Well, I’ve been busy constructing a prototype sign for Chasen. 
Recall previous write up: Up and Coming Talent  
I built a small sign using fiber optics, LEDs, and other items.  It took a while since I was working with delicate fibers and this required a lot of patience.  I finally finished and this is what it looks like:

See it is a small sign designed to be on a table as a display.  ( Click on picture for Larger image )

 
Here’s a close up of the sign lite up.  When the switch is powered on the Yellow and Blue LEDs will start to flash alternating between the two colors.

On February 16th through the 19th, Chasen Grieshop will be in Orlando at the MegaCon Event promoting his 2007 exclusive book: Ecru: Visions Megacon Edition.  Limited run of 100 signed books.

By constructing this prototype I learned the best components for the next larger sign is NOT fiber optics instead LEDs. I will also be learning how to program integrated circuit/microcontroller and this will allow me to add special LED effects to the next sign.  Hopefully, I will have that one ready for the Chicago’s Wizard World Convention later this year.  So, if you find yourself during the 16th through the 18th of February near or in Orlando, Florida swing by the MegaCon and say Hi to Chasen.