First of all, I would like to thank everyone who responded to my question
regarding EL backlighting. It was very illuminating <har har>.


I thought I would share with everyone what I discovered and what I decided
to do.

First, EL backlighting is expensive.  One estimate was $200 setup charge
and $.60 per square inch.
The company I contacted was Auroralites ( www.auroralites.com ).  I also
emailed three other EL vendors with no response.

They do make nightlites with this EL backlighting. My kids have ( well, had
<g> ) one.  I tore it apart when I started this quest. I found a web link
(www.amhot.com). The units are $12 each.  The size of the back light ( on
the one I have ) is roughly 1 7/8 x 2 1/2. Light is lime green and has a
blue filter to make the light blue. Runs directly off of 115 VAC @ 60Hz.

svskits.com/electro.htm has surplus EL backlights. the light is white but
could be filtered for other colors.  2 1/2" x 10" is $5 and 4 1/2" x 10" is
$9.

I decided to try and make my own lighted panels with plexiglass and blue
LEDs.  Although I do plan to buy a few of the panels from svskits, since
the panels are surplus, they won't be available if I need to replace or add
to my system in later years.


Once again, thanks to everyone who responded.

Eric