Paper Circuits: Lotus Flower Pop Up Card

Here are the templates used in the Have Fun with Paper Circuitry workshop at the GESTEM (Girls Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) event on 5/9/2014. This workshop taught simple paper circuitry and a basic understanding of how circuits work using copper tape, a coin cell battery, a LilyPad Button Board and an LED. No soldering required.

Printable templates and instructions are included in the attached PDF.

The lotus card template is based on a design by Robert Saluda.

Materials needed:

• Copper Tape (~12" length)
• 3mm LED
• 3V 12mm Coin Cell Battery (CR1225)
• Cardstock
• Vellum
• Clear Tape
• Gluestick/Glue
• Scissors/Hobby Knife

Where do I find copper tape?

SparkFun sells copper tape in 50ft rolls, but you can find similar tape at craft or hardware stores in the stained glass aisle.

• Author: Angela Sheehan
• Date Posted: May 6, 2014
• Last Updated: May 8, 2014

• Tags
• • Beginner
  • E-Craft
  • Electrical Prototyping
  • Workshop Materials

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