# Source: https://learn.adafruit.com/el-workshop/extra-supplies.md

# EL Workshop

## Extra Supplies

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/001/442/medium800/el_wire_tape_panel_e6000.jpg?1396772142)

In addition to an Adafruit [EL wire starter pack](http://www.adafruit.com/products/320 "Link: http://www.adafruit.com/products/320") (or [EL tape starter pack](http://www.adafruit.com/category/50_79 "Link: http://www.adafruit.com/category/50\_79")), each of my students also gets:

- **Adhesive!** I prefer E6000 because it is super strong and flexible, sticks to almost everything, and it doesn't require mixing-- it's available i[n multipacks of smaller tubes](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TBYEXM "Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TBYEXM"). Some people don't like it because it's kinda stinky. You can also use quickset (5 or 7 minutes) epoxy. Hot glue isn't so great for this.
- **Round toothpicks** - for working with the E6000 - each student gets a small handful in their bag. Pick them up at the grocery store or on [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036B2SIC).
- **Invisible thread** - like fine fishing line, this polyester filament is strong, flexible, see-thru, and you can sew with it! I get mine from [Stuff4](http://www.stuff4crafts.com/clear-sulky-premium-invisible-thread-440-yards-232-0011.html). Each student gets an entire spool.
- **[Pack needles](https://www.adafruit.com/products/615)**
- **AA batteries**
- **[EL splitter](https://www.adafruit.com/products/402)**
- **2x [In-line power wire (male)](https://www.adafruit.com/products/319)** - this way students can have up to three total lines of EL wire coming from the inverter
- **Extra [heat shrink tubing](https://www.adafruit.com/products/344 "Link: https://www.adafruit.com/products/344")** - useful for masking sections of EL wire to make dotted lines, etc.
- **Tiny lighter** - for shrinking heat shrink

I usually charge students a $35 materials fee - roughly $20 for the EL starter pack (although [hackerspaces](http://www.adafruit.com/hacker_spaces/) and [educators](http://www.adafruit.com/educators) can qualify for special pricing or volume discounts), the rest for the items in the above list plus expendibles like hot glue sticks, the instructor's demo supplies and the like. I also pick up a few sound-activated and 4xAAA inverters in case a student's design requires one-- get enough supplies for everyone to comfortably share and create in a generous environment. They should leave feeling empowered to finish their project or take on a new one- and not like they have to buy a bunch more stuff to do it. You can always use extra supplies for a future class!

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/001/444/medium800/el_wire_tape_panel_solderingbadge_MED.jpg?1396772149)

You may wish to pick up a few [embroidered "learn to solder" badges](https://www.adafruit.com/products/465) to give to students if it's their first time soldering.

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## Featured Products

### 2-pin JST SM In-line power wire connector (male)

[2-pin JST SM In-line power wire connector (male)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/319)
If you have a project where you'd like to be able to detach the wiring, this wire will fit the bill. Its a JST 2.5mm 'free hanging' cable assembly that latches strongly. One wire is marked with a white dashed line. You can't plug these in backwards.  
  
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### In-line wire 1-to-4 splitter

[In-line wire 1-to-4 splitter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/402)
If you want to connect multiple EL wires/strips/panels up to one inverter, these splitters are quite useful. There is one male connector (goes to the inverter) and then 4 female connectors (which will connect to each wire/strip/panel. You can even cascade them! Only thing to watch for is make...

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### Needle set - 3/9 sizes - 20 needles

[Needle set - 3/9 sizes - 20 needles](https://www.adafruit.com/product/615)
Mighty needles, sew like the wind! This needle set is the only one you'll need for any sort of hand sewing, especially using our conductive thread and wearable electronics parts.  
  
Each pack contains 20 gold-eye sharps, with eye sizes ranging from #3 (1.75" long) to #9...

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## Related Guides

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- [EL Wire Sign](https://learn.adafruit.com/el-wire-sign.md)
- [EL Wire Animal Masks](https://learn.adafruit.com/el-wire-animal-masks.md)
- [EL Bowtie](https://learn.adafruit.com/el-bowtie.md)
- [EL Wire](https://learn.adafruit.com/el-wire.md)
- [TRON Bag](https://learn.adafruit.com/tron-bag.md)
- [Light Up your Costume with Noods](https://learn.adafruit.com/light-up-your-costume-with-noods.md)
- [EL Stick Figure](https://learn.adafruit.com/el-stick-figure.md)
- [TRON Hoodie](https://learn.adafruit.com/tron-hoodie.md)
- [EL Wire Stocking](https://learn.adafruit.com/el-wire-stocking.md)
- [Glowing Bean Bags with EL Wire](https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-bean-bags-with-el-wire.md)
- [Glowing Star Chuck Taylor Sneakers](https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-star-chucks.md)