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Welcome to "CREATE", a new series in which I document my journey creating something. It's as simple as that. Whether it be a desk, a cake, a painting, or a piece of music, I hope to step outside of my comfort zone and learn something completely new.
In this episode, we use wood, aluminum foil, and some LEDs to create a fake window in my basement apartment.
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- 8ft long 3x2 (pine)
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@JacobCarlson 6 лет назад

What would you like to see me create next? Reply here and let me know!

@Avgeek1564 6 лет назад

Jacob Carlson I would like you to create a video of Brooklyn bridge from above with your drone.

@mybestideas1 5 лет назад

Create a clean house.

@abdulazizal-kulaib4352 5 лет назад

Great work and nice I would like you to do skylight with LED

@shavonegranville6004 5 лет назад

Couldn't help but notice your watch. just wondering what kind it is.

@toncuz8291 5 лет назад

Maybe get a large led screen and put a camera outside and you can literally see "through" a virtual window at people and cars going by. That would fool your mind beyond belief. Or...a live mountain view. The future says we can have "summer" in the middle of winter.

@gonzaloriosley2 4 года назад

My girlfriend and I are moving to Germany, and she has depression. I'm literally working on creating fake windows to make cloudy days look sunny. Thank you for your amazing video

@seilahqlq1 4 года назад

I stayed in a hotel in Japan that had the bed's headboard in a shōji style lightened up, in warm light, looking like a window - it is nice.

@lifewithzinnah 4 года назад

aww that’s sweet

@itzherz 4 года назад

Gonzalo Rios ley Such a good boyfriend

@Tobiasxdful 4 года назад

You should do it from an old screen of sorts, so you'll get all the acrylic defusing layers. They make an effect which is a 100 times better than this

@hafidhhh 4 года назад

my heart

@shawnwolfe7237 3 года назад

You rock....I’m an old lady moving into my sons basement.....no light so I’m using your video to make it a great place with light👍

@JacobCarlson 3 года назад

Rock on!

@sadiedesimone7460 2 года назад

Good luck! I am sure you will make it happen! I am an old (82) woman moving into an apartment with a tiny windowless kitchen 😮

@hell0nicci 5 лет назад

I live in a basement apartment and between the windowless rooms and the New England winter IM SO DEPRESSED. Thank you so much for this, you saved any sanity I had left 😂🙏🏼

@JacobCarlson 5 лет назад

I'm so happy you found it helpful! If you end up making one, please send me a video. I'd love to see it!

@autumnbrooke7723 4 года назад

Jacob Carlson is dya

@Ktrvrn 3 года назад

I have a basement apt. I can't stand not having a normal light situation. Thanks for posting!

@drinkingexpiredmilkat3am174 2 года назад

Boy what the hell boy

@maryelizabethallen2054 4 года назад

First and most important, Jacob: Your pleasant disposition and positive attitude are a delight. Made me want to continue watching. Second, great idea and good job with execution. I have a real dark house (just the era it was built, the overhang of the roof over the entire perimeter of the house and zero ceiling-mounted lights...) and I have been googling 'imitation windows' and others to see what is out there for purchase and use, without needing to be recessed. I like your idea, along with the great suggestions of some other folks (use existing framed mirror as starting point). I have most of the heavy window coverings removed from my windows but due to proximity of neighbors, I chose to use the frosted window cling films so that I could get as much daylight without being seen dashing from washroom to bedroom in my birthday suit. Perhaps you could try the frosted cling (you roll it out and cut it to size before applying) over your current plexi surfaces?... and then you could open the blinds for more light, but achieve that diffusion you were looking for. Also, I used 1 x 3's before for a different project and found that I should have splurged for the next upgrade of wood type and depth. Last tip, I learned that using wood putty to fill gaps at the joints of the frame, then sanding to smooth out before painting provides an even more polished finished product. Best of luck in all your future projects!

