No Wiring Flickering LED Torch for D&D

No Wiring Flickering LED Torch for DnD. DIY time !! Learn to craft flickering LED torches that can be mounted ANYWHERE and require NO wiring!!! Simple, EASY, fun!! Add these to all your tabletop terrain needs, dungeon walls, columns, buildings and more!
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[@drifter427]

Wow, great vid..made something go from daunting to doable.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Right on!

[@TheDMGinfo]

You could put a wooden shelf above the battery hole to obscure it :)

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Certainly can... good idea!

[@markcole5108]

Save the resistors. For a long wall, room, or building, you can wire the LEDs with resistors to run off of a single 9V batttery

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Great tip, thank you.

[@DavidBluelineGaming]

Ordered the lights and built my first 5 pillars with torches...AMAZING tutorial! It adds so much magic to the board. Thank you!!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Excellent! I’m glad it helped enhance your table :).

[@KylaraKuhn]

One of the better ideas i ever saw in this. If you want it to be a massive centerpiece with a lot of hard to reach spots for lights then it would be good wiring. But for an evening play , you can simply put them on and have not too much work on it. Love it

[@mitchellrobins7482]

Your videos inspired me to buy a proxon , hot wire knife Foam , paints the whole lot And now ive gotta get some batteries. Thanks man

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

You got it, enjoy the hobby !! Thanks for watching!

[@dkbibi]

Amazing! I'd never try adding led to build but this make it really easy!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Addramyr Palinor It’s easy and really opens up all kinds of possibilities.

[@bgolden74]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Fully understanding that I am late to the game, I cannot wait to put these in some of my buildings. I would suggest that you hang onto the resistors. I have seen videos that explain how to use them in series with multiple diode and run them off AAA batteries for larger buildings. Again, AMAZING work and thanks for sharing.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

You got it, thanks for watching Brendan. I’ll check that out.

[@myoung4997]

Love your channel - thanks for all the great videos and templates!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

M Young Sure thing. Thanks!

[@norcalonline1]

Brilliant, man. Great idea. So simple! Thanks for sharing,

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Thank you

[@TheDungeonMattster]

Dude! Been looking for ideas on how to do this. Best one so far!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

TheDungeonMattster Awesome! Go forth and light up your crafts.

[@henryh8181]

Allways serching for the most simplified but same efficient solutions and dude - you are amazing!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Henry H Thanks Henry. Same here.

[@lawcreations6805]

Thank you for this. I appreciate you sharing your approach, keep up the good work!!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

You got it! Thank you for watching.

[@motorcop505]

This may be the coolest crafting idea I've seen. Well done!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Awesome I’m glad you liked it!

[@eugenb.8448]

I’ve been looking for a simple DIY for just this! Thanks. And now a subscriber

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Awesome Eugen! Thank you !!

[@nataliebrennan591]

This is exactly what I needed and super easy. Thank you so much.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

You got it Natalie. I’m glad it helped :)

[@chrismead1464]

Exactly what Natalie said. Dito.

[@mattreagan4347]

So brilliant, such a great set of clever ideas in this. Thanks so much for the awesome video!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

You got it, thanks Matt.

[@williamhoulette6442]

Awesome walkthrough! Subscribed!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the sub!

[@markus3710]

I am here bcs of your Cave Tile Tutorial and I will totally add some of there to the Cavetiles which are as awesome as you told in you video. thanks a lot man for boosting our tables with low budged stuff

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Right on Mar Kus... thanks for watching!

[@fyshnstyx5510]

I love this. I am doing a project making LED torches. You are a master! Thank you for sharing this.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@David_necromaster]

oh, it's a magnificent trick. What a great discovery. Thank you so much

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

David Pera Thanks David!!

[@JustQuixa]

There are some nice torch tutorials out there, but I think yours is the best. Going to go modify a few of my buildings after seeing this. =) Thanks for sharing.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Thank you Quixa, have fun with your modifications:)

[@chrisherbst9573]

Game-changer! Thanks for the vid!!!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Excellent... Glad you liked it! It really is isn't it!!!

[@nordh1980]

I don't mind doing a bit of hobby soldering, but it's so tedious and needs space, and then add a battery holder for even more space. This was mind-blowingly awesome, convenient and space saving. Just did a test with a spare LED I had and it is a bit harder when the LED legs are a bit shorter, but seeing that I made it work on first try even then I decided to order some flickering lights right away. Can't wait to add this to some future builds. Thanks for the inspiration and for being awesome.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

NightCrew Thank you NightCrew. I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@mauriceshannon5503]

I'm doing this for my Castle Grayskull.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

I love it !! I'd love to see that finished product.

