How to wire a SMD light

The process of wiring a SMD Led is basically simple. We need to hold an SMT SMD upside down so we can hand solder wires to it. The best way to hold the SMD is to attach it to a piece of duct tape. Magnet wire (30 guage) is probably the best size for most applications. If you use two colors - one red, the other black or blue, you can show the polarity of the SMD during final assembly. If you don't use two colors, you will need some other way to mark the polarity.

Use masking tape to mount a square of duct tape upside-down (sticky side up) to a flat surface.
Set your SMD upside-down on the duct tape and press to make sure it is firmly attached. To save time, you can mount several SMD in one big column. Make sure each SMD is facing the right way polarity-wise. The polarity is shown in the photo above.The normal polarity is positive/anode and negative/cathode
Pre-tin your magnet wire ends. This is the most time consuming step.
Add a small solder bead to each pad of the SMD. Just a small dab is all that is needed.
Hold the magnet wire on the SMD pad and heat with soldering iron. When the solder melts, remove the iron. Hold the wire steady until the solder solidifies. If you use a lighted magnifier to see better, this step is amazingly fast and easy, provided you have a steady hand.