Butterfly EL wire lamp

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I designed a stunning little glowing butterfly for my daughter, so I built this magnificent creation. It features 2.3 mm diameter EL wire, which glows due to the changing electric potential between two parallel electrodes. Plugging it directly into an AC outlet worked perfectly for me, but optimal results require specific voltage and frequency settings. The EL wire's glow is faint, yet sufficient for its intended purpose. I could have used a high-voltage signal generator with an inverter and AC-DC power supply, but space constraints made that impractical. My goal was to pass the EL wire through holes in the box to enable multiple shape creations. To make it easier, simply apply CA glue if the wire doesn't hold well on its own slot. For a secure installation, use two circular pattern holes in the socket to attach it to a wall. Once assembled, I glued the butterfly and box together using CA superglue. *Printed with a CR-10 3D printer.