Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou

Jason's Inspiration: I have seen examples of doing mixed media instruments on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook. I wanted to take that idea to the next level by illuminating the inside with LED lighting to give the project a beautiful effect emphasizing the mixed media mixed.

Description: I disassembled the plastic ukulele, removed the plastic strings and covered all the pieces with black gesso inside and out. I chose a number of chipboard as a base and added various moulds secured with Heavy Body Gel. 

I then used a Dremel to create decorative opening the ukulele body following the pattern of the chipboard and moulds to later allow the lighting to shine through. I repeated the same for the back and neck of the ukulele. I wanted the mechanical moulds inside to stand out, so I used Vintage Gold, Aged Brass and Rich Copper Art Alchemy Waxes - amazing products that produce such a wonderful look!

I installed the USB-powered LED lighting strip and tested before re-assembling the ukulele. Peacock and Amethyst Magic Art Alchemy Waxes were used for the exterior base colors of the raised chipboard and moulds elements while leaving the ukulele dark so the light would be very dramatic. 

Products:
  • Children's plastic ukulele
  • Gesso Finnabair Art Basics Heavy Body Gel
  • Prima Finnabair Mechanical Gears Hardware
  • Tim Holtz Gadget Gears Embellishments
  • Finnabair Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylics
  • Finnabair Art Alchemy Waxes: Peacock, Amethyst Magic, Vintage Gold, Aged Brass and Rich Copper.
  • Various colored wire for the strings
  • Found/repurposed objects
  • LED Lighting Kit
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Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design

Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design

Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design

Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design

Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design

Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design

Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design
Stand design created in Adobe Illustrator
and laser cut on Glowforge Pro

Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design

Illuminated Mixed Media Ukulele by Jason Duigou with Duigou Design

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