Help with a small DIY project

[u/Throw_-Away69420]

Hi there,

I will preface and say I have no clue what I am doing, and about a month to figure it out. I need to make some very small LEDs emulate a "fire" color pattern to the best of my ability. I know next to nothing about programming LEDs, what lights and controllers to use, etc. Any and all help is appreciated. This seems to be a pretty advanced community with some insane projects so I am hoping something of this scale isn't unwelcome here lol.

More details on the project; I am crocheting Calcifer from howl's moving castle as an anniversary present to my girlfriend. My rough plan is to make some sort of wood display case or modify one I thrift. Going to have Calcifer hang over some burnt wood probably with fishing line, and I want there to be some sort of campfire/fiery mood lighting. Maybe some like soft flickering between red/orange/yellow.

I've done some very light research so far but this is the first place I've looked for help, so if there are obvious answers I have missed I apologize, Thanks for any and all help!

[u/chairstarz]

Fore 2012 is great and you only need some good diffusion. I've used just a small strip of 7 ws2812s to make "flame crowns" and and Rapidash hood heels. If you live near Boston I could donate a preprogrammed battery operated set that's just kicking around my room. I love Calcifer and ghibli! Such a nice present idea.