Faux embers for your faux fireplace

This is one of the coolest projects I have ever done. Period. I found the instructions online for some Halloween project that I knew would work perfectly in my faux fireplace.  It absolutely did and it is FABULOUS! Btw, I made some extras in case you want to buy one from me and not go to the trouble.  I basically followed the online instructions with a few variables.

Original instructions:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Burning-Embers-Halloween-prop/

I measured out my small fireplace floor area and used masking tape on some clear plastic drop cloth so I would know how big I could make it. I didn't use the plastic bottles. I just sprayed directly on the plastic drop cloth. The spray gap filler grows rather a lot so use sparingly.  I ended up cutting out most of the inside foam so the lights would show through better. The paint and ashes cover a lot of the light.

I used orange LED lighting in two different forms. First, I used two small strings that stayed on steady. I hid the tiny battery packs behind the logs after turning them on. Next, I used a longer strand that has a remote that I chose "slo glo". This really sells the illusion of embers glowing and waning. LED also doesn't get hot so there isn't a fire hazard. I wound the strands together randomly so the steady on and "slo gliw" lights are mixed together. Then I shoved all that inside the foam ember shell.

I put some logs on top of that. I also used some burned pieces of wood from our outdoor fire pit and added those to the edges of the faux embers.

Remote operated LED lights for "slo glow":
YIHONG Set of 2 Orange Lights for Halloween - 16.4ft Battery Operated Fairy String Lights - 50 LEDs Twinkle Firefly Lights with Remote Control for Garden,Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Indoor Decoration https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HJTMNGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XNARDb5ZKGZPV

Steady on LED lights:
CYLAPEX 6 Pack Orange Fairy Lights 3.3FT Silvery Copper Wire 20 LED Fairy String Lights Small Starry Lights Firefly Battery Operated Micro String Lights for Christmas DIY Decor Costume Wedding Party https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077N5LGCX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sPARDbQXPZYCT