How to Make Infrared Goggles

Infrared is not to be confused with night vision. Infrared shows electromagnetic wavelengths that are longer than visual light but shorter that radio waves. The infrared light allows you to see a certain spectrum during the day. Some people claim that infrared goggles allow you to see ghosts. Infrared light detects heat and movement. These infrared goggles are inexpensive and take less than 30 minutes to make.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 pair of welding goggles with screw-off lenses
  • 1 sheet of Congo Blue theatrical lighting gel
  • 1 sheet of Primary Red theatrical lighting gel
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the lenses from the goggles. Separate the green lenses from the clear ones.

    • 2

      Cut the gels. Use the green gel from the inside of the goggle's lens as a template. Cut two red gels and eight blue gels. The blue gel needs to be Congo Blue. The red gel needs to be Primary Red.

    • 3

      Place four blue gels one red gel in each of the goggles' eyepieces.

    • 4

      Screw the eyepieces back onto the goggles. Put the goggles on outside on a sunny day and enjoy the infrared spectrum.