[Usittne] fake neon?

[Keith Cornelius]

Another option to consider would be electroluminescent wire (EL wire), 
especially if Neoflex proves too expensive.  One vendor we've used is 
coolneon.com .  Tech Expo '07 catalog has an article that illustrates 
installing el wire in vinyl tube to increase its apparent size, though 
depending on circumstances it may work fine on its own.  It's a little 
fussy to work with--requires inexpensive driver electronics, can be 
difficult to solder leads, and can only run off the light board using a 
non-dim....

Keith

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Keith Cornelius
Technical Director
Performing Arts/Emerson Stage
617.578.8798



Devlin, John wrote:
> Hi folks,
>  
> I'm consulting the collective wisdom of the subscribers here.  We're 
> doing PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES and I'm looking for a way to fake neon 
> (assuming that purchasing custom neon is too much, though I'll pursue 
> that option too).  The pieces are not too complex--see the attached PDF 
> file.  There are two bands following the profile.  The show opens on 
> 7/29/08, so we'd need to have the pieces earlier than that.  (A product 
> like rope light would be really sweet if it wasn't outrageously 
> expensive, and not rope light--I'm looking for two 25' runs.)
>  
> Thanks for anything you can send my way!
>  
> John Paul Devlin
> Technical Director and Production Manager
> Saint Michael's Playhouse
> O: 802-654-2509
> F: 802-654-2685
> E: jdevlin at smcvt.edu <mailto:jdevlin at smcvt.edu>
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>  
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