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I experimented with them for a search light signal on a signal bridge. I had read that you can take a lighted match. hold it close to the end of the fiber, and you will get a swelling effect on the fiber, which is great to fit into the head of a signal and it also expands the lighted surface. If your not careful though, you will melt the ends, so do it quickly. You may have to test a few ends to get the effect you want. <br /> <br />I also painted black paint around the "dot" that shows light so the light was more pronounced. Someone told you that a fiber closer to the light source is better, and they're right..if you want brightness. But for dim lights, you don't have to have the light source too close. Some hobby stores sell fibers as well as some art stores and craft stores like Michaels. Good luck
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