Monday, March 30, 2009

Electronic Candle by Aram Bartholl

Electronic Candle by Aram Bartholl Seen On www.coolpicturegallery.net

Aram Bartholl has used a combination of resistance wire, copper wire, switch, and 12V power transformer to light a candle.

A resistance wire, similar to one in a classic light bulb, is wound into a spiral and slipped over the wick of the candle. Both ends are soldered to copper wire which leads down to the switch which is fixed by a cable tie to the candle. The switch controls a 12 V power transformer. The resistance wire glows up very briefly before the heat breaks the metal. The candle is lit.

Electronic Candle by Aram Bartholl Seen On www.coolpicturegallery.net

Electronic Candle by Aram Bartholl Seen On www.coolpicturegallery.net