@desireecantu5130 4 года назад

You could add a thin photo of a landscape and let it glow behind

@divinodayacap3313 3 года назад

lmao

@lewisw1550 3 года назад

no. if he did that then the landscape wouldn’t change depending on what angle you observe it from

@louisbrillon 3 года назад

Anybody has a suggestion on how to do that? Photo printing on acrylic sheet?

@fundifferent1 3 месяца назад

@@louisbrillon Yes, Look up "backlit film" or "backlit paper" printing. There are some companies that let you print on them because some brands use that paper for lighted signs.

@MelissaJuicingIt 2 года назад

I have been searching and searching for someone to do this in such a way that convinces me that I can do it. You are the winner! My elderly mom is moving into our basement in 16 days. She really needs brightness in our basement. Praying I can make this happen for her. Thank you for clear, easy to follow instructions. Now I'm a subscriber!

@_anshin_anshin 2 года назад

Oh such lovely daughter! Seeing everyones comments about making this for someone they love is warming my cold heart.

@vjabara1 4 года назад

I never leave comments but WE MADE THIS and it's so cool!!! Thank you very much for this tutorial.

@jeffheaven9261 5 лет назад

I have an idea, instead of the aluminum foil you could use a solar blanket. Larger, more reflective and very lightweight. I used one in the past to create a solar reflector. Worked great! Keep up the great work!

@JacobCarlson 5 лет назад

Great tip! Solar blankets are super cheap too

@priyanshijain7094 3 года назад

Would solar blankets be a fire hazard?

@tomjackson5845 7 месяцев назад

@@priyanshijain7094 With the LEDs you should be okay, but I'm no expert 😅

@Bruce_T 4 года назад

Him: **makes fake window** **has a lot of fun** Me: **make actual window** **has hole in wall**

@tinaf6863 3 года назад

Ha haaa!! HILARIOUS!!

@hazwanamsyarmohamedridwan6045 3 года назад

@@tinaf6863 chill out 😅

@vince7735 4 года назад

Thanks for the tutorial. For less work, you could also use a large picture frame, frost the glass with film and use a light strip behind it. I have found a floor lamp with a large paper shade and daylight bulb also does a good job of simulating natural light in my semi-basement.

@carolexi8081 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video!! Loved your enthusiasm!!! My husband and I are moving to our new house, (renting to own) our master bedroom was built without a chance to have windows, so this video came in FANTASTICALLY!!! Thank you for the ideas and the guidance on how you did it!! It looks amazing!!

@FknNefFy 4 года назад

What about just starting with a mirror that’s already framed and putting lights on the inner border? Save a lot of work but I don’t know how that would work it might solve the diffusion problem and all the frosting

@sanctumvi5166 3 года назад

this is a life saver. it gets particularly nasty during the winter where im at, and the only window ive got is a dinky little south facing one installed in the door to my patio. i had an awful rut last winter and even just a little bit of vitamin d is a blessing lol

@astengrenfall1741 6 лет назад

If I didn't know that was LED's I'd think it was real. Really nice job.

@JacobCarlson 6 лет назад

That's great! That's what I was going for. :-)

@Divinci360 6 лет назад

I live in a bi-level home that's partially underground and my art studio is in a room very similar to yours, regarding window light. This room is killing me mentally. Thank you for this video...seriously. I've never been in a room so depressing. THAT'S ABOUT TO CHANGE BABY!

@misscozygamer6555 4 года назад

Iv got a dinning room that I want to turn into a den room den room but it has no windows but I ain't this talented

@brendanrodgers504 5 лет назад

You could also use parchment paper to diffuse the lights. It’s also nice cause you could just tape it on to see if it works for you before having to take apart anything.

@pearleelife 5 лет назад

1. Very creative idea. 2. Great attitude. 3. Good detail. I am inspired to do this in my basement.

@stilcrazychris 6 лет назад

Wow, I would of not even thought of that. Your so creative. Can't wait to see what else you have for us. Thanks, Chris

@JacobCarlson 6 лет назад

Thank you, Chris!

