An apparatus and method for backlighting a translucent image. At least one
polymer thick film conductive strip is applied to a glass substrate,
connecting a plurality of light emitting devices, a dropping resistor,
and a power supply connection. The glass substrate is positioned behind a
translucent image that is backlit by the light emitting devices. The
method includes applying a conductive polymer thick film ink to a
substrate to form conductive traces, applying at least one light emitting
device to the substrate, applying a dropping resistor to the substrate,
and curing the ink.