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Mastering the Art of Flow: Tips and Tricks for Using Fiber Optic Whips in Performances

April 17, 2025

In the electrifying world of light performance art, fiber optic whips have emerged as one of the most captivating tools for dancers, flow artists, and performers alike. These luminous extensions...

Discover the longest fiberoptic whip - 12 feet of creative illumination!

September 12, 2024

A Fiberoptic Sensory Experience - New Accessory! Introducing our 12-foot FiberHead with 120 fibers - the longest fiberoptic whip accessory yet! This sensory fiberoptic attachment is a new, inspirational addition...

Light trails from the first fiberoptic whips

History of PixelWhip: Who Invented the First Fiberoptic Whip?

August 15, 2024

Learn about how it all started: who invented the original fiberoptic whip? Why are PixelWhips so popular? Read more about how FiberFlies grew from a passion project sold out of the inventor's backpack...

How to Care for Your PixelWhip: Fiber Care

January 13, 2021

Learn how to clean and care for your fiberoptic whip with this simple guide. About PixelWhip fibers | Basic fiber care | Fiber maintenance | Changing your FiberHead | Replacing your...

The quick and easy guide to straightening your pixelwhip fibers

January 13, 2021

This quick and easy DIY tutorial shows you how to easily heat and straighten LED whip fibers. Reduce tangling for your pixelwhip FiberHead! Learn (1) How to reshape a FiberHead...

Want a sleek, clean look to your whip? DIY straighten your FiberHead!

March 27, 2020

This DIY tutorial shows you how to straighten your pixelwhip fibers. Reshape your fiberoptic strands for costumes, or reduce tangling for your pixelwhip and get a sleeker, straighter look. Learn (1) how to...

Want a fuller look for your whip? Try DIY FiberHead curling

March 18, 2020

This DIY tutorial shows you how to reshape your fibers for a curly look. Custom shape your fibers for cosplay design, a fiber-optic dress, or pixelwhip dance performance. Learn (1)...

Choosing a FiberHead: A Festival Holiday Gift Guide

December 19, 2019

Do you already have a pixelwhip and want to level up your FiberHead set with a new addition? This guide will help you choose the right pixelwhip FiberHeads from our collection to brighten your light...

Bright led whips surround three people standing in a cool group pose, wearing reflective glasses. They look like they are in a photoshoot at a rave.

Is the Mega FiberHead-160™ For You?

December 10, 2019

Wondering if the Mega FiberHead™ is for you? Have questions about what it’s like to play with one? Read on to find out! >> Unlock cool new flow styles with a different...

Quasar Festival (Part III)

November 21, 2019

Rolling out of town was hard just because there were so many friends we were leaving. Dana had also lost one of her favorite FiberFlies whips at the festival at...

Quasar Festival (Part II)

November 19, 2019

“Which planet are we going to, again?" I asked Dana as we marched by the solar-powered lights and entered the speckled shadows of the forest, passing through Saturn's field.Contrary to...

Quasar Festival (Part I)

November 17, 2019

Soon after I got the text, I hopped into a white van with a DJ and fire fan enthusiast heading to the Blackland Ranch. We chattered excitedly about the artists...