Fire Skirt

POSTED BY , 02 July 2007

This is an awesome and original skirt that was found at the Maker Faire 2007. The effect can be used to help visibility in dark environments, or can just add a cool effect to your skirt, dress or any other article of clothing you feel like accessorizing. When you walk around, the flames resemble a moving bonfire. In addition to Maker Faire 2007, it has been featured in the Southern Exposure Gallery, the SIGGRAPH CyberFashion Show and the ETech Conference.

You can create your own special effects with this glow-in-the-dark clothing technique by using electroluminescent wiring and some reflective and transparent fabrics. The effect will glow for roughly six hours on three AAA batteries.

The presentation from the Maker Faire 2007 was recorded and posted onto YouTube by ArtFuture at the ArtFuture YouTube Group. It's posted in nine segments, so be sure to visit the group to get help from the notes, links and pictures provided.