB? Is there a specific distance I'll need to space the 2 pieces? I haven't gotten into (RGB) yet, and quite honostly, am intimidated by what I read on creating them. I would like to eventually, but I'm still building my show. I'm almost finished with pieces for 2012, but the stars are beginning to be my Achilles Heel. Any help would always be appreciated. Thanks, Ron 1 - White coro is a blessing and a curse. It's great where you want "spread" and diffusion of light but not so good when you want to control the light. This article "Black or White Coro - Which is best" may be useful for those working on projects. On the stars we sell, we found that a black base tended to be better and provide a more "defined" star with less wash out: http://youtu.be/ozQs2ZYZ4ao 2- I'll be honest, unless someone has a big adversion to DMX (which is native in LOR now), going RGB seems like a completely logical path. It's just about the same price as putting in a string of LEDs and the price of a few LOR channels. We've got several different models of stars here: http://www.holidaycoro.com/category-s/1882.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.