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Light Painting Blade Holder

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$19.95 Regular price
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The Light Painting Blade Holder is a twist-on accessory that attaches any Ants on a Melon Light Painting Blade to the RGB Critter BT Flashlight. Two thumbscrews lock your acrylic blade in place for sharp light trails, glowing shapes, and precision effects in long-exposure photography.

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Highlights

  • Holds acrylic blades 3 to 8mm thick
  • Two thumbscrews for a secure lock

For use with the RGB Critter Flashlight (sold separately).


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What's Included

  • 1 × Light Painting Blade Holder
    Machined aluminum holder that threads into the front of the RGB Critter BT.
  • 2 × Stainless Steel Thumbscrews
    Used to secure the light painting blade acrylic piece in place.
  • 1 × Plastic Light-Block Wedge
    Inserts into the holder to block unwanted light from exiting the front.

Not Included

  • Light painting blade acrylic piece
  • O-rings

Compatibility

This product is compatible with all versions of the RGB Critter flashlight.

It works with any acrylic blade between 3 mm and 8 mm in thickness.

Light Painting Blade Options

WARRANTY

Our warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship, including electronics.

Warranty Coverage:

  • Twist-on accessories are covered for life.
  • The RGB Critter BT (light source) has a 2-Year Warranty (Lifetime Warranty upgrade available on the checkout page of the website).
  • Batteries are covered for 60 days.

This is a summary. For complete coverage details, limitations, and exclusions, please review our full Warranty Policy here:

[Link to Full Warranty Policy]

RETURNS

Free US returns. Your item just needs to reach us within 30 days of delivery.

To start a return, email support@antsonamelon.com and we will send a prepaid label with simple instructions. Once your label is issued, please ship the item back within 14 days.

International returns are accepted on the same 30-day basis, but return postage is the customer’s responsibility.

Returns must come back unused and undamaged, in the original packaging with all accessories. Try it out and make sure it is what you wanted — what we cannot take back is gear that has been flowed with, dropped, scuffed or modified, because we cannot sell it to the next person.

The one exception on eligibility is a custom order — anything made to your own specification, such as a saber cut to a length we do not stock — because those are built for one person and cannot be resold.

If something breaks in use, that is a warranty claim rather than a return, and there is no 30-day limit on it. Email us and we will repair or replace it.

We will ask what went wrong. Not to talk you out of it, but because we can often fix the problem faster than a return can.

For full terms, see our complete Return Policy.

Light Painting Blade Holder
Light Painting Blade Holder
$19.95 Regular price
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Service (positive)Blades (positive)Versatility (positive)System (positive)Adapter (positive)
  • 5 stars: 8 (67%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (17%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 2 (17%)
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David Sharrad (Adelaide, AU)
Absolutely fabulous

I received my Blade holder yesterday and it is great. I make all my own blades and the ease that i was able to use it with the Blade holder was great. Now i will change all my old blade to use in the Blade holder.
Thanks AOAM for a great tool

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Tyler Redding (Kissimmee, US)
Good system!

This is a very easy adapter to use! I strongly recommend practicing setting it up with a blade a few times before going out to paint with it in the dark, just to get the mechanics down. Definitely bring your extra torch/lantern in case you drop the small parts!

This is flawless to use with the AOAM blades. I did test it out with a couple other brands as well as a homemade blade with zero problems. After a few blade changes, I knew which of the wedges I'd need for fit and could switch them out rather quickly.

The only issue I encountered was one of my other brand blades does not come as far into the holder due to a larger base design, which can obviously be the case depending on the blade. It still worked, but since it can't fit as close to the Critter lens, it won't carry the light the same. Just something to keep in mind for wider-based blades. You'll see what I mean in the attached video.

I would keep in mind that the small parts could be somewhat difficult for those with issues such as Arthritis in their hands. Not a deal-breaker by any means, just keep in mind to plan accordingly if this is you!

It's definitely great to be able to use other blades with the Critter! I also like this design a little better than the original AOAM blade design that was twist-on. For AOAM blades, I can switch it out much faster (after a bit of practice!)

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David Gilliver (Glasgow, GB)
Another great addition for the RBB Critter!

This torch Light Painting system just keep getting better :)

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Markus L. (Düsseldorf, DE)
Bladeholder

The holder is perfect for my homemade blades

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Reiner Zemla (Duisburg, DE)

Its fine

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Randall Patterson (Southlake, US)
Great products great customer service

Can't say enough! So happy with everything!!

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Chris Hodgson (Huddersfield, GB)
Blade holder n blades

Very helpful. The holder is very versatile n will fit home made blades. Wish I’d found this site first

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Marie-Chantal Clément (Saint-Raymond-de-Portneuf, CA)

Ridiculoustly small for the price

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Walt Spychalski (Fort Wayne, US)
costly

The Blade holders are very good, but at 25 a piece it gets exspensive to put all your blades in one. On the other hand, it's kind of a burden to change blades in low light when in a light painting session. So I guess I will have to grin and bear it as there's not much else I can do.

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Edna Melantouche Miquel (Vigo, ES)
Unfortunately I have not yet received my purchase

Good morning.
Unfortunately I have not yet received my purchase.

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Riley Bangerter (Lago Vista, US)
Nice

Good idea copying the Kata from Patrick Rochon I mean it was kinda annoying how his version only fit one light brand. Oh wait I guess this is the same with only fitting one brand of light. Oh well I am still glad you totally copied him, I wonder if he is stoked on it though?

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ken

Brilliant idea!!! Now I can use my home made blades on my rgb critter

International Shipping Restriction

This lithium-ion battery cannot be shipped internationally and cannot be added to your cart.

You can purchase the required battery locally with these specifications:

  • 18650
  • Lithium-ion
  • 3.6V nominal
  • Unprotected
  • Flat top
  • 18.3mm diameter × 65.0mm length

Do not purchase protected, button top, 3.2V, or 1.5V cells.

Ants on a Melon is not responsible for batteries purchased from third-party sellers. Please verify specifications and use only high-quality lithium-ion cells from reputable brands.

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