How to make a Batman Penstand [with Bat Signal]

Batman Pen stand

Who doesn't like Batman?! Plus all the cool stuff he has including the Bat-mobile, Bat-pod, flying suit and weapons! Here's how you can make a cool Batman Pen stand which has a Bat-Signal, so you can light it and call Batman for help, on a press of a button ;)

Difficulty level : Easy

Things you will need :
1. Cardboard
2. Aluminium foil cardboard rolls
3. White LED
4. 3V battery
5. 3V battery holder
6. Wires
7. Glue
8. Tape
9. Switch


#Steps :

Step 1 : Take a piece of cardboard and draw your favorite logo of Batman on it. Then cut the logo out carefully. Try not to bend the cardboard. Choose from a wide range of Batman logos available on Google.

Step 2 : Cut a Aluminium foil cardboard roll as per your desired height and glue the logo to it at the top. Make sure you glue it perfectly vertical.

Step 3 : Now paint the logo black. Use acrylic colors for best results and shine.

Step 4 : Before we attach this to the base cardboard, glue an LED on it as shown.

Step 5 : Make a simple circuit to light up the LED using a 3V battery and a switch connected in series as shown. Glue it to the base using hot glue.

Step 6 : Now take two pieces of aluminium cardboard rolls of around 4-5 cm each in height and glue them properly as shown below (they will be your pen holders).

Step 7 : Now take the roll with the logo and glue it above the LED, such that the hollow part inside the roll surrounds the LED (refer photos below). Make sure the LED doesn't get damaged and the roll sticks vertically.

Step 8 : Now apply a coat of texture white to cover up patches, and rough edges. Then paint the Batman logo and the two small rolls with Black acrylic color again.

Step 9 : Now take a small piece of paper and cut in the Batman shape logo. Color it black using a marker and attach it to a transparent tape. Attach this tape to the top of the roll as shown.

Step 10 : Now put a 3V battery in the holder and check on the cool Bat logo on your ceiling. Remember to keep your windows open to let Batman in! ;)

Bat signal on my ceiling

Follow the same steps to make things of your favorite super hero! Comment which one you made and make sure to Share this if you like it :D

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