This Silicone Glow-in-the-Dark Light Bulb Needs No Electricity
Jen Chae — June 26, 2013 — Art & Design
References: blog.naver
These glow-in-the-dark lamps will exude a subtle sci-fi-esque aura into any room. The best part is that these light bulbs require absolutely no electricity to glow -- though they may look like actual light bulbs, they are just completely solid molds made of silicone infused with phosphorescent solution. The pictorials on South Korean blog Hobby Design will walk you through exactly how to go about making your own electricity-free glowing light.
The blogger first makes a light bulb mold using a regular incandescent light bulb and cement. Afterwards, the bulb is taken out and the empty bulb-shaped mold is filled with liquid silicone mixed with phosphorescent powder. The concrete mold is removed after the mixture is completely dry, revealing a rubbery glow-in-the-dark structure in the shape of a light bulb. The creator fixed the product into a circuit socket, just for show -- this bulb will not require plugging into an outlet.
The blogger first makes a light bulb mold using a regular incandescent light bulb and cement. Afterwards, the bulb is taken out and the empty bulb-shaped mold is filled with liquid silicone mixed with phosphorescent powder. The concrete mold is removed after the mixture is completely dry, revealing a rubbery glow-in-the-dark structure in the shape of a light bulb. The creator fixed the product into a circuit socket, just for show -- this bulb will not require plugging into an outlet.
Trend Themes
1. Electricity-free Lighting - There is an opportunity for lighting companies to create more sustainable and energy-efficient products that do not require electricity.
2. DIY Home Decor - There is an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing DIY home decor market by offering kits and materials to create unique and personalized decor items.
3. Phosphorescent Technology - There is an opportunity for companies to develop new products and applications using phosphorescent technology, such as glow-in-the-dark fabrics and paint.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - There is an opportunity for lighting companies to create more sustainable and energy-efficient products that do not require electricity.
2. Home Decor - There is an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing DIY home decor market by offering kits and materials to create unique and personalized decor items.
3. Materials Science - There is an opportunity for research and innovation in materials science to develop new products and applications using phosphorescent technology.
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