[@Rhoadspc]

Dude you’re the man , I’m making these !! Thank you

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@loisseeley5039]

Darn, Where have you been all my life??? What a great video! Am going to try this!!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

:) I'm glad you found this technique useful !

[@scratchbuilder8587]

Many thanks for your input. Appreciate very much!. 👍🏻

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@patrickbrett66]

I do like this idea a lot, thanks.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Thanks :)

[@johnnycooper7019]

Outstanding tutorial!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Thank you :)

[@kosachilles2504]

Loving this channel!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Right on!

[@HenrikLarssonArt]

Great video! Im building a tavern at the moment and have searched for an easy way to implement a glowing fireplace. Problem solved👍 ..Beard on and Craft!🍺

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Yes, this way of adding light can be modified to all sorts of applications. Check out my Holy/Sinister Chapel build.

[@naamahdarling]

God, this is so EASY. I'm so intimidated by anything involving wiring or batteries or something like that. But this is approachable even for someone like me.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

A Gannon Adding some light to your crafts can really kick them up a notch. I’m glad you like this approach.

[@lwriker1304]

Cool. I was collecting colored diodes from $ store toys for kids, specifically the 'laser rings' kids wear on their fingers for similar projects.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Sweet, give them a try.

[@eBiCrafter]

thanka for sharing, i love your content, now i am your big fans

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

DIY Project Ideas Thank you !!

[@ThatGuyZeb]

A++ tip. Thank you.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

You got it, glad you found it helpful.

[@tabletopbastler1288]

Very cool torches. Thank you. The flickering 3mm LEDs in yellow are sold out. :-D

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Tabletop Bastler I’ll search for a different supplier! Thanks Tabletop Bastler

[@tabletopthat5727]

I've tried several approaches suggested by other channels and I'm getting ready to do some for a cemetery build. I love your approach! Thanks so much for the video, it's an elegant implementation. Have you ever done tall floor stand torches?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Thank you Table Top That :) I have thought about the Tall floor stand torches, and some other ideas.... they are on my build list. Another cool version coming out real soon...

[@erc1971erc1971]

Alright, I took the plunge and bought the diodes, etc.! Since I am working on a graveyard, I think my crypt and possibly the stone posts of the fence are going to have some brazers to hold torches :P And as an added bonus, I could turn off the ceiling light and have the graveyard scene looking all spooky :P

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Eric C. Oh yeah big time spooky :). Have fun !

[@intergalacticb8415]

Genius ! 👍🏻

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Intergalactic B Thanks!

[@midwesternexplorer9339]

That shirts awesome!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Obvious Troll :). Thanks

[@racspartan1]

Awesome 👏

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Thank you

[@tomyoung9834]

Amazing!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Tom Young Thanks Tom

[@alienated6864]

Really cool idea. I'll be doing this soon. The flames really looked great! Just be careful that little children do not find the batteries laying around. The are super dangerous when swallowed. The will seriously hurt your digestive tract from the acids in them.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

alienated 686 Thanks, give them a shot.

[@FrankyDCrafter]

Dude, you definitely need more subs.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Franky D. Crafter Thanks Franky... working on it :)

[@FrankyDCrafter]

Tabletop WitchCRAFT Im not just saying that. You seem like a very friendly personality in top of having some amazing skills with the craft.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

@@FrankyDCrafter Thanks. I'll keep working hard, and we'll see what the cards have in store.

[@keithking1985]

very cool

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

keith king thanks

[@Metalface123]

AWESOME

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Hernfjord :)

[@Nocturnes1984]

That battery would last much longer if you didnt touch it with your fingers. Great video!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Ahh... cool, thanks for sharing.

[@caninek9792]

Would magnets in the wall stick to the metal washer or are both magnets required? Awesome job! I will explore using CR2032 battery holders too, in addition to this method.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

It’s possible. The magnets are quite small though.

[@homersheineken]

Great idea! I picked some up. Is there a video for the little house on your left in the beginning of the video? Is the 2nd floor playable? :)

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Thanks. Yes it’s actually the second level to my tavern. I have a 2 part series on the build. Here is part one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3q3eISlo9GVa80

[@homersheineken]

I've watched that a couple of times, yet never put it together (no pun intended) . Shows how good it looks on its own

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

@@homersheineken haha, no problem :). Thanks!

