Currently, there is a lack of accessible and reliable testbeds for studying electrical arcs under controlled conditions. Most existing setups are either too costly, too complex, or inadequate for comprehensive research and education purposes. This project aims to address this gap by designing and building a prototype arc testbed that is affordable, user-friendly, and capable of generating and measuring electrical arcs in a controlled environment. This testbed will be used to study arc formation, sustainment, and extinguishment, as well as the associated electrical characteristics.