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HOJ neon sign craft

A build plan for turning the House of Jovin logo into a small LED neon-style sign.

2026-05-14 Discord #fun-and-craft
Colorful lights and party materials arranged for a creative project.
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Project Intent

The craft goal is a House of Jovin neon-style sign built from flexible light strip material. The channel has enough detail to promote this into an active project page: material options, backing style, logo simplification, and a sensible prototyping path.

Start with a cheap thin LED wire prototype before buying final neon flex. The early prototype answers the important questions cheaply:

  • Can the House logo be simplified into clean light paths?
  • What size feels right?
  • Are the curves too tight?
  • Does the sign work better as a desk piece or a wall piece?

For a final wall-mounted sign, use silicone LED neon flex rather than very thin cold-light wire. The thin wire is easier for small details, but it will not give the thicker tube effect people expect from a neon sign.

Materials

  • LED neon flex strip, ideally 6-8mm silicone, 12V.
  • Clear or black acrylic backing.
  • Mounting clips, clear ties, or silicone adhesive.
  • 12V power supply matched to strip length.
  • Optional dimmer or controller.
  • Wire, connectors, and basic soldering tools if separate segments are needed.

Logo Strategy

The logo should not be copied detail-for-detail. Translate it into two or three smooth continuous light paths.

For the current coil-like mark:

  • Use a purple or magenta path for the upper loop.
  • Use white or cool-white for the lower coil.
  • Let overlaps be visual rather than structural where possible.
  • Use small spacers or opaque covers only where the “in front / behind” illusion matters.

Backing And Scale

Clear acrylic gives a floating look. Black acrylic gives stronger contrast and hides wiring better.

For a wall statement piece, aim for at least 50-60 cm wide so the bends are not too tight. For a small shelf piece, the thinner wire is acceptable and may be easier.

Next Steps

  1. Print the logo at target size.
  2. Trace simplified tube paths.
  3. Prototype with cheap wire.
  4. Choose final size and backing.
  5. Buy final neon flex if the prototype shape works.
  6. Mount, wire, test, and decide whether it belongs on a wall or shelf.