Nope. It's all the same, the difference it the background was further away so the blur effect was allowed to function like it is supposed to. Thanks though, Braydon!
When I used to do ac lights and needed to cover bulbs, I would just use heat shrink tubing. I used whatever size and length that just covered the bulb and it worked perfect. And it didn’t unravel from the adhesive giving out/ dry rotting on the tape
Great tip, Larry! On some props, I'll custom make the strings and just cut off the string where I no longer need the length and heat shrink the plug back on.
They do indeed. The 35ct and 70ct boxes I saw last season were $25 a box. This year, so far, they are at the same price point. Seems like thouse would be a good garage sale pick up.
If you just take out the unneeded bulbs, would the string not work? Just seems like so much work to tape and retape. What about taping them up in the middle in line on the back? Does it ruin the look?
Hey there, Brenda! It depends on the string. The commercial grade would. Incandescents would not. Some LEDs may but it depends upon how they are made. They do make 70 ct strings but they are 5x more expensive than the 100ct strings of Christmas lights.
I do something similar, Michael. I made 16 of these this season and became fairly proficient at the scheme. I skipped several but came back to them immediately thereafter. I bit like hopscotch. Two steps forward, one step back. That seemed to allow me to complete the pattern without stretching the line.
Unfortunately I and several others have that same experience with them this year, Alex. But to answer your question, they do 90% pixel cutouts and only a handful of minis.
That does seem unusual for the design to have 70 bulbs. I wonder if they sell lights that fit this molding. If not, why not just incorporate a 100ct into the thing. Either way, this was a really neat video. Cheers.
Why not just cut the wire to discard un needed lights? I been doing rhat for years never had no problem Makes your card shorter but I say that's what extension cords are for lol Love the show my man I go nuts with the lights myself
Oh, you can absolutely do that, Jason. Cut them and reattach the female end or seal them. I ended up using light caps to hide the lights rather than tape them. Thanks so much for the kind words!
Hey Charlie, I seen at Walmart today they are starting to lights and bulbs out. And a few fake trees. Never to soon for me. LOL
Our Walmarts haven't set theirs up yet. But...it's about that time!
Sweet new prop ❄
Thank ya, CPH.
I've never heard of this company. These look really heavy duty and really neat. I'll have to check them out. Thanks for the idea!!
They are big in the Christmas pixel space.
I didn't know they did mini lights aswell! I've always used gilbert engineering. They will do both pixel and mini lights as well!
Gonna order some of these!
Hey there, Alex! They are super light weight and take up almost no storage space. So, all in all, a neat prop.
@@ChristmasOnCrestline, how would you mount them? I live in a very windy area. My only concern would be that.
A very easy prop build!
Really easy.
New editing or camera? Looks great
Nope. It's all the same, the difference it the background was further away so the blur effect was allowed to function like it is supposed to. Thanks though, Braydon!
When I used to do ac lights and needed to cover bulbs, I would just use heat shrink tubing. I used whatever size and length that just covered the bulb and it worked perfect. And it didn’t unravel from the adhesive giving out/ dry rotting on the tape
Great tip, Larry! On some props, I'll custom make the strings and just cut off the string where I no longer need the length and heat shrink the plug back on.
I use black outs. just slip on the lights works great they come in pack of 100
Where do you get your supply, Janet?
Same question 🙋♂️
Many or the specialty Christmas supply stores have commercial grade mini's in 70 counts.
They do indeed. The 35ct and 70ct boxes I saw last season were $25 a box. This year, so far, they are at the same price point. Seems like thouse would be a good garage sale pick up.
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If you just take out the unneeded bulbs, would the string not work? Just seems like so much work to tape and retape. What about taping them up in the middle in line on the back? Does it ruin the look?
Hey there, Brenda! It depends on the string. The commercial grade would. Incandescents would not. Some LEDs may but it depends upon how they are made. They do make 70 ct strings but they are 5x more expensive than the 100ct strings of Christmas lights.
How neat would it be to have an 8ft one?! These look cool.
No kidding, WC!
what thickness of coroplast would you recommend for outdoor use?
Great question, Thom. Mine are 1/2 inch thick and due just fine. I have them zip tied to vertical 2x4s which are connected to the home.
What if you skipped holes so you can attach the ones coming back down the “y” of snowflake.
I do something similar, Michael. I made 16 of these this season and became fairly proficient at the scheme. I skipped several but came back to them immediately thereafter. I bit like hopscotch. Two steps forward, one step back. That seemed to allow me to complete the pattern without stretching the line.
Do the dome style mini lights fit in those holes?
Yes, but they don't protrude through the other side as much.
Quick question: Do all of their pre-cuts use mini lights, or just some? I tried asking them, but they haven't answered me.
Unfortunately I and several others have that same experience with them this year, Alex. But to answer your question, they do 90% pixel cutouts and only a handful of minis.
@@ChristmasOnCrestline ok, thanks!
Any ideas for lighting up my pond?
I have just the thing for you. I'll get with you Monday.
That does seem unusual for the design to have 70 bulbs. I wonder if they sell lights that fit this molding. If not, why not just incorporate a 100ct into the thing. Either way, this was a really neat video. Cheers.
My thing is that the 100ct is the most widely available and the most popular. Would just be helpful to not have to buy a special count. Thanks, DF.
But are the snowflakes waterproof so I can place them outside in the weather? 🤔
Indeed they are, Memphis. I don't see a way for water to adversely affect the coro. You're good to go.
@@ChristmasOnCrestline Thanks great 👍 content
Appreciate that!
Why not just cut the wire to discard un needed lights?
I been doing rhat for years never had no problem
Makes your card shorter but I say that's what extension cords are for lol
Love the show my man I go nuts with the lights myself
Oh, you can absolutely do that, Jason. Cut them and reattach the female end or seal them. I ended up using light caps to hide the lights rather than tape them. Thanks so much for the kind words!