Jumping Jumper collaboration with "The Intern" and Mieux
 
 
 

Choose from 4 built-in light patterns by pressing the touch pad. Use it by itself, or with 2 LED lights.

Sparkle is a programmable etextiles kit for crafters who want more lights and some interactivity.

Program many different light patterns from a computer or smartphone. Comes with 4 LEDs (connect up to 20 LEDs).

Sparkle also comes with a default program, so it's ready to go when you sew it on.

Sparkle kit tutorial  

Sparkle is the intermediate step: you can choose from a lot more light patterns from your computer screen or smart phone. You can use up to 20 lights.

This tutorial uses plain LEDS (basic mode, no sensors), and a battery holder made from adhesive dots.

We took a fabulous felt cloche hat, added some Sparkle, a felt flower, and some velvet to make it even more fabulous!

Follow us as we explore some ambient computing with Sparkle, canvas, and paint.

Every Valentine's day, Textile enchantress gives away a cute tutu to a lucky person. This year, "it will be given away by the beautiful and inspiring as a super special Valentine's Day treat!"

What's really exciting is she is the first showcase for the upcoming Sparkle, a tiny bit of etextile magic to quickly and easily add some sparkle to your outfit. We'll premier Sparkle really soon! We think you'll love it.

Out on the town this valentine's? Accessorize with this elegant sparkling choker designed by aniomagic friend !

Using sparkle and sequins, she fashioned this tasteful choker to light up the night with some soft twinkles.

We've put together a complete tutorial so you can make your own. enjoy!

You've got in your hands all the pieces you need to make the world's coolest programmable bracelet. Take it to raves, use it when you bike at night, write words in the air, or just light up the night.

Best of all, you can reprogram it right from your iPhone/iPod or computer screen.

What happens when you take a white faux-leather band, and sprinkle some Sparkle and rhinestones? You get one lovely piece of play wear.

We've done the bracelet kit before, but this version explores a different aethetic. Just point the bracelet at a computer screen, drag some sliders, and you're good to go. There's also a text interface for creating more intricate patterns.

Yukari Tsuda owns Flower arrangement studio, PISTACHE, in Tokyo, and specializes in creating delightful pieces for any occasion. She encourages us all to brighten up our daily lives with flowers, even if it's just a tiny one tucked behind your ear.

During her visit to Boulder, we wanted to experiment a bit with adding some Sparkle to a corsage, and the result was just phenomenal! Arigatou Yukari-san! (^_^)/

 
Chiclet is a programmable button at the heart of interactive (STEAM) projects that use sensors, lights, motion, and music.

You can write various types of programs using a web browser on a computer or smartphone.

It also makes a great prototyping platform on a breadboard.

Here's a delightful motion sensitive skirt that sparkles when the wearer makes waves. It contains Sparkle, accelerometer, and 40 lightboards!  
 
This version of Sparkle was made before Jan 2014, so it could to work with sensors. Current projects should use Chiclet.

From a designer's perspective, all the lightboards are connected using only 2 wires. This really reduces the complexity of the circuit, reduces the amount of work needed to put something like this together, and reduces the chances for undesired short-circuits. Just sew, and point it to your cell phone to change its behavior!

We looked at all the examples for using RGB LEDs with Arduino and we didn't like what we saw: you need a large board to control a tiny light, when all you want is the tiny light.

Colorwell is a tiny RGB LED - with the controller and LED builtin - that you can program directly from a web site, without any extra wires or electronics.

It's great for making tiny things like pendants that change color, fascinators for your hair, wrists or shoes, and other places where you just want a tiny, RGB LED that you can program.

How awesome is this cat pattern from Aranzi Aronzo !?

In this example, we open the handles, insert some conductive fabrics & thread, and attach the magic dock. Now you don't have to remove your ipod from this stylish bag. Just squeeze the handle to change tracks or volume. Perfect for winter, no?

Gorgeous, yes? Now look closely. Notice anything...? Now why would we ask such a question?

Remember, Aniomagic is about stylishly blending electronics with fashion.

After studying this project, you'll be able to dramatically reach for your dress to change songs on your iPod/iPhone. Just like the diva you are!