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A change in the weather has finally signaled summer\u2019s arrival, bringing with it a revival in childhood favorites. Whether enjoying the heat with water balloon fights or devouring gigantic slices of watermelon, summer remains a time to celebrate childlike freedom.<\/p>\n

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In celebration of this freedom we created a project that embraces the magic and spirit of summer. Inspired by the upcoming holiday, our Fourth of July LED sparkler is a great project for the enthusiastic patriot.<\/p>\n

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Six LED strips give our sparkler multiple programmable options to produce various color patterns. During creation we experimented with red, white, and blue sequencing, but we\u00a0settled on white lights for a more realistic effect.<\/p>\n

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\"Fourth<\/a><\/p>\n

By hiding the wires inside a decorated box we were able to produce a great table decoration, perfect for upcoming parties and celebrations. So when you\u2019re looking for something fun to try, follow our Instructable<\/a>\u00a0this Fourth of July.<\/p>\n

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