@justincase9638 5 лет назад

Wow - creative people are amazing.. this is such an awesome project. Nice job

@covati 5 лет назад

Great video, it turned out really nice. You should consider sanding the plexiglass to make it diffuse a bit better, I've seen that turn out pretty well.

@think2mucheh 5 лет назад

gotta say, this is genius :)) im gonna make one for my room

@magic.island 4 года назад

dude your enthusiasm is so awesome. i know this is a few years old but planning on doing the same type of thing. awesome job dude.

@disinterestedwisdom8090 4 года назад

Awesome project. In some homes you can run something called a sun tunnel which brings light from outside into the home through a tunnel that you, or a handyman, installs. Good option for some.

@sarahmadden3935 3 года назад

Thank you soooo much for this!! My office at work has no windows and after awhile it tends to darken my mood as well. Thought about buying a fake window, but knew it would cost a pretty penny. This looks fun and I can add my own personality to it as I go! I loved this video, you have a great personality, you made it fun, easy to watch, and explained everything so that I could understand what you were talking about. I totally subscribed and will be watching more of your videos! I love your positive energy, it’s contagious! Thanks again!

@JacobCarlson 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@angelarobichaud9286 4 года назад

Your energy is infectious. Makes me want to watch all your videos.

@OMGiGi 2 года назад

That is awesome and I live in nyc in a basement and I’m so ready to try this!

@0dyss3us51 5 лет назад

This is fantastic and fun and great keep going brother!!

@megans4264 6 лет назад

It turned out so well! Such a good idea.

@JacobCarlson 6 лет назад

Thanks, Megan! I'm so happy with it!

@onlarchlane 6 лет назад

Looks great, maybe add a fake plant on the windowsill, too.

@JacobCarlson 6 лет назад

I definitely want to do some stuff like that to make it even more convincing :-)

@RaquelSantos-hj1mq 5 лет назад

Or a real one! Philodendrins can grow in a closet.

@Andy766702 3 года назад

Awsome, thanks for sharing. I'm gonna get creating.

@tabaccopuro 4 года назад

Jacob, that's an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing the idea and making this video.

@bvulgarin76 6 лет назад

The end product result very cool!

@JacobCarlson 6 лет назад

Thank you Borys!

@GldFlt 4 года назад

I just simply LOVE your video. Thank you.

@AfterTheRains 5 лет назад

Very clever idea. I bet you could create and sell when you get it perfected to your liking.

@BlanquisCreations 4 года назад

Great Video! And so easy that I am going to make this above my kitchen sink. I live in an apt building with a small windowless kitchen. Until NOW...and when I move. I can take it with Me!!!! Portable Faux Window! Great Video 😊

@susanbollard1919 2 года назад

Brilliant! I've been thinking about doing this, this provides motivation. Thanks

@jorismaasvisuals 3 года назад

Amazing video and idea! Great for photographers that want to imitate a daylight situation without using softboxes and such.

@unfilteredhijabi2731 4 года назад

This is a really cool concept. Another way to execute it could be to just buy a deep box frame in the size you like and apply frosted film to the glass/perspex. Attach the LEDs where you would usually put the artwork. I might try this!

@mullholand 3 года назад

Dude that is nice!

@journalkitty3957 3 года назад

I'm so happy I found your channel. Although I *do* have windows, on one side of my apartment is under the balcony overhang for the apartnemts above me and so the light is limited. The worst by far is my kitchen tho as not only is light blocked from above but it also faces a brick wall a few feet away and it's where people walk past to go upstairs. Double wammy of no light and, if left with no blinds etc, no privacy. So, seeing what you did here, I'm thinking I could create similar but within my existing window recess and cover the window panes with mirrored sticky backed vinyl and attach the leds to the outer and inner framework and then add a blind to the window as normal. Hopefully that will give the space needed between the leds and the blind to look like sunlight without needing to add any perspex that's frosted etc. My window is a pretty deep recess so should be fine 🤞. Thank toy for the inspiration and how to. It was great watching and seeing what we can all do with a little hit of outside the box thinking.