[@jalspaugh3]

A few pieces of advice for anyone following this. First, you can use diodes from cheapo dollar store fake candles, just pry them open and it'll come out easy. You can also extend the distance between battery and diode by twisting some speaker wire of any length (or any conductive wire, doesnt matter) to each of the diode wires. If you don't have the shrinking plastic, I don't see any reason why you couldn't just use electrical tape!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Believe it or not it’s cheaper to buy the LEDs I use. :)

[@torenatkinson1986]

What's the likelihood of making a removable base with lit torch for individual adventurer miniatures?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

No reason that can't be done.

[@gregfiske1645]

What’s the description of the diode? I think the one you linked to is out of stock. 3mm? Flickering? Warm?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Hi Greg, please check the description again. I updated it with the same diode which is now in stock.

[@gregfiske1645]

Thank’s, such a great build👍

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

@@gregfiske1645 Anytime, glad to help.

[@coryfales4603]

What type of Rezyn is greenstuff?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Cory Fales It’s a two part epoxy putty. Check out the Amazon link in the video description. It will take you right to the item I used.

[@davidrickey8841]

Oh geez. And here I am overcomplicating mine by using a non-flickering diode in circuit with a bulb from a flickering tea light candle (everything in a circuit with a flickering bulb will be turned into a flickering bulb).. It honestly never occurred to me to just buy some diodes that were already set up to flicker..

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

:)

[@dkbibi]

Did you buy the yellow LEDs or the orange?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Addramyr Palinor Check out the Amazon link in the description. It will take you to the exact diodes I used.

[@bingballada6935]

❤❤❤

[@SylvrSharp]

Do you know of any diodes with a longer lead? I want to make floor standing torches. Thanks!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

I haven't used any with longer leads, but you can adjust them yourself and use some heat shrink tubing. There must be some out there tho... :)

[@SylvrSharp]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Thanks!

[@AMOE1987]

Cool... but what was the whole flickering part about? It just stays on since the battery is constantly touching the two wires of the diode.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

AMOE1987 The diode gives off a flickering effect. It’s made to imitate a real flame. Look closely at the flame and you’ll see it flicker. With the lights dim my whole room flickers with these torches lit!

[@kimnobles7687]

Do you have any idea (or can point me in the direction of) using this idea but getting it through wood. I have a Halloween box I'm making, and I would like to light it up. Thing is, the lighting scares me! LOL

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Hi Kim, check out my LED wiring video. It really is SUPER simple. You'll be able to drill a small hole in the wood and add the LEDs wherever you'd like!

[@kimnobles7687]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT thanks, I will. Not sure how easy it will be for me though! LOL

[@thatguythatwascalledpainse1533]

how can i make a more powerful torch for a 1:6 scale ?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Check out my LED wiring video. In there you'll see a Conwy Board. It will allow you to adjust the brightness of your LEDs !!! Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp_UY2iHjd2XbM0

[@silverdragonden872]

What does the magnet do?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Silverdragon 1 Helps hold it in place. Not 100% necessary, but it helps.

[@kennmossman8701]

Note that this may not work with all flickering LEDs. The ones listed have a low Vf of just 2V....."Long Lead DC 2V Light Emitting Diode"

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Also note, I'm not messing with resistors. This method the LED's last over 100 hours each. A cheap way to add light to our builds !

[@kennmossman8701]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT For flickering, flashing RGB, and blinking LEDs you do not need a resistor unless than voltage (usually) is over 5 Volts.That is because there is a certain limiting due to an internal IC chip which causes the light effect and limits current.

[@kennmossman8701]

Coin batteries have a high internal resistance which limits current but this type of LED works the same with a normal power supply

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

@@kennmossman8701 That's why I chose civil engineering, not electrical...haha.. Thanks Kenn.

[@kennmossman8701]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT I am a software engineer by profession but electronics has been a hobby for 50 years; working with LEDs for 40 years.

