compositions , methods , and systems for improving ways by which light can be created are provided . in one exemplary embodiment , a composition can be formed by mixing a particular amount of a carrier and a particular amount of one or more phosphors . the carrier can be selected from a group including plastic materials , glass materials , and ceramic materials . the resulting mixture can be formed into pellets or kernels for use with a led die . the pellets or kernels can be used in place of powders or other coatings typically used with led packages . methods for manufacturing the pellets or kernels , and for creating light by using the pellets or kernels , are also provided .