@deeholmes7891 2 года назад

Amazing...I need a fake window for my pantry door but can't use wood because the door is hollow and won't hold much so I'm planning to use mirror vinyl and white vinyl for the window frame. But..I'm still trying to figure out how to make it look like pantry items in the window. Lol. A work in progress. Great job on yours. Thanks for sharing.

@thegoodguy3160 3 года назад

I was at ceasers palace in Vegas, one of their ceilings had lighting that changed based on the time of day, wish I could figure out how ots made so I can do it

@afterhours39 5 лет назад

At 5:01, "He was framed! Framed, I tell ya!"

@ingridbelfiglio1126 4 года назад

Awesome job!!

@StudioAInteriors 4 года назад

Great job! Thanks for making it look so easy. I'm planning to do a 4'x4' faux window panel to showcase 4 custom window coverings in my design studio. :)

@danielbedford6539 2 года назад

I like your fun approach to making real videos. Not messing about with obsession. Creating and discovering is the best.

@baldbastard2114 5 лет назад

Wow great job! My room doesn’t have a window and I’m thinking of doing the same thing but a bit bigger, 5’x3’. Do you think I will need another led strip? Also what if I don’t have a Google Home? Can I make settings from my computer?

@jeanettemcclernan654 5 лет назад

Thats great! Good job.👍☺

@jy6174 4 года назад

Jacob have you ever seen a virtual skylight ? I am really interested for my basement., Thanks for sharing your ideas

@da_notorious_l.i.z 3 года назад

I love this idea. I started researching fake windows because I don’t want to add real windows to my camper van so I’m going to make some fake ones to give the illusion. Ty :)

@lailalazar 3 года назад

Haha that dancing moment, funny😂😂

@GrimmSmile23 4 года назад

I loved the interlude with the devil 😂

@reflactor 4 года назад

Could you program the controller to change the light temperature/brightness as a function of time?

@rogue1874 4 года назад

That is awesome. Great job.

@Hathor36963 3 года назад

Oh man, this is so helpful! Thank you!

@freekc.5107 3 года назад

Hi Jacob, that is so cool! At 11m50s I could have sworn that is a real window with two bookcases placed on the left and right hand side of it! Great job... Frederic (The Hague, The Netherlands)

@buckinva 5 лет назад

So COOL! Feeling inspired now...

@geko3550 5 лет назад

Nice job my friend!

@SiyaZarrabi 5 лет назад

Man! I was so surprised to see you made s video on this. Was browsing RU-vid for a tutorial and this is perfect! Great work.

@JacobCarlson 5 лет назад

Are you going to make your own??

@SiyaZarrabi 5 лет назад

@@JacobCarlson I'm considering it

@sinjaja5836 3 года назад

Same Here. I will try it for my entrance. 🙌

@MadArtMart 3 года назад

Same here! Fantastic way to do this, and perfect tutorial. This was the exact way I was going to do it except not with frosted glass spray, I was going to use frosted style sticky back plastic!

@GayaRasiah 3 года назад

This is amazing!!

@jutkafarkascatchthef 5 лет назад

Looks awesome 👏

@JacobCarlson 5 лет назад

Thanks

@MsBernadetteblack 4 года назад

I made a faux window using a Picture Frame a rolll of led strips on the sides and a windscreen silver cover on the back of the frame . The picture frame was lighter to hang than a window frame and was perfect . I used a Pleated blind, from Ikea . Pair of white voiles for the sides "wella " let their be light in my Dinning room " . Might give you even more idea's

@jocelynnavalta1460 6 лет назад

nice project jacob! it will help me a lot for making fake window in my tiny room

@885818499 3 года назад

I wonder if it’s possible to have a some kind of clock dimmer switch. So you can accurately mimic daylight.

