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FAQs

Fiber Optic Questions

  • What exactly is a ‘Dynamic FAQ’?
  • What are Fiber Optics & what would I use them for?
  • Is the fiber optic material Glass or Plastic?
  • What type of light source do I need to illuminate the fiber optic filament?
  • May I request a sample of the fiber optic filament?
  • Are there different thicknesses of fiber optic filament?
  • When measuring the diameter, what does mil and mm stand for?
  • How do I cut the fiber optic filament or cable?
  • Do the ends of the fiber need to be polished?
  • How can I remove the curl of the filament?
  • Can I Splice two separate filaments together?
  • Can I glue and paint the filament?
  • Fiber Optic Filament vs Fiber Optic Cable ~ Whats the difference?
  • Fiber Specifications & Photos
  • How tight can I bend the filaments and cables?
  • How do I connect the fiber optic filament or cable to an LED?
  • Do I need to keep the individual filaments in the fiber optic cable?
  • How do I cut off the protective jacket off the cable?
  • How do I create different colored points of light?
  • What is ‘Flaring’ or ‘Mushrooming’, and when would I do it?
  • Do you sell the fiber optic cable found in the AMT / ertl Fiber Optic Models?
  • End Glow – Side Glow… What’s the difference?

Side Glow Questions

  • Do you carry side glow fiber optic filament?
  • Do you carry any colored side glow fiber optic filament?

Illuminators

  • 1000M: How many strands of filament will fit into the 1000M LED illuminator?
  • 1000M: How do I connect fiber optic filament to the 1000M LED illuminator?

Order & Shipping Questions

  • Where are you located?
  • What payment options do you offer?
  • Do you accept orders by mail?
  • Do you ship internationally?
  • How quick will you ship my purchase?
  • What is your return policy?

Star Ceiling Questions

  • How do I create an indoor Star Ceiling or Star Curtain?

Contribution Questions

  • Could I contribute photos of my fiber optic creation to your site?

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