I cooked this technique up because I was tired of Star Wars figures having the market cornered on laser-blast effects. If I had to edit it I would remove the provision that the rods should be red or yellow. Clear is fine.

Remember to keep a cup of cold water handy when using your glue gun. Cold water can't be close enough when you burn yourself. I applied a similar technique to add flames to my Fallen custom.



And here he is further along. (I don't want to say finished, because I'm tinkering with him again.)



I hope this helps. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask.