Good purchase links from LV Scott T. Electroluminescent wire is the next big thing! Very easy, inexpensive and safe to work with. Check out T's links and I offer these for do-it-yourself stuff:
http://elwirecheap.com/elwirefaqs5.html and
http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-Skirt!/
Google "electroluminescent wire"... there are tons of DIY EL wire progects & goodies out there. I've made a few animated signs for a bar I worked in and even under-lighted the pool table rails for a cool (literally and figuratively) effect.