[@mstarot2793]

I wonder if you could use flickering Christmas bulbs? They make them in all colors now, and a 100+ per strand for just a few bucks. Must test this idea.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

So I use multi colored diodes in my chapel build video. You could use Christmas lights possibly, but the cost of the packs of diodes really aren't too expensive. Check out the Amazon link in the description of my chapel video here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqHEpaBtm9Zmp9k

[@kennmossman8701]

The Vf has to be 3 Volts or less

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

@@kennmossman8701 Thanks Kenn

[@JLPicard1701e]

Hi, I didn't see you use resistance didn't you?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Great observation, with these you really don’t need to. You start adding more than one it’s another story. Every now and then you get a dud LED though.

[@JLPicard1701e]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT ow ok ! Thanks ! So if i want to make some 20 led in a diorama i will have to add resistance ?

[@ryan072581]

how does it flicker?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

The LED's flicker once powered. Nothing else needed other than a bettery!

[@Casious_Productions]

But the one you made here didn¨t flicker...the one you have in the back..on the house flickers..that¨s what i want...how do i accomplish this?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

They all flicker. The diodes are flickering diodes. You can pick them up using the Amazon links on my website at www.tabletopwitchcraft.com

[@obsidiannightwolfe13]

What does dry brushing mean?

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

It's a way of highlighting something that has a been base coated already. As an example if you are going to highlight a plank of wood, you might base coat it in dark brown, then put some light brown on a brush, wipe most of the paint off on a paper towel, then lightly brush the highest areas across the grain.

[@obsidiannightwolfe13]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT thanks this is all very new to me since I just got recommended one of your videos by KZbin. Annnnd today I'm cutting up a boogie board to create my first battle map. I hope the proper foam is easier to work with than a butter knife over a flame and some styrofoam.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

@@obsidiannightwolfe13 And so it begins... :). Yeah as you dive deeper into the hobby lots of things become easier, until you find a new product to work with. That’s what keeps it exciting !

[@dirigoallagash3464]

This is pretty cool and look great! "But" (there's always one in the crowd, right?) I'm not a fan of torches as a realistic (functionally realistic) form of light. (Shadiversity makes some good points kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSlf3uYjKyXmLs) Case in point, that one outside the bar/inn would set that shingle roof on fire pretty quickly. I can see this being repurposed into oil lamps, especially if you could find some small glass chimneys. Not bashing your build, they really do look good, just thinking out loud on how I'd try to use this. Cheers. Btw found you through the 207 D&D page, my 'name' may have given that away. Haha.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

I figured you were local :) There are plenty of options using this method. Turning these into lamps would be a pretty easy mod!

[@BigHeartedMan65]

But How do you make it Flicker ? You Never said ... Thanks

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Hey there, these particular diodes flicker once powered on their own :) Watch the video to the end you'll see them flicker in the background while I'm talking. Super Easy LED Torches !

[@o.b.7217]

I know this is nitpicking, but the prospect of having to go through all the props to pull out the batteries (and put them all in again for the next game) seems tedious.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Check out my castle video... I can deck that whole build out with lights in under a minute. It's not bad at all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5asiWClrJirh9U

[@music4note]

Sadly not available anymore :(

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

What are you looking for?

[@music4note]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT the flickering led lights They are really awesome and I need them xD

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

@@music4note Yeah they are fun to play with... I just looked and the 3mm flickering yellow are in stock.

[@music4note]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT strange to me it shows Currently unavailable

[@ZorthVFX]

don't hold batteries like that. You're connecting both poles to each other, you should always hold those flat batteries by the side.

[@TheLostFireWithin]

Washers you advertise have low magnetism. Just built one this weekend and had to glue.

[@Buchnerd_Souly]

It is witchcraft! Burn it! (But it already burns...) Then toss it in the river! (Ok, but it still burns) I knew it! WITCHCRAFT!

[@leef_me8112]

The torch doesn't "flicker". Edit: My apologies, I see it does flicker. Thank you for showing me.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Yes it does.

[@leef_me8112]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Please, provide a time index in your video, 0:12 to 0:22 doesn't count.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

@@leef_me8112 7:55 to 9:02 You can also check out my tower video, castle video, or blacksmith video.

[@leef_me8112]

@@TabletopWitchCRAFT My apologies.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

leef_me It’s all good :)

[@Godlefsky]

First to comment again!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

haha..nice

[@jamesallen6007]

They are not flickering!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Yes they are lol

[@LootzMy]

The title says flickering, i see nothing that makes them flicker (apart from moving the model because of loose connections).

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

They are flickering LEDs off Amazon. Check the description… no clue what you’re talking about.