Sign possibility

Since it's been mooted that I construct an illuminated version of the logo for the degree show, I've been toying with the idea. My initial thought is that I want the lettering spelled out in small filament bulbs against a glossy black acrylic base. Not going to even consider neon tubing as this would look hideous...less showbiz glam, more Brixton massage parlour. I've given an idea of vaguely what I want here:
Going to ring around a few places and talk to the workshops at Chelsea and Camberwell on Tuesday to get things moving on this front.