@JacobCarlson 3 года назад

There are definitely other light sets that have full featured apps that allow for this, especially now, a few years after I made this. At the time, this was the best available that wasn't super expensive. Luckily we've got a lot more awesome and capable tech available at great prices! 😊

@iliamarinov7960 3 года назад

you can use sandpaper for the fiberglass to make the LEDS less visible

@JN25376 4 года назад

Go to 14:00 to see the final project and the mimic of sunset. Great video! Thank you, Jacob.

@JacobCarlson 4 года назад

Thanks!

@BillFoltyn 2 года назад

Jacob--Very cheap vinyl removable static stick window film. You can get everything from just the frosted to stained glass. It comes in a roll and sticks perfectly. SUPER CHEAP! Loved watching you work! And your funny, funky devil and tin-foil hat break! lol

@taratyson1082 4 года назад

Excellent Job!!!

@tuneandsmash9346 4 года назад

It's asking a lot but I would love to see a smart window build that incorporates natural looking lighting and a video screen that displays moving scenery like trees swaying in the wind or even a city like like Tokyo or Paris

@superbabeuk 4 года назад

Looks amazing!!! Only you have to place the frame between shelves so that it's not noticable how much the frame protrudes?

@phyllisjrcrestorationdecordesi 3 года назад

I LOOOVE THIS. GENIUS

@residentevilrulz 4 года назад

Can I ask if there's a reason you put the matte side of the foil facing up rather than the shiny side? Or is that just how it looks on the camera? Literally about to make this in a few minutes, your response is appreciated!

@applejack589 5 лет назад

Nice work

@theharpersworld3994 6 лет назад

That looks really cool. Way to go Jacob. They do sell frosted vinyl rolls that stick on to Windows but it's expensive.

@JacobCarlson 6 лет назад

Yes, they are expensive and the effect is not _that_ much different than the spray. Especially for the cost

@jamiefarrow5052 3 года назад

You did such an amazing job 😎

@christopherstpierre7641 3 года назад

Pretty cool

@jeanettemcclernan654 5 лет назад

I was thinking a window sill too..it would be a good ideal for windowless basements!

@JacobCarlson 5 лет назад

I put a small book case underneath and it acts like a windowsill. It looks even better now!

@luzescobedo6493 4 года назад

wow ...pretty cool

@RachyNoodleNest 3 года назад

This is so good!

@stacip5032 5 лет назад

Hey Jacob - loved this video! How exactly did you setup the sunset function for Google Home? I bought a similar set of smart LED lights (the ones at your link weren't avail) and I'm trying to figure out how to program those commands, but with little luck so far... help!

@JacobCarlson 5 лет назад

I actually used a scheduler that is built into the app that the lights use. I have it set to turn them in at a specific time and off at another time.

@JanetteSlack 5 лет назад

Great video. Thanks for making it.

@JacobCarlson 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching it!

@chetarobuns 7 месяцев назад

I might try sticking the LEDS along the inside of the frame instead. That might help conceal them. I'm planning on making something like this but I'm gonna attempt to add a city skyline in my frame. Yours looks great, nice work

@DanielTuriman 4 года назад

Amazing, you are creative,

@kevinmcbrierty9581 5 лет назад

I want to install something like that in my downstairs loo thanks for the video

@madhvendragadhvi 3 года назад

good job👍🏻👍🏻

@kryptonj8 5 лет назад

This is so dope dude im really impressed

@JacobCarlson 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@KevinJohnMulligan 3 года назад

The Google home integration is super cool!

@leesa9615 4 года назад

First off, let me just say I absolutely love your personality!!! I really respect the fact that you are not implying everyone should be an expert at this and it’s ok to mess up!! ( you didn’t however 😁) My mother lives in a basement apt with no windows and this would be brilliant! Also my daughter will be moving into basement apt soon and yep very small almost no window so again this is brilliant!!! Since she has a tendency to suffer with depression I’m wondering if along with one or two of these windows there could be a small one made using the lights that are used in winter for seasonal depression? Or if that may be a fire hazzard? Anyway thanks for the awsome video!!!