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Light Painting Blade Holder
Light painting blade holder connected to an RGB Critter BT Light Engine
Front view of the light painting blade holder
Top view of the light painting blade holder
Light Painting Blade Holder
Light painting blade holder connected to an RGB Critter BT Light Engine
Front view of the light painting blade holder
Top view of the light painting blade holder

Light Painting Blade Holder

Twists on and locks any acrylic blade onto your Critter.

RGB Critter BT accessory

Twists on and locks any acrylic blade onto your Critter.

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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 Light Engine. 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

For use with the RGB Critter Light Engine (sold separately).

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Which kits include it?
The Beginner, Starter and Pro light painting kits.

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Everything here ships with your Light Painting Blade Holder.

  • Machined aluminum blade holderThreads into the front of the RGB Critter BT
    1x
  • Stainless thumbscrewsTo lock the blade in place
    2x
  • Plastic light-block wedgeStops light leaking from the front
    1x
Not includedThe acrylic blade itself, and O-rings.
CompatibilityFits every version of the RGB Critter, and takes any acrylic blade 3 to 8 mm thick.

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2-year warrantyDefects in materials or workmanship are covered for 2 years from the date of purchase.

Lifetime upgrade in the cartAdd it and every item in the order is covered for as long as you own it. Batteries are covered for 60 days.

Free 30-day US returnsUnused and in the original packaging, and we email you a prepaid label. International returns are accepted within 30 days, return postage is yours.

Broke in use?That is a warranty claim, with no 30-day limit. Email support@antsonamelon.com and we repair or replace it.

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4.0 out of 5 · 12 reviews

David S.

Verified buyer Jul 2023

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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Light Painting Blades are acrylic shapes that light up when installed into the Light Painting Blade Holder and attached to the RGB Critter Flashlight. This product is designed for use in light painting photography.

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A small, perfect 2 inch ring for tight detail work.

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Rectangle, triangle and wedge. A starter trio.

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Saw 3000 Blade

A row of sharp serrated teeth in light.

4.8 (41), rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
From $21.00
Solar Flare Blade

A burst of sun-like spokes in one long exposure.

4.8 (41), rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
From $22.00
Circle Blade

A clean 6 inch ring of light for halos and orbs.

4.8 (41), rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
From $22.00
Crab Claw Blade

A curved pincer hook of light with real character.

4.8 (41), rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
From $22.00
Digital Feather Blade (Short)

A tight, pixel-styled feather with stepped edges.

4.8 (41), rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
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Feather Blade

A soft, natural feather with fine vane detail.

4.8 (41), rated 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
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Heart Emoji Blade

A clean heart outline in any color you pick.

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  • 3 stars: 2 (17%)
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  • 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

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LIFETIME WARRANTY
Every item in your order, for life.
Our gear comes with a 2-year warranty. This upgrade extends every item in your order to lifetime.
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2 years on everything in your order, free. Batteries have their own 60-day warranty.
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If anything in this order fails from a defect, we repair or replace it for as long as you own it.
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