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Christmas lights that TWINKLE (not flash!) ?

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PositivelyGlowing · 26/10/2023 12:54

This is the effect that I'm looking for (click on the relevant thumbnails for videos of the effect):

https://www.christmaslightsetc.com/p/5mm-LED-Wide-AngleSoftTwinkle-MultiRed--Blue--Amber--Green--Gold-Prelamped-Light-Set--Green-Wire-15210.htm#64474

Therefore NOT the type that flash and yet some call it a twinkle effect.

I've seen the twinkle effect also referred to as 'glow worm' and 'soft fade'.

Preferably in multiple colours as seen at the link above on one string.

I'll go for a very warm white set of twinkling bulbs if I can't get multi-coloured, the following place has the former:

https://www.festive-lights.com/fairy-lights/twinkling-fairy-lights

but I would prefer multi-coloured. Battery or mains powered.

I could import the set in the first link from America but then I'd need to also buy a stepdown mains converter, costing maybe £50 or so .......

Any ideas please on some decent twinkling light strings available for the UK? Either the old filament style or the newer LEDs.

5mm Multi Color SoftTwinkle LED Christmas Lights - Christmas Lights, Etc

5mm Multi Color SoftTwinkle LED Christmas Lights

https://www.christmaslightsetc.com/p/5mm-LED-Wide-Angle--SoftTwinkle-Multi--Red--Blue--Amber--Green--Gold-Prelamped-Light-Set--Green-Wire-15210.htm#64474

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Banjas · 27/09/2026 18:17

I’m looking for twinkling lights too.
Not flashing, sequential, chasing etc.
Just twinkling.
There was a thread on this last year but I can’t find it.
One poster said her dh was working on a prototype. Hope he succeeded.
Anyone find any ?

PositivelyGlowing · 28/09/2026 10:05

Sadly I've not found any yet but would love to know. :-)

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Daftapath · 28/09/2026 15:26

I have done another search and the brand Lumineo claim to be ‘twinkle’ lights. A couple of videos do seem to show them twinkling! 🤞🏻

Banjas · 28/09/2026 18:04

Thank you @Daftapath
I can get Lumineo lights
The Wintergreen lights that @PositivelyGlowingposted about seem to be available only in the US ☹️

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 07/10/2026 21:03

Have you seen my more recent post today on some lights I’ve just found? Wonder if they are what we are after- there is a video but I’ve been caught out before.

Banjas · 08/10/2026 09:02

No @NaturalBlondeYeahRight
Where did you post about them ?

PositivelyGlowing · 08/10/2026 09:19

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 07/10/2026 21:03

Have you seen my more recent post today on some lights I’ve just found? Wonder if they are what we are after- there is a video but I’ve been caught out before.

More info required please - what lights? Where?

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NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 08/10/2026 09:57

I set my own post up under Christmas but hang on, I’ll find the link. I’ve ordered some from Amazon as cheaper so can tell you what they are like irl.

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 08/10/2026 09:58

The video is at the bottom

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 08/10/2026 11:42

@Banjas@PositivelyGlowing
I’d love your thoughts on the video, on the other thread that I did for them I had replies saying ‘oh, twinkling lights are everywhere’ but they aren’t, are they. These do seem more like we are after?

PositivelyGlowing · 08/10/2026 11:52

Thanks.

To me those aren't twinkling, they are flashing. A proper, gentle, slow twinkling effect slowly ramps up and down the brightness of each bulb, while those in the video just flash them on and off.

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Banjas · 08/10/2026 15:43

I bought the Lumineo Micro LED Durawise bunch lights - they were €15.
Battery operated and indoor or outdoor.
They have the 8 settings but the twinkle is a better twinkle if you know what I mean.
They were a pain to put up ( small outdoor cherry tree so I got 2 packs) as they come in a bunch on very fine wires which had to be separated.
Definitely a nicer effect but you’d need lots of packs for an indoor Christmas tree and separating the wires would have you demented.

Banjas · 08/10/2026 15:44

Your video isn’t working for me @NaturalBlondeYeahRight

Banjas · 08/10/2026 16:35

Battery outdoor lights

I saw the video. I think they twinkle.
Like the ones I bought.

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