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    Jun 17, 2009 - Imitation fiber optics? #1

    So, I am about to start working on a prop and it has a ton of what looks like fiber optics running through it.

    Is there something out there I can use to simulate this?

    Any suggestions?
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    Jun 17, 2009 - Re: Imitation fiber optics? #2

    Couldn't you use one of those tasteless fibre optic ornament things you know the ones that are just a spray of fibres that have a colour changing light in the base ?
    Probably find one in a junk shop or garage sale or something for next to nothing.
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    Jun 17, 2009 - Re: Imitation fiber optics? #3

    Dang! Good thinking!
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    Jun 17, 2009 - Re: Imitation fiber optics? #4

    defstartrooper said: View Post
    Couldn't you use one of those tasteless fibre optic ornament things you know the ones that are just a spray of fibres that have a colour changing light in the base ?
    Probably find one in a junk shop or garage sale or something for next to nothing.
    Yep, no need to find a fake alternative when the real deal is so damn cheap and easy to obtain they are only $6 on Amazon.com brand new, and they can be had for $3-$4 new on Ebay...

    Or you can pick up hundreds of feet of just the fibers on Ebay for cheap, about $10 for 500 feet..
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    Jun 17, 2009 - Re: Imitation fiber optics? #5

    If you just want fiber line without the light transmitting properties why not use fishing line?
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    Jun 17, 2009 - Re: Imitation fiber optics? #6

    I dont think fishing line will do. It needs to be thicker than that.
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    Jun 17, 2009 - Re: Imitation fiber optics? #7

    Look for small diameter, clear weed trimmer line. Most of what I see is colored but every now and then I see clear.
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    Jun 17, 2009 - Re: Imitation fiber optics? #8

    Another great idea. Thanks!

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