LED Light-Up Constellation Canvas

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Skill Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Time to Make

1 hour

Adult Supervision

Yes

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LED Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Top Tip

Use just a small amount of paint when creating the galaxy as this will help it blend smoothly and give a soft, cosmic effect.

How to Make

Step 1

LED Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Paint the entire canvas black.

Step 2

LED Light-Up Constellation Canvas

While the paint is still wet, gently dab purple, navy, and white paint across the centre to create a galaxy effect.

Step 3

LED Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Splatter white paint to represent stars, then let the canvas dry completely.

Step 4

LED Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Using the constellation guides, decide where to place your holes. Ask an adult to carefully use a compass to puncture the canvas.

Step 5

LED Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Gently remove the stars from the LED lights, then poke each LED through from the back. Replace the star to secure the LED in place.

Step 6

LED Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Paint a fine white line to finish your constellation, then secure the battery pack to the back of the canvas using tape.