My aim was to craft a striking LED moon for Halloween that could serve as a centerpiece in a larger display or stand alone as a captivating piece of décor. To achieve this, I decided to use acrylic for its durability and light-diffusing properties, paired with LED strips to create a realistic, glowing effect. The project began with an image of the moon's surface details, which I then traced onto a large acrylic sheet. I applied a frosted coating to one side of the acrylic to enhance the diffusion of the LED light. Next, I cut a hole in insulation foam board and affixed the LED strips around the perimeter’s back edges, ensuring even light distribution. After assembling the components, I tested the LED lighting in a dark room to ensure the desired glow was achieved.

My vision was finding a balance between a sophisticated interior design aesthetic, exterior Halloween decor, innovation, and the potential larger blue-sky idea of eventually converting my house to a medieval cathedral in annual increments.