a method for manufacturing light panels consisting of a plate shaped carrier with light conducting fibers fixed therein according to a given pattern . the method includes the steps of inserting the top end of each fiber from a fiber supply through openings in a mold . the mold is then filled with a castable plastic layer which is allowed to set to form a carrier . the carrier retains the fibers with the top ends of the fibers extending above the carrier . the top ends of the fibers extending above the carrier are melted by heat from a laser to form a melted nob at the top end of each fiber to act as a lense . a cover layer is applied on the carrier to embed the top end of each fiber and to protect the carrier . the carrier can be removed from the mold to allow the mold to be refilled with another castable plastic layer to form a next carrier for repeating the process . removable plugs may be initially inserted into the openings of the mold to facilitate removal of the carrier at a desired angle . the bottom end of the fibers beneath the carrier may be compressed together into a bundle and cut to form a light intake head .