Electroluminescent Wire Tool of the Trade

Prepping Your El-Wire	ITEM/COST/DESCRIPTION/LOCATION
	Item: 5" Nippy Cutters Cost: $3.99 Description: A small pair of needle nose wire cutters helps when working with el-wire. Where Is It? Radio Shack #64-1833
	Item: Wire Cutters Cost: $a few bucks Description: Heavy duty wire cutters are good for making first cuts on thicker el-wire. Where Is It? Hardware Store.
	Item: Crimping / Stripping Tool Cost: $5.99 Description: Useful for starting your stripping (with a slight cut) on the Hella Phat el-wire. Where Is It? Radio Shack #64-404
	Item: Heavy Duty Wire Cutter / Auto Stripper Cost: $14.99 Description: Use this tool to automatically strip your el-wire or connecting wires. Very handy. Where Is It? Radio Shack #64-411
	Item: Easy 2 Strip El-Wire Cutter / Stripper Cost: $5.00 Description: This tool will cut or strip both Standard and Phat el-wire. Not for use with Hella Phat el-wire. Where Is It? Projekt-Lit.
	Item: Copper Foil Tape Cost: $0.25-$0.50 / foot Description: This tape comes in different widths to suit your needs. I like the 1/4" thickness best. Where Is It? Projekt-Lit or at Stained Glass Supply Stores.
	Item: Razor Blade / Cutting Tool Cost: $0.25-$2.00 Description: This is helpful for scraping the phosphor off of the center copper wire before soldering. Where Is It? Artistic Supply Store.
Soldering Your El-Wire
	Item: Third Hand / Alligator Clips Cost: $10.00 Description: The only way to hold all of your pieces in place when soldering el-wire. Almost mandatory equipment. Where Is It? Radio Shack
	Item: 60/40 Rosin Core Solder Cost: $4.00-$6.00 Description: 8 oz. .032 diameter. Thinner is better for connecting your el-wire. Where Is It? Radio Shack
	Item: 25 Watt Pencil Soldering Iron Cost: $7.69 Description: 25 Watt soldering iron. Where Is It? Radio Shack #64-2070
	Item: Soldering Work Station Cost: $21.99 Description: Dual setting (20/40 Watt), iron holder and sponge bin. Where Is It? Radio Shack #64-2184
Finishing Your El-Wire
	Item: Heat Shrink Tubing Cost: $0.50-$1.00 / foot Description: Use the smallest size heat shrink tubing you can to suit your needs. Where Is It? Hovering Studios / Radio Shack / Electronics Supply Stores.
	Item: Heat Gun Cost: $20.00-$40.00 Description: Use a heat gun, not your hair dryer, to shrink your heat shrink tubing. Where Is It? Fry's Electronics.
	Item: Hot Glue Gun Cost: $4.00-$5.00 Description: This one has 2 settings for high or low temperature glue. Where Is It? Crafts Stores / Radio Shack.
	Item: Pliers Cost: $1.00-$2.00 Description: Use pliers to squeeze the heat shrink tubing when finishing off the ends of your el-wire. Where Is It? Hardware Store.